Nataly 38 #1 March 26, 2010 After several weeks of tormenting myself over what to do next, I finally decided to relocate to Amsterdam to move in with my boyfriend. I even had interviews lined up.. As always, however, plans never work out as planned!! I got a very last-minute interview request for an amazing opportunity here in London. I went and almost immediately they offered me the job. Great company, great role, great people - great everything. They even suggested flexible work hours to allow me to commute more easily to Amsterdam because the agency told them about my situation.. I have a difficult decision to make.. My heart and my head are pulling me in opposite directions.. But honestly, I'm so delighted that I have two great options to choose from.. It's so much less nerve-racking than not having a clue what to do (or not having any options at all).. Sorry I've been so cranky/self-absorbed/emotional for the last several weeks, but thanks to all of you who have been extremely supportive."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiger6513 0 #2 March 26, 2010 Go with the job and make your man move to you Travis Roy Foundation. At very least its a tax write off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #3 March 26, 2010 Congrats on the job offer but haven't you only been dating this guy for a couple of months?She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #4 March 26, 2010 Since October.. I agree this is pretty recent.. We both view it as an opportunity for us to get to know each-other better and if it doesn't work out it's not a biggie.. He's only there until the end of September, so it would be like a trial period of sorts - after 6 months if things are going well we can decide what we want to do next.. Still see each-other but live separately; move somewhere else together; go our separate ways.."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tiger6513 0 #5 March 26, 2010 Take a chance on the man or a chance on your career, most likely your man can move in september.. can that job?Travis Roy Foundation. At very least its a tax write off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #6 March 26, 2010 There's way too many cheap flights to Schiphol to make this a tough decision... Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 232 #7 March 26, 2010 Is "Fiew" how they spell "Phew" in Amsterdam?"I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,408 #8 March 26, 2010 Quote As always, however, plans never work out as planned!! I got a very last-minute interview request for an amazing opportunity here in London. I went and almost immediately they offered me the job. Great company, great role, great people - great everything. They even suggested flexible work hours to allow me to commute more easily to Amsterdam because the agency told them about my situation.. Reynholm Industries?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #9 March 26, 2010 Quote There's way too many cheap flights to Schiphol to make this a tough decision... The only thing tough about the decision is that I know you're right, but I *want* to move to Amsterdam!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #10 March 26, 2010 Quote Quote There's way too many cheap flights to Schiphol to make this a tough decision... The only thing tough about the decision is that I know you're right, but I *want* to move to Amsterdam!! I though women were supposed to be smart enough to not think with their little brains? [/sly] Seriously, its a tough call... Not sure what your employment opps would be like in AMS tho... From my dealings there, English was fine for dealings with their companies as a UK provider, but it was pretty much straight Dutch internally.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #11 March 26, 2010 Quote Not sure what your employment opps would be like in AMS tho... From my dealings there, English was fine for dealings with their companies as a UK provider, but it was pretty much straight Dutch internally. Jobs-wise it looks good, otherwise I wouldn't even consider it. I'm *not* tossing my career aside for a boy! I think I already know I'm going to take the job here.. I just haven't quite accepted my decision yet! But yeah.. In the grand scheme of things, 6 months is not a long time.."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #12 March 26, 2010 Quote but I *want* to move to Amsterdam!! Me too..I just love 'window shopping' there! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveJack 1 #13 March 26, 2010 Quote Quote but I *want* to move to Amsterdam!! Me too..I just love 'window shopping' there! I hear they have really good coffee over there too!But Nataly, give the job first priority. If you and he can make it work out from there, then it was meant to be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #14 March 26, 2010 Quote I just love 'window shopping' there! Naughty!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #15 March 26, 2010 After reading the rest of this, definitely go for the job. If you're meant to be with the guy, he'll stick around. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #16 March 26, 2010 Quote After reading the rest of this, definitely go for the job. If you're meant to be with the guy, he'll stick around. + 1 Is this the guy who is expecting a baby?Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #17 March 26, 2010 Quote Quote After reading the rest of this, definitely go for the job. If you're meant to be with the guy, he'll stick around. + 1 Is this the guy who is expecting a baby? Thank you so much for the image. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #18 March 26, 2010 Quote + 1 Is this the guy who is expecting a baby? Thank you so much for the image. Oops. Sorry about that. Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #19 March 26, 2010 Quote Quote After reading the rest of this, definitely go for the job. If you're meant to be with the guy, he'll stick around. + 1 Is this the guy who is expecting a baby? Well, his ex is expecting a baby, yes I've just re-read my post and thought: "I wasn't excited until I got the job offer"... (Which in a way makes sense because moving is pretty scary anyhow!!) Plus I got an email from my dad.. I totally expected him to say "go for the job" but he cunningly used reverse psychology and said "whatever you do, follow your heart".. I don't have to decide until Monday.. But for now I'm thinking I'm going to be racking up those frequent flyer miles!!"There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #20 March 26, 2010 In big situations like that I would always run it by my Dad. A Dad would never steer us wrong. Who else knows us better? Congratulations on your new job and sudden explosion in your airline miles account. Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #21 March 26, 2010 Quote Sorry I've been so cranky/self-absorbed/emotional for the last several weeks, but thanks to all of you who have been extremely supportive. You're WelcomeYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #22 March 26, 2010 If you dont take the job, you deserve evertything you'll get.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #23 March 26, 2010 Pfft. Love comes and goes. Money is forever. Sorry for being sentimental. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #24 March 27, 2010 Quote Pfft. Love comes and goes. Money is forever. Sorry for being sentimental. Man, I wish *that* were true.. Money comes and goes as well, unfortunately!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #25 March 27, 2010 As much as this belongs in the womens only forum - congrats on the job - it will last longer than the french.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
