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So this isn't directly related to vet med, but in a way I think its loosely related because at some point in our careers we will all have to face awkward work moments.
Basically my dilemma is that I'm in the midst of switching to a new job. This weekend is my last weekend at my current job and I start the new one on Tuesday.
My new boss hired me knowing I had no direct experience in the field- but did have significant and related background experience. I went on on Thursday for my second 'trial'- and it was incredibly stressful as I felt the girl training me wasn't doing a very good job at showing me much, and we were so busy that I couldn't find much time to shadow or follow her around. Basically, I didn't feel like I could do the job independently once I replace her, next week. I was straight up with the boss and said I didn't feel confident, and so he's asked me to come out this weekend for more 'training'.
However- this is where my dilemma comes in. As a result of me coming in to train at the new place, I've already told my current job that I can't work this weekend (short notice). So I'm sacrificing the odd $170-$200 I'd be making for the weekend to 'train' at the new place. I explained to the new boss that I would be working at the old job, so he offered to pay me to come in. He's offering $160 for the weekend (less than minimum wage if you count it to the hour)... but I will have to commute 1h there and 1 hour back- both days, and the work will likely be about an 8h shift both days I'm guessing.
Do I leave it as is, and just take this experience to help me progress with my new position? Or do I ask him for more cash?
He did mention one thing and said "I can't pay you full because you aren't fully trained". But they hired me *knowing* fully that I wasn't experienced in this specific discipline.
Am I thinking to critically about this, and should I Just forget about the $10-$40 I'm missing out on?
I've become a bit bitter with these awkward moments from past employment, and so I'm constantly juggling whether or not the boss/employer is trying to save an extra dollar, or if I'm in the wrong.
Any experiences, suggestions or advice would be appreciated
Basically my dilemma is that I'm in the midst of switching to a new job. This weekend is my last weekend at my current job and I start the new one on Tuesday.
My new boss hired me knowing I had no direct experience in the field- but did have significant and related background experience. I went on on Thursday for my second 'trial'- and it was incredibly stressful as I felt the girl training me wasn't doing a very good job at showing me much, and we were so busy that I couldn't find much time to shadow or follow her around. Basically, I didn't feel like I could do the job independently once I replace her, next week. I was straight up with the boss and said I didn't feel confident, and so he's asked me to come out this weekend for more 'training'.
However- this is where my dilemma comes in. As a result of me coming in to train at the new place, I've already told my current job that I can't work this weekend (short notice). So I'm sacrificing the odd $170-$200 I'd be making for the weekend to 'train' at the new place. I explained to the new boss that I would be working at the old job, so he offered to pay me to come in. He's offering $160 for the weekend (less than minimum wage if you count it to the hour)... but I will have to commute 1h there and 1 hour back- both days, and the work will likely be about an 8h shift both days I'm guessing.
Do I leave it as is, and just take this experience to help me progress with my new position? Or do I ask him for more cash?
He did mention one thing and said "I can't pay you full because you aren't fully trained". But they hired me *knowing* fully that I wasn't experienced in this specific discipline.
Am I thinking to critically about this, and should I Just forget about the $10-$40 I'm missing out on?
I've become a bit bitter with these awkward moments from past employment, and so I'm constantly juggling whether or not the boss/employer is trying to save an extra dollar, or if I'm in the wrong.
Any experiences, suggestions or advice would be appreciated