different strokes

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Currently listening to: I Know Places – Taylor Swift

Baby, I know places we won’t be found, andThey’ll be chasing their tails trying to track us down‘Cause I, I know places we can hideI know places

What could you do differently?

During the pandemic, I was offered a job to work in a remote area in the motherland. It was a contract position for three years and the pay was ridiculous for the yearly base with bonuses and it included additional monies for relocation and housing along with a meal stipend. 

I turned it down because I’m a dipshit. All I kept thinking about was, “What if I’m not good enough?” and “What about my insurance and retirement pension?”  Sometimes, I think about the long game too much and other times, I think about my insecurities. Obviously, they thought I was a good fit since they picked me. I also could have saved the money I was making and invest that into something greater than what I’m making now.  

After I declined the offer, I told my mom and she was so disappointed in me. She told me that I turned down a once in a lifetime offer and that she would have moved with me. To be fair, IDK if I’d want her to move with me. I shared the information to two of my assistants and they looked at me as if another head was growing out of my neck. They didn’t outright say I was stupid but I could tell that they wanted to.


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33 responses to “different strokes”

  1. Laura Avatar

    You never know what other opportunities present in the future!

    1. justrojie Avatar

      That’s what I’m hoping for 🤞🏻

  2. ibarynt Avatar

    Try again, you never know what happens.

    1. justrojie Avatar

      lol the position was filled within minutes after I declined it

      1. ibarynt Avatar

        Woah, such a coveted position. There’s always a next time, hopefully 😅 or a better position. Positive thinking 😀

        1. justrojie Avatar

          😆 thank you!! I hope so!

  3. Punk Rock Is Forever says Sambuca Avatar

    OMG RO…. lolsob… DX Seriously?? Oh well… maybe Iba and Laura are right non?

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Haha fuck i hope so…

  4. Info man Avatar

    You know what, you must be so great and you have more potential than that I think ,that is why they were paying you a lot . In future you will have more opportunities like that and more than that , I am sure 😊.

    1. justrojie Avatar

      I guess we will see!!!

      1. Info man Avatar

        I am sure 😊

  5. Maddie Cochere Avatar

    You have to go with your gut – and you did. Even if you were “worrying” yourself out the job, you made that decision for a reason. Three years is a long time to be away from home if you dislike the working conditions, the atmosphere, or even the coworkers.

    1. justrojie Avatar

      That’s so very true!!

  6. Darryl B Avatar

    You never know, rojie. There might have been a very good reason why it didn’t work out. I saw a blog today talking about fate and philosophy. After every event, this farmer says the same thing: “Good luck, bad luck, who can say?” (“quote”)

    Cow runs off (quote)
    Cow returns with horse (quote)
    Farmer’s son rides horse, breaks leg (quote)
    King’s soldiers come rounding up dudes to fight in a war. Son excused bc of broken leg (quote)

    So don’t kick yourself over it 😎

    1. justrojie Avatar

      I’m hoping that there’s something better for me in the near future! It could be a blessing in disguise??

  7. Darryl B Avatar

    Yes 😎

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  9. Krish Avatar

    Good afternoon, Rosie. Whatever decision you made, it was your own. And a decision made on your own is never wrong. You can’t be that stupid. Whatever people think, from what I have read about you, I can say that you are a sensible girl. Some decisions in life are surprising. But life keeps giving us opportunities. If not one, then another. You are so strong that I am sure you will do the best for yourself and your mother.Those who think you are stupid are fools.

    1. justrojie Avatar

      aw thanks, Krish!!

  10. Krish Avatar

    Your success will surprise everyone, because you are a noble and honest girl. And your right decisions will bring success in your life.

  11. Hazel Avatar

    As the quote says, it happens for a reason. Life always has twist, and I think that offered job is for somebody else. Relationship with parents is sometimes complicated. Let’s just appreciate the “now.” Gosh, you’re beautiful. No insecurities needed supposedly, but they said, it’s a universal thing again.

    1. justrojie Avatar

      i have a very complicated relationship with my mom lol and nothing i do is good enough

      1. Hazel Avatar

        I’m sorry to hear that, Rojie. It sounds like your mom is perfectionist. Hugs to you.

        1. justrojie Avatar

          she has very high unattainable expectations lol

          1. Hazel Avatar

            That’s why you have four degrees?🤭

          2. justrojie Avatar

            it might be a part of the reason lol

          3. Hazel Avatar

            Gosh. Maybe your mom has five degrees, too🤭

          4. justrojie Avatar

            she has one, my dad had two lol but they both came from wealthy families. maybe that’s why?

          5. Hazel Avatar

            That surely why, Rojie. There is much pressure for that on you.

      2. Hazel Avatar

        I’m sorry to hear that, Rojie. It sounds like your mom is something perfectionist. Sending hugs.

  12. Nicholas K F Matte Avatar

    In Korea? Wow! Heck of a move I guess from Cali.?

    1. justrojie Avatar

      yeah it woulda been

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