punk'd by god
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- piperboytoy0
Ok, i have a 1 month contract opportunity starting in 2 weeks. i am thinking about quitting and taking it if the work is good. I think i can go and get more freelance work. i've done that for the past 3 years and like it more than full time.
do you think that is a good idea?
- piperboytoy0
yeah i continually make bad job choices. my freelance track record have been very good.
I got this job through a head hunter that i've known for about 5 years. I felt a bit pressured by him and the company to take the job. I want to quit because the work is confindential and i won't be able to show anything in my portfolio. Plus no one really use the software that they are using because it's kind of new too. but i have to do a lot of Javascript and XML. The work itself isn't exciting and there are a lot of limitations to it.
- exador10
hey buddy..
i'm sorry to hear about this...on one hand though, if the company you were interested in is now experiencing a 'slow down' its possible your new position there may have been in jeopardy if you'd gone over full time...its possible...
sounds to me like he aint mad at you at all...and thats positive...
my advice would be to take the dude out for lunch or something as a thankyou, and make it known to him what your feelings are, and that in retrospect you really would like to work there..
- JazX0
get out while you can breathe!
- bolder0
If you really believe that god lead you to this descision then you may want to stick it out. Wouldn't want to piss the old man off.
- JamesEStone0
I'm sure the other employers if they are worth anything would have you... sure they'll be a bit pissed off... but that is purely because they missed out on a good catch... but that is only props to you... I'd only say if you decide to look again, don't play them again unless you are certain to go with them... bit like crying wolf otherwise, and then you'll piss them off
- uncle_helv0
the pacifier is some of your finer work, Vin.
rise
(Feb 10 06, 09:34)Hahahaha
- g3kk0k1d0
horoscopes are the anwser, any key decision in your life should be consulted with the free supplement that contains a random generic weekly or monthly horoscope section
- uberdesigner0
Crom does not punk me nor my jut-jawed former overlord. Why is this happening to you?
- gron0
As I once read on a toilet wall during a NOFX concert in Melbourne... "Replace worry with Concern". Sure you can get all bummed about it and stress yourself silly but it just wont help anything. Be concerned and you'll find a way to take the best steps to move outta there, or make the most of being there. I fyou got that job your bound to find more... and you'll have a good excuse for leaving that one after so soon methinks.
...damn I'm a nice guy :P
- jpolk0
chin up, 'jobs isn't permanent'
- piperboytoy0
thanks chz
I'm back in Toronto and just started the job. i was thinking about sticking with freelance and working on my own project but this op came up and was really interesting because of the technology but it's not and i was mislead!
anyway thanks, Catherine emailed me about the article. :) how is the new office? you guys bought the building?
- piperboytoy0
well i contacted the other company who offered me the full time thing and they said that they are experiencing a slow period and are holding off any hiring. he said he wasn't mad at me for turning them down.
Do you think it's true?
- piperboytoy0
thanks. i guess i'm just dramatic.
I am back in Toronto, i am working at a technology company, they do pretty cool work but they lied about stuff in my benefits so i'm pissed.
the job isn't that bad but i feel betrayed because of the lies to get me to sign.
- rise0
the pacifier is some of your finer work, Vin.
- todelete__20
You should have consulted the Magic 8 Ball before taking the job.
"Magic 8 ball, is this place punking me?"
"Most certainly Yes"
Done.
- version30
try looking at things from a different point of view.
for instance, having taken this job has kept you from going to another one. who knows had you taken the other job, you might have gotten killed by a bus your first day on your way in the front door, who knows
i'm only saying it could be worse, keep in mind, you are complaining about having viable income
- vin_diesel0
sorry to hear it, guy. this is why I always consult the i ching online before any major decisions.
- Mimio0
Is all hope lost? any chance of contacting the company with the better offer and seeing if it still stands?
- mayo0
at least god loves you and does not let that crapfuck Ashton Kutcher punk you.