I am scheduled to work at two jobs tonight, which should I work?

I have two jobs, one I have been working with for almost four years (job 'A'), the other I just picked up for extra income and have been with for one month (job 'B'). Unfortunately I was scheduled for both tonight at about the same time. With job 'A' it is overtime and I stand to make about $142 if I work it for the full eight hours. I could probably call them and tell them my situation and they would probably be ok with me not working there tonight.


With job 'B' I stand to make about $48 tonight working the six to seven hours they will let me. I could call them about my situation, but they wouldn't understand it and would probably be upset if I did not work there, because I am one of the few people who could do that job.


I want to call in sick to job 'B' because I don't like it as much and would make a lot more money with job 'A', but don't feel that it is the most moral thing to do....any suggestions or advice?

I am scheduled to work at two jobs tonight, which should I work?
The most moral thing to do would be to explain the situation as it is to Job B. You do not have to go into detail, that would only confuse and compound the situation. Just tell them point blank, I am sorry, but I regret to inform you that I am not available to work tonight. You made reference to the fact that there are others who could work job B tonight.





If job B will not understand, that could be their loss as you are one of few qualified to do job B. If they get pushy or rude about it, give them notice and see how that makes them snap to their senses. If they truly value you, they will understand. If they do not, make it "Asta La See Ya time".





Job A should be protected at all cost, regardless of what job B thinks about anything. If you need a second job, start looking for job C.





An example could be, job A did not understand, or at least got the impression, you could not be counted on and perhaps could mess things up for you in the future. Never, I repeat never assume anything when it comes to how you feel job A is going to react if you do not work. You could be in for a very rude awakening. Unless you are psychic and can see into the future, don't tread on job A period.





Anyway you slice it, job B is not worth risking job A for in any way, shape, or form.





To thine own self be true, and it sounds like you are true and honest to others as well. I commend you on your honesty and integrity. It will take you far in this life.





Darryl S.