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Originally Posted by BiscuitTin
I'm 30 now and I have been unemployed for a while. I am hesitant to take this part time evening shift job cleaning inside airplanes. I feel that i will become a 'cleaner' in identity. I 'feel' that this job is 'beneath me' somehow, but then i do have social phobia and all that so it does suit me and it leaves me time to maybe take up a university course and study to do something better?
Sorry to all the cleaners out there, I don't mean to demean you or your profession.
I have to decide whether or not to take this job I guess. It's been a while since i worked and it looks like i will be working as part of a large team too  The pay is very good too.
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BT,
There seems to be more pros than cons about taking this job.
Earning your own money can be a powerful step towards self-esteem. I realize you hesitate because of the nature of the job, but it's honest work.
As you pointed out, it would leave time during the day to pursue other things.
If you took only one course, you would be able to say to anyone asking about your work that you are working your way through university...jmo, but it's really no one else's business.
Many people work as waiters, etc. in order to pursue their dreams...there is no shame in service sector jobs.
BT, it's good you recognize that you have these feelings re identify and status. It's giving you a chance to work through them...perhaps opened your eyes in some way.
Jme, but I learned through the years that no one thing defined me. Many parts make up who I am...
Best wishes in whatever your decision,
Cap
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