MichaelPAGuy Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Hello All, I am seeking some advice on my current job situation. I just started a new job where I got a little bit of a raise, however my new job requires me to work on Sundays (Sunday-Thursday is my schedule) although it is a late shift and I do get to attend church. I really have no time to get my home teaching done, as my HT partner works on Saturdays, and my wife has been a bit sick due to her pregnancy and I am also in school. I was wondering if i should look for a different job, where maybe i might not have to work on Sundays and will have a chance to get my home teaching done? I know it will probably be a pay cut even though we have our first child on the way in 5 months, but it will only be for two more years until I am finished with school and we could possibly make budget cuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirkwood Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 I've worked Sunday's for many years now. I work graveyards, Sun-Wed. I have made my HT appointments for Sunday's right after church. I also told the EQ presidency that I only have time available for two families until my work schedule changes. I HT without a companion for many years. I had my son go with me for a couple years until he turned 14 and now is officially my companion. I found ways to make both my profession and religion work together. I would seek a way to make them balance, rather then leaving a good paying job without a more compelling reason then HT. You can find the time if you try, and in reality, taking care of your family is a much higher priority then HT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyTown Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Do your home teaching right after church, or try to work with your friend to do it on a night that isn't Saturday, Sunday or Monday. Or Thursday if they're in YW. Or Wednesday if they're in YM. We're a busy people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backroads Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 I see nothing wrong with seeking a different job here, but don't do it just because of home teaching. Home teaching is an honorable thing, but in my understanding not as important as attending church and taking care of your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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