Uh - help?

[synapticjava]

So Kate called me last night. She works for an educational psychology firm that her dad owns. She offered me a position with them in which I would be using my degree, and I'd get to travel and do all the things I WANT to do. The only problem is that it's part time, and my schedule with OMAX makes it so that I can't really do both at the same time.

So I'm torn. I mean, I'm finally making semi-decent money and getting back on track. Which I like. A lot. But on the other hand, this is the opportunity I've been waiting for, for a LONG time. And I'd be doing some good with my work.

I don't know what to do - take the offer and give up security and benifits and the knowledge that I WILL be promoted, or stay where I'm at and give up the chance to actually do what I want to do.

I always said that if this situation ever came up, I'd go with doing the thing I want. But now that I'm a little more grown up and trying to be responsible - it's not exactly the same perspective.

Anyone have advice?

Comments

[mygothangel.livejournal.com]

One of the most amazing men I ever met, a dear friend of mine, works for much much less money than his degree would allow him, giving up several benefits of living conditions, only because he's doing what he wanted - helping people who don't have money for a fancy private sessions (he's therapist).
The point is, he's one of the happiest men I ever knew, too. He's happy doing so much good for others and his family not only supports him on that, but loves him because of it even more.
Money = good thing, just not everything.
Carreer = has ups and downs any time.
Doing something you like and that makes you happy and content with your life = you can't buy it.

That wqas MHO and the proverbial 2 cents. :-)

[chocgood84.livejournal.com]

Thank you, love:) Your $.02 was very shiny and very appreciated:)

...takes a deep breath and says in a rush:

[tiger-lantern.livejournal.com]

In my experience it's really rare to meet people who are not only doing what they want to do, but also using their degree or chosen area of study to do it. (And, having read this back, I cannot stress that enough. Seriously.)

You've already proved that you can manage to hold down supplementary jobs whilst studying so if it's a part time position you could (if you had to, I'm not saying you'd want to) take a one-shift-a-week deal to ease the finances?

Plus, there's that whole thang where you regret the things you haven't done more than the things you have.

I think you know where I'm going with this. Hope I'm not ranting but you did ask for advice *hugs you in apology for rant*

Re: ...takes a deep breath and says in a rush:

[chocgood84.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the advice, sweet cheeks:)

[caviling]

Would it be possible to knock back to a part-time schedule with OfficeMax? I too understand the importance of not starving to death but it would be a shame to pass up an opportunity to use your degree.

[wilde-moon.livejournal.com]

I still say that if there's any way you can take it and still make ends meet, you should. You might not get another opportunity like this. Giving up the security is hard, I know, but I think you'd be much happier in the long run. I just know that if you don't take it, you'll end up with a whole lot of "what it's."

In case you miss my post...

[wilde-moon.livejournal.com]

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[grneyedwoman.livejournal.com]

I have never commented on your LJ.I do enjoy your writing. As a woman of a certain age and experience I say always follow your passion! If this job will give you a chance at a future doing what you love I say go for it!
Good luck, Cindy

[chocgood84.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Cindy:) For the compliment and the advice:)

[lunabee34.livejournal.com]

I got your card!

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