sparklesalad 😏pensive

Shit. I HATE making decisions...

especially really important ones. Many of you may know I interviewed for a proofreading job last week. Well, I got the job if I want it. Do I want it? I have decided I should create Pros and Cons List for staying at my current job and also for quitting and taking the new one. WHAT WOULD YOU DO!!??!!??

Stay at current job:
PROS                                                                     
                       
CONS                           
                                                  
                                           
Flexible work hoursI don't feel valued.
I can wear what I want most of the timeI have to work a lot of overtime.
If I still hate it at the end of this year, I can just quit until I move in Feb.Some of the people are very unlikeable and make me feel bad.
I am familiar with the job, the commute, the people.I can't sleep lately because I'm obsessing over revisions I have to make and worrying about going to work.
The commute usually works out well.They gave me a 1% raise and I know the most I can get is 3% per year at best.
Lots of good restaurants and shops to stop at during breaks/on the way to & from.I don't like the work I do and don't leave feeling accomplished.
I have some friends at work.I'm either stressed or bored--never content with my workload. This may be more of my personal problem.
No opportunities for growth.
                                                 

Taking the new job:
PROS                         CONS                                                     
I am fairly confident I am better at this job.                                            Commute is very up in the air...if carpooling or a shuttle aren't available I have to cab it to the office after a long multiple-train commute.                           
I think I would be happier doing this job.I have to dress up every day.
The workplace is nicer-looking and there are palm trees in the cafeteria.Hours are very strict--7:30-4:15, which means I have to wake up and go to bed real early.
There is a more diverse group of co-workers who seem more positive.Never know how a new job will turn out.
More money.Will only be here for about 6 months because of the wedding and move.
Better benefits like no out of check cost for health insurance.No personal days off until Jan. 1st--just holidays and 2 floating holidays, and paid sick time off.
Huge year-end bonus (profit-sharing).Commute crap requires 2 cons items. More expensive than my CTA pass to get to my current job.
They have an office in LA so there's a West Coast connection/possibility for transfer.
Tuition reimbursement, so if I take a fun college class like pottery they reimburse me 100% 
I like new challenges and opportunities for growth.                                    
                                                 
  

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