Should I take a part time position that pays more, with the same benefits?

[Honeycomb8 159]

In the final stages with a firm that is offering a higher salary with part time hours.

 

I get all the benefits but less hours which is appealing but just wondering if this would prove a problem in the future if I were to look for a full time job again.

[abitbroken 1,309]

Nobody cares about how many hours a week the job was, but the experience, level of responsibility,etc. If you work 30 hours of 50 hours - number of hours does not have an impact

[boltnrun 1,448]

I've never had an interviewer ask me if a previous position was full time or part time. They just wanted to know tenure and job responsibilities along with what I had personally accomplished while in the position.

 

I think you'll be fine.

[melancholy123 480]

Take it! I know I would.

[Rose Mosse 680]

Sort of vague which I can understand. Maybe consider whether this is in line with your career first.

 

If you have to ask overall... something probably isn't right.

 

What's holding you back?

[Billie28 172]

All depends on the industry you are in.

And other factors.

 

Would you be moving into a higher position ? Assuming so because higher pay?

Is it to further your career? And actually the best person for the job if that’s the case?

 

Or are you going for a position that simply pays more but not the field you want to pursue?

 

You tell us! Because how can we know if it will help or hinder with no information given?

[smackie9 647]

If it's part time hours, what will you be doing with that extra time? I think an interviewer would be impressed if you used that time to take courses, to further educate yourself. With this covid pay stuff....a lot of employers are taking notice because they know most are abusing it...especially students. Why work when you can get paid to sit on your ass, attitude is what employers will be looking at.

[Batya33 2,037]

In my field it would affect it and I factored that in when I went back part time a few years ago (my other part time job is mommy LOL). I know if I ever want to do full time I will have to explain why I chose part time.

[Cherylyn 433]

I hope it works for you. Every company is different. At my company, permanent, full time work has better job security in the long run.

[catfeeder 1,994]

You don't need to describe job experience as part time or full time, so that's irrelevant. Would the work itself benefit your experience?

[Batya33 2,037]

You don't need to describe job experience as part time or full time, so that's irrelevant. Would the work itself benefit your experience?

 

I respectfully disagree. I've always indicated this on a resume because if they call references they will find out. in certain fields they would want to know that as far as level of experience.

[FenixReborn 13]

Keep in mind that things like hours are subject to change. Depending on the field, if something comes up and they need you for more hours, that arrangement can disappear in a second. A company can promise a lot of things, but you never really know what you are getting into until you are there.

 

I'd focus on two things. One, career advancement. Is this a place where you can grow professionally, acquire new skills, and work your way forward to whatever your career goals may be? Two, company culture. Is this a company you would actually enjoy working for? You want to enjoy going to the job, no matter how many hours it is or what the pay is. Believe me, all the perks in the world is not worth the stress and frustration of dealing with a company you don't enjoy being at.