Should I Take This Job If I Get It?

[abbeyleigh]

I have an interview on Friday for a Junior Admin Assistant and if I get not sure if I should take it or stay in my current job in McDonald's. In the past I've struggled with certain admin work but don't think I was ready and it was a bad company to work for. My last job was a Receptionist which. I really enjoyed. What should I do if I got offered the job?

[bednobs]

why dont you wait to get offered it first?

[Buenchico]

Don't just think about the work itself but your life outside work as well. Working in McDonald's tends to involve unsocial hours, whereas admin work is typically nine till five. If having evenings free for a bit of social life is important to you, go for the admin job. If it isn't then (unless there are clear career opportunities that might come from one role or the other), simply go for the job with the best money and/or where you'll feel most at home in your work.

[bobbinwales]

think about why you applied for the job. What attracted you, better hours? better pay? less travelling? how it fits with your career plan- what do you want to be in 5 years?

[douglas9401]

History suggests that a five year plan is unachievable for Abbeyleigh, given her problems organising the upcoming weekend.

Office work sounds like a better bet.

[grumpy01]

If you are concerned about the possibility of being offered the position then why did you apply?

[davebro]

Take the job! Even if you struggle a bit at first you'll soon get into it & it will broaden you skill set & make you more employable in future.

[bobbinwales]

And if it don't work out am sure you'll get a job at mods again fairly easy

[bobbinwales]

McDs gets changed to mods!

[Neveracrossword]

Why not just look for another receptionist job, something you know you like, something you know you can do?