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Post by Lakai on Oct 12, 2017 10:21:16 GMT -7
So i need some career advice/opinions from y'all... So I was offered a job today with the condition that I have to let them know by end of day tomorrow and start Monday. I desperately need work right now, been unemployed for a bit and things are getting decidedly tight so I'm almost certainly going to accept it. Thing is, it's not a great job, it's only a 22 month commitment, it's not in my field, the pay isn't great and it's not easy, these things don't really matter though because I need a job. Thing is though, and here is what I need advice on, I interviewed for a really great position last week, I think it went really well but the hiring manager is out of the office until the 16th so I won't until then. Also, an old friend who works in my field just hit me up out of the blue today asking where/if I was working and told me to send him my resume. So if i accept this first job, how bad is it if I quit almost right away, I feel like I would really be leaving them in the lurch.
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Post by Don Swifty on Oct 12, 2017 10:22:08 GMT -7
Oh and big Swifty, don't worry about my cars 6000 dollar Benz interior is being done at a professional shop 2k plus miles away, being started and moved everyday under my classic car insurance policy. W00ks won't be allowed inside it without an insurance disclaimer. I have no idea what this means but you can be sure that I don't really care how or what you spend your money on. Drop 6k on a car interior, drop 6k on expenses for the better part of a year of international travel, drop 6k on ter/fests/jamcruise/etc, drop 6k on improving your home, on your kids, taking the fam on a vacation - whatever floats our individual boats. s'all good. I'm more impressed that people spend their money on things that bring them joy. The amount spent means nothing. Dropping 6k on anything hasn't impressed me since probably when I was in my 20's back in the 1980's when 6k actually meant something. i do dig your use of the "professional from afar" principle which basically says the farther away something is or they have to travel the more impressive it appears. The professional shop 2k miles away sounds more impressive, unless you live a mile down the road from the same shop in which case it's just the local guy. The consult who travels half way around the world to a client always sounds smarter than the guy who travels only an hour - even if the time/distance travelled has nothing to do with their intelligence/value. Marketing/promotion technique. Whoopie. |
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Post by ferd on Oct 12, 2017 10:26:15 GMT -7
So i need some career advice/opinions from y'all... So I was offered a job today with the condition that I have to let them know by end of day tomorrow and start Monday. I desperately need work right now, been unemployed for a bit and things are getting decidedly tight so I'm almost certainly going to accept it. Thing is, it's not a great job, it's only a 22 month commitment, it's not in my field, the pay isn't great and it's not easy, these things don't really matter though because I need a job. Thing is though, and here is what I need advice on, I interviewed for a really great position last week, I think it went really well but the hiring manager is out of the office until the 16th so I won't until then. Also, an old friend who works in my field just hit me up out of the blue today asking where/if I was working and told me to send him my resume. So if i accept this first job, how bad is it if I quit almost right away, I feel like I would really be leaving them in the lurch. -It's not the best thing to do in most cases, but I think you laid out the facts well. 1. It's not a great job 2. It's a 22 month committment 3. It's not in your field 4. The pay isn't great I wouldn't feel bad about accepting knowing you may be putting in your two weeks' notice shortly after. I accepted a job back in 2005 right after college and I had interviewed for that job and with the company I currently work for on back to back days. After I had been at work for 3 weeks, my current company called and offered me a position. It was a better job with better pay and I didn't think twice about putting in my notice. My manager at the old job was pissed, but I'm sure she got over it. |
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Post by EddieBlake on Oct 12, 2017 10:33:47 GMT -7
So i need some career advice/opinions from y'all... So I was offered a job today with the condition that I have to let them know by end of day tomorrow and start Monday. I desperately need work right now, been unemployed for a bit and things are getting decidedly tight so I'm almost certainly going to accept it. Thing is, it's not a great job, it's only a 22 month commitment, it's not in my field, the pay isn't great and it's not easy, these things don't really matter though because I need a job. Thing is though, and here is what I need advice on, I interviewed for a really great position last week, I think it went really well but the hiring manager is out of the office until the 16th so I won't until then. Also, an old friend who works in my field just hit me up out of the blue today asking where/if I was working and told me to send him my resume. So if i accept this first job, how bad is it if I quit almost right away, I feel like I would really be leaving them in the lurch. Capitalism works both ways. Take the better job if you get it. |
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Post by Amster on Oct 12, 2017 10:33:53 GMT -7
Take the job and if you get a better offer, just let them know that it's not the right fit but thank them for the opportunity.
