[Work] I hate that this interview went so well, and that I like the guy so much.

The job would be interesting, bridge tender for the Montlake Bridge in Seattle.

Apparently I'd be free to be a desk jockey if I want, mostly, or to fill the time with maintenance. There's a maint team whose actual job that is, but tender can do some if they want.

And there is mobility, both shift and location.

But the hours they're hiring for rn suck. SUCK.

Position one: 10pm-10am Sat and Sun bridge tending, 6am-2:30pm Wed and Thurs graffiti patrol all over the city.
Position two: 6am-2:30pm M-F graffiti patrol except when they nab you to fill in a 12-hr tender shift.

Positives:
Makes about 180% what I make now + union/better benefits.
12 paid holidays a year.
Free parking + working hours outside high traffic hours.
In Seattle, instead of an hour north.

Negatives:
Graffiti patrol.
My choice is between having absolutely no weekends or having no predictability. Either way, no more making plans with friends beyond a quick dinner after work.
Road crew bros.

These negatives sound petty but maaaaan they're negatives.

More negatives:
Night shift. ROLLING night shift. Which I do now but by choice.

Positive:
That was the friendliest, most 'you should work here, it's great' interview I've ever had.

Oh damn

They want to onboard whoever they hire on the 16th, so I guess I'll have to be certain soon. I went into this interview not intending to take the job.

oof, those at very legit negatives

would there be any chance of lateral or upward movement involving better hours any time soon?

Yes, but not soon.

Better shifts happen by seniority, so only as people above you quit/retire.

And it's a small team

:/