Navigating job offers: Starting at a car dealership while weighing a union role

I recently received two job offers and started one today. I’m working at a car dealership where I’m earning $17 an hour plus commission for answering phones and trying to get customers to come in and buy cars. The job requires me to follow a script, but I feel confident I can do well. My boss is supportive and flexible, even offering to adjust my role to include more clerical work since the base pay is quite low compared to my previous job as a billing coordinator, where I made $27 an hour. However, I also have another offer as a representative for a union, which pays $35 an hour for a 35-hour work week, plus great benefits and a fully paid 401k. I interviewed really well for the dealership role, but I was quite nervous during the three-round interview process for the union position, which was conducted by a panel of women who I found to be very discerning. I was surprised to get the union offer, as both roles have excellent employee reviews. I’m set to start the union job on November 30th, and I initially planned to work at the dealership for three weeks until then. However, I’m feeling guilty about working at the dealership with the intention of leaving soon. I’m seeking advice on how to quit amicably and whether it’s wise to test out a job before committing fully. My goal is to determine if the commission at the dealership would provide a better income than the salaried position, which offers $65k. I’m just looking for some perspective on whether I’m making a smart decision or not.

Company: car dealership

Job title: phone representative

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