What would you say to a 14th floor office overlooking the river?

[Blue-Jay]

I believe I'm about to say "YES"!

Looks like I might be leaving my current job for greener pastures. I like where I work now and they've been awfully kind to me, but we've had some recent changes that I don't think bode well for my department.

Then along comes a former boss of mine who wants me to join her in a different company. They've even tailored the position to get my attention. Nice office, wonderful view, lots of fringes, some travel, NO SALES, etc... My former boss was effectively a mentor to me and a good friend when I first started at my current place, so I trust her and the new company is well-established in its particular field.

I haven't gotten the "official final deal" yet, but I think I'm going to accept an offer sometime this afternoon. I'll be sad to leave my current job, but sometimes you just gotta take a leap of faith.

Wish me luck, everyone!

[commander bunnypants]

1. go for it

I would say no cause I am afraid of heights

CB

[progmom]

2. yay yay yay yay yay!!

congrats! :hug:

[Richardo]

3. Go with it - and kudos!

WTG, Blue-Jay :toast:

[greatauntoftriplets]

4. Go for it....

The job IS in Chicago, isn't it?

Good luck!

[Blue-Jay]

7. Yeah. Near LaSalle.

A little bit more of a walk for me (15 minutes instead of 5 - no big deal). Plus, only a 35 hour work week.

[Magrittes Pipe]

5. The Chicago River sucks.

Milwaukeeans have a well-earned hatred for the Chicago River.

[Blue-Jay]

12. I certainly wouldn't drink out of it.

But it makes for a pretty view.

[Magrittes Pipe]

15. A century ago, Chicago changed the course of the river...

...so the sewage dumped into it would flow into the Mississippi rather than Lake Michigan. Then, in the late '70s, Chicago had the gall to sue Milwaukee for polluting Lake Michigan.

No matter than Chicago dumped WAY more untreated or undertreated sewage than Milwaukee did; they claimed that since it wan't going into the lake, it didn't matter (and I do credit Chicago for having a beautiful lakefront). Of course, they were sending their shit to St. Louis; but that's of no relevance now, is it?

[Blue-Jay]

16. I don't fucking care. *That's* of relevance right now.

:bounce:

[Magrittes Pipe]

17. Chicago River = disingenuousness and hypocricy.

:P

[Blue-Jay]

19. Go shit on someone else's thread, whoisalfloog.

[Magrittes Pipe]

20. Now THAT was uncalled for.

x(

[XNASA]

24. self delete

[Patiod]

6. Doesn't sound like there are any downsides!

the fact that they tailored the position to get your attention bodes pretty well for you, as does knowing that you work well with the boss!!!

A nice view is such a perk - I love watching weather systems sweep in from my 26th floor office.

Just was in Chicago yesterday! Love Chicago - hate O'Hare!

[leftofthedial]

8. must be nice.

I wish I had a job, especially one with people I like and respect.

[dolo amber]

9. I didn't know you were good for anything

:shrug:

;) :yourock:

[Blue-Jay]

11. I didn't either.

[swag]

10. Wow, that sounds really great.

Best to you, man. Sounds like it's going to come through.

[flamingyouth]

13. Congrats!

Awesome news!

I used to live on the 14th floor (well, not the same building, obviously) and enjoyed it very much. :toast:

[Lilith Velkor]

14. "Hello, 14th floor office. How's the river?"

[ThomCat]

18. Good luck.

I hope this works out well. :)

[jpgray]

21. "I'll fight you for it"

"and lose."

Go for it! :D

[BikeWriter]

22. Hello, Office?

:shrug:

[RandomKoolzip]

23. Sounds great, man.

Good luck with that. On a nice day, the Chicago River can be a life-affirming sight.

[XNASA]

25. But I already have a 26th Floor Office overlooking the Chicago River.

:wtf:

[Blue-Jay]

26. I'll moon you from my office window.

[prolesunited]

29. I have no doubt that you would

You should take the binoculars to work. It may prove interesting.

[SteppingRazor]

27. I'm on the 12th floor, overlooking Fort Lauderdale's New River...

I recommend you say Yes! :toast:

[Susang]

28. My better than a cubicle in the basement of a dealership in Glenview

That's where I'll be working in the next week or so. x(

Sounds great for you; I hope it works out and you get a big fat raise to go along with that fabulous office! :toast: