"First you get the money, then you get the power, then you get the women." -Scarface
Dan here.
So I was all geeked up about the job with AUD. Seemed like the perfect gig. Then I get a call out of the blue yesterday (Saturday). I answer the phone thinking it's Alicia calling from the Library: "Hey." Glad I didn't add "baby". It was a man named Mohammed calling from a recruiting agency saying they had a position open with a major telecom providor, called Du, for a Collections Supervisor and would I be interested?
"Sure, I'd be interested in discussing it."
"What salary would you require?"
"[double what I'm making at AUD]"
(quickly)"Ohyesyes, they're prepared to pay that. Send your updated resume and we'll be in touch."
Hmmm....I know I said I wanted something more mellow than collections, but that does sound intriguing. I guess I can be easily bought. I told them in the interview at AUD that I wanted to work for an institution who's goals were something more than just the bottom line. I guess everyone has his/her price.
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Hmmm... Does making twice as much money mean you can buy your sister twice as many birthday and Christmas presents? Because, if so, I like this new job idea... a lot... ;-)
Seems like it would be good to have a job that fully utilizes your skills in intimidation and manipulation...
Good luck in the decision-making...
I see you quoted Scarface, but perhaps a better gangster movie would be "The Godfather Part III."
"Everytime I think I'm out, they pull me back in."
Hi Dan,
Long time reader, first time commentator. I love the Blog, anyway I just wanted to remind you that you are getting paid in silly money so double silly money isn't as good as it may seem.
I say go with your heart!
Max and Micahoe,
First of all, Max, damn. That obiously is a better quote. I still like the picture of Pacino though.
And Micahoe: Silly money? Probably true. They still accept it at Citibank and apply it to my massive debt though. So I should probably at least consider earning more of it. The recruiters haven't been back in touch since that tantalizing first call, however so it may be a moot point.
Speaking of following your heart, when you gonna take the plunge and join the expat life?
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