Things Are Moving Along

So I got the call from Offer #2.

They want to make an offer.

It was against my usual rules for professionalism (don't search for another job at your current one,) but I made an exception, mostly because this has been going on for almost 6 months now. And just as I was talking to their HR department, one of my managers comes back to make a phone call.

I wasn't nerve-wracked, mostly because I observed that people tend to be self-absorbed with their own "shopping lists" (Did I leave the gas on?) kind of things, so I tried to ask and reply as cryptically as possible, keeping the questions and answers as ambiguous as possible. This is so that I can always say that I've got to see the doctor, dentist, or take my car in for repair. I set up an appointment for later this week, which gives me a few days to think things over. And get a much-needed haircut.

Most of what has been going through my mind is the aftermath of what will happen if I take the job and subsequently give my notice.

Yes, my reason would be mostly money-driven (and this job could pay significantly more,) but a lot of it is because my current position isn't what I really wanted. It felt as though I was shuffled off to the side. Now, while there has been a lot of buzz about me-- I say this because a lot of the company people have said, "I've heard a lot of good things about you," that still doesn't make up for what I've come to realize has been a political move to transfer me out for a lot of reasons I don't want to go into right now. A lot of it has to do with (now ex-) Boss. And just because I'm making more money here doesn't mean there isn't something better out there.

I'm just contemplating if I should write a letter stating my reasons for leaving. It's not a wise move, considering the old adage that you should "never burn your bridges." And perhaps that might just be the rule to follow.

I am tempted, though.

(...)

I called Cute Girl (which will be her name for now, until things progress.) Message. That's okay, since I waited a few days. Admittedly, I've been thinking about her a bit, but I'm trying to keep things in perspective since I just met her.

(...)

I did talk to PG today, when I called the old job. She was answering phones today because there was no one else on Mondays. I asked how she was doing. "Not good," she said, which has been her answer the last few weeks. She said that it was because she was sick, but I know better. She's been going through a really rough patch since last year after she graduated college. Searching for jobs, but no really good offers. In and out of the company. She's really frustrated right now because of it, and it seems to be taking a toll on her. Timing maybe. Who knows. I asked if she would call me soon. She said she will. I don't know when that will be, but I'm sure it will happen. She knows I care about her still. I just don't know to what degree she cares back.

But that's the way things happen with me. Eventually. And right now, things are looking up.

So it's only a matter of time.