Work and money
So, I have been invited to apply for a business development position at my company when it opens up next. This would be a helper for the big-time sales guys at work, not a traveling sales representative. Five years ago I would have said "Never!" to something like this since those people make me want to cringe when I have to work with them as a buyer. The idea of schmoozing with sales guys every day kind of grates against my sensibilities, but I would get to be the scientist who translates for these guys, rather than the deal-closer. I like the VP's that I would be dealing with, and I would be able to return to the lab if it turned out to be disastrous. Ideally, I would be able to work my way up the intellectual side of the business, but this company respects letters after a name more than experience. However, the longer that I work in the lab, the more that I see that people at my level will never be able to make a good salary in Austin. Since I have no letters, and probably won't have any as long as I live in Austin, this might be the best way for me to advance my career.
I'm not as good with people as I used to be. This worries me, but I'm still better with people than most of the scientists I work with. It seems like this is a win-win situation, but I still worry about it. I really like working in the lab, and I am afraid that I would lose my skill set and reputation if I do this. I think that the money might be worth the gamble, though. Well, at least the money to stay in Austin. That's the clincher for me. Christmas, birthdays, and a wedding have focused my attention.......
On a completely different note, I must remember to drag Eddie to Bed, Bath, and Beyond next weekend so that we can work on the wedding registry. I think I am going to leave Williams and Sonoma the way it is, though. Does anybody know of a gracious way that I can tell people where we are registered? None of the wedding invitation stuff that I have seen has mentioned it.
And my cats are nuts. I think we need a downstairs fuzzy blanket so that Mel has a cozy place to sleep without Books clawing her eyes out.
I'm not as good with people as I used to be. This worries me, but I'm still better with people than most of the scientists I work with. It seems like this is a win-win situation, but I still worry about it. I really like working in the lab, and I am afraid that I would lose my skill set and reputation if I do this. I think that the money might be worth the gamble, though. Well, at least the money to stay in Austin. That's the clincher for me. Christmas, birthdays, and a wedding have focused my attention.......
On a completely different note, I must remember to drag Eddie to Bed, Bath, and Beyond next weekend so that we can work on the wedding registry. I think I am going to leave Williams and Sonoma the way it is, though. Does anybody know of a gracious way that I can tell people where we are registered? None of the wedding invitation stuff that I have seen has mentioned it.
And my cats are nuts. I think we need a downstairs fuzzy blanket so that Mel has a cozy place to sleep without Books clawing her eyes out.