New job decision of my own...

BrianR · 07-27-2004, 03:59 PM

I have an opportunity to make some decent money ($30-35,000) but I need training first. The training is in Louisville, KY. I will have to find my own way there, pay for my own lodging (<>$300) and then get back here again afterwards.

Once I get this job, I will have to stay there a minimum of one year to work off the training fees. Once that is done I can choose to remain there, or take my training and go to some other company. Two years of experience would be better, as that's a common minimum experience level in the industry.

Or, I can stay where I am, making minimum wage at Quiznos.

What to do, what to do. I have until three pm on Friday to decide.

Go with the money

... or go with the bird in hand approach

I also worry that my car won't make a 1200 mile round trip, over at least one big mountain. I guess I *could* go Greyhound, and take a cab from the station to the facility...or mebbe Amtrak will get me there. I'd rather have a vehicle available when I arrive...I'm just that kind of guy, ya know? I prefer to have transportation on demand if possible. I don't know about the public transport in Louisville. I'll check on it. Looks like a late night doing research. Oh yeah, no internet access while I'm there too.

Brian

jaguar · 07-27-2004, 04:00 PM

Christ go for it.

lookout123 · 07-27-2004, 04:13 PM

seems to me that upgrading your skills is worth sticking out a year or two in just about any job. louisville also had some enjoyable establishments to hang out in if memory serves correctly.

DanaC · 07-27-2004, 04:17 PM

I have to agree with these guys. The trouble with choosing for short term needs ( ie staying in your current job ) comes in two years down the line when you would ( if you choose the new skills) have finished anyway *chuckles* thats when you think "sod...I should have taken the opportunity, I'd be qualified by now if I had" or words to that effect....Leastways that's my experience.

Dagney · 07-27-2004, 04:47 PM

Perhaps I'm not the best person to comment here...but which one's going to get you what you want 'right now'...and which one's going to get you what you want 'down the road'?

lookout123 · 07-27-2004, 04:56 PM

have you thought about chucking it all for a life in the porn industry? i hear that can be lucrative.

DanaC · 07-27-2004, 05:00 PM

Or just lubricative ( I dont know but i think Ijust invented a word)

Pie · 07-27-2004, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lookout123

seems to me that upgrading your skills is worth sticking out a year or two in just about any job.

...And you can always go back to Quiznos.
Go for it!
- Pie

DanaC · 07-27-2004, 05:04 PM

Umm....*raises hand politely* Maybe a touch late in the day but what is "Quiznos"?

Clodfobble · 07-27-2004, 05:07 PM

A toasted sandwich restaurant franchise.

lookout123 · 07-27-2004, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanaC

Umm....*raises hand politely* Maybe a touch late in the day but what is "Quiznos"?

have you seen the commercial with the really obnoxious screachy little retarded animal things??? that is quizno's.. but the food is great.

Troubleshooter · 07-27-2004, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanaC

Umm....*raises hand politely* Maybe a touch late in the day but what is "Quiznos"?

Black Angus beef, rosemary bread, mozarella cheese, special sauce...

*zombie*Send more Quizno's*/zombie*

DanaC · 07-27-2004, 05:17 PM

havent seen the advert.....food sounds delish

Troubleshooter · 07-27-2004, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanaC

havent seen the advert.....food sounds delish

Pricey, but good.

http://www.quiznos.com/

Happy Monkey · 07-27-2004, 05:53 PM

07-27-2004, 03:59 PM	#1
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	New job decision of my own... I have an opportunity to make some decent money ($30-35,000) but I need training first. The training is in Louisville, KY. I will have to find my own way there, pay for my own lodging (<>$300) and then get back here again afterwards. Once I get this job, I will have to stay there a minimum of one year to work off the training fees. Once that is done I can choose to remain there, or take my training and go to some other company. Two years of experience would be better, as that's a common minimum experience level in the industry. Or, I can stay where I am, making minimum wage at Quiznos. What to do, what to do. I have until three pm on Friday to decide. Go with the money ... or go with the bird in hand approach I also worry that my car won't make a 1200 mile round trip, over at least one big mountain. I guess I could go Greyhound, and take a cab from the station to the facility...or mebbe Amtrak will get me there. I'd rather have a vehicle available when I arrive...I'm just that kind of guy, ya know? I prefer to have transportation on demand if possible. I don't know about the public transport in Louisville. I'll check on it. Looks like a late night doing research. Oh yeah, no internet access while I'm there too. Brian __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

07-27-2004, 04:00 PM	#2
jaguar whig Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 5,075	Christ go for it. __________________ Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life. - Twain

07-27-2004, 04:13 PM	#3
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	seems to me that upgrading your skills is worth sticking out a year or two in just about any job. louisville also had some enjoyable establishments to hang out in if memory serves correctly. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

07-27-2004, 04:47 PM	#5
Dagney The Prodigal Brat Returneth Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Cackalacky Posts: 1,107	Perhaps I'm not the best person to comment here...but which one's going to get you what you want 'right now'...and which one's going to get you what you want 'down the road'? __________________ The Constitution gives every American the right to make a total fool out of himself. But that doesn't mean you need to.

07-27-2004, 04:56 PM	#6
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	have you thought about chucking it all for a life in the porn industry? i hear that can be lucrative. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

07-27-2004, 04:17 PM	#4
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	I have to agree with these guys. The trouble with choosing for short term needs ( ie staying in your current job ) comes in two years down the line when you would ( if you choose the new skills) have finished anyway chuckles thats when you think "sod...I should have taken the opportunity, I'd be qualified by now if I had" or words to that effect....Leastways that's my experience.

07-27-2004, 05:00 PM	#7
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Or just lubricative ( I dont know but i think Ijust invented a word)

07-27-2004, 05:04 PM	#9
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Umm....raises hand politely Maybe a touch late in the day but what is "Quiznos"?

07-27-2004, 05:07 PM	#10
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	A toasted sandwich restaurant franchise.

07-27-2004, 05:17 PM	#13
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	havent seen the advert.....food sounds delish

07-27-2004, 05:53 PM	#15
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