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Old 10-31-2006, 01:04 PM   #1
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That's what my mom told me too.. I just don't know if I'd be able to be like "hey I'm quitting here, but please give me a good reference" you know? I've only quit one job in my life because I found a better one and I felt soooo awful the day I had to tell them because they kind of made a big deal out of it. If I do take this job I'll feel like I need to stay there.
But I guess already going into it knowing what to expect is better than going to a brand new job in a brand new place with brand new people and not knowing anything.
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Old 10-31-2006, 02:10 PM   #2
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That's what my mom told me too.. I just don't know if I'd be able to be like "hey I'm quitting here, but please give me a good reference" you know? I've only quit one job in my life because I found a better one and I felt soooo awful the day I had to tell them because they kind of made a big deal out of it. If I do take this job I'll feel like I need to stay there.
But I guess already going into it knowing what to expect is better than going to a brand new job in a brand new place with brand new people and not knowing anything.

You need to learn to look out for #1---YOURSELF! If you start working there and hate it and want to quit, then WHO CARES what they have to say about it! This is your life. And I am SURE if you had to quit and find another job, then you would have OTHER people (i.e. professors, mentor, close family friend) that could give you a reference other than them.
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Old 10-31-2006, 02:53 PM   #3
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That's true, and I know I need to stop being such a wimp sometimes I'm working on it!
I think I've decided to go for it. If nothing else, the money is GREAT and I'm so far in debt right now from school. Even if I just get my car paid off or something, it would make a big difference. I don't want to turn down that salary!
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Old 10-31-2006, 03:56 PM   #4
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Sounds like a plan to me. I like Rebecca's advice....isn't she good?
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Old 10-31-2006, 09:35 PM   #5
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What I think you should keep in mind, and my husband and I tell our son who is a Junior Engineering student, is that jobs are not like they used to be. You used to go into a job and stay there forever. It just doesn't work that way anymore in today's workplace. People are constantly moving and companies are also not loyal like they used to be....they lay off! So, you DO need to go into it with the attitude of what is best for you...yes, do a good job, but if you want or need to leave, that is just how today's workplace atmosphere is. I don't think it is smart to feel too entrenched in one place anymore, that is just my 2 cents. I wish you all the best whatever you decide...this does seem like a great opportunity!
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Old 10-31-2006, 09:45 PM   #6
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Thanks everyone for the replies! I've decided that I will e-mail them back with my address tomorrow so they can send me their offer in the mail. It's a huge load off my mind if I'm not worrying about finding a job while I'm trying to finish my projects and write my finals. And, like everyone said, I can always leave if that's what's best for me.
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