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Weighing Employment Opportunities: A Family Man's Dilemma

Dear IT,

I am faced with a critical decision regarding my career and family well-being. Currently, I am working with an audit firm, gaining valuable experience but without a salary, and only receiving transportation reimbursement. As a family man with two kids, my financial responsibilities are significant.

Recently, I received an offer of employment from Rill Processing Company in Kaduna. The terms of the offer are as follows:

- Working hours: Mondays to Fridays, 8 am - 6 pm, and Saturdays, 9 am - 6 pm
- Gross salary: ₦187,500

While the offer provides a much-needed salary, I am concerned about the demanding work schedule and its potential impact on my family life. During my meeting with the Managing Director (MD), I expressed my concerns about the working hours, but the MD stated that the schedule is fixed and cannot be altered.

Seeking Advice

As a family man, my priority is to ensure the well-being and financial security of my loved ones. I am torn between accepting the offer, which would provide a steady income, and potentially compromising my family time.

I would appreciate candid advice on how to navigate this situation. Should I accept the offer and hope to renegotiate the working hours in the future, or should I continue seeking alternative opportunities that would offer a better work-life balance?

njelrapheal:
why is a family man contemplating work hours when he has not been able to get a paying JOB.. I DONT UNDERSTAND. does he has a side hustle for leverage

Esthered:
Why's the name of the company not hidden?

He wants to be a present dad but at the cost of a better job.

I pity the wife if she's the one carrying the burden and when an opportunity comes to make things better, he's backtracking with the claim of workload.

IyaTola:
From DM

breathless:
Take the offer and reschedule your "family time". You're only as relevant as long as you can provide for your family.
Discuss with your spouse and I'm sure she'll understand. Besides, you need the job experience for experience and future negotiations as you would have gained more exposure. You don't want to know how it feels like to be "handicapped" and fed by your wife.
Wish you the best.