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Post by dbg465285 on Oct 12, 2017 10:41:24 GMT -7
Take the job and if you get a better offer, just let them know that it's not the right fit but thank them for the opportunity. ^^^^this. Just be honest with everyone. |
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Post by Don Swifty on Oct 12, 2017 10:46:04 GMT -7
the dynamics on this board are nothing like the dynamics the world i live, my circle of friends, family, neighbors ect. i feel sorry for anyone whose personal life dynamics mimic jambase dynamics. if your reaction is negative, catch yourself and think, how can i turn this into a positive. this guy on the train was talking in the quiet car which annoys me.. i hear talking all day at work and i look forward to the quiet.. my initial response was what the fuck but i took a breath, thought he may not know, ect.. . gave him a good look and decided its best to show love so i politely mentioned to him its the quiet car instead of copping an attitude i was quite pleased with myself. I don't feel sorry for anyone whose personal life dynamics mimic jambase dynamics. For example, I've neve met Senater idrive, but if his personal life dynamic is at all like his jambase dynamic I'd love to meet up and hang out with him. Same goes for the overwhelming majority on here. I think their jambase dynamics are just fine. There're a few people who either admit that their personal dynamic is completely different than their jambase dynamic, or like potato, others say the jambase dynamic is really just an act and they are different if you get to know their personal dynamic. We're all entitled to maintaining different personalities when it come to online/"real life" but I appreciate people who maintain a certain consistency. But that's just me. I'm not saying there's a right or wrong, just saying that I believe most people's jambase dynamics are just fine and I'd be happy if when I met them their personal life dynamics were the same. Don't go changing on me, jambasers. Love you guys just how you are. |
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Post by Lakai on Oct 12, 2017 10:54:37 GMT -7
Thank's everyone, confirmed how I feel about it.
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Post by ferd on Oct 12, 2017 10:56:22 GMT -7
My IRL dynamic differs from my Jambase dynamic in that IRL, I don't talk and on Jambase, I don't STFU.
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Post by Don Swifty on Oct 12, 2017 10:59:38 GMT -7
My IRL dynamic differs from my Jambase dynamic in that IRL, I don't talk and on Jambase, I don't STFU. My wife and M.I.L. did mention that you're abnormally quiet. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2017 11:10:51 GMT -7
I'd like to think my real life persona and my jambase persona are at least somewhat similar. I tend to just speak my mind here without thinking, I do the same in person. My mouth has got me in hot water many times. But, for the most part, I am one who does not hold back or sugar coat how i'm feeling. Off course there are extenuating circumstances but I mainly always try to tell it how it is
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Post by frododoknobo on Oct 12, 2017 11:19:42 GMT -7
So i need some career advice/opinions from y'all... So I was offered a job today with the condition that I have to let them know by end of day tomorrow and start Monday. I desperately need work right now, been unemployed for a bit and things are getting decidedly tight so I'm almost certainly going to accept it. Thing is, it's not a great job, it's only a 22 month commitment, it's not in my field, the pay isn't great and it's not easy, these things don't really matter though because I need a job. Thing is though, and here is what I need advice on, I interviewed for a really great position last week, I think it went really well but the hiring manager is out of the office until the 16th so I won't until then. Also, an old friend who works in my field just hit me up out of the blue today asking where/if I was working and told me to send him my resume. So if i accept this first job, how bad is it if I quit almost right away, I feel like I would really be leaving them in the lurch. What does it say in the contract concerning leaving before the 22 months? Do you have the contract? |
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Post by Lakai on Oct 12, 2017 11:39:00 GMT -7
So i need some career advice/opinions from y'all... So I was offered a job today with the condition that I have to let them know by end of day tomorrow and start Monday. I desperately need work right now, been unemployed for a bit and things are getting decidedly tight so I'm almost certainly going to accept it. Thing is, it's not a great job, it's only a 22 month commitment, it's not in my field, the pay isn't great and it's not easy, these things don't really matter though because I need a job. Thing is though, and here is what I need advice on, I interviewed for a really great position last week, I think it went really well but the hiring manager is out of the office until the 16th so I won't until then. Also, an old friend who works in my field just hit me up out of the blue today asking where/if I was working and told me to send him my resume. So if i accept this first job, how bad is it if I quit almost right away, I feel like I would really be leaving them in the lurch. What does it say in the contract concerning leaving before the 22 months? Do you have the contract? Not sure, won't see any of the paperwork until Monday, they didn't mention anything but I didn't even think about that, def going to make sure I get the facts about that before signing anything. Thanks. |
