It's good to be wanted
I'm in a bit of a quandary right now; a positive quandary, but a quandary nonetheless.
The management of a department I really want to work in asked me to submit my resume for a job that is right up my alley (combining my education and technological skills). They seemed very interested, but I haven't heard from them yet concerning an interview. I'm sure I'll get one, as they approached me, but there's a problem (as I said before): other people are asking if I can work contract work for them. I cannot say yes or no, and time is running short. These projects are fascinating and long-term and I don't want to lose out on them if the other job falls through.
So, next week I'm going to ask the management of the full-time job if and when I could interview and see if I can hold off on a response to the others. I don't know how long that can last, but I don't want to screw myself or anyone else. I'll stay above board with everyone.
I really want to come out on the winning end of this. And I want everyone else to be on the winning end. So, wish me luck.
The management of a department I really want to work in asked me to submit my resume for a job that is right up my alley (combining my education and technological skills). They seemed very interested, but I haven't heard from them yet concerning an interview. I'm sure I'll get one, as they approached me, but there's a problem (as I said before): other people are asking if I can work contract work for them. I cannot say yes or no, and time is running short. These projects are fascinating and long-term and I don't want to lose out on them if the other job falls through.
So, next week I'm going to ask the management of the full-time job if and when I could interview and see if I can hold off on a response to the others. I don't know how long that can last, but I don't want to screw myself or anyone else. I'll stay above board with everyone.
I really want to come out on the winning end of this. And I want everyone else to be on the winning end. So, wish me luck.
posted by Alibi at
1/05/2006 10:16:00 PM
2 Comments:
It looks like this might be a tough choice.
Stuck between two good options.
By
allan, at 11:01 PM
Obviously, wishing you luck is almost all we can do for you on this as you're the only one in a position to evaluate the worth of any of the offers. Knowing you, if there's anyone there who's around long enough on a given day to be anyone on the campus, you know them and have probably had lunch with them at least once. So long as you keep it upbeat, with the usual concern and interest showing as you deal squarely with each of them, it's the best you can do. (...which we know is pretty darn good.)
If I had to give any advice on things based on what you've said, it would be to not wait until next week to ask the management, though. So long as you make it clear that it's not your intent to pressure anyone - which I'm sure you will - it can't hurt to apply some conscientious pressure. I know enough about the atmosphere around there to know that most decisions will be put off as long as possible unless someone brings special attention to them.
Good luck!
By
MJ Norton, at 10:10 AM
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