A career move question?
Asked by Brandy S
My husband is a diesel mechanic. His current job pays $14.50 an hour and at the end of the year he is responsible for paying his taxes. He is on 24 hour call and the job is very agrevating. However he works with my father and they get along well. They have a great boss and he really likes his job. He was offered a new job today and the pay raise is huge. He will be making $20.00 an hour and he'd be doing the same thing. Just NO being on call 24 hours. Which is GREAT!!! We are going to talk it over tonight and it sounds great. He will make his own schedule and the money is way better. We are just worried that it will cause conflict with my family. I don't want my father to be mad at me or at my husband. The man said he'd hire my father too but I doubt if he'd switch jobs. What would you do??

Best Answer:
Given the situation, your father should understand. He was made the same offer too. It's your fathers choice on whether he decides to stay or not. If this was a better family move in both of your eyes then your husband needs to take it. Good Luck.

Change jobs.
Answered by bert

While I think it admirable that you are concerned for your father's feelings, your committment is to your husband as is his to you. You must think of your own family and what is best for you. You are not married to your father, and I doubt he would be willing to give your husband a $6.00 raise or more. Good luck to you whatever you decide.
Answered by summerfest_01

You have to go with the better offer; life is not certain and you need to save for retirement - think about it - it's almost a 30% increase in pay and no on-call duties. This is a no-brainer.
Answered by Kayleigh

I'm not really sure WHY your father would be upset at the idea that your husband would switch to this better offer! Seriously! Have your husband call him up and tell him about what has been going on...you know, shootin' the sh*t...and definitely mention that the employment offer has been extended to him!! If he doesnt want to leave...fine. But, you may be very much surprised. BUT! I would look into the job more and make sure that this new employer is not like moving into hell. He could be horrible to work for...he could also have the tendency of laying off consistantly. Look into it.
Answered by What, what, what??

Take the job. He's not working to please his father. His first obligation is to his immediate family. Besides, his father should be happy for him.
Answered by rhymingron

Move on with a capital "M". It's your husband and your decision. The family will get over it, if they care anything about you.
Answered by Buster Hymen

Go to the new job. It's great that your father can also get on there, however, if he chooses not to go, that should not hold your husband back. I'm sure your father would understand and be happy for you both. Good luck.
Answered by john p

First, you have to think about what's best for you and your family. And switching jobs would be better. Just have your hubby explain that he's switching because of better pay and he's not on 24 hr call. Hopefully, your family would be mature about this and understand that you are doing this with the best interest of your family.
Answered by brandyswilkes