New Job for me or my DH????? Help

[Lewski709]

I sent in a resume for a position last week and got a call today. I am interested in the job, but so is my DH. I talked to the guy on the phone today for nearly an hour. We ended it by: think about it for a few days, call back with any questions and we'll go from there.

I tell DH about it and he tells me he would LOVE it. My DH has never said anything like this about a job before. I think it is right up his alley too. I could do it better, but he would be just fine. He was recently offered a position with a company which would require 46 weeks of 4 day/night travel. He was so torn up about it. It would be good for me to be able to stay home, but certainly not for him or our children.

If he were to get it, I could stay home with the kids. If I were to get it, this guy wants committment and I would give it. He didn't say how long, but my min would be 3yrs.

Being a SAHM is really what I want, just never been given the opportunity.

I don't want to not get the job for one of us.

How do I approach this or do I at all???

Should we send his info and let him try for it?

 

[Lewski709]

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[ibouncetoo]

Lewski, is the job you are both interested in, the one with the travel (sorry, I was a little confused if the travel job was a separate one).

It sure would be great if you could stay home with those beautiful boys! As long as you don't think there would be any bad feelings created by both of you going for the same job (and YOU getting it ) have your hubby apply also. The company can then choose the person they feel is the best fit.

My final recommendation, sleep on it!

 

[Junebugwv]

It is so wonderful to be a SAHM. That is my vote because and I think your children would agree. My youngest, DS7, recently told me, "I don't think Daddy could do your job, it would be too hard for him." Daddy is an anesthesiologist. I love being appreciated!

 

[Lewski709]

Nope [COLOR=339900]ibouncetoo[/COLOR] this one is Hearing Aid testing, fitting and sales. Mostly dealing with the elderly and they would pay for the Licensing in the State.

If DH gets it, I'll probably stay as long as I can where I am so we can build a house in what we think is the start of a subdivision really close by. It looks better when buying a house to have been someplace more than a month, ya know.

Plus, then we can stockpile some cash for WDW trips.

BTW.....Junebugwv, I envy you.

 

[geffric]

Lewski709 that sounds like a GREAT job, with lots of potential.. Does it have benefits like insurance???

IMHO the job thing is a bit difficult...I don't know how to best handle the discussion with the potentail employer that basically says.." If you liked me then you'll love my DH" I think [color=339900]ibouncetoo[/color] has good advice.

 

[mommytotwo]

Sounds like your husband should try for the job cause he sounds really excited about it, and you can be a SAHM and think of all the other things that you want to do in life like building a house and saving up money.

 

[Lewski709]

Originally posted by geffric
Lewski709 that sounds like a GREAT job, with lots of potential.. Does it have benefits like insurance???

IMHO the job thing is a bit difficult...I don't know how to best handle the discussion with the potentail employer that basically says.." If you liked me then you'll love my DH" I think [color=339900]ibouncetoo[/color] has good advice.

Yes, it has insurance. Vacation stinks.....1 week after a year. But already talked about time off in OCTOBER. One of us is getting that position. He give him a year and I won't have to worry about vacation time. It won't be a problem. He has had issues with dependable people.

The office is a one person office in a brand new office. The main call center is about 1hr and a half away and the office has a 'live' computer with set appointments. There are no setting appointments or anything like that...the call center takes care of all that.

Also, some travel (all within 45min) to conference rooms at hotels for testings and screenings. This way it's more convenient for the elderly.

Advancement opportunities would include Regional Manager. They have facilities in MI, IN , OH right now and plan to expand more.

I liked the owner a lot. We talked for nearly an hour. Good guy. Age 37.

 

[geffric]

I think it is a good business to get into since the population is aging and there will be increased demand . Also, as my Dad who wears a hearing aid has told me, they need to be replaced after a certain time period, so it is a sales opportunity that has as large portion of repeat customers.. Sounds like a great opportunity..

plus.. once DH or you has excelled , you can always move the skillset and expertise to retirement areas like FL

Base + commission or pure commission???

 

[Lewski709]

Base plus.....mostly base and figure a week worth of commission per month. It's a decent base. All pre-set appointment, no cold calls. Commissions off repair kits, maintenance plans and warranties. They sell themselves. Warranty covers any loss or breaking. Say the lawnmowers runs one over....boom, replaced. Lost...boom, replaced. No problems. Great and easy.

My concern is now that DH gets it. If not, I want it.

 

[Cindy B]

Well, who has more sales experience?

Who has better marketing skills?

Who has more advanced people skills?

Who is better or more personable with the types of customers?


that being said, there are a lot of SAHD (DADS) out there as well.
Would your DH be happy doing that? Would he feel content doing that or would he feel like a "wussy babysitter". I've included that quote because I had a SAHD friend. I saw other men come up to him and say that exact comment.

Could you handle being away from the kids? Can you let go and let your DH handle all the kids daily stuff or would you micromanage from the road? I've seen that as well, SAHD's being micromanaged, and the wife calling in and making sure Little Johnny or Little Susy is at pre K , and play dates are set up.

Personally if you can let that go completely you will do fine.

Why is it his sudden interest in the job? Is he unemployed? Or maybe could he be jealous of your success?

Honestly, could you take that if he got the position and got offered more money than you? (Unfortunately women still make 73 cents out of a dollar that men make)

Those are all questions to think about.