The Second Job Dilemma

Have you come upon situations wherein before it happens to you, you’re certain of the choice or decision you would make, but once it happens, you become clueless?

People complain of slaving to works every day, doing ‘just a job’ to pay the rent and keep up with the bills, but cliché goes that you should do what you love and do what makes you happy. I was one of these to repeat such clichés to friends when a dilemma arises. Once it happens to you though, completely changes the story, doesn’t it?

I need a second job to save money for the coming transition (possibly moving to a new place or a car, and visa expenses). And I have two options… somewhat.

One job I’ve already been accepted to: people are great hard working but fun people, but the pay is crap. You deserve to grab every opportunity that makes you happy or out of the blue, when it’s hard to get it on a ‘regular’ basis in life.

Another job, I have yet to pass in my resume but my friend assures me that they would hire me: very professional atmosphere, formal dining, decent pay, but I have a feeling I won’t be getting along well with the others, and it’ll be ‘tight-ass’, as it is fine dining. So best behavior, just like what I’m doing in my first job.

Working at a place where, although it is stressful, it’s a bit fun because of the people; or in a restaurant that are professional and pay well.

Work with people you’ll enjoy; or work for good pay?

My priority is the money, but my happiness is never assured. This leads to the reflection of a ‘typical situation’: working to get paid.

To follow the cliché; or, to follow the ‘norm’?