Friday, February 20, 2009

Is There Ever a Waiwer for Selling Out?

In this current economy those of us who have had to put in some extra hustle for cash-flow may find ourselves looking for work or gigs in some unusual place. For example, a techie might one day find herself interviewing for customer service position at an insurance company. Or a mutual fund manager may find himself filling out an application at Borders. No harm, no foul, and I've been there (in similar situations) myself.

However, some people have a point where they may find they have to take a job they wouldn't ordinarily take in brighter times, but have some misgivings about it. It may be a moral, psychological, or philosophical barrier that has been skated across, but...the baby needs shoes. Or, I'm about to get evicted. Or, to quote the singer Gwen Guthrie, "Bill collectors at my door! What can you do for meeee?"

What then? Well, it's hard to tell until you've been in that particular situation. What do you think? Holla back.

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