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[sushichopstickz]

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I am in a bit of a crunch.

Recently, I have been offered a workstudy job with a professor who will be writing my science LOR. He's willing to pay me $11/hr. However, I am already working with another professor, who might write me a supplemental LOR. This professor pays me $8 (money isn't the real issue), but I have known him for 2+years. On top of my current job, I also volunteer on the weekdays. Would it be ill-advised to turn down this new job offer, considering that it would be a great way to cement my relationship with this science professor? I have debated about reducing my hours at my current job, but would my current boss look unfavorably on me for doing so?

I am not sure how to approach this problem. Many thanks.

 

[Bananas Foster]

umm, you really need a better reason to leave a current position and still be on good terms with your formal employer, that is better than "I want to get to know another professor."

Usually, money is considered a good reason to change jobs. Hell, i feel like if I told my current manager i was changing jobs b/c i would be making $3/hr more, he'd ask if he could come too. But your current job might offer to match the 11/hr.

All things being equal, (assuming, that is, professor x isnt going to let you do much more exciting things than professor y is) its probably prudent to make you current position your priority, i mean, that professor did take a chance on you when you had less experience, and has spent 2 years training you and developing a relationship with you. If you cant do both jobs, you should make sure you're on good terms with him first.

 

[custard]

umm, you really need a better reason to leave a current position and still be on good terms with your formal employer, that is better than "I want to get to know another professor."

Usually, money is considered a good reason to change jobs. Hell, i feel like if I told my current manager i was changing jobs b/c i would be making $3/hr more, he'd ask if he could come too. But your current job might offer to match the 11/hr.

All things being equal, (assuming, that is, professor x isnt going to let you do much more exciting things than professor y is) its probably prudent to make you current position your priority, i mean, that professor did take a chance on you when you had less experience, and has spent 2 years training you and developing a relationship with you. If you cant do both jobs, you should make sure you're on good terms with him first.

I agree.

If money really isn't much of an issue then tell the new job prof that you already have a commitment to a job and you don't think you'll have the time to take on another. I'm sure he will respect that.

If money is an issue then talk to your current boss and tell him about this job. Tell him you really enjoyed working with him and that you want to continue but money is an issue. Then see what he says. He may offer to match it.

 

[xiaoyi666]

It's not always about money. What about other opportunities? Would you be more likely to get publication at one vs. another? Would taking a new job open more doors for you? Those are important things to think ab also. Of course, if you were to take the new position, you might want to give your current employer a better reason than "better opportunities"