Job dilemma?

SD, my degree is in Criminal Justice and I understand your reluctance to work in a jail setting. I wanted to be in law enforcement but that simply wasn't in the hand that was dealt to me. I eventually went to work in bail bonding for several years, which had me spending quite a bit of time inside of the local jails. So, if your primary concern about taking the job is having to deal with the inmates, let me reassure you that you deal with just as many criminals in your day to day interactions outside of a jail as you would inside. The only difference is that the ones inside the jail got caught, and can't afford to make bail. And, jail food is a lot better than tv makes it sound!

If you're really serious about finding a job (and it sounds as though it would be very beneficial to your current situation), I'd suggest applying with the local prisons rather than the jail. I don't know how it works in the state that you're in, but in NC the prisons pay better, the benefits are better, there is a high turnover in employment which results in a better chance for advancement if you can handle the job, and the inmates that you will have to deal with tend to be a little "safer". They're not transients waiting to find out whats going to happen to them, they've already adjusted to the changes that they are living with, and are aware of the repercussions of bad behavior.

Have you talked with your husband about this? He should have a say in it as well, because it will affect him and your children also. It does sound like it would really help out, giving him a break from working two jobs, and giving you some time as an adult rather than someone who can sings the lyrics to the ABC song incessantly. Being a stay-at-home mom is tough, and it's frustrating when you try to enter the grown-up world again because you really have nothing in common with other people, but it does give your children an extra leg up in their early development. So, you need to sit down together and decide what's best for all of you as a family. Best of luck with your decision!

Not to be rude, but why would you be pursuing a job in criminal justice if you don't want to work with inmates? I work for a law firm and the lawyers who handle criminal cases have to work with inmates because of the nature of the job. But anyway... As long as you feel safe there, I don't see any reason not to the take the job! Your hubby is working 2 jobs to make ends meet, right? This will definitely be a major contribution to your family's financial situation. I hear you about work just paying for gas and daycare.... I don't know how some mothers do it!

Try to look at it as an opportunity. Is this something that could get your foot in the door once you have your degree? I bet you would you make some useful contacts and/or gain useful experience. My degree isn't in Criminal Justice it's in Human Resources, but to be honest, my degree only got me so far, my experience is what tended to get me jobs. I've had plenty of jobs I hated but they all gave me the experience and contacts to get a job I love.

Take the job and let your husband quit his second one. Have some extra money at the end of the month to save and do a few things. Wouldn't that be better for your kids and your marriage? Having a better life in the long run might be worth the two years of disliking your job. Who knows maybe it won't be that bad and even if it is, it's short term and could help you land a better job. Since it's short term, I think the benefits to you and your family outweigh the hating it.

Life's too short to do something you hate. Look for something you like, even if you get less extra money. Of course, if you husband is burning out from working two jobs, then maybe reconsider but still try to find something you will actually enjoy.

Sometimes we have to do what we have to do, you can take the job for the time, and let your hubby get the break that he deserves, and still keep all your doors open.

Get on your feet, and move on, god puts things in your path to be used as stepping stones, maybe this is your stone?

I don't know anything really about working in a correctional center but If your safe working their and your family is same...Then I say go for it! It sounds like a really good financial opportunity for you and your family. Good Luck.

I would take it. Thats just me though I would want my hubby to only work one job and, be with my kids more.

your husband is working two jobs and your thinking about taking one get your resume over there and get this job. Its work you dont have to like it you just have to get paid