Advise Needed

[ertaboy356b]

So I just took down my internet connection because it has been causing me financial troubles. Actually, I want to start a business of my own so cutting expenses is a must for me. Not to mention without internet, I would less likely use the computer and that would save me a lot of money from electric bills.

The thing is, my friend told me that his boss was looking for a VA that would do SEO for him. I was interested but then I have second thoughts. He said that his boss would pay for my internet bills which means that I would be using the computer more often than before. Another thing is that I have a day job from 9am to 6pm. I will be working with him at least 4 hours from 7pm to 11pm which means that I won't be able to do my afterwork hobbies and fun. I fear that the part time pay won't be sufficient to satisfy me for losing that important time of my life. As a matter of fact, I only get 5 hours of time for myself on weekdays. So sacrificing 4 hours of that for extra income seems like too much.

Another thing is that I won't have enough time to manage the business well when the time comes for me to start. So I'm torn apart. Whether I want the free internet connection and remain to pay the high electricity bills or settle with only my day job and enjoy my life is a hard decision for me.

So what do you think? Will I accept the offer or not? I want to hear your opinions

 

[camelCase]

Question #1: If you HAD to take both jobs, would you be responsible enough to see both through?

 

[vypur85]

9-6pm. Then 7 to 11pm. 13 hours is just too much.

Don't do too many things at a go. It won't work well. Get a balance. Leisure and work. Also, health plays a role here. Why the hardwork when you risk getting yourself overstressed. Medical bills aren't cheap.

 

[ertaboy356b]

Question #1: If you HAD to take both jobs, would you be responsible enough to see both through?

Honestly, I don't know but I am responsible on whatever task that I do. I haven't touched SEO for years. Now all I know that still works is backlinking since the Panda update removed all other stuff like keyword spamming, etc. Also, I heard he will make me code an Android APP which I don't have any idea with. My friend told him that I can code and he thought that I am a programmer. I once showed that friend of mine some simple games (tetris, snake, colors, alien attack) I coded at the office (it was prohibited but I did it anyway because of boredom) using javascript (since obviously that's the only available language) and he was amazed. That's the reason why he recommended me.

9-6pm. Then 7 to 11pm. 13 hours is just too much.

Don't do too many things at a go. It won't work well. Get a balance. Leisure and work. Also, health plays a role here. Why the hardwork when you risk getting yourself overstressed. Medical bills aren't cheap.

That friend of mine works at the office and at the same time works for his boss until 4am. He only sleeps for 2 hours which is crazy then goes off to day job again. Clearly an abuse in health just for money?

 

[camelCase]

If you don't have the confidence to pull it off, I'd rather you not do it. Try turning him down and explain precisely why (the skills you lack). If he is insistent, take the job because he can't fault you when you can't deliver.

 

[vypur85]

That friend of mine works at the office and at the same time works for his boss until 4am. He only sleeps for 2 hours which is crazy then goes off to day job again. Clearly an abuse in health just for money?

Abuse of health just for money is unwise imho. You can do this while you're young and not get any bad effects... for now. Shit only happens when you grow older. As I've said, the key word is balance.

Sides, you're kinda reluctant and not confident. Otherwise, you wouldn't have had posted this to ask opinions.

Whatever that camelCase said above is pretty sound. Give it a serious thought.

 

[FireCat]

I would less likely use the computer and that would save me a lot of money from electric bills.

Eh.. a computer doesn't use as much electricity as you might think.. Really!

Anyway, I agree with the comment above.

 

[ertaboy356b]

If you don't have the confidence to pull it off, I'd rather you not do it. Try turning him down and explain precisely why (the skills you lack). If he is insistent, take the job because he can't fault you when you can't deliver.

Abuse of health just for money is unwise imho. You can do this while you're young and not get any bad effects... for now. Shit only happens when you grow older. As I've said, the key word is balance.

Sides, you're kinda reluctant and not confident. Otherwise, you wouldn't have had posted this to ask opinions.

Whatever that camelCase said above is pretty sound. Give it a serious thought.

I'll give the decision this evening and I'll try to turn him down.. I'm not very confident at all. Actually, I took up business administration in college so that pretty much explains it well, I don't have a background in programming. I love to program but its just a hobby.

Eh.. a computer doesn't use as much electricity as you might think.. Really!

Anyway, I agree with the comment above.

well 3 years ago, I only pay at around Php 500 per month. After I bought a computer, It jumped to Php 1200 per month. After I got an internet connection, It jumped to Php 1800 per month + a Php 1300 bill for the internet. So from 1200, it became 3100 a month and my income is fucked up and I only get at least Php 7000 a month lol. Pretty low pay rate her from where I live.

 

[camelCase]

Get a job in a neighbouring country?
I have a friend from the Philippines who works in Singapore because he gets paid more than back home.

 

[ertaboy356b]

Get a job in a neighbouring country?
I have a friend from the Philippines who works in Singapore because he gets paid more than back home.

That's the reason why people fled from the Philippines, you work for the same job and pressure but the pay is 4x more. You see a lot of our people everywhere. My bro is planning to go abroad, so I'll just let him go first.

 

[camelCase]

Any plans for you? (A somewhat private question, I guess, but you're anonymous!)

 

[ertaboy356b]

Any plans for you? (A somewhat private question, I guess, but you're anonymous!)

No plans to go abroad yet. I'll just keep myself busy and I think I will do a port of SyncMusic (my abandoned fb app) to android since it doesn't work on FB anymore. What site can I learn to make an android app?

 

[FireCat]

well 3 years ago, I only pay at around Php 500 per month. After I bought a computer, It jumped to Php 1200 per month. After I got an internet connection, It jumped to Php 1800 per month + a Php 1300 bill for the internet. So from 1200, it became 3100 a month and my income is fucked up and I only get at least Php 7000 a month lol.

"Holy crap, that's crazy!!" No wonder you have financial troubles. Well, free time are very important to have.! But you can always try one month, And you will see! Well, if you accept his offer. Just remember to make a contract with him. That's Important! No matter how long it will be.

Btw: He would only pay your "internet bills" and nothing else?

 

[ertaboy356b]

"Holy crap, that's crazy!!" No wonder you have financial troubles. Well, free time are very important to have.! But you can always try one month, And you will see! Well, if you accept his offer. Just remember to make a contract with him. That's Important! No matter how long it will be.

Btw: He would only pay your "internet bills" and nothing else?

Internet bills + salary of Php 200 per 4 hours.

Oh well, I just turned down the offer and I'm happy I did it. Now I can focus on reading more about android apps.

 

[camelCase]

I only know how to make Android games which is vastly different from making regular Android apps. =/
Can't help you there.

 

[ertaboy356b]

I only know how to make Android games which is vastly different from making regular Android apps. =/
Can't help you there.

Ok thanks I might move to games when I'm done with the apps.