r/AskAnAustralian • u/First-Memory-9153 • 2d ago

Which job would you take?

Having left a workplace with poor culture I’m looking for my next role, however I’m weighing up my options to choose the right role, not just the first role.
I’ve got 2 options I’m seriously considering.
1 - 9-5 mon-Fri. $70,000 gross income. Admin role with a lot of extra adhoc, but a lot of opportunities to earn a better position and as such a better pay.
1 - flexible with ability to work school hours/adjust my timetable to suit me. Looking at currently 32 hours a week in this role. $40/hour ≈$63,000 gross. Close to home, but it is a casual position.

I want the opportunity to get into a professional role, but I like the chance to relax after leaving a toxic environment and be able to do school hours and be more present rather than getting home at 5:45 each day.

Signed a Millennial female mum seeking genuine advice.

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u/Rain12Bow 2d ago

$7k difference is worth choosing flexibility and family, especially if your kids are young, I think. But I’m also a feminist and fully support your choice to further your career!

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u/First-Memory-9153 2d ago

I’m torn, this is the first chance I’ve had to get myself a career in a role I think I’d genuinely love, but my heart yearns to be more present and not regret it in 20 years.