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If you had this opportunity come up, - would you take it? (sm)

Posted: May 06, 2011

If you were working for a national, and making less than minimum wage, but had plenty of work and basic health insurance, would you take a per-diem inhouse job that paid 5 times what you were making now, but had no benefits, and meant a very long commute?

I'm thinkin' about it, but with gas headed toward $5/gallon, I'm not so sure..........

Per diem? No. - Kicker

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Those two words frighten me personally. I'd do it IN ADDITION to a full-time job if possible though.

I'm sort of kicking the 2-job thing around, too. - But I dont know if I could - sm

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still do enough work to maintain my insurance. The commute would eat up a lot of my day, as during rush hour it would be over 1-1/2 hours each way. Do you think a per diem job can possibly open the door to a full-time/benefited position down the road?

I'd ask this possible employer just that. - Kicker

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It's quite possible it could--especially if they are going to have to invest time/resources training you and whatnot. It may be their way of feeling people out without having to pay higher prices for "temps." It really can't hurt to be up front and ask them that. Direct questions should give direct answers. Good luck in whatever you decide :)

In my experience, per diem can lead to a FT one - Backwards Typist

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It did for me at the hospital where I used to work. They wouldn't advertise outside the hospital and would place job openings on a bulletin board. If no one applied for it, then they would place an ad in the paper. That's how I wound up FT.

It may have changed now, though. I've been away from it for 5 years.

Thanx for your replies! I guess that, in addition - to it being a way for them to - sm

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feel out a potential employee on-site before a full-time hire, I could consider it a way for me to get a feel for the job, and the commute. Long ago I did general office work as a temp, and was frequently offered full-time positions by the employers. I guess this could be a good way to get a feel for whether or not those long hours behind the wheel every day would be worth it.

SM, trying it might be worthwhile. It really sounds, though, as if - you are going to have to address yourself to

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improving your production, wherever you work. From your words, it sounds like your LPH are very low right now. I'm a bit concerned about how long that company might be willing to pay gas for long commute time if it was to someone who put out relatively little work in return. Now, OTOH, if this place turned out to be a good fit for you, then you could set yourself to developing your skills in a less frustrating situation and quit the MTSO altogether.

One thing is for sure, a positive change of some kind is in order. Minimum wage-level earnings are totally unacceptable. You're literate after all. :) Good luck.

commutes - WWZD

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A 1-1/2 hour commute during rush hour... it would have to be major per diem! I remember commuting... shiver!

I would do it but I am not you. - gas droping 5 cents by June per news

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and only you know what is best for you. You cannot go by public opinoin on such a personalized situation/decision.

SO BOTTOM LINE - GO WITH Y-O-U-R GUT.

Unless there is an element of blaming others' advice if it all goes badly.

Per diem - Anonymous

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I would never quit a job that offered health insurance to take a per diem job with no benefits, but that would depend on your situation. Is the hour-and-a half one way or round trip? If so, that is 3 hours out of your day so again it would depend on how important your free time is to you. Is public transportation available for you? If going full time later on were an option, then it would be pursuing but some places keep people on per diem status to avoid paying benefits. Also, unless you have a guarantee of hours, they could be cut. If possible, keep both jobs until you find out how it is going to work for you.

Mistake - Anonymous

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Sorry, should have read "would be worth pursuing."

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