OK George, on my first couple of reads, I really like your line of thinking. It mirrors my own philosophies, especially on religion. Some of your statements have sent mind my off exploring. I want to ponder this and post again. I am very interested in hearing more of what you have to say.
"Head Clear. Mouth shut. See Much. Say little." Roland Deschain
"Go your way, I'll take the long way 'round. Ill find my own way down, as I should." Ben Howard
I don't know, but any group of deities carrying that much weaponry can pretty much throw their weight around as they desire, no? Which, I imagine, is the whole idea.Alright, who went and got GOD into this?
(I count two swords, two daggers, a bow, a whip, a spear, a battle axe, a shield, a cobra (I pity da fool dat screw wit my cobra!), a trident, one of 'ems breathing fire, and I think those are Wonder Woman's bracelets on the one up front.
On a purely unrelated note, one of the best movie quotes of all time:
Ron Burgundy: I saw that. Brick killed a guy. Did you throw a trident?
Brick Tamland: Yeah, there were horses, and a man on fire, and I killed a guy with a trident!
Ron Burgundy: Brick, I’ve been meaning to talk to you about that. You should find yourself a safehouse or a relative close by. Lay low for a while, because you’re probably wanted for murder.
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Always liked that poster Bob; let me guess, you've got a signed original, right?
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Speaking of Movie quotes, how about that line by Ash from AOD when he is burying the "Evil-Ash" head. "What's that on your face"? LOL LOL
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I'm not sure, but I think there's an impending sense off deep sarcasm coming!OK George, on my first couple of reads, I really like your line of thinking. It mirrors my own philosophies, especially on religion. Some of your statements have sent mind my off exploring. I want to ponder this and post again. I am very interested in hearing more of what you have to say.
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"Head Clear. Mouth shut. See Much. Say little." Roland Deschain
"Go your way, I'll take the long way 'round. Ill find my own way down, as I should." Ben Howard
Sweet.No sarcasm at all on my side George. I find your thoughts intriguing and genuinely want to discuss more with you.
Also surprised nobody latched on to my Homer Simpson quote, "Mmmmmmm ... bright shiny objects ........", thought that would have got a guffaw or at least a Homer gif.
You guys are letting me down!
Time for dinner, more deep spiritual discussion later. Bob, Jimi has been loaded and playing in the background (Alllll along the watchtower .....)
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Thanks RF; my hope in humanity is restored. Well, at least here in the Corner.
On the flip side to that, did you see Bill's post over in the Picture Emporium thread? That's exactly what I'm talking about with brainwashing the kids; poor thing's going to grow up thinking that being a Yankees fan is normal!
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I've always thought the same about religion, it's always been interesting to me, there's some interesting stories in the bible. But I've never considered that anything written in there actually happened. My Mam is a devout Catholic and goes to Church every week, but she let all of her kids make their own beliefs up, we didn't get brainwashed by anyone.
Same as my views on hunting are my own, I don't know that anyone in my family has any views on it (there's a big hunting fox and hounds painting in the hall but that's there because it's well painted) but of course no one I know has ever been involved in hunting so I'm hardly likely to grow up to be pro hunting. I don't believe that anyone in the west these days really has to go shoot things in the woods to put food in the table.
Quick question :
What is more important for you? Earning the most money possible even if your job is ok but not great, or earning reasonnably (for not saying comfily.. -that's not a word... But tough cookie-) your life and doing a job on "products" or "services" that you really appreciate?
Even shorter :
- More money and the job you like, even if it's not the best you could get (meaning more books of course!)
- Doing a job that you would REALLY like, but earning less money
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More money.
Later you can do "what you like" for less or no money. That's called philanthropy.
It depends on the relative difference between the two salaries and the difference between the two job satisfaction levels.
I don't think I've ever had a job that I even remotely liked, but I do know I've never quit a full time job, there too scarce here to do that, I finished working at one place in Nov after 7 years when it closed down so I've been on benefits since then, I'm so sick of being on benefits that I start a 20 hour part time job this week which won't pay me any more than what I got when on benefits. I have my own place so I don't have rent/mortgage to pay, otherwise I couldn't make ends meet with this current job.
