Am I an idiot?

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by mnymkr, May 3, 2007.

  1. #1
    I just recommended my buddy for a job that pays 70k that i could have gotten hired for. but he was making 13 dollars and hour and just got married. I was 4/5 on the job skill set and i knew he was 5/5. oh well

    my ex said that was stupid but i felt it was right.
     
    mnymkr, May 3, 2007 IP
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    checksum Notable Member

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    #2
    You're very kind, unless he's a friend who wouldn't do the same for you. Then I would say stupid is a fair description.
     
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  3. 8everything

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    #3
    You're a really good buddy for doing that.. most people would have just taken the job for themselves regardless of the chances
     
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    #4
    Thats nice of you, what profession it is?
     
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    #5
    Uhmm... Considering that the job pays 70k, I can sense some idiocy. j/k! :D

    --Joe
     
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  6. Stax_Daniel

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    If he needed it more than you, then you aren't stupid...it's always good to see there are still kind hearted people around :D
     
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    Obelia Notable Member

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    #7
    Well, make sure you stay friends with that guy, just in case they need to hire someone else as well. Then you'll have someone who can vouch for your good nature.
     
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    #8
    Yes that was stupid :)
     
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    #9
    Yes, it seems like it was stupid but maybe there another job that is much better waiting for you.
     
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    EliteFlyers_com Active Member

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    #10
    that was nice of you :)
    dont find many ppl that will be selfless like that
    i think it was very nice you seem like a true friend
     
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    You must give to receive.
     
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    sebastya Well-Known Member

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    #12
    are you an idiot? no
     
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    uttoransen Prominent Member

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    #13
    that was the right thing to do, and i would have done the same thing! but then i know you will regret that later:(
     
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    mnymkr Well-Known Member

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    It was a position for a research scientiest (chemist) . I have the better background knowledge but he is better technically which is what they needed at the time.
     
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    mnymkr Well-Known Member

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    he got hired officially yesterday , i do regret it...i feel selfish for regretting it....
     
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    #16
    Hey, don't feel selfish..home begins with you. Take care of yourself first.:)
     
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    #17
    Man, you did a nicer thing than most people would, you can stop feeling guilty.
     
    checksum, May 3, 2007 IP
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    mnymkr Well-Known Member

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    Yeah , but I can't help thinking I shot myself in the foot.

    I am a skilled chemist but I have more of an "idea" generatinig mind.

    Teaching come naturally to me. I do like it, just not love it.

    I also come form a long history of salesmen and it shows in my personality.

    But I have pigeon holed myself into being a teacher. There is nothing wrong with that but my resume says I am such a good teacher I don't get breaks any where else.
     
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    #19
    Maybe it was for the better, you'll never know.. maybe a new and better offer will arise one day :)
     
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    Dude don't worry about it.. You did a generous thing..I'm sure there will plenty of opportunities ahead for you..

    _ -Best of Luck

    ---------------------Regards
     
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