(I didn't remember writing this, but found it in my Drafts folder from over a year ago, when I was recruited for another job that I was considering taking. I didn't publish it at the time for obvious reasons. But I was feeling very conflicted for the reasons below, plus a big one I didn't include in this list: Wanted to get pregnant soon.)
Flattered that someone wanted me
Unwilling to start over somewhere new, when I'm finally getting my feet under me
Disloyal to The Firm, especially my mentor who I feel has invested in me
Worried about what people in The Firm would think
Intrigued by the idea of experiencing a new place, especially one that seems more aligned with my interests
Excited once I found out about the type of work they want me to do
Ecstatic at the thought of not having to do any more routine administrative corporate work
Annoyed and resentful that the thought of a new opportunity made me start acknowledging any dissatisfaction with my current job
Unmotivated to make any long- or even medium-term commitment at work
Worried that I'm passing up valuable opportunities at work because I'm anticipating something that might not happen
Questioning whether a new job would be taking a step in the right direction, and what that direction even is
New opportunity?
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