what to do what to do

[jssangel]

Ok - I have a decision to make - and I said to myself, "Self," I said, "What if I have a bunch of perfect strangers make it for me?"

Fortunately, I know a group of very nearly perfect strangers

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true!

[jssangel]

Making this decision comes down to two things: there is potential in the high-profile gig, where there isn't any in the office temping (been there, done that) and you can stipulate aspects of the project before you take it on.

This is both well said, and true.

Part of the problem, I think, is also that there was another job for the same high profile folks, that went to someone with more seniority, and I was/am tremendously irritated by that. The other project was in good shape to start with, and would have been a pleasure to work on - as opposed to stuffing me full of angst and forcing me to make up speeches full of caveats just to start out with.

And you deserve a ficlet in return for your advice....and you were clever enough to prompt:

(And I'd be very curious as to the kinds of things Ronon would say the first time he gets the really good pain meds and starts talking to ring eyes in the infirmary, particularly Carson, who might be in the best position to later give Ronon a 'birds and the bees' talk. With a brogue.)

I'm going to reply to some of the comments above yours first, and maybe - sorry! - write some ficlets for them that carry on the theme that I started in the comments below yours. But then I will give yours the attention it deserves!

Thank you!

Re: true!

[_minxy_]

No hurry, no rush, no obligations; I just like the idea, and if it takes root in your head then hurrah! Working it into other snippets or giving a hat tip are all perfectly happy alternatives. Hoooooooray!

Disappointment sucks, doesn't it? And red flags like those are not to be ignored if your instincts are telling you that you won't be supported. The caveats right off the bat are to ensure that none are needed later on. If you feel like it's just the tip of the iceberg and will set a precedent for how they'll interact with you from now on? Red flag. Something to consider if you'll need things from them in an ongoing way; if you'll be working more or less independently, then it might not be a big deal at all.