Sep 12th, 2008
Ask the Readers: What Do You Do with an Unreliable Employer?
While I’ve loved my part time job over the last nine or so years, they’ve become less and less reliable over time. I’ve had numerous issues with them paying me incorrect amounts for a long, long time, and more and more often my paychecks have been late, and it’s clear that the agency has financial issues. They pay well, but they may not be a long term source of additional income.
I’ve worked for this place for quite some time, and I know the work really well, to the point that I can do it with about zero preparation. I’ve got a lot of the paperwork pretty automated and my schedule is worked out for it. The field locations I do work for them at are relatively close to home (and they pay mileage, too). I’m just not sure that they’ll be around long term.
My options are somewhat limited; since I’ve worked there as long as I have, I’m the highest paid at my position, which pays considerably more than most social service jobs. The hours work great for me and I don’t have to spend a lot of time learning new material. The locations are also ideal. While I do receive some income from this blog, it’s a fraction of what I get from this job, which is also a fraction of what I earn from my full time job. The job market is weak right now as well. If I want the extra income, I’ll have difficulty replacing this job with a comparable one.
Still, with all the positives of the job and the negatives of finding alternatives, I am concerned by the late paydays and incorrect paychecks.
What would you do?
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