[Abyss]

Just so we're clear i'm going to drink even more to balance out all this.

[Puck]

Seeing myself mentioned within the previous pages of this here thread is making me extra happy

I did actually miss the forums, but been too busy getting used to the job I started in November. Today I officially got assigned tasks I'd been sort of jockeying for ever since, so I'm a happy if a bit nervous bunny now. I went from desperately looking for a new job in October to essentially being resposible for the redevelopment of my new workplace's corporate design, with two people sort of assisting me and me overseeing their work. Not quite what I signed up for, but I'm looking forward to the challenge and my colleagues and manager seem very happy with my performance on the job so far. That's after I essentially threatened to quit about a month ago (though I didn't really want to, lol, because I lucked out and ended up in the best team I have worked with in my working life so far). Which is makeing me very happy. But also, knowing myself, I should keep a certain distance and not get too emotionally invested. But I love the job so far and taking on those responsibilities will help me a bunch later on.

This post has been edited by Puck: 02 March 2023 - 10:12 PM

[amphibian]

 Puck, on 02 March 2023 - 10:09 PM, said:

Seeing myself mentioned within the previous pages of this here thread is making me extra happy

I did actually miss the forums, but been too busy getting used to the job I started in November. Today I officially got assigned tasks I'd been sort of jockeying for ever since, so I'm a happy if a bit nervous bunny now. I went from desperately looking for a new job in October to essentially being resposible for the redevelopment of my new workplace's corporate design, with two people sort of assisting me and me overseeing their work. Not quite what I signed up for, but I'm looking forward to the challenge and my colleagues and manager seem very happy with my performance on the job so far. That's after I essentially threatened to quit about a month ago (though I didn't really want to, lol, because I lucked out and ended up in the best team I have worked with in my working life so far). Which is makeing me very happy. But also, knowing myself, I should keep a certain distance and not get too emotionally invested. But I love the job so far and taking on those responsibilities will help me a bunch later on.

Congrats on the upward movement and new responsibilities!

[Tiste Simeon]

 Puck, on 02 March 2023 - 10:09 PM, said:

Seeing myself mentioned within the previous pages of this here thread is making me extra happy

I did actually miss the forums, but been too busy getting used to the job I started in November. Today I officially got assigned tasks I'd been sort of jockeying for ever since, so I'm a happy if a bit nervous bunny now. I went from desperately looking for a new job in October to essentially being resposible for the redevelopment of my new workplace's corporate design, with two people sort of assisting me and me overseeing their work. Not quite what I signed up for, but I'm looking forward to the challenge and my colleagues and manager seem very happy with my performance on the job so far. That's after I essentially threatened to quit about a month ago (though I didn't really want to, lol, because I lucked out and ended up in the best team I have worked with in my working life so far). Which is makeing me very happy. But also, knowing myself, I should keep a certain distance and not get too emotionally invested. But I love the job so far and taking on those responsibilities will help me a bunch later on.

Always great to see you when you can drop in here! Congrats on the job situation too!

[TheRetiredBridgeburner]

 Puck, on 02 March 2023 - 10:09 PM, said:

Seeing myself mentioned within the previous pages of this here thread is making me extra happy

I did actually miss the forums, but been too busy getting used to the job I started in November. Today I officially got assigned tasks I'd been sort of jockeying for ever since, so I'm a happy if a bit nervous bunny now. I went from desperately looking for a new job in October to essentially being resposible for the redevelopment of my new workplace's corporate design, with two people sort of assisting me and me overseeing their work. Not quite what I signed up for, but I'm looking forward to the challenge and my colleagues and manager seem very happy with my performance on the job so far. That's after I essentially threatened to quit about a month ago (though I didn't really want to, lol, because I lucked out and ended up in the best team I have worked with in my working life so far). Which is makeing me very happy. But also, knowing myself, I should keep a certain distance and not get too emotionally invested. But I love the job so far and taking on those responsibilities will help me a bunch later on.

Great to read that things are going so well for you Puck!

[Slow Ben]

Hell yeah Puck!

