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June 10, 2005
Should the dance be worth a dime or a quarter?
So the work situation is finally coming to a close. I went yesterday for my full day interview which went really well. I got a feel for the people who work there and am really pleased with the overall company. Just one slight problem. The pay isnt exactly what they advertised.
So what Im now faced with is a great company, great hours, great people, and pretty much a great place to work. Its a new company thats expanding and there are so many places to go with it. The question is, can I afford to take such a drastic cut in pay.
Several things Ive considered are a) the peace of mind of not having to job hunt anymore b) not having to be on unemployment and saying I have a job c)flexibility in scheduling since they are willing to give me a few days off in July when I have company coming d) there are perks and advantages and the main reason is e) If I want a company to take a chance on me, then I should be willing to do the same.
Ive weighed out happiness at a job vs. money and happiness I know is worth a lot more than any cash could give me although cash does provide me survival and paying my bills. Cash also provides me with things I want without having to struggle to get them. So do I go with my gut or with my head? Thats the question.
I also have an interview today for a part time job as a bartending instructor. We will see how that goes and perhaps the two jobs together will be enough to do the things Id like to do. Perhaps everything will fall into place and it will be exactly how Id like my life to be. I know.... Dream on! Life isnt perfect or as my sister would say to my nieces and nephew "Life's not fair!".
So that puts me at the weekend and choices. Steve would like us to go to Sacramento pride this weekend which Im not certain I want to go. It would mean staying the night (perhaps) and Im not sure Im up for a weekend road trip although Id love to get away to a new city and new bars for some excitement and fun.
Tonight Josh wants us to go to some Nomi event they are having at Stud. Its a movie they saw the other night which I stayed home. I dont know a lot about it but havent been to Stud since Ive been here and now thats over a year ago. I think if anything, Id like to stick to Castro (go figure) and just hang out here for the night. If its my last weekend of being unemployed, I think Id rather have an easy weekend then venturing off and doing new things. Other stuff sounds rather exhausting to me.
Other stuff today: Taking pictures of the new apartment which I didnt get to do yesterday because I was bogged down with thoughts after getting home from the interview. I rescheduled for today and will do that this afternoon. Hopefully Ill have pictures to post next entry.
Posted by Des at June 10, 2005 07:41 AM
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