[geeks] observations and rants.

[Amy]

On Sun, 17 Feb 2002, Bill Bradford wrote:

> On Sun, Feb 17, 2002 at 08:26:30AM -0500, s at avoidant.org wrote:
> > I have to say, my inability to say "no" at this point is entirely
> > pragmatic. I've got a wife and kids, and a mortgage I won't be able to
> > afford without a job, even temporarily. Saying "no" as a matter of
> > principle is completely out at this point.
> > I *need* the next paycheck, even if it's not enough.
>
> As much as I like "principle" and everything, if someone offered me $50K/year
> more than I'm making now, to admin Windows machines fulltime, I'd say "yes sir
> yes sir three bags full" and strap on the kneepads and put on some lipstick.
>
> Its all about the Benjamins, baby (and the bills to be paid).

then how come ya quit <megaomaniac owned company> without another offer of
security in 98?

not to stir the family pot, but you had principle then and twice the debt.
so what changed?

--a