Should I stay or should I go?

[judecorp]

osuptygal is the greatest! She found this Amy Wynn Pastor icon for me! YAY!

So now that Coworker Ed is leaving in two weeks, I have the opportunity to try to take his job. His job is, in essence, the same as my job, but he doesn't have to drive from shelter to shelter - he's just at my home base shelter. And his hours don't run until 9pm. The part of me that is only concerned about me says, "GO DO THIS NOW."

The part of me that feels guilty about everything is worried about abandoning my other shelter and my transitional housing jobs. The Second Chance stuff isn't as big a deal because Coworker Sandra already has two student assistants. And the men's shelter downtown will soon have an up-and-running student intern, but I still feel guilty. I do re-entry there 4 days a week. The part of me that worries about everyone wonders if I should ask Coworker Shannon and Coworker Jeff before I make a decision.

But to not have to go back and forth, and to stay in one spot and have one job, and to maybe have some better hours? I hope this isn't just a way for Faith Mission to cut a position - to offer me Ed's and eliminate mine, thereby putting a strain on everyone. I think, though, that I'm going to ask for it. It would certainly cut a little of my franticness, although I would miss the people downtown.

And it's almost time for the Big Gay Conference! I can't help but hope that I can use this as an opportunity to network. Maybe there's a Big Gay Job in store for me yet! *crosses fingers*

This song makes me think of my Jennifer. I can't wait to see the Indigo Girls with her next month.

Comments

[saldemonium.livejournal.com]

Whoo! Amy Wynn rocks!

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

You are so right.

[siercia]

Not that you need my opinion, but I think you should go for it, absolutely!

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

don't worry

[vorpalbla.livejournal.com]

I say this in an informal, not-at-work, 1 in the morning context: if it works, take it.

If FM wants to cut a position, they will cut your position and stick you into Ed's, whether you like it or not. Your caseload would be gigantic, but at least you'd only have 1 job.

If they DON'T want to cut a position, and I sure as hell hope not, they can quickly hire someone to replace you. It would be overwhelming for that person, but so be it. There are plenty of social workers looking for a job.

I wish the case management dept. had some sort of formal training. Interns and new employees could learn more, faster. If I were in my supervisor's position, I would try to put something like that together. Of course, she is way way way busy so I'm not blaming her.

Re: gigantic caseload

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Believe this: my current caseload + Ed's current caseload < yours on almost any day.

I think they /are/ trying to cut a position. I think it's a mistake. I think they need a PT person. I think they should cut Amdrea's HRS hours and give her more CM. Then again, she's wearing herself out already at Netcare.

Any more classmates of ours looking for work? :)

Thanks for the input - I appreciate it.