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Ok…

I need some advise… Any insight would greatly help!

Ok, now here is the issue that I have.
I am a contractor for the Fed Gvt here in Canada, in IT and I have been working as a contractor for 5 years now. Good pay, no restrictions. Being a Contractor has allowed me to move from Ottawa to Vancouver and enjoy my life and experience.

Now, my move to Vancouver was not due to a new job, but just a transfer of location. I still work for the same Ministry, but a regional office instead.

Before I left, I had started to do a position competition for a more permanent job back in Ottawa. Now, I am good at what I do… very good apparently as my bosses back in Ottawa didn’t want me to leave. But I had to do it for my own experience.

Now that I’m in Vancouver, I’m having a great time. I’ve met a lot of new people and I’ve developed a new interest that would be harder to pursue back in Ottawa ( not impossible, but harder). And this interest can be turned into a possible business project and supplemented income that would be awesome to have. (Life coaching in a specific field).

So, recently, I was asked to a make a proof of qualifications and I replied that I lacked one of the 3 qualifications and decided that instead I would go back to school instead in Sept08.

But now, I just received a call and they “Un-officially” have an offer for me.. they really want me back at HQ… But I just don’t know what to do anymore. :S

I miss home, but I would miss here.
I don’t see myself living her for-ever, and would want to be back home.. but I feel that this is really rushed :S God ****!

Advise, questions, help please

Nic

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Muzikfrk88 offline Verified User (2 years, 1 month) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
Sacramento, CA, US | 2 years ago (12 minutes after post)

hmmm, as cliche as is sounds… you have to “follow your heart.” well maybe your mind, not your heart. YOu just have to sit down and think about what will be the best for you. There must be something your leaning towards more…

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aehtla offline Verified User (2 years, 6 months) Long Term User Shouts: 5 #
Nassau, 23, BS | 2 years ago (4 hours, 36 minutes after post)

I think you should forget about it go for a nice long walk tire yourself out and the first thing that leaps to your head to really do , do it. right now you are over thinking it pros and cons when you are tired what you really want to do just comes out.

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Silent.Scream offline Verified User (2 years, 1 month) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
An Undisclosed Location | 2 years ago (5 hours, 44 minutes after post)

If you think it is moving too fast, then maybe you shouldn’t do it, if you are not ready. But, you should also think of your future… What would be best for you in the long run. And if you plan on moving back anyway… then what’s a bit sooner? And, if you choose to come back to Ottawa (go sens go), and you don’t like it, you can return to BC, no?

It’s really something you will have to figure out yourself. I wish you the best of luck :-)

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Marylou offline Verified User (2 years, 6 months) Long Term User Shouts: 2 #
An Undisclosed Location | 2 years ago (7 hours, 16 minutes after post)

Here are a few questions for you. What would be your motivation if you decided to stay in Vancouver? And what would be motivating you to go back home right now? Because you know you shouldn’t be letting fear or insecurity guide you in the choices you have to make. Go for what really stimulates you. If you really feel like being back in Ottawa right now, then that’s what you should do. But of course, this may not be the case. Follow your gut feeling.
Oh, and trust how you feel when you wake up in the morning after a good night’s sleep. That’s when the answers to our questions are the clearest.
:)

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AKITHMA offline Verified User (2 years) Long Term User Shouts: 8 #
An Undisclosed Location | 2 years ago (15 hours, 39 minutes after post)

home is where the heart is

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Amman, 11, JO | 2 years ago (1 day, 1 hour after post)

Muzikfrk88 wrote:
hmmm, as cliche as is sounds… you have to “follow your heart.” well maybe your mind, not your heart. YOu just have to sit down and think about what will be the best for you. There must be something your leaning towards more…

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Amman, 11, JO | 2 years ago (1 day, 1 hour after post)

hi i now evrey bady line
were is the love in theis live

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Crotchy offline Verified User (2 years, 5 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
Vancouver, BC, CA | 2 years ago (1 day, 4 hours after post)

Ya, thanks guys.

Today was just as confusing as yesterday.
My director personally called me with the offer and advised me that she had already notified my contracting agency of the offer… ( This is a huge thing because I need to play this out right with the agency and my boss out in BC).

