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Frankenkitty - I would like to run overseas too, but in my case its children holding me back, not a zoo!

posted by Ca88andra on November 18, 2005 at 12:52 AM | link to this | reply

Pat - I'm always up for new challenges. I'm looking forward to what does happen in my workplace.

posted by Ca88andra on November 18, 2005 at 12:51 AM | link to this | reply

Medusa - well, I will know by the end of December one way or the other. There are all sorts of rumors floating about, guess I just have to be patient.

posted by Ca88andra on November 18, 2005 at 12:49 AM | link to this | reply

Blanche - yes, it could be an interesting time with a new boss. We shall wait and see.

posted by Ca88andra on November 18, 2005 at 12:48 AM | link to this | reply

Offbeats, there is more brewing at work than I knew when I last wrote this post, although I don't really know anything yet. But if they can offer me something I like, I will certainly think about it.

posted by Ca88andra on November 18, 2005 at 12:47 AM | link to this | reply

Maggie - thank you! Yes, I think children are important, so is personal time.

posted by Ca88andra on November 18, 2005 at 12:45 AM | link to this | reply

Damon - I'm a bit selfish - I value my personal time, even though I could do with more money.

posted by Ca88andra on November 18, 2005 at 12:44 AM | link to this | reply

malcolm - yes, I have to stay in the job a while longer and it does have benefits so I'm not totally unhappy. Hopefully I can work on the writing at the same time.

posted by Ca88andra on November 18, 2005 at 12:43 AM | link to this | reply

Original - I was thinking of the time spent with my son - time is one resource I can give him.

posted by Ca88andra on November 18, 2005 at 12:42 AM | link to this | reply

Overseas! I wish I could move

overseas.  You can't do that when you have a personal zoo like I have.  I always wanted to visit New Zealand. I thought it might be a place I could live. Take care and good luck with your five year plan. I'm no good with those

posted by Flumpystalls3000 on November 16, 2005 at 9:52 PM | link to this | reply

benefits -- mind stretching

for one, come with a challenge. If you have any interest at all in the job, apply for it. You already have a job, so there's nothing to lose, and you could just bank the additional pay so that at the end of your five-year plan, you'll have a financial cushion to help you float to the next good thing.  :)pat

posted by Pat_B on November 16, 2005 at 8:51 AM | link to this | reply

Hi Ca88...Just weigh it all carefully....

although you seem so level-headed to me. Offbeats is right, in that management takes up loads of time and offers mucho stress. A new boss can be exciting or the pitts. Hope it works out great for you, whatever you decide.

posted by MedusaNextDoor on November 16, 2005 at 8:07 AM | link to this | reply

Ca88andra,

Well, it will be different with a new boss. You're wise to know yourself well enough to know you don't want to take on the added stress and time of the position.  As always, it's a balancing act, and you only have so much time with your son before he's off on his own.

posted by Blanche. on November 15, 2005 at 8:44 PM | link to this | reply

Ca88

I am sure you will decide what is best when you read the job description. You may want the position afterall. I can tell from my work history...management sucks. It devours your time and if you have family, it would definitely impact on the amount of time you spend with them..

posted by Offy on November 15, 2005 at 6:28 PM | link to this | reply

Ca88andra, now that I'm done working for my lifetime.....

I can tell you that so long as you have any children at home, they are more important than all the money and prestige in the world.  I think you already know that, based on what you said. 

Good luck and be happy. 

posted by MaggieMae on November 15, 2005 at 5:05 PM | link to this | reply

I know what you mean

about being bored and the personal time v more professional status. I advocate hanging in there and earning and learning which you can then apply to your writing.

posted by malcolm on November 15, 2005 at 2:38 PM | link to this | reply

Well Done...

...for getting the time v. money equation sorted. It takes some people many lifetimes to reach that point.

D x

posted by DamonLeigh on November 15, 2005 at 4:44 AM | link to this | reply

Ca88....I bet you were thinking of all the time with your son that you

would be missing out on. Its nice that you have benefits that keep you there. Not everyone, me included, are so fortunate.

posted by Original_Influence on November 15, 2005 at 4:42 AM | link to this | reply

muser, much as I need more money, with it I could never buy more time! And I do value my own time a lot.

posted by Ca88andra on November 15, 2005 at 1:57 AM | link to this | reply

You are so right, Ca88...there comes the realization that often more

TIME is better than more MONEY!

posted by muser on November 15, 2005 at 1:55 AM | link to this | reply