dear Jill,
I have another life altering decision to make. Yesterday on my way to my new fantastic, high paying job, my old supervisor from a previous TV station called me and basically offered me a job directing the news. The first time I worked for him, I feel like I was lied to and tricked. I was supposed to be able to go full time after so long and then that didn't happen. However directing is something I have wanted to do all a long, it would be great experience on terrific high quality equipment. It would pay a bit less than what I am making right now though. My current job, I like it, but it's really going to be getting boring in the long run, I think. So should I go back to evil TV station for my dream job that could give me loads of experience or should I stay at my current job and just make the money and be happy for now. Two other things that I am considering.... Directing is a very high stress job and also I feel bad about leaving my current job after only 3 months.
thanks,
career confusion
Knoxville, TN
Dear Career Confusion,
In your situation, the best thing to do is make a list of pros and cons to this new job situation. Decide which position will have more pros and if the pros outweigh the cons. The thing that worries me about the new directing position, is that in the past, that company did not live up to promises in they made to you. In any relationship (personal or business), trust is very important - and it seems as if you already do not trust the management.
With your current position, they have lived up to what they have promised (so far), and in time you never know what they will offer you. You have only been with this position for 3 months, in time, will you want that on your resume? This is something to think about for the future.
I understand that directing is a great goal for the future, but perhaps where you are now, is where you are suppose to be.
Good luck with this hard decision, and make sure to keep Spilltojill.com readers posted!
Jill
I have another life altering decision to make. Yesterday on my way to my new fantastic, high paying job, my old supervisor from a previous TV station called me and basically offered me a job directing the news. The first time I worked for him, I feel like I was lied to and tricked. I was supposed to be able to go full time after so long and then that didn't happen. However directing is something I have wanted to do all a long, it would be great experience on terrific high quality equipment. It would pay a bit less than what I am making right now though. My current job, I like it, but it's really going to be getting boring in the long run, I think. So should I go back to evil TV station for my dream job that could give me loads of experience or should I stay at my current job and just make the money and be happy for now. Two other things that I am considering.... Directing is a very high stress job and also I feel bad about leaving my current job after only 3 months.
thanks,
career confusion
Knoxville, TN
Dear Career Confusion,
In your situation, the best thing to do is make a list of pros and cons to this new job situation. Decide which position will have more pros and if the pros outweigh the cons. The thing that worries me about the new directing position, is that in the past, that company did not live up to promises in they made to you. In any relationship (personal or business), trust is very important - and it seems as if you already do not trust the management.
With your current position, they have lived up to what they have promised (so far), and in time you never know what they will offer you. You have only been with this position for 3 months, in time, will you want that on your resume? This is something to think about for the future.
I understand that directing is a great goal for the future, but perhaps where you are now, is where you are suppose to be.
Good luck with this hard decision, and make sure to keep Spilltojill.com readers posted!
Jill
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