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Post by senatooorofspace on Oct 12, 2017 11:44:32 GMT -7
Jambase has been exhausting the last few days. We get seasonal affect'd up in here... Usually this is the point Poo points out he lives in a seasonless environment... Looks like we won't get that this year, so who knows how we'll cope without that dynamic. ~Wild Card Time~ |
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Post by senatooorofspace on Oct 12, 2017 11:46:17 GMT -7
the dynamics on this board are nothing like the dynamics the world i live, my circle of friends, family, neighbors ect. i feel sorry for anyone whose personal life dynamics mimic jambase dynamics. if your reaction is negative, catch yourself and think, how can i turn this into a positive. this guy on the train was talking in the quiet car which annoys me.. i hear talking all day at work and i look forward to the quiet.. my initial response was what the fuck but i took a breath, thought he may not know, ect.. . gave him a good look and decided its best to show love so i politely mentioned to him its the quiet car instead of copping an attitude i was quite pleased with myself. I don't feel sorry for anyone whose personal life dynamics mimic jambase dynamics. For example, I've neve met Senater idrive, but if his personal life dynamic is at all like his jambase dynamic I'd love to meet up and hang out with him. Same goes for the overwhelming majority on here. I think their jambase dynamics are just fine. There're a few people who either admit that their personal dynamic is completely different than their jambase dynamic, or like potato, others say the jambase dynamic is really just an act and they are different if you get to know their personal dynamic. We're all entitled to maintaining different personalities when it come to online/"real life" but I appreciate people who maintain a certain consistency. But that's just me. I'm not saying there's a right or wrong, just saying that I believe most people's jambase dynamics are just fine and I'd be happy if when I met them their personal life dynamics were the same. Don't go changing on me, jambasers. Love you guys just how you are. Naylor is good people. He just feels things very deeply and has no filter. |
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Post by lordkundalini on Oct 12, 2017 11:54:10 GMT -7
I don't feel sorry for anyone whose personal life dynamics mimic jambase dynamics. For example, I've neve met Senater idrive, but if his personal life dynamic is at all like his jambase dynamic I'd love to meet up and hang out with him. Same goes for the overwhelming majority on here. I think their jambase dynamics are just fine. There're a few people who either admit that their personal dynamic is completely different than their jambase dynamic, or like potato, others say the jambase dynamic is really just an act and they are different if you get to know their personal dynamic. We're all entitled to maintaining different personalities when it come to online/"real life" but I appreciate people who maintain a certain consistency. But that's just me. I'm not saying there's a right or wrong, just saying that I believe most people's jambase dynamics are just fine and I'd be happy if when I met them their personal life dynamics were the same. Don't go changing on me, jambasers. Love you guys just how you are. Naylor is good people. He just feels things very deeply and has no filter. agreed on that......i love naylor!! im speaking of the general board dynamics. i say something.. swifty/freedum immediately has to counter it and lessen it regardless of if he agrees or disagrees with me. i would hope swifty doesnt talk to everybody in long winded speeches telling you how you are wrong and not up to his standard.. maybe Swifty talks to everyone like he talks to me.. feel sorry for his family/friends if thats the case conflict is a big dynamic on this board.. no denying that.. and as i said i feel sorry for anyone whose personal life is filled with so much conflict.. mine isnt.. i lead chill life with good friends whose goals in life are not to tear me down and lessen who i am. and as far as dynamics.. things build on things build on things ect. your individual relationship with a specific baser will change over time.. walls get built. freedom/swifty would never admit im right on anything even if i am.. thats a shitty dynamic |
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Post by ashell on Oct 12, 2017 12:06:42 GMT -7
Thank's everyone, confirmed how I feel about it. I am with ferd and amster, take the job and if something better comes along move along (assuming as frodo mentioned there arent any issues with a contract). If one or more of the options you are exploring comes true quickly, you wouldnt even need to put the job you were short timer at on your resume. |
