I am fretting way too much over this. It won't be a life-altering decision really, but I have to make a choice about the job situation and it's starting to drive me a lil nuts.
I have a job that I started 2.5 weeks ago. It's a good job, best money I've ever made at a straight job, by far. The money is good and the raise potential is even better. I don't have to work overtime (maybe sometimes I will, but it won't be a regular occurrence like at the last job). I have more responsibility and am getting experience that will only help my future career prospects.
BUT, my boss leaves something to be desired. He wants to fire the bookkeeper for reasons unknown to me, and is digging for ANY excuse to do so. My problem with that is, he's making me do his dirty work - giving me something new to dig for or question the bookkeeper about every day. The bookkeeper has his shit together - EVERY single thing I have asked him about, he has in order. I can't see any reason to fire the guy, unless it's the fact he is not very ambitious. He has quite a bit of free time on his hands and does not try to keep himself busy - he does just what he knows he's supposed to do or what he's told, and nothing more. But, aren't most employees like that?? He keeps great files, does his work efficiently and on time, has been very helpful to me when I ask (he's also my assistant), and goes about his work happily. For whatever reason though, the boss does NOT like him and wants to get rid of him.
This makes me think that if the boss one day decides he doesn't like me, he'll do the same to me. Boss also is not very organized (at all), loses things, forgets things, etc, and blames anyone but himself. Mostly he tries to blame the bookkeeper for everything (even when it makes no sense), but once again, it makes me think that he'll do the same to me. I am afraid if I stay there I'll wind up with a shit reference on my resume. I almost think the reason he pays me so much is in part a bribe to put up with his shit.
But he has added my name to the company bank accounts(!) so I can sign checks, given me the passwords to the company's online cash management, made me the sole administrator for company benefits, etc. He apparently values me, thinks I'm capable and trustworthy, etc to give me that much financial access/control. I still feel uncomfortable with the situation.
By the end of this week I was considering looking for another job, even though it would most likely mean taking a paycut. My sanity and security is worth it.
I got a call on Thursday from a guy I'd interviewed with previously, for a sales job that I was REALLY interested in. Construction sales - an "estimator". I think I could do really well at it, but it would take at least a year to build clientele, etc. Until I build up my accounts, I'd be on a guaranteed salary of $5k / yr less than what I'm making now. If this guy had called me 2 weeks ago, I would have taken the job without hesitation. Now I'm not so sure. I keep thinking, what if I fail miserably? Then I'll have a shit reference on my resume.
But I also feel like the current boss may eventually decide he doesn't like me and dig for an excuse to fire me, which would also leave me with a shit resume reference. He is very hard to please. And he made a not-so-subtle comment about the fact I was leaving 5 minutes early yesterday, even though I always arrive a few minutes early, take short lunches and often stay a few minutes late.
I need to get over this fear and either keep the current job or take the other one. The other one has great money potential after a year or so, and so does the one I already have - I could potentially make MORE in the longer term with the sales job though.
I just can't decide which way to go. Take the chance on the sales job and risk failing miserably or possibly making more than I did as a stripper? Or take the chance with the current job and risk getting fired for bullshit or positioning myself with a really good business career potential? I can't seem to decide which I think is the better risk/chance.
Sorry this is so long. Input please...




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I don't believe this for a second. I think the boss just screwed up and can't admit. But every day he's giving me something new to try and find that the bookkeeper does wrong.


Also when you leave make sure you take copies of documentation with you showing all the you signed for financially. After you quit he will most likely try to say you where stealing. Also once you do leave give the bookkeeper a heads up on the situation. But I am sure he is suffering already. I hope that you can still take that other job for the sake of your health and sanity.


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