2.1: rationalize

After reading the assigned readings 2.1 and 2.2 from the textbook found that I had a more to discuss in 2.1. I liked how they provided the scenarios and gave the different view points. Looking at things no matter how big or small they may appear to you they my be the opposite to the person on the other side that is why everything should be handled carefully and in a timely manor.


As the semester is winding down I have a handful of things that I need to rationalize in the upcoming weeks. Which store do I want to transfer to with regards to travel distance, position, benefits and salary. The second main concern that I have been faced with recently is how am I going to pay for my education upon graduation and transferring to another school? I have funding that will expire about half way through and an option to get out of the National Guard or to stay in and have them pay for some of it and then with myself and my civilian employer it should be paid off before graduation. The dilemma is that this is the perfect opportunity to get out and transfer to a different status which would be most beneficial for me. This is somewhat out of my control so I can move.


Do I want to work at a store that is closer, but may pay about the same as now for the same or similar position. Or do I take the promotion and the possibility to have the light shine on me while I would be working at a store trying out some new services. There I would have stable hours and then I am sure I would have the benefits medical coverage and some vacation time come next fall. I think I will try and use what I have learned from the class thus far and take the position farther away, but tell them that I would like to have a few things like FT & to work the other 8 hours in the department that I currently am working in. But there is another aspect that I need to rationalize working 40 hours. Is that best for me, my employer and my school work?


There is a lot to take in when trying to make the best possible decision for one. Like we learned in class it may not be the best for the person to your left or right its all in how you play the game.