decisions decisions

Posted Wednesday, August 08, 2007 10:43 AM

Well, I was offered a job.  Not the job I want.  Someone who works in my building found out I will be laid off at the end of September, so he asked for my resume.  He and his boss loved it and want me to work for them on their contracts.  It's not a writing job at all.  It's not a creative job.  But it's a job.  And they are willing to pay me about $5,000 more per year.  It's a great opportunity and I am relieved I won't be tossed on my toosh come September, but it's not the job I really want and it's not the type of work I am interested in.  However, it does feel good that they sought me out and actually want me for this job, based on my personality and work ethic.

Now, what to do.  I have two weeks to decide.  The job I interviewed for over a month ago is still up for grabs.  The company has been taking baby steps on this project because it's a new office with new positions and job responsibilities.  I really want that job.  But I can't just sit around waiting, hoping they hire me.  What if they don't and I passed on this other job, leaving me with what? Unemployment.  But if I take this other job and the one I really want comes around, it would be really terrible of me to just up and take it. 

For now, I've decided I'm calling the first company and telling them what's what.  I was offered another job, but I'd really prefer to work for them.  Either hire me or I'm going to have to move on.  But man, I might cry when they tell me just to move on!