When we have a goal, we do whatever it takes to reach that goal, don't we? We climb steep mountains, cross dangerous bridges, and make sleazy wagers with all the wrong people. Eventually though, all of our hard work and determination pays off.
But what if it pays too much...and what if we get more than what we asked for?
I'm sure most people would say, “perfect!” Getting more than what you wanted allows you to pick and choose the bits that work best for you. But what if you don't want to pick? What if you want all of what you've worked for, when in reality, you can only have a small portion?
What am I talking about exactly? Well I'm talking about life...what else do I talk about on here? More specifically though, I'm talking about careers. I tried so hard in both Boston and New York to find a good, well paying, exciting, Kyle-friendly job. I fear that I've just found two. What's worse...I fear those jobs aren't willing to share me.
I've already been hired to be a server in a very swanky, very sexy restaurant. I'm wicked excited to work there. My co-workers are wonderful, and management is ideal. When I got hired, I knew I had made it. I knew that New York was ready to welcome me with open arms. Everything felt right.
Then today, I interviewed with an airline company. Being in an airport again, and being around travelers reminded me of my long term goals. It reminded me that although I want to make a name for myself in New York, I want to make a name for myself in the travel industry. How can I call myself a world traveler if I simply stay put?
I was so happy to be in that airport, and I got along great with the interviewers. They complimented me plenty, and told me I had a very high chance of being hired. I was ecstatic.
Later that day, as I was taking the $7.50 train ride back home, I realized something. Training dates for the airline company, and training days for the restaurant opening clashed. The airline had mandatory training days before and during the restaurant's first opening weeks.
It might not be possible to keep both of those jobs.
So what would I do? Would I politely decline the airline company, possibly closing the door to NY travel? Or would I suddenly back out from the restaurant staff.
I've been weighing the pros and cons of course, but they always come out equal. One gets me more money, while the other gets me discounted travel. One puts me in a fast paced casual dining facility, while the other puts me in a fast paced international facility. One lets me work with a world famous chef while the other lets me work in a world famous airport.
I know I don't have to decide today. But I know that very soon I may. I might be stepping a little ahead of myself, figuring that the airline hasn't hired me yet, but I can't help it. I feel like I've earned both of these jobs, and now I can't have both of them.
I keep telling myself that I just need to think about it more...but when do I ever think about things before I do them? I feel like no matter how much I think about which job I want, I will end up making some hasty, off the top of my head decision when the time comes.
I guess that's not a bad thing though. If it wasn't for hasty, off the top of my head decisions, then I wouldn't be in New York right now, would I?
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