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I called about that other job yesterday, saying no. He called me back after 6 (from work, not necessarily a good sign about their working conditions!) and we talked about it some more. I'm still on the fence. I'm a bit offended by being passed over here, but he wasn't put off by my wishy-washiness. He appreciated that I was going to err on the side of not applying for the sake of his name. He asked that I think about it some more, call him with any questions, and let him know where I'm leaning if I apply so he can know how to couch his recommendation.
He didn't mind that I'd only be there for 2 years. He did admit to the disadvantages of being in management, and although it's only a 14 it does have high visibility and demands based on that visibility. When I did my calculations about the cost of the promotion, I forgot to work in the subsequent step increases that come with a new job. I think I might apply, but really see what they offer. I could even be a bitch, signing bonus? Tuition reimbursement? They don't have maxiflex, but can we offer it?
Last night I talked to my law school friend. I told her she was looking nice, and she said she was just tired and her hair was messed up. I noted that often when her hair looks bad to her, I think it looks nice. She's so straight-laced...when she looks a little tossled it just looks better. We talked career goals, she could be richer but is taking law as a way OUT of the rat race. It's a little sad, sometimes I see a lot of like um...date potential in her, based on a lot of the goals and priorities we have in common. She's just too...nervous. I really don't like dating high-strung people. PLUS she's a friend and girls have that weird line that boys don't - that once you're friends there is no category crossing. Still, once in a while I get the urge to pick her up and bite her. Funny that.
School ends in about a month, exams shortly after that. So much to think about and decide. Oh, and I'm at work sick - but everyone who saw me thinks I look sick so if I bolt I still get that "wow how dedicated" boost to my reputation.
He didn't mind that I'd only be there for 2 years. He did admit to the disadvantages of being in management, and although it's only a 14 it does have high visibility and demands based on that visibility. When I did my calculations about the cost of the promotion, I forgot to work in the subsequent step increases that come with a new job. I think I might apply, but really see what they offer. I could even be a bitch, signing bonus? Tuition reimbursement? They don't have maxiflex, but can we offer it?
Last night I talked to my law school friend. I told her she was looking nice, and she said she was just tired and her hair was messed up. I noted that often when her hair looks bad to her, I think it looks nice. She's so straight-laced...when she looks a little tossled it just looks better. We talked career goals, she could be richer but is taking law as a way OUT of the rat race. It's a little sad, sometimes I see a lot of like um...date potential in her, based on a lot of the goals and priorities we have in common. She's just too...nervous. I really don't like dating high-strung people. PLUS she's a friend and girls have that weird line that boys don't - that once you're friends there is no category crossing. Still, once in a while I get the urge to pick her up and bite her. Funny that.
School ends in about a month, exams shortly after that. So much to think about and decide. Oh, and I'm at work sick - but everyone who saw me thinks I look sick so if I bolt I still get that "wow how dedicated" boost to my reputation.
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It's that balance of getting to know someone just well enough that you think dating is worthwhile and then doing it:) The dating critical inflection point;)
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