i’m registered with the volunteer centre and i’ve got a job offer not sure if i should accept it?
the job entails packing toys into boxes and putting them onto a van, it sounds like an easy job, that’s all the job is, it’s volunteering and i think i should take it because i need a new place to work, the chance to mix with new people a new refernece because iv’e been out of work for several years and i don’t have many references. the only thing is, all this job will do is, get me used to working, get me out of the house and get me feeling confident. the other reason why i think i should take it is, because the only place where there is friction and arguement’s is at home. the more i am out of the house, the more i am at peace with myself, the happier i am. i know it’s only volunteering but it’s still work and i have to get back into work before i get a paid job.
should i take it
I would accept the job offer based upon the following (1) have not worked in several years, (2) will gain valuable skills to put on your resume and a solid recent work experience, if possible stay at least six months to a year, (3) there is always the possibility they might offer you a paid job if you are dependable, ambitious and a quick learner and you can transfer to another department or be promoted. (4) if possible try while working to take courses at a vocational school i.e. auto mechanic, electronics, technology etc or enroll at a community college i.e. para legal, medical billing etc. (5)
You can continue to apply for permanent paid jobs while volunteering (6) interaction with new people detaching from the situation at home where there is chaos will help your mental state of mind.
It is a solid move towards gaining work experience and eventually realizing your career goals.
P.S. I started as a volunteer and was hired at a toy company worked for 3 years. Then left after taking some business courses at the community college and landed a job in banking. I started their at a junior administrative and then became a Vice President, 30 years.
December 8th, 2011 at 6:45 am
Ofcourse you should take the job, just read your question and you have already given us and yourself so many good reasons why you should take it. Don’t dilly dally, just take it and be happy and keep looking for a paying job for the future if you are lucky enough to find one.
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December 8th, 2011 at 7:22 am
I would accept the job offer based upon the following (1) have not worked in several years, (2) will gain valuable skills to put on your resume and a solid recent work experience, if possible stay at least six months to a year, (3) there is always the possibility they might offer you a paid job if you are dependable, ambitious and a quick learner and you can transfer to another department or be promoted. (4) if possible try while working to take courses at a vocational school i.e. auto mechanic, electronics, technology etc or enroll at a community college i.e. para legal, medical billing etc. (5)
You can continue to apply for permanent paid jobs while volunteering (6) interaction with new people detaching from the situation at home where there is chaos will help your mental state of mind.
It is a solid move towards gaining work experience and eventually realizing your career goals.
P.S. I started as a volunteer and was hired at a toy company worked for 3 years. Then left after taking some business courses at the community college and landed a job in banking. I started their at a junior administrative and then became a Vice President, 30 years.
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Vice President, 30 years managing a staff of 30. Workforce Instructor for the unemployed i.e. resume writing, interviewing and career counciling.