content with work

I've decided to take a quick break from the soap box blogging. That last entry took a bit out of me. My brain can only take so much these days. So here is something light and airy to nibble on: I'm not gonna lie, there are some days I wonder 'what if...' and the questoin expands from there.
What if...

• I found a job using my degree
• I wanted to go back to school
• Another company approaches me for a new job

There are those days when I would love to have an educator's job at a museum so I wouldn't have to deal with all the shit that I do have to deal with at work. Or even a curator's position. But then, after I think about that, I realize two things. 1.) I make more money now then I would starting out at a museum, especially here in Wichita and 2.) I can honestly say that I am both comfortable and happy with my job.

My boss asked me a question today that he was kind of required to ask. He asked me if I would be interested in moving to another department. He and I both tried not to laugh. After asking he said 'I knew what you would say but C wanted me to ask just in case. I told her I thought you would quit before moving to that department.' My response: 'I wouldn't go that far, but no I don't want to work over there. Or anywhere else for that matter.'

I also know of companies going and scouting (I guess that would be the right word) people from other companies to go work for them. I know we do it all the time. It happens when companies are in a crunch for people. It happens. They dangle more money in front of people hoping that will lure them away. Thats the beast of retail I suppose. Kind of makes you feel like a whore if you ask me. I wouldn't do it. I like my job, I like my bosses, and I like my company too much to do it. Have I been brainwashed? Perhaps, but I'm okay with that because I get paid.