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[nny]

There's a new opportunity that's come up at work, for more money and more responsibility, and I've decided not to go for it. It suits one of my colleague's work plans far more and I really don't want to get in the way of that just because technically I'm more qualified; not that I'm assuming I'd get it, just that it's not where I want to be. Also there's the more work/responsibility angle - to be honest I think I'd rather stick with what I have at the moment and be able to work more on internalising all the stuff I learned last year for the teaching qualification and to work on the problems I have with self-esteem. It also leaves me more free to apply for teaching jobs that might come up, which is a definite bonus. I think I might talk all this over with my boss tomorrow, though, purely so she gets an idea of why I'm not going for the job; I don't want her thinking I'm not invested in the school, or diverting responsibilities away from me, y'know?

Totally still making the demandingly grabby hands that ought to go under my icon at the money, though. :)

Guys who got in line for tarot readings, in case you don't have notifications on, I left a message for you in that post, by the way.

I'm gonna go sing a song about the easter holidays now, and about how much I wish they'd frickin' ARRIVE ALREADY.

Comments

[ladycat777.livejournal.com]

I think that is a really rational, thoughtful way to handle it, both in deciding this particular opportunity is not for you at this time, and talking to your boss to make sure it's awareness that has you waiting, not a lack of drive.

Go you :)

[midnight-violet.livejournal.com]

*points* what the lady with the cats said. also, im possibly going to go firewalking on saturday. wish me luck?

[foreverdirt.livejournal.com]

That sounds like a good, sensible plan. Good idea about talking over it with your boss, too. *nods lots* Look at you and your growned up decision making.

[the-drifter.livejournal.com]

Your reasons for deciding not to pursue this opportunity are sound ones -- I think there's a lot to be said for thinking carefully about whether a step up is actually a step in the right direction, and for fine-tuning your work in a familiar position while you get your feet under you elsewhere in your life. I definitely think it's a good idea to let your boss know your reasons, so she knows you're still invested and interested in your current work.