tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12469000.post112075637771380930..comments2023-08-10T09:45:47.090-04:00Comments on The Book of NICK: How do I knowNickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13241438673817281469noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12469000.post-1120772222199669432005-07-07T17:37:00.000-04:002005-07-07T17:37:00.000-04:00OK darling here's the easy answer and take it from...OK darling here's the easy answer and take it from someone who has had tons of jobs (in Marketing you have to switch or else you get stale) - take the full-time job at the place where you are at. Benefits are key and it will ease your mind - which will help immensely. My big thing is that when I am getting shit thrown at me in all directions I can't get anything done, let alone make life decisions with philosophical implications.<BR/><BR/>This may not be your dream job but you need stability and bene's. BUT don't stop looking, you should keep pursuing whatever leads you want. If you find that one, you will quit - even if it is a day after you become "real" at your temp job. Unless you sign a contract with a time length attached you have NO reason to not quit. Most people are too nice to their employer. They feel "bad" if they were to up and quit for something else. Typically they give too much notice or turn things down for fear of how their boss will act (doesn't matter whether it is guilt, sadness or rage). I learned long ago you have to do what is right for YOU.<BR/><BR/>This is purely practical advice (though my newfound socialism approves ;) case in point. People here just got laid-off that had been here for YEARS. They got no notice, no preparation and yeah a tiny severance but the implications of the layoff will really hamper their lives for a long time. One lady was even allowed back into the office to get her extra sneakers, they shipped them to her - and she went quietly and without problems. Leadership claimed "it wasn't personal, it was just a business decision. There was not enough work to keep them on."<BR/><BR/>You must adopt the same attitude. Being nice in the work world gets you the big middle finger. Think of it this way, it's very easy for you to be nice to them but when push comes to shove and it's numbers time, they won't be nice, they'll hide behind the "just business" saying.<BR/><BR/>So now that I am done writing war and peace - take the job, ease your mind and keep looking. Most likely it's going to take some time anyhow! HUGS - TOS (I know how you feel - I can't wait to find a new job and move on!)TOShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04469813847926175699noreply@blogger.com