I would rather do a job I loved even if it was a LOT less money, that must be the most awesome thing ever to get paid to do something you like doing. As long as I had enough to get buy I don't need the luxuries the extra cash would buy.
I totally understand. My girlfriend have been looking for a job in the fashion industry for about 3 years (working part time at H&M in order to get some cash)... and therefore i sort of feel bad as i am always contacted by companies with some job offers. I am very lucky for that : i can basically choose where i want to go... and not without a "significant" raise. Last week was simply crazy : about 7 job offers...
I am currently looking for another position (i had 3 job interviews : 1 for CBS and i wasnt available soon enough, + 2 others, recently, and maybe another one just now that is the reason why i am posting this thread).
@Patrick :
- Money : on addition of what i call a significant raise, the difference between 2 job offers might be something between 320-740€ per month. Quite significant.
- Satisfaction : a bit but not necessarily much difference. It's still my field & expertise... then it's basically the target/product/websites you are working on.
- Then there are of course other things to take into account : location (40mins of metro, or 30mins walk)... etc
So far it's just food to thoughts.... but i know that i am extremely lucky (i am being regularly contacted since over a year), and i wish i could be extremely happy about it and not necessarily annoyed that i do get a lot of offers while my girlfriend do not get any...
We're working on it, but fashion is difficult to enter...
So there are 2 ways of thinking :
- Jerome : get as much money as you can (knowing that i want to stop renting a flat, and start buying whenever i will be able to... that goes towards that aim).
- Cloysterpete : If you still get enough money to be happy, do whatever you prefer.
Anyone else's opinion??
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If you have a particular goal you need the extra cash for then it could be worth doing the not so desirable but well paid job until you've met the goal (deposit for house etc) then try and look for a job you enjoy more when your more financially secure.
If I understand this, you're saying:
I could get paid a good amount for a job I like OR I could get paid a little less for a job I love.
It seems like neither position is going to make a drastic decrease in pay - you won't be starving in either situation, right? And it seems like you'd be content in either job, to some degree. If that's the case, it's really what's more important to you: money or happiness.
I consider it using these two scenarios for comparison.
1. I am offered a job at a local school district as a librarian for $100 a day. I am also offered a job as a librarian at the school district I currently sub at for $80 a day. I would be happy as a librarian anywhere and I'd be making enough to survive in either position. BUT I choose $80 at a location where I am already comfortable, have friends and a support system, and will be happier in the long run. I already know I can do that job, work with the students and staff, and still be excited to go in every morning. I already know I love that job, even if the pay is less. I think this is the closest example of the scenario you described. Of course, I have not been offered any jobs... ugh.
2. I am offered a job as a customer service rep for two companies: the first sells Clive Barker books and I get paid $12 an hour, the second sells Stephen King books and I get paid $8. I would be doing the SAME job in both places, I would enjoy both jobs, I like both products... but I'd get paid more for the one I like less. If this is a job I plan to hold for an extended amount of time, I choose the $8 job selling products I am passionate about. In the long run, I will be happier making less money at a job I enjoy more. If this a job I need to hold me over until I find something else, I choose the $12 job selling products I like but don't love. In the long run, I will be happier making more money quickly at a job I can tolerate. Make sense?
That is REALLY good advice.
The kindness of close friends is like a warm blanket
I chose a job that paid less and I cared more for it. 12 years later I wish I had a better paying job that means sweet fuck all. My job does pay well but to say that I don't care for it anymore is being very generous.
Like RF said, go for the money, be a philantropist later.
This is an almost perfect explaination!
The only thing is that it doesnt reflect an additional but important fact : walking 20-30mins to go to work, or taking the freaking busy metro everyday for 20-30mins.
So this dilemma might very well happen : the company just called me. interview next monday... and i might get an offer for one of the others company (major newspaper+website group) next week.
I think that i took my decision, but will wait and see what's going on next week.
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