• Quitting paid job for voluntary - good or bad idea?
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So I understand that some of you probably couldn't give a shit about what i'm about to ask, so for that I apologise in advance. I work at McDonalds. I have done for 1 year now. To spare you the details, I hate it there. I've never hated anything so much in my life. The pay is shit. The jobs assigned are shit. Just about everything is shit. That's my opinion, ofcourse. Recently I applied to be a youth worker for my area, it's voluntary but it's something i'd enjoy doing. It's not an autocratic job and I wouldn't feel like a lifeless drone everytime I walked through the doors. Basically, i'll just cut to the chase, I can imagine you already know where this is going. I'm considering quitting McDonalds to do Voluntary work instead. I have no real need for the money, aside from getting a provisional driving licence which can be purchased easily anyway. Does this seem like a good idea?
I'd only go for it if there was a chance at getting a paying job in the same field.
Yeah, if you don't like your current job and you really don't need the money then why the fuck not? Sounds like a good choice you're making.
I say do what [I]you[/I] [U]want[/U] to do, even if it doesn't pay.
At the end of the day, voluntary work looks good on your CV and should help you in the future. If you hate your current job, you may as well quit it.
[QUOTE=Larry_G;25554732]I say do what [I]you[/I] [U]want[/U] to do, even if it doesn't pay.[/QUOTE] I know, it's easier said than done though. People tend to look down on those who'd give up a paying job for nothing, given the current economic problems we're facing.
[QUOTE=Nippyftl;25554752]I know, it's easier said than done though. People tend to look down on those who'd give up a paying job for nothing, given the current economic problems we're facing.[/QUOTE] I doubt anyone will look down at you for quitting McDonalds. And who cares what other things? You say that it sucks, that it's stressful and boring. Do what [B]you[/B] feel like, man.
If you don't need the money then go for it. I would love to have a job that didn't require me to spend 10 straight hours in a 102 degree kitchen all afternoon/night on a saturday when i would much rather be doing anything else. But my ass needs the money, so it's what i do for the time being.
[QUOTE=Nippyftl;25554752]I know, it's easier said than done though. People tend to look down on those who'd give up a paying job for nothing, given the current economic problems we're facing.[/QUOTE] Well, in your case, not really. If anything it'd be a step up considering you work at McDonald's. Now if you wanted to quit a steady job that paid you good money then it'd be stupid.
You don't get paid for giving homeless people back scrubs fyi. Also, working at mcdonalds is worst that putting your hand in a meatcleaver powered by double twinblade action power.
How about get a new job and do volunteer work?
Just make sure the job is something you like. In the end, its your happiness that counts.
[QUOTE=JDK721v5;25554819]How about get a new job and do volunteer work?[/QUOTE] This I was considering, but i'm not sure how it'd tie in with my Volunteer work and College schedule, but yes I'm defiently considering that. As cliche as it may seem, I think i'd find more pride in giving something back to my community and receive no payment, as opposed to slagging my bollocks off all day in a sweaty kitchen receiving god awful wages. I think I'll probably quit :)
It would look good on your resume, seriously employers eat that shit up.
Just volunteer like one day a week. There's no reason to volunteer more than that if you have other priorities.
Go for it. You could volunteer at the same homeless shelter that you'll have to move into.
If you wake every morning and groan, it's never good. You're going to spend eight or more hours a day working; you should do something you enjoy, otherwise you'll end up a bitter wreck. (I worked in Maccy D's once, and I sympathise with you). You may find that after volunteering for a while they offer you a permanent position. Similar thing happened to my dad. Oh, you're in college? Well then, no worries fiscally. I just assumed that was your full-time work.
[QUOTE=not_Morph53;25554966]Go for it. You could volunteer at the same homeless shelter that you'll have to move into.[/QUOTE] I'm 17. I've got plenty of time to find another job.
Don't be a slave to yourself. Do whatever the fuck you want in life, just don't regret it.
I suppose the general consensus is going to be 'Just go for it' so cheers guys! Much appreciated!
Good luck!
[QUOTE=Nippyftl;25554667]So I understand that some of you probably couldn't give a shit about what i'm about to ask, so for that I apologise in advance. I work at McDonalds. I have done for 1 year now. To spare you the details, I hate it there. I've never hated anything so much in my life. The pay is shit. The jobs assigned are shit. Just about everything is shit. That's my opinion, ofcourse. Recently I applied to be a youth worker for my area, it's voluntary but it's something i'd enjoy doing. It's not an autocratic job and I wouldn't feel like a lifeless drone everytime I walked through the doors. Basically, i'll just cut to the chase, I can imagine you already know where this is going. I'm considering quitting McDonalds to do Voluntary work instead. I have no real need for the money, aside from getting a provisional driving licence which can be purchased easily anyway. Does this seem like a good idea?[/QUOTE] You always need money, however pay is more important to me. It isn't being shallow, it is just a fact of life - money makes the world go round. I hate my job with a fucking passion, my department is a fucking dramafest 24/7. It was like that before I even started apparently, but it has gotten worse. The only thing that keeps me walking though that door to work is the fact i need money to pay my car, bills, insurance, rent, etc. Though do what makes you happy, if you feel as if voluntary work is going to help you then so be it. That might be the thing you need to refresh yourself and feel ready to get back in the paid work field. Though at the same time, i would suggest keeping your job and applying for others, that is what I'm doing and I have some very promising opportunities ahead.
Yeah, go for it.
Well it certainly feels good to do something you love, especially when you're helping people out. So I'd say go for it.
In this current economy, fuck volunteer work. lol
I think you'll regret it sometime soon if you did decide to drop your paying job, it isn't as easy to get paid as it was a few years ago
I think if you do it, it shows courage that your not afraid of the current economic climate and how quitting your paid job will affect you. But really if you've been there a year and you feel theres no room for real progression, i would be thinking about leaving too.
Do it, it's good for your CV when you need a paid job and you'll enjoy it. [editline]22nd October 2010[/editline] [QUOTE=Nippyftl;25554752]I know, it's easier said than done though. People tend to look down on those who'd give up a paying job for nothing, given the current economic problems we're facing.[/QUOTE] I'm sure they look up to those who give up their time for free.
Over McDonalds? IF the money isnt worth it, then the youth worker job will look good on a resume.
Yes, do it. When you eventually do need the money, applying for a job with 'Yes I worked for this long without pay because I FUCKING LOVE WORKING' on your CV will make you look like a great potential employee.
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