[Maark Abbott]

They booked her for next week! Great stuff. We're on the way back up again. I'm so proud of her.

[Slow Ben]

Hell yeah Maarks wife!

[Tiste Simeon]

Ah great news!

[TheRetiredBridgeburner]

Brilliant news!

[Maark Abbott]

I gotta say the one positive about her having to go on grippy sock holiday is that it allowed us to really review our finances in depth - so when she's earning regularly again (soon) it will make things WAY easier to manage as we know when stuff is due, what's due, can reduce debt etc etc. Having a little supplemental income from streaming is helpful too, as usually I can pay for a week's worth of food from one payout.

[Mezla PigDog]

Algorithms make me laugh. They will also lead to the destruction of civilisation as we know it. But still. You know how google photos likes to give you "On this day in..." reminders? A peak of photo taking occurred around school closures as we had to send photos of my sons school work in to teachers. He also enjoyed taking photos at the time but would take the most banal pictures imaginable. So I keep getting what are meant to be heartwarming reminders of the living hell that was January to May 2021 pandemic home school interspersed with photos of the bins and the toilet and the stairs. Life is pathetic on a daily basis!

[bubba]

Road tripping with Amphibian tomorrow to go hang out with Ladybliss in Boston.

[worry]

Whoa! Have fun!

[Lady Bliss]

 bubba, on 11 March 2023 - 04:18 AM, said:

Road tripping with Amphibian tomorrow to go hang out with Ladybliss in Boston.

It was lots of fun! We went to a museum and Amp introduced us to momo food which was delicious!

[Nicodimas]

So happy for these two..

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[Maark Abbott]

Band is playing this absolute rager on Sunday. Not sure if we're opening or second on the bill but yeah, should be a banger. (band isn't on this poster so it's neither of these two btw)

[Mezla PigDog]

 Lady Bliss, on 11 March 2023 - 11:46 PM, said:

 bubba, on 11 March 2023 - 04:18 AM, said:

Road tripping with Amphibian tomorrow to go hang out with Ladybliss in Boston.

It was lots of fun! We went to a museum and Amp introduced us to momo food which was delicious!

Really nice to see Bliss feeling good. I hope things are looking up for you a little bit.

[Lady Bliss]

 Mezla PigDog, on 13 March 2023 - 09:50 PM, said:

 Lady Bliss, on 11 March 2023 - 11:46 PM, said:

 bubba, on 11 March 2023 - 04:18 AM, said:

Road tripping with Amphibian tomorrow to go hang out with Ladybliss in Boston.

It was lots of fun! We went to a museum and Amp introduced us to momo food which was delicious!

Really nice to see Bliss feeling good. I hope things are looking up for you a little bit.

Thanks! I'm doing better but won't really recover till I can get my surgery.

So I am in a bit of a pickle on the career front and would appreciate any advice anyone can offer....

The Boston contract was a flop. The company that wanted me out there were a mess and I got no benefits as a contractor. Now we are down to two options. Companies always are more interested in hiring at the beginning of the year.

Option 1) Huge IT Service Management company that rhymes with Mapgemini. The role is a step down as I would not be a people manager, and I would be having to do Incident and Problem Management. Problem is fun, but Incident is chaotic and stressful. Doesn't pay quite as well as Option 2, but the benefits are excellent.

Option 2) Small (I'm talking about 20 employees and maybe some offshore to supplement) networking company called Nexgen Networks. They have been around about 15 years and have good growth potential. I would be over IT Operations there and making a bit more with maybe not as great of benefits, basically building out their processes and managing a team, as well as providing account management to their top clients. Much more interesting work to me, but I'm not sure if they are the most stable option.
Thoughts anyone?

[Mezla PigDog]

Having worked for small businesses and large businesses, if I was feeling insecure, I'd take the larger business offer and to hell with job satisfaction. Regular income is key. Job satisfaction comes later.


BUT - two solid job options means you have been right all along to back yourself. So you should feel confident that whatever decision you take and for whatever reason, it won't be the last of you.