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Wow, Mayb
That's great. . , kind of. I wouldn't care for the airplane transportation.

posted by Joe_Love on September 18, 2005 at 8:33 PM | link to this | reply

OK...

posted by majroj on September 18, 2005 at 4:48 AM | link to this | reply

MayB,
Everything that's worth anything calls for sacrifice. If you get the job (and I hope you do) I wish you success in pulling off what will be a tricky balancing act.

posted by word.smith on September 17, 2005 at 8:20 PM | link to this | reply

Ariala, the beauty of this is that it does offer variety and some travel
Money and security are a bigger factor when you have children. If I didn't I'd live in NYC or Paris. I am still a risk-taker - if I wasn't I wouldn't freelance nor have left a very good job. Occasionally one needs periods of consolidation and just once in a blue moon a job jumps out at you. This one is exciting because it is a new thing and I would not just be a number. But they have to choose me yet.

posted by Azur on September 17, 2005 at 1:36 PM | link to this | reply

majroj, I could see myself there which doesn't happen most times
I liked the idea that I could be myself and have a good job. I hope have the choice of whether to take it.

posted by Azur on September 17, 2005 at 1:26 PM | link to this | reply

Spitfire, gut feelings are the only way
IT'S nice for once to be considered for something that would allow me to us my knowledge. I am weighing it all up but trying not to get ahead of myself in case they don't choose me. It feels like 50/50. Thanks for your kind words.

posted by Azur on September 17, 2005 at 1:24 PM | link to this | reply

WORD.SMITH, there would be sacrifices
My partner would be on the one hand relieved that we have security and that I was doing something which values my knowledge. On the other hand he would miss me like crazy. The biggest stumbling block is time spent away from the kids but on the other hand if I worked hard when away and then I could give them full attention when I got home.

posted by Azur on September 17, 2005 at 1:19 PM | link to this | reply

Hemlocker, you're right
This is a big break so I'm giving it full consideration. These things don't come along often. First of course they have to choose me ;-)

posted by Azur on September 17, 2005 at 1:16 PM | link to this | reply

Holy Mackeral--
Ordinarily, I'd not want to indenture myself to anybody, but this looks like a big break.  JUMP!  Hemlocker

posted by Hemlocker on September 16, 2005 at 9:22 PM | link to this | reply

Sorry...required

 

posted by word.smith on September 16, 2005 at 8:54 PM | link to this | reply

Yikes!


Stupid internet. Just spent minutes typing in a comment and lost it.   It sounds like you will have to make a lot of sacrifices if you take this job. If you can manage being away from your family - there's the  of course and if you can keep up with all that is require of you  (which I'm sure you can) I'd say go for it.  How does your partner feel about this job?

posted by word.smith on September 16, 2005 at 8:53 PM | link to this | reply

MayB,
Listen to your gut and intuition. It's always the way to go. I'd hate to see you stop blogging, but this position kinda sounds like you're interested. Do the old Pro's and Con's list like you did in this post, but more detailed for yourself. I hope you find the right answers. Congrats either way! It sounds like you're well on your way (or already there) regardless of your final decision.

posted by SpitFire70 on September 16, 2005 at 7:42 PM | link to this | reply

Imagine yourself with these people after a year...still good? GO!

posted by majroj on September 16, 2005 at 6:54 PM | link to this | reply

Sounds like a GREAT opportunity, but me, personally, I wouldn't take it.

Doesn't fit my personality...I like variety too much, as well as making my own way in the freelance world.  Money and security aren't everything.  Just be sure it's what YOU want.  Time away from family might be the toughest thing about it for you.

posted by Ariala on September 16, 2005 at 4:11 PM | link to this | reply