So, Watson and BeBop have themselves a little dilemma. Seriously, this is from the Never a Dull Moment File. Which? I really want to throw out and use only the Always a Dull Moment file for a while. Can I? Pretty please?
So, as I’ve mentioned, BeBop has been through the ringer in terms of finding a job over the last year and quite frankly, so have I. After a grueling search, he finally found something last month. He started on the 26th of June at Company A, and so far, so good. (This is Company A from the infamous Whirley Gig post.) He doesn’t love it, doesn’t hate it either — but he’s not exactly sure how much practical knowledge he will learn in this new field. It’s okay for now.
Here’s the kicker: this week his DREAM company called him. This is Company B. For back story, he’s interviewed 2-3 times over the last year at this place. He’s either under- or over-qualified for the jobs. Each time he interviews, they bring him back because although they seem to really like him, he doesn’t have the work experience to prove that he can succeed at these jobs. (He was a designer when we met. After going back to school — during which time I complained each and every day that he wasn’t working and goddamn you for THAT tried to cheer him on and encourage him to follow his bliss — his ultimate dream was to work at Company B.)
So, Company B called this week and get this: they offered him a job. (Yay.) ( I can hear you now: Where’s the but? There must be a but, Watson, or you wouldn’t be posting this sleep-inducing tripe!!)
BUT. This job is only a two-month temporary position. (Not so yay.) While they hope to find him a full time permanent gig at the end of the two month period, they can’t make any promises. And of course, because sometimes the Universe just likes to bitch slap you for the sheer fun of it, he would have to leave his full time job (that took him a year to find) and take the chance that this will work out.
Wowsers. What to do, what to do? What makes this even trickier, and therefore even more likely to send me scurrying for the Chardonnay tonight, is that Company B really IS the end-all, be-all. It’s a company a million people want to work for, and not in a The Devil Wears Prada kind of way. I wish I could tell you its name, because that makes the story even better — but I promise you, it’s BeBop’s ultimate, most-awesomeness place to work EVER.
It’s the kind of company where he could work for the next ten years and love every freaking minute of it. He would get to work on creative movies and meet the coolest people in the industry. And if I could provide more specifics, I would, I promise.
And I mean really! Stop pestering me for more details because I just can’t say anymore [fanning myself with a lace hanky and looking very indignant].
So, does he take the safe route and stick with his current job, hoping that something opens up in the future at Company B and that he’s a good fit at that point? Or does he roll the dice, take a huge chance, and go for the riskiest move ever by leaving his job and taking this assignment, hoping that it pays off and turns into a permanent position?
WELL? That was a real question, people, not all rhetorical and shit!
You ponder that, talk amongst yourselves and get back to me.
I’m off to chill the Chardonnay.
Watson,
Like, I’m not being pushy or anything, but can you at least sent me a secret email telling me what it is… ?
That’s such a hard one for you guys. Have you asked any of your mother’s pals? (That was a real suggestion, unfortunately)
If he goes with the exciting one, will it make him more employable with other companies if worse comes to worse and there’s nothing after 2 months? Maybe it would?
Let us know how you go. Which way is He leaning?
I meant to write “he” in capitals, not with one capital, as if he is God.
I dunno, I kinda like referring to him as He. He would probably get quite a kick out of that.
This is a really tough one. It sounds like Company B really likes him – what do you think the likelihood is that they’ll think of him again if a full-time position does come up? If it’s high, it may be worth waiting for that. It doesn’t look great to just have started a new job, then leave within a couple of months. But if it’s not so high, I think it’s probably worth taking the two month gig. He’ll have a much better opportunity to A) prove his worth, and B) do a ton of networking, while he’s there than from the outside. And networking is really what it’s all about. I think it would give him a great chance of getting a full-time job there afterwards, even if this particular one doesn’t turn into full-time.
Do let us know what you end up deciding!!
All I can say is live like you are dying. OK, not really. I hate that song.
But I can say that I think it’s cool to remember that this thing we do in living this life, really only comes around once, and it’s awfully nice to have as few regrets as possible. How many people get to line their bank accounts and fill their pantries by doing something they LOVE? Don’t most of us moan every morning of our entire have-to-make-a-living lives?
Just a thought. We just hate wishing we’d gone for it. Sometimes means things get messy, but at least we can’t say we didn’t try. Now I sound like Mr. Rogers.
WOW you guys! Your awesomeness never fails to amaze me! Thank you so much for your comments.
We discussed it a lot last night, and I think we’re both leaning towards him doing it – yikes! It seems like it’s worth the risk, and since it is his dream place to work, how can you pass up the chance to actually be there every day (even if it’s only for 2 months) to show them what you can do?
And Meg, yes we did consult a psychic actually because we’re just freaks like that. Interestingly, she said that October would be a great month for him, and that his career would be impacted by someone in a very high position. So now we’re hoping that means the woman he’d be working with at Company B, since she’s very high up there.
I will keep you guys posted for sure.
xoxo
YIKES! Go for it, I say (not without freaking out, of course!)
Good luck!
Sorry I didn’t get in on the discussion sooner. I’m with 4tops–this sounds like too much of a fantastic opportunity to let go. Let us know when you make the final decision.
Oh, and I want the # for that psychic. We saw a tarot card reader recently (at a friend’s wedding), and the only thing she had for us was to be careful in traffic. Seriously.
Definitely go for it. He’ll then have the opportunity to blind them all with his fabulousness and they won’t be able to bear to let him go- and voila! Dream job!
Man I wish I knew where it was!!!
I don’t know if I have much to offer in the way of advice … but I’ll join you for the chardonnay!
Good luck with whatever decision you guys make. The most exciting part, I suppose, is to have options. you’ve totally intruiged me as to what those options are though!!!
If you want my opinion — I think he should go for it!! It sounds like a fantastic opportunity — even if it is for only 2 months — I think it’s VERY likely that they will find him something by the end of that term. That has always happened to me and most people I know — a “temp” job turns into a permanent job almost 99% of the time! Good luck to you both and let us know what you decide!!
Oh Watson! What a hard decision! I say take the job if it is his dream company. Remember my DH is out of a job too–and 2 years ago he took a job he didn’t want and I begged him not to, since I knew he was going to be unhappy. He was miserable–so I say if this is his dream company–go for it! But then again, what do I know.