Reflections

As I stew in a warm tub, I look back at the day's events with disdain. I managed to do some quick verbal wriggling--impressive, especially considering the hour and my like of sleep--to simply nail my Shop@Home interview on Tuesday morning. However, considering my situation at WGNS, I could not get the job, simply because I could never make the manditory week of training. A catch-22: can't quit without having the job, but I can't get the job unless I have quit.

At least three people I trust in my friends-and-family circle have given me the same advice today (Tuesday): quit anyway. Turn in my 2-weeks' or how ever many weeks' notice, and when the time comes, walk. I know it is what needs to be done, and what HAS to be done, but considering that Curt leaves this weekend I may fear the repercussions too much to pull the trigger. I'm going to sleep on it--a day, maybe even two--maybe even talk it over with the folks...but I think I'm going to have to do it. Floating back to the original estimate of 9/15-ish sounds good. Please, don't let me back out now...

In other news, I recently had a realization. I have a personal ban on working in New York City unless a "life-changing" offer is dealt--in other words, 6-digits and/or Hall-of-Famer type salary--because among other things, I don't want to be a media rookie chewed up by the notorious NY Media itself. What I realized, however, is that I don't have to rule it out right now. While I do not plan on working in the Big Apple long-term and big-league, if I can enjoy the city life this fall/winter when I make my weekend trip and stay with a friend in Manhattan, I might be able to strongly consider a couple of year stint there after graduation. The minor leagues abound in that area, with baseball, basketball, and Arena football in the immediate area just off the top of my head. The lack of car worries, ease of public transportation, and the overall NYC experience would be a world of difference, so I think it would be valuable if for no other reason than as a learning experience. Plus, my family would not have to come, as the 2-year deal is meant to be a springboard to higher profile teams with more market flexibility. I'm not moving there to stay...just to play for a little while.

I'll keep you posted as to when NYC cracks my top 15.