Should I quit the job at the pawnshop?

I appreciate the advice. Didn't hessitate in asking you guys, because I know you buy/sell coins all of the time. Heck many of you are in the industry. The work I could handle if I weren't in school full time. The thing that I am worried about are the short-cuts with this business. It is just not up to the taste of working in a coin store. Not what I imagined in a long shot. Thank you very much for the advice. I will be very professional in resigning my post.

 

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Personally I view it as a path to take. If you know you wish to be a coin dealer, its still a good gig. You are learning tons of stuff while being paid that will be invaluable later on. If you truly wish to be a dealer right away, then I would stick through it and continue to learn, even learning about other oddball things as starting dealers need to make a profit anywhere they can, and knowledge never hurts.

If you do not see yourself as a full time dealer right away, and wish to pursue your studies and a different career path, at least for now, then I would say that it sounds like this is becoming too much for you. Never let a job suck you into compromising your life, or the path you wish to take. Too many people do, but you need to make a decision as to where you want to be in 5-10 years right now Jason.

Yeah, adding an hour drive on top is brutal. I never knew you lived that far away.

Chris

 

Sounds like the shop is busy, busy, busy, which IMO is a good sign, I have seen a lot of pawn shops and even coin shops waiting for life to happen, like the Maytag repair man.

You are learning a lot of good skills that will suit you well moving forward. Complaining about your boss behind his back is not a good thing to do. If your next employer finds out, it may affect your value as an employee.

I remember how Ben Franklin talked about how he had been treated by his employer in Philly, Keimer, and how he disliked him. But you know, he sure learned a lot working under him...

 

If you have a child, you should keep the job.

 

This is a no brainer. Quit the job and focus on your family, education and collecting (in that order). TC

 

Don't quit a job until you have another, use your present good job performance as a basis for a better paying or more agreeable workplace.

 

Do not quit a job without another one waiting. Employers like to hire employed people not unemployed people

 

But I think you guys might be missing he is a student pretty close to his degree. Its not like he would be unemployed if he quits, he would have more time to devote to his degree.

 

I, for one, do understand that Med; however, the job market, even those requiring a degree, as lousy right now. There is no guarantee he will get another job right away and certainly no guarantee he will find a job after he finishes his degree in the field he's hoping for.

The no brainer part, at least from my perspective, is he has a child. Unemployment benefits is small fraction of your actual weekly salary.

Better to keep the job, and look for something better while still working. At least he has a paycheck coming in regularly.

 

I say keep the job, but only if he will pay you in Morgans! (based on his purchase price, so 1 morgan = $7.00 worth of pay)

 

I completely understand your frustration Jason. For ten years I sold cars, specifically new Cadillacs and BMW's. At first I thought it was the best job in the world because I got to get behind the wheel of some of the best performing and best looking cars out there. It was all great until my passion gradually turned into just a jobs. Managers got on your case because you didn't sell enough or make enough gross commission on a deal. And worst of all, I lost my appreciation for what cars were...works of art. Now every is just basic transportation for me, it doesn't spark the flame anymore. I had to let it go because it destroyed one of my passions not to mention the brain damage. Sometimes its just better to be the guy on the other side of the counter, you will have more appreciation for the hobby and you and your family. Hope this helps.

 

I agree; get something lined up before you give notice. The rent comes due every month, and if it isn't paid, you may even have to quit school to fulfill your family obligation. Do you have enough funds to cover yourself and for how long? Think it out, don't just react.

 

Give it at least another few weeks. Your thought might just be temporary. Perhaps you can suggest they hire someone else part time and split your and his hours.

 

Hey Jason,

As Shakespear once wrote, " To thine own self be true ---------------"

By "true" he means "loyal to your own best interests." Take care of yourself first, he counsels, and that way you'll be in a position to take care of others.

Best to you & Family

Dave

 

Why should he worry? He told me his family owns a gold mine! No, really, he said that.

 

I agree and also got the impression that he never needed that pawn shop job to support his family but just happened upon it. TC

 

I really do appreciate the advice. Sorry for airing something like this so openly. It is good to hear sound advice from rational people that have been there and done that, especially relating to the coin world. I will be fine financially. I have invested so much energy into my education. It has to take priority over pawn shop ventures. The end goal is to be a coin dealer. I see negative externalities in this field (pawn shop) which could hurt me in the long-run.

Geezer, I may have openly bragged that my family owns a gold mine (I think I had been on this site for one month) but atleast it was true. My Great-Uncle Glenn Settle married Dorene Burton and became part owner/ran the tropico gold mine in rosemond california for close to 50 years. If you don't believe me ask the poster above you. MojaveDave actually grew up with some of my family. Matter a fact a lot of these prizes that I give away in contests come directly from his personal collection (Glenns). This does not mean that I have access to any of this money.. Nor do I want to.

Anyhow, thanks for the comments.

 

There is nothing worse than working a job that you hate. I have been there. This isn't your career. Like others said, just be professional and provide notice. Don't just stop showing up.

 

You obviously weren't looking for a job at the time, so you probably don't need it...it just sounded interesting (sounds like a "dream job" to me!). Demand complete control and a 70% cut of the action...then walk when he balks. If he caves...at least you'll be happy.

 

I agree with the consensus here.
You only get one shot at raising your son, and probably only one good chance at going to school. There will be plenty of opportunities to get hooked up buying/selling coins down the road if you get re-interested, so do what needs done now. Life's to short to miss out on anything; get through school, enjoy time with your son, then come back to working at a "coin" job. In the meantime enjoy collecting.