OK...there is a labour shortage in Alberta, and it's nice to suddenly be in demand.
Just want to post a few points and get input. I have to go out shortly, but will be back.
1. Left magazine job in October, essentially. Put up with yelling and unreal expectations. Still waiting for remaining pay as the company is now under the umbrella of another.
2. While waiting for above umbrella to open and maybe include me, I had a job fall in my lap - I needed money, and have been doing interesting work for a real estate acquaintance from a few years ago.
This realtor is getting over the aftereffects of a stroke/brain blood clot in September, and admits she flies off the handle more than she used to. However, hearing her yell at her husband, take up all day on the computer when I am 'at work', having constant interruptions...and other stuff...She is hyper, in overdrive, impulsive, and shops incessantly on eBay - she has garbage bags of clothing in the garage that have to be sorted and sent to consignment. Not that it matters - but ethics like this disgust me, as I have been poor - and know that SO many in my city alone can't afford this shop-aholic behaviour. She is just getting back to work, so guess whose money pays for this?...
I already told her that I will work at home because I feel safer here. She has been away since the 7th - and guess what? No more major meltdowns accompanied by nose bleeds, and I hardly tear my cuticles any more. Hmmm.
3. ANOTHER home office job - from people I have know - they are development officers and writers, mature, self-accountable. They would pay $1 more an hour, and after 3 months, there are BENEFITS! (I've never had those). The husband of the couple needs me to help THIS WEEK, and I do have commitments to complete before the realtor gets back on Friday.
This guy wants to have me work for a couple of weeks. I want to give proper notice at my other job - hell though it is, that is the ethical thing to do. I feel like th new position is already pushing for more time than I can give.
4. I was starting to search want ads anyway. Should I give 2 weeks notice before the realtor gets back? Wait til Friday? We have nothing on paper and I haven't committed...and I am willing to help a new person learn the new database.
I am feeling a bit angry at the new guy...with the last 2 jobs I have had I feel like I have a slight case of PTSD.
Just need ideas as I feel stressed in a way that doesn't allow clear thinking.
THANK YOU if you have anything to say...I appreciate it.
Catty1
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