Why must everything be difficult? Why can’t life just go along in an orderly fashion? Maybe because that would be too boring.
I wrote my final this afternoon and it went well given how much I had missed; easier than the mid-term I think. While I was writing, my phone rang and it was a company calling to see if I was working yet. I told them that I had a contract but had yet to sign it.
To make a long storey short, I’m going in to talk to them Friday. It’s full time and something that I’m familiar with. What sucks is that I hate to leave Derek hanging if I bail on him.
I finished my phone interview and went back to my exam. As I walked home I was torn; Derek is a friend and he gave me a chance first but on the other hand, this one would be ‘permanent’ (as permanent as jobs are for me anyway). I thought about things when I got home and finally called Spanky to see what he thought; you know “How would you react if you were Derek?”
We chewed it over and decided that I should call him right away and tell him about this new development. Derek was great about it all and very understanding. It might leave him in a bad position but he basically said take it if you get an offer. I’m going to call him after my interview and let him know where things stand. This new company sounded pretty anxious so it looks like I’m in a good position for once.
The good news is that I’ll be going to work on Monday. As of now, I just don’t know where.
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Hey, in today’s dan and age of the software industry, you have to look out for your best interests first.
If you haven’t signed a contract yet and the work is only temporary and you feel the other job may be cooler/more interesting/better pay, then you owe it to yourself to check it out.
Derek can just tell his HR people that you got hit by a logging truck while you were picking magic mushrooms up by Squamish.
No, really.
errr, dan = day
Today’s DAY and age, not DAN and age.
Dan has nothing to do with this.
I think Dan has everything to do with this…
Now now, if there’s anything that J has told me over and over… it’s not all about me… it’s all about her.
Welcome home Mark! Sounds like you had a great time in Korea with Mihwa
And for what it’s worth coming from a non-techy, I completely agree that you need to pursue what is going to be best for you, and to base your decision on longevity and stability vs. who may have introduced you to an opportunity. I appreciate that you consider your friend in this, but it sounds like he’s been wholly supportive, so go for it and good luck!!
Friday, 5:30 PM … update please
oh for the love of God; can’t I have a moments peace? this coming from a man who blogs every 15 months…
right, I’ll update shortly. just as soon as I find a vein…