Comments on: Decisions, Decisions

By: Caryn Caldwell

Caryn Caldwell — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:51:16 +0000

In the end you have to go with your gut. What if you sacrifice to please them now, and then you’re unhappy? Then you would either leave after they spend even more time training you or, worse, would stay on and be miserable, which means you might not do the job as well as you would otherwise. After all, who puts his or her whole heart into something they hate? And as for the winter driving, I am totally, completely with you on that one. I HATE to drive on snowy roads. I’ve had too many close calls, and the prospect just terrifies me.

Good luck with the job search and the decision making!

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By: Jill

Jill — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:21:06 +0000

Sounds like your decision is made – decline job one and go for the writing job – it sounds so much more like you and you’ll be happy – ie – you’ll rock that job!!

I know it’s hard to tell the truth – but I would highly recommend that you just tell your recruiter – or whomever you’ve had the most contact with that you’ve thought it over and the commute is just too much for you right now. Hey – you never know, down the road they may have something else that WOULD be worth the drive – don’t burn a bridge!

Good luck!!
Jill

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By: Andrea

Andrea — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:18:24 +0000

My fingers and toes are crossed for you to get the job you want!

Good luck

By: Lys

Lys — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 22:31:24 +0000

Girl, go for the gold. IMO – ditch the E/A job and just see what happens Wednesday. THINK POSITIVE!

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By: Hank

Hank — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:42:12 +0000

I think you answered your own question. Don't you agree? Hanks last blog post..On Blogging

By: regan

regan — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:26:49 +0000

Lie to them. At least, that’s what I would do. (and remember, I am a piece of shit, so maybe take that advice with a grain of salt)

I know it sucks that they have to start the hunt all over again, but that commute will kill you. And you’ll have to start the job hunt again when you get frustrated and quit.

And you never know, they may not find someone to fill the position and eventually you might want to work for them (who knows, it could happen). If that were to happen you will be happy you lied to them and said that you had another offer and not that you originally lied about the commute.

I’ve had a lot of caffeine so if I’m not making sense that’s my excuse.

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By: Kristie

Kristie — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:06:54 +0000

Skip the lameo suburb job. Go with your gut! Even if you don’t get the dream job then at least you’ll have unemployment and maybe another dream job will come along. I’ve been thinking about you lately….I hope you are doing well.

Only 2 days as of today right?

Kristies last blog post..Big boy school

By: Ex

Ex — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:13:09 +0000

I don't think that's so bad. You went to college right? You don't need a job that makes you take an Excel test. Exs last blog post..A Little Clarification. Literally.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:27:20 +0000

You should always trust your gut. It will never lead you astray and people don't listen to it enough. Go for the job that you WANT. Like you said you can always collect unemployment! Sarahs last blog post..True Story

By: Scarlet

Scarlet — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:59:07 +0000

You definitely gave a bunch of cons for that first job. Unless it pays a gazillion to make up for the gas and stress, don't take it! Scarlets last blog post..Bring It All Down