Second Job (1 Viewer)

[Cjw_55106]

So, Im looking for a second job and it isnt going very well. Every time I get called, they lose any interest when they find out I intend to keep my current job. I fully understand this and as an employer, it would be a red flag to me as well. Anyone ever have this issue? How could one convince an employer to give you a shot under these circumstances?

The jobs I am looking for would be labor jobs in the 15/hr range. In my humble opinion, its funny that they would rather continue to hire guys that have had 10 jobs in the past two years than hire me because I already have a job.

 

[Gordang]

So, Im looking for a second job and it isnt going very well. Every time I get called, they lose any interest when they find out I intend to keep my current job. I fully understand this and as an employer, it would be a red flag to me as well. Anyone ever have this issue? How could one convince an employer to give you a shot under these circumstances?

The jobs I am looking for would be labor jobs in the 15/hr range. In my humble opinion, its funny that they would rather continue to hire guys that have had 10 jobs in the past two years than hire me because I already have a job.

pretty easy, just tell them you will be busy with school during the hours you are working at your current job and you'd need those days off

 

[eoMMan]

If it's a part time gig, they probably want you available at all different times to work a flexible schedule. If you have a full time job, that makes this an issue.

 

[jon_mx]

You have to sell your dependability.

 

[Politician Spock]

Tell them you are looking for a 1st job and your current job will be your 2nd job.

 

[dhockster]

Drive for Uber/Lyft. Work whenever you want.

 

[Cjw_55106]

If it's a part time gig, they probably want you available at all different times to work a flexible schedule. If you have a full time job, that makes this an issue.

The hours are already stated in the job posting.

 

[Cjw_55106]

You have to sell your dependability.

It never gets past the phone interview. They simply say it never works out.

 

[sublimeone]

situations like this never work out. That's why most hiring managers won't even try it. Is your other job full time? 9-5? What's the situation?

 

[Leroy Hoard]

The sperm bank is always looking for up-and-comers.

 

[Cjw_55106]

situations like this never work out. That's why most hiring managers won't even try it. Is your other job full time? 9-5? What's the situation?

yes, full time. 630am - 3pm, been there 15 years. Probably would be able to work from home once or twice a week.

 

[sublimeone]

situations like this never work out. That's why most hiring managers won't even try it. Is your other job full time? 9-5? What's the situation?

yes, full time. 630am - 3pm, been there 15 years. Probably would be able to work from home once or twice a week.

Well, maybe you just have to find the right situation. Being that you've been there 15 years would make me more likely to hire you. Maybe you just don't bring it up on the phone interview. Would there be any way to avoid having this discussion until you sit down for an interview?

Another idea would be to interview at smaller companies where you might be interviewing with the owner and could explain your situation. Only other suggestion is to look for a job that isn't "on-site"... maybe something you could do from home that wouldn't require set hours.

 

[Maik Jeaunz]

Drive for Uber/Lyft. Work whenever you want.

this. a buddy of mine picks up extra money on the side by driving for Uber. basically you work whenever you have the free time to do so. can pick up some extra scratch, and probably meet some interesting characters.

 

[Cjw_55106]

situations like this never work out. That's why most hiring managers won't even try it. Is your other job full time? 9-5? What's the situation?

yes, full time. 630am - 3pm, been there 15 years. Probably would be able to work from home once or twice a week.

Well, maybe you just have to find the right situation. Being that you've been there 15 years would make me more likely to hire you. Maybe you just don't bring it up on the phone interview. Would there be any way to avoid having this discussion until you sit down for an interview?

Another idea would be to interview at smaller companies where you might be interviewing with the owner and could explain your situation. Only other suggestion is to look for a job that isn't "on-site"... maybe something you could do from home that wouldn't require set hours.

Thanks. I can't really avoid it until the sit down, because they almost always ask what's going on with my current job. Usually the first thing they ask.

 

[glvsav37]

I officiate sports (Ice hockey) on the side. Great money and very flexible schedule. If you say your current gig lets out at 3, then that is perfect b/c you can shoot to the local high school and do a football or baseball game.

For hockey I get $65ish to ref and $45ish to line, will usually do a weeknight ref/line combo in 3 or so hours of time. I could make really good money if I did mens league which is later in the night or did weekend games. I really only do it for fun now—about 5-7 games a month, so I'm not too hungry for the $$ or commitment, but its there if you want to work.

You may need to be certified,but the time is right with school starting shortly. Look up your local organizations and ask who runs their officials.

 

[Cjw_55106]

I've thought about that in the past glvsav, perhaps I'll have to look into it more. Thanks.

 

[mr roboto]

PM Abe if you have the ability to write articles on things you've never researched before.

 

[sdp1226]

The sperm bank is always looking for up-and-comers.

I heard they just hired a new head nurse.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

PM Abe if you have the ability to write articles on things you've never researched before.

 

[Johnny Rock]

If you meet the availability requirements it's amazing to me that they don't at least interview you if not hire you. I agree with jon_mx about dependability. Also tell them your motivation and mean it.

Ask them what scares them about you having a second job? You wouldn't be applying if you didn't want to do it. Maybe their concern is that you'll consider it just short-term until a credit card or Christmas is paid off or something?

 

[Cjw_55106]

Thanks Johnny. I told the gal yesterday the full story. My kids go to private schools and my oldest is starting high school this month. The tuition for high school is triple what is was for K-8. This is a long term committment....at least four years is what Im thinking.

 

[Johnny Bing]

You have to sell your dependability.

It never gets past the phone interview. They simply say it never works out.

Speaking from someone who did the hiring for a larger corporation, it never works out. Hate to say it, I would not hire you also if I knew you had another FT job.

Here are the reasons:

1) The double job sounds great and motivating at first, but about 3 months into it the employee usually burns out. Or they have built up the extra cash they needed to pay off whatever and they quit.

2) This second job is not your focus. Meaning if something doesn't go the way you want, they just quit knowing it is only a second job and you always have your previous job to fall back on. As an employer you don't have any leverage to hope they stay with you compared to the employee that would be jobless if this was their only job.

3) Often times the main job gets in the way at some point. And you know which job is going to get priority. An employer doesn't want to play second fiddle when they have a choice of hiring. Especially when there are stacks of resumes to pick from.

I hope you do find something, but here are some things that may concern the employer. So if you think of rebuttals to these concerns it may ease them a bit. Of course, you need to get the interview first.

 

[Cjw_55106]

You have to sell your dependability.

It never gets past the phone interview. They simply say it never works out.

Speaking from someone who did the hiring for a larger corporation, it never works out. Hate to say it, I would not hire you also if I knew you had another FT job.

Here are the reasons:

1) The double job sounds great and motivating at first, but about 3 months into it the employee usually burns out. Or they have built up the extra cash they needed to pay off whatever and they quit.

2) This second job is not your focus. Meaning if something doesn't go the way you want, they just quit knowing it is only a second job and you always have your previous job to fall back on. As an employer you don't have any leverage to hope they stay with you compared to the employee that would be jobless if this was their only job.

3) Often times the main job gets in the way at some point. And you know which job is going to get priority. An employer doesn't want to play second fiddle when they have a choice of hiring. Especially when there are stacks of resumes to pick from.

I hope you do find something, but here are some things that may concern the employer. So if you think of rebuttals to these concerns it may ease them a bit. Of course, you need to get the interview first.

Believe me Johnny, I understand. I think what I may have to do is take something part time at a company that is looking for both full and part time workers. Then after a month or two see about going full time. Who knows, at that point, maybe 16-24 hours a week will be enough.