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So, What would you do?
I just recently got put on sabbatical and have a chance for a job with the VA as a disabled vet rep. When I say chance, I mean all I have to do is pretty much apply and the job is mine (it's kind of being held for me now). The problem I have is that I'm not really hurting for money (I currently have about a ten month reserve....not counting unemployment) and I would like to return to work for the railroad. Even with all of the B.S. with the railroad I actually really enjoyed the job, the people there and the lifestyle. The other problem is that the job only pays about 45k a year so I'm going backwards. Even with my disability money from the V.A. I still make less than conductor's guarantee. There is a chance of upward mobility in the job and I would get to help my fellow disabled vets, so I guess the cut in pay is offset with job satisfaction. I just feel bad taking a job that I really don't need when there are others out there who could really use it. I am a crazy for thinking about turning it down?
    
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01-13-2010, 07:43 PM
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not being rude bro, but does it matter what a bunch of us think, after 3 pages of differing opinions, it will still boil down to one thing, What do you want to do!
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01-13-2010, 08:10 PM
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01-13-2010, 11:11 PM
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others may need the job, but would they be good at it, or take it for the reason to truly help, or just for a job?
Another way to look at it is, if you take the VA job, and really help out Disabled Vets, ie. truly make a difference in their lives, that alone is worth more than any amount you would make for the RR. or, here's another perspective, you would be happy, and sleep well helping disabled vets, and someone who needs a job back on the RR would have that oppurtunity.
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01-13-2010, 11:47 PM
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01-14-2010, 01:34 AM
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My opinion rarely counts for much, but that dont seem to stop me........
If I were in your shoes and offered a job that I might like, I would personally take it and keep the reserve for a time that i might not have an option.
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01-14-2010, 04:36 AM
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You may end up liking the job and never return to the railroad.
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01-14-2010, 07:12 AM
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follow your heart and your head will follow
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01-14-2010, 03:10 PM
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I am with the others here. If you want to work instead of taking a break you might as well try it out. It may also give you experience for something you may want to do in the future. I try to take advantage the oppurtunities in front of me just to see where they lead.
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01-14-2010, 07:30 PM
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Thanks for all of the input. I'm tweaking my resume right now. We'll see.....
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