Christmas = time, not money. <3

So, recently I've been in knee deep trying to find a new job, after all I will need more cash during the holidays. My income was about half of what it normally was this last month (on top of a several hundred dollars with of unexpected expenditures) so needless to say I'm in a rut. There was one job in particular that I got an interview for and was very excited about. It was only a $9/hour job, but due to its downtown location (many pros and cons on that one) and the type of business I was desperate for the new experience.

I broke it down tonight though. Right now I make $2.13/hour for a job as a waitress. Guaranteed at least minimum wage of course, which is $6.55/hour. I'd say on the average decent day I'd make anywhere from $8-12/hour though. Its tricky to figure and isn't stable though, as this last month has proved. If I take this new job, which is double the distance and takes triple the amount of time to get to I may end up making less considering the commute. Not to mention a very important factor I hadn't been considering, time off. I normally work about 25 hours a week now, and I've already put in certain dates that I'd like off for the holidays (I'm quick so its practically guaranteed). If I change jobs now, even if it payed more and were closer, I might loose Christmas Eve as well as a slew of other dates and countless hours off that I could be spending with friends and family.

I don't think the change is worth it. Not now at least. I think I'll wait until January and cross my fingers for a decent job opening around here. Until then though, I'm aware that we have coupons out at work now too, which although it normally means lower tips overall it does bring a ton more folks in and business will pick back up too (shopping season always helps anyways).

For now it'll be the same old 5 hour work day coming home smelling like grease and hamburgers. Mmm. Lots of cheap lovely papercraft gifts for everyone too. Most importantly a good balance between work and the few other people that are part of my life. Awww. Look who's suddenly developed a heart in time for the holidays. Nobody has the right to call me completely selfish anymore.