SOS Advise Please
I thought i sent the wrong forms 3 times and they would not select me but I've just receive a call from the embassy for coming and doing a test tomorrow.Unfortunately, tomorrow we have to travel on business trip and the embassy only organizes the test once only. they said out of so many applications, they only select a few.... what should i do what should i do?
I love my current job, my boss, my colleagues, the freedom and respect i have but it is so hard to turn away from the tempting and challenging new space...and the States, my dream since i was a student. Oh no, i was happy that they did not call earlier as i thought i failed and no need to struggle myself to take it or leave it. now what should i do?
I can't leave my boss alone tomorrow as i will feel guilty running after another opportunity and not fulfilling my responsibilities for which i have enjoyed many benefits
But i don't want to let go such a unique opportunity that so many people dream of.
OMG what decision should i make now? tomorrow is very near huhu. If you were me what would you do?
Comments (29)
If your current boss is angry, don't worry, as daears said, if you are a good worker, he/she will not fire you ( even if the threat is made)
Go and follow your dream!
Just remember, whatever you decide, stop worrying so much about the effect on other people. It shows you are a caring person, if you think like that. But hey, the world will not stop turning around whatever you do! Evryone will be ok!
Just do what you gotta do and stop worrying so much
Yes you are right, i should stop blaming myself cos i m so tired and headache now and that will not lead to anywhere or change anything. Maybe i should just go with the flow.
At least if i have their sacrifice, i should make the most of it. in case i get the new position but stay with my current organization, they will be proud if i select them to be with.
Anyway, it is just the starting point. maybe i think too much, there are many more rounds to go, I'd better see how far i can go first then decide later stay or leave. no need to struggle myself at this early stage
You must have Casual leave
Take the leave nd good for test
Or go on medical leave for
For One Day Simply as that
My understanding of that saying is you should value what you have, not through that away on a maybe...
America probably still be there next time the embassy organizes and invites you to that test. Just send them a note explaining your current employment required your attendance and you need to meet that commitment, could you please residual the appointment.
email that back
just tell them I want this day off. To answer their question
why? ...... answer: Personal reasons(the truth). That is not
a reason to dismiss someone imo. (providing you are a punctual
employee to begin with)
I think P's suggestion is best. If you really feel you can't leave your job in the lurch for a day, you've already made your decision.