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QuantumT
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QTini Time
« on: Dec 7^th, 2004, 7:47pm »

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I have just been laid off from my Executive Administrator position after over 3 years.

It is QTini time, like a martini only made with a premium vodka and splashed with spanish olive juice, add three olives with pimentos and you have a QTini!

Anyone want to join me?

Actually, I am so happy to leave this company people say I am glowing... Tongue

No worries, I have other opportunities, I just need to decide where I need to be at this time in my life.

The question I have for you is: should I go for the job that is the money maker or go for the job that gives me the feeling of accomplishment?

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Re: QTini Time
« Reply #1 on: Dec 7^th, 2004, 8:02pm »

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The question I have for you is: should I go for the job that is the money maker or go for the job that gives me the feeling of accomplishment?

Ahhhh, peace of mind and accomplishment. You have worked very hard all these years. Time to do what you really want to do girlfriend.

Now, would you like to pass me an appletini? I haven't had one in months. Wink

p.s. I'm really proud of you. Kiss

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Re: QTini Time
« Reply #2 on: Dec 7^th, 2004, 9:06pm »

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It depends on how close you are to retirement. If you have enough saved for a comfortable retirement, I would say go for peace of mind now. If not, I would advise that you go for the money for 10 years, sock it away heavily, and retire early or go for a peace of mind job then.

A good gauge is that you should be able to live off the interest you can expect on your principle.

Ex: you have saved 1,000,000. If you earn 10 percent per year (and you should), you will earn 100,000 per year to live on and never touch the principle.

now, can I have a chocolate martini please? Grin

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Re: QTini Time
« Reply #3 on: Dec 7^th, 2004, 9:16pm »

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I'd say go for the happiness and peace of mind. My brother, however, works LOOOOONG hard hours at his job, never gets any time off, and makes excellent money. He makes enough that allows him to quit every few years, take a year or so off, and then go back to the same kind of job again.

I'm sorry you got laid off. Something better is bound to come along.

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« Reply #4 on: Dec 7^th, 2004, 10:21pm »

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I'm glad to hear you are happy with the job change and I'm sure you'll make the right decison in the end for you. 10 years at a company you hate but makes you lots of money will not make up for 5 years at a company that pays less but provides happiness. You can't put a price on happiness in the work place.

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Re: QTini Time
« Reply #5 on: Dec 8^th, 2004, 8:45am »

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Forget the money Q. In my book it's not worth it. I am a firm believer that nothing can take the place of enjoying your work. Good Luck!

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« Reply #6 on: Dec 8^th, 2004, 8:54am »

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I think you should go for a job that will give you lots of time off...so you can post here more often! Grin

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« Reply #7 on: Dec 8^th, 2004, 5:53pm »

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Ditto to what Rupey said! Cheesy

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Re: QTini Time
« Reply #8 on: Dec 9^th, 2004, 8:49am »

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Yes on what Rupey said. I am working now 6 days a week, 8 hours a day, and at night! I don't like it. I plan on quitting next year and find a job with only 5 working days and a better salary. Wink

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« Reply #9 on: Dec 9^th, 2004, 4:20pm »

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Thanks Everyone for all the advice and support. It really means a lot to me Tongue

Qtini's, Appletini's, Chocotini's and Cosmo's on me Kiss

I am still looking at job opportunities right now and will let all of you know where I end up calling home.

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« Reply #10 on: Dec 10^th, 2004, 7:32am »

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heck with all that, I'll take some straight vodka Wink

now about the job, I say go with the one which makes you happy, just be sure financially it is enough to pay the bills and for you to live and save comfortably

best of luck my friend

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« Reply #11 on: Dec 11^th, 2004, 6:45pm »

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Tonight should be dedicated QTini night, it is Saturday and well if anytime we deserve to celebrate it is tonight.

I am leaning to the job that is most fulfulling, however DAMN it is hard to give up the $'s. I know you are all right, I hope I can be the better person, however it is so hard...

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« Reply #12 on: Dec 15^th, 2004, 8:22am »

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how ya hanging in there QT?

Cheesy

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Re: QTini Time
« Reply #13 on: Dec 15^th, 2004, 8:42am »

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Yep, we want an update!

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Re: QTini Time
« Reply #14 on: Dec 15^th, 2004, 10:33am »

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My "expert" advice, "cough" "cough", is this:
Any of us in the "comfort" of a marriage with another income do not begin to know where you are in life and what type of income you are used to having.

Knowing that the years I was single were hard and difficult to make ends meet, I will say try to find a career where the money is good and you are satisfied with the job, people and can live on the income, plus having a bit to save.

You may not find this first, but take what you think you can handle and keep an eye out for a better position. Ok that's my $.02! Wink

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