So, today I was told that my contract will for sure be extended into January, hopefully until the end of the month, and at that time, they will push for RFT (Regular Full Time). This, is awesome news for me. It gives me the security of knowing that I will have steady pay until at least the end of Jan, and now for longer.
The only thing that is troubling me (yes, sometimes having a conscience is a burden) is that so many people have gone out of their way to tell them that they love me and want me to stay. And I really do appreciate that. Alot!! But, that means that they have done all this for me, and I get full time and.... quit two months later to move.
Don't get me wrong here. I know that its up to me to look out for me, and if I were to tell them that I was leaving, there is no way I would get full time, let alone my contract extended. But I feel like a real jerk just leaving so soon after. So I have to figure myself out.
Either I leave at the end of Jan to the dismay of my family and friends, and myself cause I have a fun trip planned. Or, I push back my moving date, so I can work a couple more months, make some more money, and alleviate my guilt.
Honest opinions, lets start a discussion. Tell me what you think. All four of you.
3 comments:
Hmm, i'm not exactly neutral here, since i'd obviously prefer you moving over here sooner rather than later.
But, i do understand the guilt thing as well.
I'd probably stay a couple of extra months. But that doesn't mean you should!
I understand why you'd feel some guilt, but I don't think you should feel that way. Sometimes you need to put your needs ahead of anyone else. Besides, you won't be the first person to quit after a couple months nor will you be the last.
Of course, I'd love to have you stay here a bit longer so I can come visit at least once more (if not maybe twice more). But you've got to do what ultimately makes you happiest. So if that means quitting two months after getting hired on full time, then so be it.
Amalie - thanks, i do appreciate the honesty. I want to come sooner rather than later, but unless you want me to come and live on your couch... I should have some money so I can find a place. :)
Dave - I hope you can come visit again (not counting tomorrow!!!) before I go. I may be passing through Edmonton at xmas if I take the train... But yes, I do have to do what makes me happy, and I do know that, and I will, but I hate feeling like a jerk.
I had a good talk with my friend Tricia early this morning, and she said that I dont have to tell them that I have had this planned for ages, which is why I feel so bad, cause its premeditated. She said that its kinda like getting pregnant. Its something ive been thinking about, and then it just suddenly happened. Both situations have me leaving work, and being sad about it, but what can you do.
I will wait til January comes and see what goes on, and how many pennies I have in my bank.
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