Should I search for a job and take it just to make money, or should I wait to find the "right job?"?
I live in Germany, and am now fluent in the language. Right now, I am looking for a part-time job. My husband works full time, and I am looking for a job just to get me out of the house every day-I don´t have children yet, so the hours I can work are flexible. Should I take the first job I can get, even though it´s not something I really want to do-i.e. work in a gas station, or should I wait for the job that I would truly enjoy?
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1 :
Depends on how bad you need money.....if you don't need money....wait for the job you want!
2 :
Depends on your financial circumstances...Beggars can't be choosers!
3 :
Na ja, Arbeit ist nicht mehr als Arbeit. Du sollst arbeiten damit Du um deine Familie und Dich selbst kuemmern kannst. Veilleicht kannst Du ein Traumjob finden, aber ich glaube der Job wird Dich eines Tages entaeuschen.
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If you are going to work for the sake of working...very soon...you will have no idea why you started working for anyway. I work in Singapore's largest training company. One consistent phenomena we noticed as we teach entrepreneurship skills and finding passion at work is this. When people work in J.O.Bs that they are not passionate about, everything else in their life suffers. From health to creativity... basically, they experience a slow death. On the other hand, when a person passionate about a purpose/cause embarks on a business/work, then even Providence moves. Don't work to make a living. Work to make a difference.
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I would think that if you're looking for the "right job" and wait for it by not working in the mean time, it could look like you're too lazy to work and the boss with the "right job" might not hire you. Plus, it's always good to get out of the house and make some extra money.
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From what I remember from your recent questions, you have been applying for a number of jobs already. As you seem to be in the "luxurious" position to not to have to take on any job, get your local newspaper and check with the local branch of the Bundesagentur für Arbeit. You are an English native speaker, if you have ANY interest in teaching (children or adults) whatsoever, I'd suggest you offer your language skills in particular. You can always work as a shop assistant or waitress, but you have that "extra" qualification of speaking perfect English. That is your "plus" - which other applicants might not have. Did you think about checking with any Kindertagesstätte or pre-school nearby? You could come in for a handful of hours every morning, offering little English "lessons" to the kids there, they only want native speakers. Did you think about offering English courses at the local Volkshochschule? Offering private tutoring for school kids having trouble in English? If teaching is not for you, quite a few companies would be happy taking you on on a 400€/month basis doing office work, especially if you speak perfect English. I think your best option might really be to go see somebody at the Bundesagentur für Arbeit - they will go through a form with you, asking your for your qualifications and job experiences. If you are flexible when it comes to working hours, I'm sure they'll be able to give you a handful of ideas or even job offers straightaway. Good luck!
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I would pray and ask God to send you where he wants you to be a witness for him. And then wait on the lord...he will provide. That is what I do. Put the kingdom of God first and all other things shall be added unto you.
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Breezer - the best time to get a job is when you have a job... It's a good way to net work, try the local job market and better your professional German.
