What would you do?

qwerty1500 · 04-15-2010, 08:28 PM

It sounds like you have already made your decision. If this isn't the right move for you, and you can afford to pass on it, just go with your decision and don't look back.

TripleF · 04-15-2010, 08:36 PM

This is America baby......people leave their kids, parents, friends, etc. just to have a one in a million shot at getting here.

Go for your own gig.......10 years from now you'll be glad you did.

SmokeyJoe · 04-15-2010, 08:36 PM

I understand your dream... and it will still be there... but if it was me and my family? I would take the steady money right now with this economy and try to keep up with some free-lance work.

I'm not saying it is the right answer, but I believe that is what I would do.

Blessings either way, John. You are a good man.

bobarian · 04-15-2010, 08:50 PM

Any reason you cant take the job while continuing to pursue your personal business?

neoflex · 04-15-2010, 09:03 PM

Just the lack of time as a lot of my clients have been getting used to me being one of the few guys they know they can go to no matter what time of the day it is whether it's 8am or 8pm. I literally have been hit with 4 rush jobs in the last two days and they always throw me those jobs because they know I always deliver and will do so in a matter of a couple hours. I have yet to ever blow a deadline. If I am working a full time job it won't be like that and I will have to take on less work due to the cut hours of availability which means cutting some clients loose which I may also regret. It's a really tough decision and every couple hours I am changing my mind. Damn this economy. If it weren't for the bleak economy I would have never entertained the interview for the full time gig or if the money was better I wouldn't even procrastinate going the other way either. I am a tortured SOB right now.

bobarian · 04-15-2010, 09:10 PM

Sometimes clients are willing to adjust their expectations. Especially if the option is to lose your services. A steady income will reduce the stress on the family(if there is any), and it may also give you the freedom to more deeply explore the possibilities for the future.

04-15-2010, 08:28 PM	#1
qwerty1500 Good thing I'm normal Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: One Particular Harbor Posts: 607 Trading: (0)	Re: What would you do? It sounds like you have already made your decision. If this isn't the right move for you, and you can afford to pass on it, just go with your decision and don't look back.

04-15-2010, 08:36 PM	#2
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: What would you do? This is America baby......people leave their kids, parents, friends, etc. just to have a one in a million shot at getting here. Go for your own gig.......10 years from now you'll be glad you did. __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

04-15-2010, 08:36 PM	#3
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,168 Trading: (28)	Re: What would you do? I understand your dream... and it will still be there... but if it was me and my family? I would take the steady money right now with this economy and try to keep up with some free-lance work. I'm not saying it is the right answer, but I believe that is what I would do. Blessings either way, John. You are a good man. __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

04-15-2010, 08:50 PM	#4
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: What would you do? Any reason you cant take the job while continuing to pursue your personal business?

04-15-2010, 09:03 PM	#5
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: What would you do? Just the lack of time as a lot of my clients have been getting used to me being one of the few guys they know they can go to no matter what time of the day it is whether it's 8am or 8pm. I literally have been hit with 4 rush jobs in the last two days and they always throw me those jobs because they know I always deliver and will do so in a matter of a couple hours. I have yet to ever blow a deadline. If I am working a full time job it won't be like that and I will have to take on less work due to the cut hours of availability which means cutting some clients loose which I may also regret. It's a really tough decision and every couple hours I am changing my mind. Damn this economy. If it weren't for the bleak economy I would have never entertained the interview for the full time gig or if the money was better I wouldn't even procrastinate going the other way either. I am a tortured SOB right now. __________________

04-15-2010, 09:10 PM	#6
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: What would you do? Sometimes clients are willing to adjust their expectations. Especially if the option is to lose your services. A steady income will reduce the stress on the family(if there is any), and it may also give you the freedom to more deeply explore the possibilities for the future.