Apologies to all those I've been ignoring the past few days, especially those who I'm yet to get back to. The previous few days have felt like the longest I've experienced in a while. There was nothing here before in this mostly empty mind of mine, but suddenly in the space of 72 hours things have become so complicated that I really don't know what I should be doing.
As I had previously noted, I had an interview on Monday in which I had succeeded in getting the job. That was all fine, but on Tuesday I received a call from another company which resulted in an interview on Wednesday. The job at this place is different from the typical kind of firm. The bulk of the computer models is done offshore in China of all places, where the files are sent, checked and revisions marked up for tweaking back at the main render farm. Therefore my role would be to assist with checking renders for mistakes and notifying them. While I was thrilled that people were taking interest in me, the job was not strictly speaking in the line of work I am aiming for in the mid term future.
The final complication came on Thursday afternoon, while I was waiting at Spencer Street Station (I still refuse to refer to it by its new name...) when I received a call from another firm. From the job advert, this place sounds like a dream come true. Working in an architectural practice with the chance to learn so much... I really don't know if I can pass this one up. What makes things worse is that they sound really enthused to meeting me. I mean REALLY in capitals with a cherry on top. The only real issue is if they'll let me work part time when I have to return to uni next year. I know my current job should be able to let me do that, but if I can get away with that here I think my mind will be virtually made up.
Though I am still having trouble trying to figure out what to tell my current place of employment. I may be on a trial basis, but I still feel odd about going behind his back like this. I guess I could just go out and be completely honest with him and see what his reaction is. Even if he isn't too pleased with it at least I'm being upfront about it. If nothing else, it'll be a great time to test out the Honesty Policy.
I ended up knocking back Job Number Two on Friday, but I can't help but wonder if I should have gone for stability. If only there was a way to convert job offers into "prospects", as some people refer. Bloody jobs. Now I'm starting to miss being unemployed...
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