Switching Jobs According to the Principle of 'Ika Darka Ahrina'

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Question

Hello, esteemed Rabbi. I was working outside the city in special education, and then I was offered a job within the city with better conditions, and I was told that the vast majority of the employees are women. Initially, I was uncertain about this, but I could no longer continue outside the city because my wife gave birth, thank God. I decided to see how it would be and approached them, but they did not respond for a long time. Meanwhile, another similar job was advertised in the city, and I approached them, but in the meantime, I was accepted at the first job. My wife told me that I was already committed to them, and I started working there. Although most of the women are modest and virtuous, I thought that perhaps there is a principle of 'Ika Darka Ahrina' — at the other job. I found out that the other job has fewer hours and less pay (overall, but more per hour), but perhaps I could supplement the income with a kollel. In truth, my plan is to change jobs at some point (for example, next year), but my doubt is whether I am obligated to switch now according to the principle of 'Ika Darka Ahrina' (as I know myself, I am 85% okay with guarding my eyes, but sometimes there are lapses). I should note that it is not easy to switch in the middle, and they really need me there at work (and also, is there an issue with what I have worked until now). Thank you and blessings.

Answer

Hello,
A different job, when you have commitments to the first job, or when the second job offers less salary, is not considered 'Ika Darka Ahrina'.
It is necessary to maintain the boundaries of Halacha, but there is no need to change jobs.

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