City governments are chaotic (no, it's not just Tacoma), and they can be tough places to come new into -- most people seem to have been with their one job in cities damn near since they were out of the cradle. So they get parochial and inbred. They seem cold and unfriendly at first to "outsiders" coming in.
OK, that's the bad. The good is they still have great benefits and pretty darn good pay. It's amazing that that other person didn't work -- must've have left on their own -- because it's damn hard to get let go from cities.
It's hard to make the switch in pace to cities, they're pretty busy all the time. I'm mentally tired a lot more than I was working for the state. Personally, I'd caution against working 4-10's and then working another job too. I think that'd burn a person out very quickly. And don't forget the drive time. That's too much...you've got to have some down time. And it's going to be more than an hour drive time -- the roads (especially the freeways) are not good, the evenings getting through Tacoma are the worst.
Why not a try out and just see how you like it...though don't give up on it too easy -- I didn't really feel like I had the stride with my job until about 7 months in. Give it a little time, just to see if it's possible for you to do it and live somewhat normally.
Good evening, your Scottness... How's the fine city of Tacoma on this night?
The person is being let go tonight I think. She was a temp, like I will be, on 60 day trial basis, so she's easy to let go. I am supposed to get some information from the placement agency about what the exact problem was that will help me from making the same mistake.
I am pretty spoiled working at home. My schedule is my own and my boss leaves me alone. By description, this woman sounds tough. Getting out would be good because it would recharge my work ethic that has slopped a bit, but on the other hand, a job like this would be my whole waking life. I don't know if I want that! I have a pretty good life already.
If ecurbh and I were starting out even, I'd say no way to the new job. But we could sure use the money of higher pay to get back to even. You're right. I can't do both jobs and do either very well. Unless perhaps They really don't ~need~ it to be full time.
I have a couple days to think.