WTF shall I do?????.......

[floatingleaf]

OK, so I am in a real conundrum right now. I just had a call back from the company that interviewed me nearly two weeks ago, about that permanent position that sounded so good. Less than 7 miles from home, flexible hours, paid vacations, medical benefits available from day one etc. And they want me. So what's the catch?... The hourly rate is $10.50, and not likely to ever go higher. I did tell them initially that my minimum was $11.00, and they are aware of that, but they still want me to consider the offer, and they say they are giving me the highest rate available for the position. But that's not all. Right before that (last Friday), I had a call from a temp agency offering a short term assignment that pays $11.65. The details are supposed to be finalized TODAY, but I already know that they are taking me without an interview and want me to start ASAP. It's supposed to last at least a month - possibly longer. I know that's nothing compared to a permanent position... but I really didn't expect to be making less than $11.00 per hour. I can totally live on that - I am single with no dependants - but still... I just don't know. If I accept the offer, and if the job is OK, I might be stuck at this level of pay until I retire, lol. And of course I have to make the decision today - within the next few hours. Just so everybody knows where they stand. And it's too early in the day to call any of my friends for advice - they're all at work. So I am making this desperate post...;)

As if all of that wasn't enough, I am supposed to meet a very special LJ-friend this week, one I had never met before and might never meet again (I will not say more out of concern for her privacy), and I have just found out that the only day she will have truly free to hang out with me is Thursday. Thursday! And I still don't know when I am starting my new job (possibly tomorrow! and very possibly sooner than Thursday, at any rate). Or WHICH ONE, for that matter. AAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!....... I think I am going to shoot myself. HELP!!!..... LOLOLOL *runs around screaming*

Comments

[floatingleaf.livejournal.com]

My dear, dear Slesia,

Thank you so much for such a comprehensive reply.;) I've been wondering about your disappearance over the last few days. PhD giving you a hard time again? ;P

Yes, all you have said are valid arguments in favor of taking the job - but in truth, it's the flexible hours that did it for me.:) As well as being tired of browsing the ads/returning the calls/interviewing etc. If I don't like the job after all, I can always go back to that - but for now, I wouldn't mind a break, lol.

As for the meeting with the Very Special Person, I am a lucky girl, because my starting date for the new job is November 27th. Which means I still have almost two weeks. I feel like I'm on vacation, yay!... And I can spend most of Thursday afternoon & evening in extremely inspiring company.;) (if we manage to find and recognize each other, that is :P)

Anyway - take good care of yourself, and I hope to hear from you soon!...
Tight & squishy hugs,
Your Leaf ;)