We're adults. When did that happen? And how do we make it stop?
Possibly my favourite quote ever from Grey's Anatomy because it's exactly how I feel...
So I got a job offer today. Well technically yesterday cuz that's when I got the phone call but the offical PDF version of the offer I got today. So technically today. Whatever.
I've been applying for jobs for months now as things have gone downhill at EMI and I finally got an interview with Kaboose (an online parenting site) about a month ago. When I had my initial phone interview I was really excited about it - firstly, it sounded like a job I could do and was actually qualified for. Secondly, they're located at Yonge & Eglinton which is not only my favourite area in the city but also 20 mins by subway (and a little bit of walking) from where I live. Then I had an in person interview about a week later and that went really well and I was still excited. Then I got an interview for something else. A much "cooler" job that although it would be a 2 year contract, would be quite possibly the best 2 years of my life. I'm talking once in a lifetime type opportunity here. This interview went pretty well too... so by the time I had my third interview with Kaboose last week my excitement about them was jaded by the excitement over the other possibility.
Anyways, Kaboose offered me the job. Haven't heard back from the "cooler" job although I spoke to someone yesterday who said she'd check with the person who interviewed me and let me know where he's at, but she thinks they won't be making a decision for another 2 weeks.
And there's the rub... for in that sleep of death what dreams may come. (sorry, love that Shakespeare dude)
So the job offer from Kaboose is pretty good on it's own merits. Salary is a little lower than I'd hoped but it works out to be relatively equal to what I'm making now, and there are bonus opportunities that could add up to quite a bit more. Location is excellent, people seemed really nice. And most importantly I hate my job right now. So I should take it right? And I should be excited about it right? So why am I not?
I wish the "cooler" job opportunity hadn't even come along. Then I would have no problem saying yes to Kaboose. But it did, and now I'm worried that on some off chance I get that one it will be too late cuz I'll have accepted Kaboose. But if I hold out for the cooler job and then I don't get it I'm stuck here. So I have to take Kaboose right? Stupid What ifs...
Any insight people? Advice? Make the decision for me? Please?
So I got a job offer today. Well technically yesterday cuz that's when I got the phone call but the offical PDF version of the offer I got today. So technically today. Whatever.
I've been applying for jobs for months now as things have gone downhill at EMI and I finally got an interview with Kaboose (an online parenting site) about a month ago. When I had my initial phone interview I was really excited about it - firstly, it sounded like a job I could do and was actually qualified for. Secondly, they're located at Yonge & Eglinton which is not only my favourite area in the city but also 20 mins by subway (and a little bit of walking) from where I live. Then I had an in person interview about a week later and that went really well and I was still excited. Then I got an interview for something else. A much "cooler" job that although it would be a 2 year contract, would be quite possibly the best 2 years of my life. I'm talking once in a lifetime type opportunity here. This interview went pretty well too... so by the time I had my third interview with Kaboose last week my excitement about them was jaded by the excitement over the other possibility.
Anyways, Kaboose offered me the job. Haven't heard back from the "cooler" job although I spoke to someone yesterday who said she'd check with the person who interviewed me and let me know where he's at, but she thinks they won't be making a decision for another 2 weeks.
And there's the rub... for in that sleep of death what dreams may come. (sorry, love that Shakespeare dude)
So the job offer from Kaboose is pretty good on it's own merits. Salary is a little lower than I'd hoped but it works out to be relatively equal to what I'm making now, and there are bonus opportunities that could add up to quite a bit more. Location is excellent, people seemed really nice. And most importantly I hate my job right now. So I should take it right? And I should be excited about it right? So why am I not?
I wish the "cooler" job opportunity hadn't even come along. Then I would have no problem saying yes to Kaboose. But it did, and now I'm worried that on some off chance I get that one it will be too late cuz I'll have accepted Kaboose. But if I hold out for the cooler job and then I don't get it I'm stuck here. So I have to take Kaboose right? Stupid What ifs...
Any insight people? Advice? Make the decision for me? Please?