This is why I call my parents in a time of distress:
I've been trying to get some temp work here, but it's been hard because if you're not available to answer the phone the second someone calls, the job is lost to the next eager worker. Finally, this afternoon, I was able to answer the phone and agreed to do a four-day job stretching from Friday to Monday.
And yes, after a few weeks of terrible weather (including a five-day stretch of rain that killed thousands of swallows), Friday to Sunday were supposed to bring nothing but sunshine and 70 degree weather. More than likely, this would have been the final weekend--or any day, really--of nice weather until next May. BUT, I was willing to sacrifice that for a few days of work and an extra $300 or so in cash.
That $300 in cash was particularly tempting because I'm looking at a house tonight that, if I like it, I would likely have to pay rent on for two weeks while simultaneously paying rent in my current house. That temp money would have taken care of that and made me feel better about the whole situation.
But...
Not fifteen minutes after I agreed to this job, I get a phone call asking me back for a second interview for a "real" job that I'd actually like to have and that would be permanent (and in my field!). Naturally, I had to say yes and henceforth call the temp agency and tell this lovely girl who's been trying to help me get work that I have to bail on the job. I feel bad and really could have used the money, but if this means I'm one step closer to getting a real job, then I'll make that sacrifice.
So what do I do the second all of this happens? I call mom, who informed me about the 10-10-10 Rule. Will it matter in ten minutes? Ten days? Ten years?
So, I asked myself "Will this $300 matter in ten minutes, ten days, or ten years?" Luckily for me, the answer is no.
Still counting myself lucky on a daily basis...
I've been trying to get some temp work here, but it's been hard because if you're not available to answer the phone the second someone calls, the job is lost to the next eager worker. Finally, this afternoon, I was able to answer the phone and agreed to do a four-day job stretching from Friday to Monday.
And yes, after a few weeks of terrible weather (including a five-day stretch of rain that killed thousands of swallows), Friday to Sunday were supposed to bring nothing but sunshine and 70 degree weather. More than likely, this would have been the final weekend--or any day, really--of nice weather until next May. BUT, I was willing to sacrifice that for a few days of work and an extra $300 or so in cash.
That $300 in cash was particularly tempting because I'm looking at a house tonight that, if I like it, I would likely have to pay rent on for two weeks while simultaneously paying rent in my current house. That temp money would have taken care of that and made me feel better about the whole situation.
But...
Not fifteen minutes after I agreed to this job, I get a phone call asking me back for a second interview for a "real" job that I'd actually like to have and that would be permanent (and in my field!). Naturally, I had to say yes and henceforth call the temp agency and tell this lovely girl who's been trying to help me get work that I have to bail on the job. I feel bad and really could have used the money, but if this means I'm one step closer to getting a real job, then I'll make that sacrifice.
So what do I do the second all of this happens? I call mom, who informed me about the 10-10-10 Rule. Will it matter in ten minutes? Ten days? Ten years?
So, I asked myself "Will this $300 matter in ten minutes, ten days, or ten years?" Luckily for me, the answer is no.
Still counting myself lucky on a daily basis...
