So I need your help. I need your input fair reader. See that poll, there just to the right of this? Read on, and then vote.
One of the traits of the Libra is indecisiveness. Now, I don’t put much store in the signs of the zodiac and what they mean, except, of course, when it suits me to do so. I am waffling (again) over a decision or the potential of having to make a decision sometime in the near future. Now for Scorpios (like one of my sisters), decisions seem to make themselves and there is no looking back. What’s done is done and it was done quickly. For me, there is angst, turmoil, self-doubt and worry. There are lists of pros and cons, specially weighted and calculated in an Excel spreadsheet, and long, in-depth conversations about the options.
I have accepted a job. It’s a great group of people to work with, doing good things, with a pretty decent paycheck. I’m excited, I’m laying out potential first day of work outfits, I’m cleaning out my briefcase, mapping out the best routes to the office, and breaking in my cute work shoes.
But now…the angst. I’ve gotten a call from another organization that interviewed me a few weeks ago. They want to talk to me again on the day I’m to start my new gig. They are interested, and frankly, I think I have a good shot at the job. Now here’s the kicker. It pays more. Not just a little more, but significantly more. And it’s a better position, Executive Director (read: no boss).
Okay, so what? What do I do? Do I say, no thanks, I can’t meet with you, I’ve accepted another position? Do I go talk to them on the day I’m supposed to start my one job? Can I bring myself to resign a position after what will probably be three days of work if the other is offered? Do I put off starting the one job for an additional week somehow? Please, you Scorpios and Tauruses, tell me what to do! Stop rolling your eyes at the extraordinary indecisiveness of the Libra and tell me…tell me what you think.
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8 comments:
Well, Kate, I was in your shoes about oh 12 years ago. I had interviewed with several companies and accepted an offer for employment. About a week or so into the job, I got a call from a great company. They wanted to interview me again.
I said "no thanks" ....already forging a silly alliance, trust, blind-faith (whatever you want to call it) with the new company. I mentally stated to myself, I took THIS job for a reason, I'm happy here, why shake things up?
Well I only lasted about 18 months with the company and always, always, always regretting not going on that interview. Really what did I have to lose by going?
My advice (capricorn advice: read: heastrong, stubborn, thinks-with-head-not-heart-type thing) is TO GO DO THE INTERVIEW. Make up an excuse as to why you can't start on aformentioned day. Really they can wait one day for you. You owe it to yourself.
And to me, please don't have lots of what-ifs in your life. You won't know if you don't try. You have nothing to lose.
GO!
Oh THERE is the poll. I tell you what your blogging site and my MAC do just not get along well. Every time I post a comment I'm just hoping it goes through as I do believe that some functionality is lost in translation....
We'll see if I can now "view" the results of your current poll.
Kate
You need to do what is best for you in your situation (read $$$). Put off for a day starting the new job ( child is sick or something) and go talk to the other company. It can't really hurt . If the company offers you the job - jump on it. You don't really have anything to loose with the first place , you haven't worked yet.
Why is this a question? You once told me accepting an interview is not accepting a job. Stop revelling in all this silly "angst" and go to the interview. Why kick yourself when the first thing is not perfect at this job? Either the decision will make itself or you will find yourself eminently capable of making the decision. If not, I will (again) tell you exactly what to do. Then you will do whatever the hell you want to do anyway. What decisions have you ever made that went terribly wrong? No, that decision wasn't wrong either, what would we do without the progeny? Suck it up and go to the interview
Well, it is now time for your young niece to give you advice. But all the advice I know, I mostly learned from you. So here is a taste of your own medicine....
You would tell me to just go to the interview and see what they say. See what happens. If you are supposed to get the other job and quit the one you are supposed to start, it will just happen. If you are supposed to keep the job that you already have, you will not get the other job.
So, in conclusion... just go. Show them the amazing person that you are, and if it is the right thing, they will offer you the job (and the extra money). If not, then this other job is the right one for you!
I love you.
Everyone else took my answer, but I'll say it anyway - go interview. Tell Already Accepted Job that you have to take care of a situation at the middle school; they are sensitive educational types and will be very understanding and appreciative of your attention to children's needs.
The Practical Virgo has spoken. Live long and prosper (without guilt and/or regret).
Keep it simple. I would not have given you the first perfect job close to your kids school and their day care if I wanted you to travel all the way acroos the city in the traffic ( which i will make worse if you mess with my will.) Life is not always about the next great job or making more money. KEEP IT SIMPLE and spend more time with Owen Ellie and Dylan Yes I know how to spell their names I gave them to you. Your kids need their Mom home as much as possible right now, or you may come home to a cardboard tunnel that goes clear dowwn the block. (that was fun last night)
By the way what would you do if a new employee called in to delay starting to go to an interview,I know you would never lie.
While I have your attention you need to treat your big brother and his family much better they miss you. Maybe you should drop him a line and let him know what a great guy he is. I already know.
Love HP
Wow, I feel chagrined by the Higher Power. Yes, be happy with what you've got. No, don't lie. I was stupid. Listen to HP.
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