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Post by sleepyguerrilla on Oct 12, 2017 12:13:28 GMT -7
So i need some career advice/opinions from y'all... So I was offered a job today with the condition that I have to let them know by end of day tomorrow and start Monday. I desperately need work right now, been unemployed for a bit and things are getting decidedly tight so I'm almost certainly going to accept it. Thing is, it's not a great job, it's only a 22 month commitment, it's not in my field, the pay isn't great and it's not easy, these things don't really matter though because I need a job. Thing is though, and here is what I need advice on, I interviewed for a really great position last week, I think it went really well but the hiring manager is out of the office until the 16th so I won't until then. Also, an old friend who works in my field just hit me up out of the blue today asking where/if I was working and told me to send him my resume. So if i accept this first job, how bad is it if I quit almost right away, I feel like I would really be leaving them in the lurch. If it's not in your field and they're only offering a 22 month contract, they have to understand you could bolt at anytime. I see no issue with quiting after a week for a much better spot. |
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Post by sleepyguerrilla on Oct 12, 2017 12:21:37 GMT -7
I finally got my wind turbine up the other day but there wasn't a strong wind until today. Its spinning nicely now and cranking out some serious juice.
So I am happy today.
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Post by Don Swifty on Oct 12, 2017 12:35:49 GMT -7
Naylor is good people. He just feels things very deeply and has no filter. agreed on that......i love naylor!! im speaking of the general board dynamics. i say something.. swifty/freedum immediately has to counter it and lessen it regardless of if he agrees or disagrees with me. i would hope swifty doesnt talk to everybody in long winded speeches telling you how you are wrong and not up to his standard.. maybe Swifty talks to everyone like he talks to me.. feel sorry for his family/friends if thats the case conflict is a big dynamic on this board.. no denying that.. and as i said i feel sorry for anyone whose personal life is filled with so much conflict.. mine isnt.. i lead chill life with good friends whose goals in life are not to tear me down and lessen who i am. and as far as dynamics.. things build on things build on things ect. your individual relationship with a specific baser will change over time.. walls get built. freedom/swifty would never admit im right on anything even if i am.. thats a shitty dynamic Sorry, lork, but if you get upset whenever someone questions the contents of your posts or ideas/opinions, maybe you shouldn't post them on a public forum. I myself have no problem with anyone questioning the content of my posts or ideas/opinions. Maybe you haven't noticed the dynamics here, but if you compare how we each get along with others here you'd notice I get along with just about everybody and just about everybody gets along with me. Having lurked/posted here for over ten years I feel safe in saying that you can't say the same. Sounds like you don't like having your opinion questioned or challenged. In place of backing up your opinion you tend to change the subject - 'you guys can't help but talk about me/I'm so awesome.' Now you're saying you feel sorry for anyone who questions your opinion because that means their personal life must be filled with conflict. Wrong assumption; what it is is that some people are just more willing to voice their skepticism, are prone to question that which they find to be bullshit, and don't just accept everything they hear/read as being fact. Again, if that bothers you maybe you should think twice before posting things instead of falsely blaming others by claiming that anyone who questions your opinion when you post that you think we are all slaves to aliens living in a Matrix like construct is suffering from personal conflict. Not liking conflict is no excuse to fault others for questioning your controversial posts. Defend your opinion with facts instead of attacking those who question your goofy opinions simply because they are willing to question your opinions. Again, I don't cry because someone questions the content of my posts. Instead I present evidence to back up my opinion. It's not that I disagree with you on everything, it's that I don't feel the need to post "I agree" with someone every time they post something I agree with, esp. when it's a topic that's not all that important to me. I'm not afraid to speak my mind and somewhat pride myself on my ability to back up my opinions with reliable sources. I believe that not everything can be explained or justified in a tweet sized post. If I feel strongly about a topic I'd rather be sure I have my opinion covered instead of just post a weak one sentence argument. |
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