FML, really (aka, more angsting over my first world problems)

[lotus79]

So, I hate my job.  Not surprising, I think most people do.

Comments

[jakie_em]

how much are you earning atm?

see the question would be if you could instead find a similar job to what you are doing now that is better paying for the next year. save some pennies pay your registration and be prepared for next year

I am terrible at deferring decisions though and you should perhaps listen to someone more decisive

[lotus79]

Heh, thanks.

It is less that I couldn't afford it (I have savings) and more that the fact that I should pay a registration fee in the hundreds of dollars without a guaranteed job. I can afford to pay it, but not to risk wasting it!

My Mum seems to lean one way, and Luke seems to lean the other.

[wendymr]

In the end, it does come down to what you're prepared to accept. Yes, there are some people who would do that commute for their dream job - but they may start to regret it over time. I wonder also, given the commute and the registration, how much would the difference in pay start to erode?

I would look at it another way: you got this offer, even if it did take a while. Is that an indicator that you're still marketable in teaching and that more offers should come your way in due course? Would you be prepared to stick out your current position another six months in the hope of an offer closer to home later in the year? (Also, what networking can you do to support your job-search? Can you tell people you know in the education world that you're hoping to come back to teaching and get them to put the word out?)

Ultimately, your decision, but weigh up the pros and cons and also try to focus on what matters most to you :)

...tl;dr advice from an employment counsellor.

[lotus79]

Very useful, thankyou

[kag523]

I'm going to give you a random piece of advice my Dad used to give me when I was really, completely stuck on what to do.

Flip a coin to decide.
As soon as you "see" your choice, decide to do it.
BUT... if it immediate feels "wrong" then do the other.

Strangely enough, I'm really good at thin-slicing when the going gets tough. Sometimes you just need to go with your gut, and the coin toss always seems to cut through the crap that gets in the way.

[misscam]

The commute is annoying, but how long is this for? Might be worth it anyway, if it's not a permanent thing.

I dunno babe, it's your call. I might be inclined to say go for it, if only because your current job is so shit this has to be better.

Sending you good vibes either way!

[dune_drd]

This is shite - can't you make them give you more time?