Who wants to give me job advice?

[Glenda]

I feel in a rut.

I left a full-time job last year, and have been doing a technical consulting job since (plus a few other small jobs). The pay rate is decent although the work is sporadic. It allowed me to take a big vacation, and rest from my previous soul-sucking full-time job.

Ok, now the work has dwindled. But the same company asked if I would do another project for them (not in my field) for less than half the pay. I agreed because I am running out of money, but this is the impetus to look for a full-time job (contract or perm).

Anyway, it turns out the new project is horrible. Partly because I am having to go through a project manager type, and not the actual client. ANd the computer systems and databases are impossible to use without training, which I don't have, which would not be such an issue if I worked with the actual client. Arrrggghhh!!!

What to do, what to do?

I have a job interview next week. I can usually find a new job within 30 days of when I start looking.

Oh well.

[Nikia]

1. Get a full time job if you can

You didn't say if the job that you are interviewing for is something that you would like to do. If you need money though, it might be best to get a full time job anyway, especially if the consulting thing isn't going well. I don't know how the employment situation is in your area, but in many areas there is quite a bit of competition for jobs. Although you don't want a job that you would hate, you might not want to turn down jobs waiting for a better offer if you need money soon.

[Glenda]

2. Yeah, I think it's time for a full time job...

ANd the job I'm interviewing for is a fairly good fit. I'll find out more at the interview.

At least I have had the time off to rest. My field is pretty specialized, and there is not as much competition as in other fields. And I am not totally out of money, so I don't have to jump at something terrible. But if I can accept a job in the next 30 days, like I said, that would be helpful.