How would you handle this job dilemma?

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<p>I am a senior in college and I will graduate this summer.</p>

<p>I currently work retail in a well known clothing store, Hollister. The job is pretty tedious, the pay is low and its not close to home so I drive about 30 minutes to get there. I've been here since November and while its not bad, I have been contemplating leaving. The hours suck, one week I get 20, the next I have 5. Its feast or famine there. Plus I have to buy all new work outfits every 2 months. They don't schedule you if you don't wear the latest clothes.</p>

<p>I have an opportunity to get a serving job that would be within walking distance of my apartment. I would make considerably more money short term but I'm not sure how long I would stay there since I plan on graduating. The pros to this job are its location (no gas and less wear and tear on my already worn car), the money and the job itself is pretty fun. I also can count on it as a fall back income in case I don't find a job right away. I can afford a car payment for a new car. Plus my boyfriend and I plan on relocating within a year or so. The income would be more stable and the hours would be full time.</p>

<p>The pros of Hollister are the flexibility (i can pick up and switch shifts around any time, I can get pretty much any day off that I want, taking time off isn't a big deal), the length of time I have been there/resume and I can graduate in June instead of August if I wanted. That way I could start a full time job right away. </p>

<p>I don't know what to do, on one hand Hollister gives me longer term work experience, on the other I will make more money, I could take my last two classes online and still graduate on time. </p>

<p>I have no idea which to choose.</p>

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<p>Any advice or input?</p>

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<p>If you’ve only been there since November, those extra couple of months won’t mean much, especially for your first “real” job related to your major. </p>

<p>Consider, how much money are you putting into new clothes at a relatively expensive store such as Hollister? That could be money saved while wearing uniforms or cheaper clothes at a restaurant. </p>

<p>Serving might be flexible too, if you have people who are willing to switch shifts or pick up extra shifts you can’t work. </p>

<p>Personally, I would go with the better pay to save up for graduation/new car/moving out/whatever.</p>

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<p>I don’t see why not.</p>

<p>If Hollister is not worth it, quit. If the restaurant offers a better opportunity, take it.</p>

<p>It’s only a few months, but these are all just jobs to get you a little extra cash. They won’t be worth much on a resume anyways. Just leave out the restaurant once you find a real job.</p>