"I could have been a contender, instead I'm content..."
Y'see, this is why I don't like posting long descriptions of what's going to be happening soon in my life. It can set me up for a fall, like the whole PhD fiasco (which is still more gutting than a big sharp gutting device) or in its lesser form means I need to post some kind of resolution.
That's fine when I feel like it (as I clearly did when I posted the first part) but now I really don't - so, as briefly as possible:
I'd be absolutely astounded if Job C isn't mine if I want it. I did a day there, I did more tasks than expected and people seemed impressed and pleased with my efforts. I discovered as well that I was the only candidate left, which is nice (down from 5). I now need to sort my head out regarding jobs A and B and work out whether the low wage is doable (I'm beginning to think it is). I told him I'd let him know if I could do London by the end of next week, and he seemed satisfied with this, letting me take my time. He even said that I could try it, see if it worked out and if it didn't then I'd be free to hand in my notice after a few months.
And that's just it - everyone there was just so nice, decent and friendly. I'm very much aware of how rare this is. There was a great team spirit, and the small team were really diverse. I also like the idea of living in London: it handily skips around the fact I have no driving license and puts me close to many amenities and friends again. It's ages since I've had regular human contact with people my age. That'd be nice.
...and yet A & B are DREAM jobs. They're on my list of things I'd like to do before I die. I'd be kicking myself if I missed a real chance to try them, but I don't want to delay too much over C because as I say, in many ways its great too and they're too nice to mess about with. And A & B are still very far away from being at the stage C is at, and they may never mature to that level.
Decisions, decisions.
That's fine when I feel like it (as I clearly did when I posted the first part) but now I really don't - so, as briefly as possible:
I'd be absolutely astounded if Job C isn't mine if I want it. I did a day there, I did more tasks than expected and people seemed impressed and pleased with my efforts. I discovered as well that I was the only candidate left, which is nice (down from 5). I now need to sort my head out regarding jobs A and B and work out whether the low wage is doable (I'm beginning to think it is). I told him I'd let him know if I could do London by the end of next week, and he seemed satisfied with this, letting me take my time. He even said that I could try it, see if it worked out and if it didn't then I'd be free to hand in my notice after a few months.
And that's just it - everyone there was just so nice, decent and friendly. I'm very much aware of how rare this is. There was a great team spirit, and the small team were really diverse. I also like the idea of living in London: it handily skips around the fact I have no driving license and puts me close to many amenities and friends again. It's ages since I've had regular human contact with people my age. That'd be nice.
...and yet A & B are DREAM jobs. They're on my list of things I'd like to do before I die. I'd be kicking myself if I missed a real chance to try them, but I don't want to delay too much over C because as I say, in many ways its great too and they're too nice to mess about with. And A & B are still very far away from being at the stage C is at, and they may never mature to that level.
Decisions, decisions.