Decisions, decisions
In the course of 24 hours I went from having no options to having too many options. I got an offer to stay at News 14 and work on the assignment desk and do Web on the weekends. On the plus side I'd make more money and still get to keep my free cable and Internet. On the negative side I'd only be doing what I really love on weekends. I'm also anticipating a job offer from WSOC to be a Web producer. I'd get to do the job I want five days a week, but the Web site is lower quality and I'm not likely to make enough money to make up for the benefits I'll lose. Plus I'll have to sign a three-year contract, but I wouldn't have to work on weekends. The benefit of those options is I wouldn't have to move and I could sign another lease at my complex.
Then last night I got my acceptance to American University's grad school. I'd have to move to be there in late August, which means I'd have to pay $250 extra a month on my apartment until then. I'd also have to start looking for a job up in D.C. But, I'd have a higher degree in an emerging industry, and I admit that I just love to learn. I'd only be taking classes on subjects I enjoy, which sounds like fun to me. A master's doesn't necessarily get you ahead in my field though, and I'm not sure if I'll ever teach. At the same time, the program is awesome and I wouldn't have to give up gaining experience while I get the degree because it's a weekend program.
On top of all that, WRAL in Raleigh contacted me and is interested in hiring me as a Web producer. Potentially I could work there and travel to D.C. for Saturday classes. I'm sure I'd get tired of that after awhile though, especially with gas prices so high.
So here I am, feeling like I have to decide the rest of my life in just a few days. It's pretty nerve-racking. On the one hand I don't want to move because it's a hassle, on the other it may be what's best for my future. Or it may not be. How do I choose?
posted by This one time . . . @ 1:26 PM
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