Well it’s official now. I didn’t take the contract job at Steifel labs I was officially offered on Friday. I wrote my email declining the offer tonight. It was the second time I’ve written an email turning down this position.
I’ve declined lots of jobs and never said a word to anyone. This one was especially significant because for the first time the rate would have sent my annual salary above $110K a year. Sad but true. I decided to keep my position at Trimaco for reasons I won’t elaborate but for the first time in my IT career the decision had nothing to do with money.
Amy was supportive mostly because she understands the details why I didn’t take it. To sum it all up I can just say this: I didn’t get a good vibe. Add to it that I am really comfortable in my current position and I couldn’t jump. It’s almost that simple.
I’m having a hard time getting over that I didn’t take the money. This is not like me and certainly not something I would have done even three years ago. I must be getting old or something. I suppose if there is any consolation it’s that I’m still employable in this economy. Amazing.
I can’t believe you didn’t take the job either! Just kidding… I understand b/c you didn’t get a good vibe and it was only a contract position for up to a year or a year and a half but what about when it is all said and done. Then what… I think Trimaco is a good company to work for with good benefits and people. What better could you ask for in this day and time.