So, I told her that the last thing that I want to do is burn bridges and leave bad impressions. I told her that I would need till monday to think about it as well.

The issue at hand is not so much the job or opportunity. Yes, it is a once in a lifetime issue in this case… the problem is rooted into more my personality than anything else.

On one side: I joined this whole different community when I moved here (it has helped me grow and become a better person, and developed aspects of my life that I needed to work and re-work on… more on that later). This is mostly exclusive for guys and it’s based on a lot of self-help, support encouragment. But most importantly, I have met some guys who are considered masters in their field and made great connections that I know I can learn a lot from… however, me moving back to Ottawa would seriously hinder my learning curve in this field, but at the same time put me in a position where I will be able to help push a self business faster because Ottawa is a nice hub between Toronto and Montreal (one of the guys wants to develop his market overthere and having me there will help greatly!)

On another note: I’m scared that by taking this job, I’ll become complacent and will not do more with my life than just computers. when I originally past on this offer originally, I had decided to go back to University… but I know I can still accomplish this while still working for the gvt, because after probation, I can take a sabatical leave.

job security is great… 3 weeks of holidays is even better… 10 days of sick days as well.. But the issue is just my own personal growth.

Sarah, the issues that made me un-happy in Ottawa are no longer an issue. I will be happy where ever I will be in the end.

Does this makes sense to you guys? :S

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Marylou offline Verified User (2 years, 6 months) Long Term User Shouts: 2 #
An Undisclosed Location | 2 years ago (1 day, 8 hours after post)

Sounds like you’re leaning towards Ottawa… Seems like you can take the job and later go back to University during a sabatical leave and possibly even start your business there. As far as being afraid that you will end up doing no more than computer work for the rest of your life, well you know that is a possibility but only if you allow it! It’s all up to you. Don’t let your fears hold you back. You have the will power and can do whatever you choose with your life.
I hope you realize how fortunate you are. Please, just remember to never let your fears or insecurities decide for you. Take control of your life.
You are still young, healthy, energetic (Right?). Anything’s possible!
:)

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New Delhi, 07, IN | 2 years ago (1 day, 18 hours after post)

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Crotchy offline Verified User (2 years, 5 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
Vancouver, BC, CA | 2 years ago (2 days, 5 hours after post)

Thanks guys for the help.
I think it is safe to say that I am going to accept it.
Ya, I’ll miss Vancouver, and all the FUN things that happen here. There is always, and I mean, ALWAYS something going on here every night. But I can make do with Ottawa, because I know I can do anything there as well.

And on a side note last night, I managed to get out of a plateau in my learning skills, which I really needed.

Sarah… now the flight is not as much to come down to Ottawa :D lol ;)

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2greeneyes offline Verified User (1 year, 10 months) Long Term User Shouts: 3 #
Midvale, UT, US | 1 year, 3 months ago (8 months, 2 weeks after post)

Life is a constant change, nothing stays the same. Experience in life awaits you. Nothing ventured nothing gained. You can always have options.

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grace281 offline Verified User (1 year, 3 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
An Unknown Location | 1 year, 3 months ago (9 months after post)

sounds like oure over thinking…you should calm down and take a breath…do you have to make a decision today? sleep on it foro a few nights you sound smart you will know what yo want to do ultimately.

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Phantom gentleman offline Verified User (8 months) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
An Unknown Location | 8 months ago (1 year, 4 months after post)

Ive been in a similar situation myself. one thing I always find helps is pull out the old piece of paper two pieces for this, and list pros and cons of tangible and intangible and see which decision comes out on top. One other thing I’d consider is discussing with the employer the possibility of on the job training to learn the skill you lack. Sure it sounds like a great job but in my book itd be an extra ten brownie points if they are willing to strengthen what already sounds like a strong employee.

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kikohunt1219 offline Verified User (1 year, 2 months) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
An Unknown Location | 1 month ago (1 year, 11 months after post)

i agree with phantom..and really you shouldnt ask us for this advice its your life, i understand you want closure to your decision..but i bet youve alrdy made your decision deep down. Go with it, let your heart be your guide.

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