I'm currently working in a warehouse making $14.50 an hour and currently living paycheck to paycheck. I work in shipping and receiving, drive a hyster, do data entry, work with Microsoft excel and outlook among other applications. Alot of people would assume I don't know much about computers from my outward appearance but I probably know more about computers then my coworkers do (Helped them get their programs back running without having to rely on global support, not to brag or anything). I've been there over a year and I know there is no way to go up in the company or any type of raise/bonus. The main reason I have even stayed there as long as I have is because how easy and relaxed I have it. I literally just bullshit with my coworker 75% of the time and work 25% the rest.
But at this point I have decided to start looking for a better paying job because I'm tired of living paycheck to paycheck and having no money to spend. I have recently come across a job that is paying double my current but am unqualified for. I am willing to learn how to do the work in question and willing to go the extra mile if I can land this job.
Would it be worth trying to apply? Or am I better off looking elsewhere?
The position: Cost Accountant
Qualifications
- Accounting: 2 years (Preferred)
- Cost accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
- ERP systems: 2 years (Preferred)