So I know I haven't been a member for very long,(not even a week) but the other forums I used to be members of are not in my interests anymore. So here it goes..
I've currently been working for an almond farmer in the town up , about 20 minutes from my house for 6 months or so. I worked at a dairy for two years before that as the main mechanic, same position the the farm I work at now main mechanic. I just got a dollar raise that bumped me up to 14 an hour, I work 10 hours a day 5 days a week and 5.5 hours on Saturday during downtime and 60+ hours a week during harvest, sep - end of Oct. not to mention the manager/future owner is a personal friend of mine.
About a month ago I got a job offer at the local John Deere dealer as a setup guy, setting up tractors a in tire spacing, installation of accessories etc. the pay should be around 14-16 an hour with paid vacation, paid holidays and full benefits at the cost of around 50-60 dollars a month. 8 hours a day 5 days a week with the option of half day Saturday when needed or wanted..
..I like where I work now but there is no progression in my position as it is a family owned business. I will always be the mechanic, nothing more. The dealership has vast opportunities of different locations, possible to "move up" in the company, plus they send you to training every few months. I know most of the guys that work there, one of them is my best friend and possible future brother in law.
I guess my question is, wouldn't it be dumb not to take the job at the dealership? I will be the low man on the totem pole so to speak. I was told when I go my current job no hard feelings if anything ever happens. Am I over thinking it? I could really use some advice. Anything would help.
-thanks, Chris
Dealership name is Belkorp ag. Or belkorpag.com
I've currently been working for an almond farmer in the town up , about 20 minutes from my house for 6 months or so. I worked at a dairy for two years before that as the main mechanic, same position the the farm I work at now main mechanic. I just got a dollar raise that bumped me up to 14 an hour, I work 10 hours a day 5 days a week and 5.5 hours on Saturday during downtime and 60+ hours a week during harvest, sep - end of Oct. not to mention the manager/future owner is a personal friend of mine.
About a month ago I got a job offer at the local John Deere dealer as a setup guy, setting up tractors a in tire spacing, installation of accessories etc. the pay should be around 14-16 an hour with paid vacation, paid holidays and full benefits at the cost of around 50-60 dollars a month. 8 hours a day 5 days a week with the option of half day Saturday when needed or wanted..
..I like where I work now but there is no progression in my position as it is a family owned business. I will always be the mechanic, nothing more. The dealership has vast opportunities of different locations, possible to "move up" in the company, plus they send you to training every few months. I know most of the guys that work there, one of them is my best friend and possible future brother in law.
I guess my question is, wouldn't it be dumb not to take the job at the dealership? I will be the low man on the totem pole so to speak. I was told when I go my current job no hard feelings if anything ever happens. Am I over thinking it? I could really use some advice. Anything would help.
-thanks, Chris
Dealership name is Belkorp ag. Or belkorpag.com
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