le n, I think you should take the new job. Really, really think you should take it.
Joyce: You don't think it's too obvious? I think I look like I have a cat on my head. Buffy: But a very well groomed cat. Joyce: Well that's a comfort.
'Bring On The Night'
Natter 70: Hookers and Blow
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Atropa - Apr 14, 2012 1:51:53 pm PDT #1006 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Amy - Apr 14, 2012 1:54:16 pm PDT #1007 of 30001
Because books.
Sounds like the new job is the way to go, le_nubian. Congratulations on the offer!
lisah - Apr 14, 2012 2:03:51 pm PDT #1008 of 30001
Punishingly Intricate
Congrats on the offer, le n!! Sorry there has to be any unpleasantness around it. Hope it's the start of a great new chapter in your life.
Consuela - Apr 14, 2012 2:06:22 pm PDT #1009 of 30001
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
TAKE THE JOB.
If you know you'll regret not leaving, then leave. The awfulness of the current coworkers will be done with as soon as you're gone.
I dreamed about superheroes last night, which is weird, because I am so not a comics person. But I think all the excitement about The Avengers is getting to me.
brenda m - Apr 14, 2012 2:14:47 pm PDT #1010 of 30001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
If I leave, people at my current work are going to be awful for a period of time.
That will not be your problem for very long. (And if that's really likely to be the case, fuck 'em.) Go for it!
Theodosia - Apr 14, 2012 2:17:50 pm PDT #1011 of 30001
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Your first responsibility is to yourself.
Jesse - Apr 14, 2012 2:18:54 pm PDT #1012 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
If you know you'll regret not leaving, then leave.
This. And congrats, le nubian!!
Sue - Apr 14, 2012 2:19:19 pm PDT #1013 of 30001
hip deep in pie
Your first responsibility is to yourself.
Totally.
Scrappy - Apr 14, 2012 2:22:41 pm PDT #1014 of 30001
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
Doooo eeeeeeeet.
DavidS - Apr 14, 2012 2:24:56 pm PDT #1015 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Your first responsibility is to yourself.
Absofuckinglutely. I'm all for having a sense of responsibility to your job and your co-workers and showing loyalty.
OTOH, if they undervalue you so much that they (a) are not compensating you enough to stay; or (b) have created a toxic environment then you'd be foolish to soak up the failings of your workplace.