Sticking around

For those that didn't know, I've been offered a job as Director at museum in western Michigan. For a variety of reasons, I've decided to decline that offer. While it would be nice to be in charge, I would basically have been in charge of myself. The organization is completely volunteer based. I also like the security and stability of my current job along with the generous benefits and time off. (I get at least 2 weeks vacation time a year plus boatloads of comp and sick time. This is important when you want to visit cute girls who live in South Carolina.) Add to the fact that would've been only a small pay raise and that it would be three hours away and you can see why I've decided to stay here.

For those who haven't heard about my adventure driving to the interview....

They got a lot of snow the day I was there for the interview. While I was driving to the museum, a semi-truck switched lanes in front of me. So I switched lanes as well. While doing that, I had a patch of ice/slush and went into a skid, probably around 60 mph. I managed to keep the car pointed in the right direction, but ended up in the median, narrowly missing a guard rail in the process. I also nearly ended up in the oncoming lane, but thankfully I was ok there too. The car came to rest in the median, with no apparent damage. There was no way I was going to be able to get the car out of the median, so I had to wait for a tow truck to winch me out. Before too long I was back on my way, a little shaken, but very thankful not to be hurt. As I drove away, I realized that I had the steering wheel over at 45 degree angle, but I was going straight. As it would turn out, I just needed a (severe) alignment correction. So I ended up staying in MI for an extra night. Alls well that ends well.

I guess I'm pretty comfortable with my decision. It does leave me with a bit more freedom if I should decide that I need to relocate in the next year or so.