Job Opportunity Dilemma: Love Location or Love Cash. WWYD?

[Baron Scicluna]

Had to be on a Zoom call this morning — called with 20 minutes notice - from our regional overlords.

As I logged in, all I wanted was them to say we're all fired.

Nope. Just a reminder that we need to do better work and change the culture.

Damn. Maybe next time!

"Hey bosses. I'll change the culture for you. I quit. Bye."

 

[DanOregon]

"Just spitballing here boss, trying to think outside the box, but what if we say, worked "smarter" - NOT harder? What do you think of that? "

 

[BYH 2: Electric Boogaloo]

In other words, I am definitely in the Diggler-on-the-couch stage with the firecrackers going off, wondering "what the heck happened to my career?"

May you soon be MOTORIN' your way out of there!

 

[exmediahack]

Again, thank you to all of you.

May you soon be MOTORIN' your way out of there!

Ha!

Gotta get back to the days of Diggler giving his AVN awards speech in the sky blue tuxedo.

True story: I did win a state reporting award and, for the acceptance speech, of course I said… "these stories we do… they can help! They really can! Let's keep rockin and rollin."

 

[Slacker]

Ex, when do you get to tell them you're taking a hike?

 

[WriteThinking]

I've heard a few different origin stories on that. That's as fun as any of them.

As for the points made here about "don't mess with happiness" and "ambition" on this thread, I'll tell a sort-of-related tale.

Not long ago I surprisingly found myself in a position when I had to decide between two job offers. One was very close to home and more money, and not an insignificant amount. But I hated the culture of the place, and the workload was an absolute meat-grinder.

The second was good, but less money, farther from home. But it was a group of people I immediately liked and wasn't a completely back-breaking workload.

I picked the second and couldn't happier with my choice. I spent the 25-plus years before this filled with pure ambition and getting the "most important" job I could. It's not that I've lost ambition, but my priorities have changed a lot. I want to work hard and do a good job. And step into a larger role if it presents itself. But work isn't 75 percent of my life anymore.

Anyway, go get 'em @exmediahack. Happiness is way underrated by too many people.

I already liked this post. But this is a case where, if I could give it another like, I would.

So...take your/(another) like, and...enjoy the job.

 

[exmediahack]

Ex, when do you get to tell them you're taking a hike?

At some point this week. Got a couple things to iron out on a contract, first. Not dealbreakers but for a little more protection on my end.

However, my default is as a "people pleaser" so I'll be at the mercy of the current overlords and if they really want to screw me one more time out the door — which I anticipate. I could face two months of no income when I give my notice… but it'll be like a vacation, I suppose.

 

[Slacker]

At some point this week. Got a couple things to iron out on a contract, first. Not dealbreakers but for a little more protection on my end.

However, my default is as a "people pleaser" so I'll be at the mercy of the current overlords and if they really want to screw me one more time out the door — which I anticipate. I could face two months of no income when I give my notice… but it'll be like a vacation, I suppose.

It's always nice to have some time off between jobs anyway. Congrats on a good move and a great escape.

 

[MileHigh]

At some point this week. Got a couple things to iron out on a contract, first. Not dealbreakers but for a little more protection on my end.

However, my default is as a "people pleaser" so I'll be at the mercy of the current overlords and if they really want to screw me one more time out the door — which I anticipate. I could face two months of no income when I give my notice… but it'll be like a vacation, I suppose.

No income sucks, but ... take the time to recharge. Cleanse off the old place. I got laid off two months before the pandemic,. Out eight months. Best thing that ever happened to me.

Noted: Fortunate to be able to withstand the financial situation.

 

[wicked]

Noted: Fortunate to be able to withstand the financial situation.

You're in a different situation than most, unfortunately... but this is why a fork-you fund is very important. Six months is unrealistic for most people. I'd aim for two — even one, whatever you can do — and go from there.

 

[exmediahack]

You're in a different situation than most, unfortunately... but this is why a fork-you fund is very important. Six months is unrealistic for most people. I'd aim for two — even one, whatever you can do — and go from there.

I would be, as well, if they tell me to leave right away. No debt (except for a mortgage here -- but I'll just let a property management company rent it out). I've made too many moves in this business where I had no extra money.

 

[maumann]

Opportunity over location. As previously stated in the thread, the extra money and peace of mind is way more valuable in the long run.

I left California twice (once with a job, once without) because the stress of trying to survive on a day-to-day basis on a radio news salary (resulting in working myself to death) was next to impossible. The next jobs weren't nearly as glamorous but they were definitely less stressful -- and we found things weren't nearly as terrible as we thought.

However, I did keep my eyes open for the "job after this job" opportunity. It's always advantageous to be proactive about your career because the company you work for in 2024 may not be the company you work for in 2028.