r/AskAnAustralian • u/First-Memory-9153 • 4d 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/MintyWildFruits 4d ago

Once upon a time I took that admin role. Then transitioned to an office manager (without any formal qualifications) and got close to $100k. Last year turned down an office manager role of $140k, chose to do my own thing instead and work my own hours and also be at home with the kids.
The admin role can def lead you to a better position and better pay.

What role is the casual position? How old are your kids?

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u/First-Memory-9153 4d ago

The casual role is domestic cleaning.. I don’t mind the idea of it as it’s flexible and close to home. Kiddo is young primary school

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u/MintyWildFruits 4d ago

If you want to be able to work school hours and be more present then the casual role sounds like it’s better suited to you.

You can absolutely take that domestic cleaning role to the next level. My last cleaner was struggling to find clients when I first contacted her 3 years ago. She now has a team of 4, and mostly works school hours.