Choices

Mr. Voice: Hello everyone and welcome to the show that takes every day life and breaks into ups n downs so the guests and you at home can make "Choices".

#1. Today we have our guest Jim. Jim has been offered a 6 1/2 month extension at his current posting through the winter which would ensure him employment through his usual layoff period.

#2. In a week Jim is also supposed to return to his post where he is a factor in the devellopment of a new Coast Guard Notices to Shipping program, which he has contributed to since its inception.

#3. Recently Jim went through a recruitment process for a position that he used to hold that pays well, but is only 9 (pensionable) months of the year, leaving him without employment for three winter months.

Host (Bob): Well Jim, I have to say I don't feel sorry for you at all, these all sound like great oppertunities to better yourself, or adevance in your carreer!

Jim: Well Bob, You are correct in that statement but if you read the first paragraph, I'm not on the show to gain pity, but use your audience in their infinite wisdom as a tool for decision making.

Bob: Ok Jim, you're right. Let's get started!

\\\applause erupts and a giant whiteboard drops from the rafters of the studio///

Bob: Ok Jim let's mark some pros and cons down here and help our viewers see more clearly what "Choices" you have.

Now, Extension in current job, what do you like here Jim?

Jim: Well, The fact that I am expanding my horizons and learning more and more are great reasons to stay, money is good and advancement oppertunities exist ito upper echelons (eventually).

Bob: Whoa, whoa there fella, let's not go nuts, just the facts please!

Jim: Ok Money is better, year round work and chance to move up. But work is a little hum-drum.

Bob: Ok and the second one?

Jim: Software devellopment experience, possibility of spearheading program implementation across Canada as the standard in Coast Guard. But, this project will only last for so long and the money is bad, and this is seasonal work most of the years.

Bob: Ok Jim, what about #3? Too much money and job security? Not enough toilet paper rolls in the handicapped stall? (Bob is smirking at crown and cameras... Jim is getting upset).

Jim: No Bob, This job is very rewarding, it is an operational position instead of Clerical/computer involved. The money is great. But, the year is 9 months, the possibility of advancement is (very very) slim at best and there are some questions about the future of the program. Not to mention attending training (away from home) for 6 months and forfeiting salary for living allowance (not a lot of living allowance).

Bob: (Still egging Jim on) Ok so you have;
#1 Lots of money and oppertunity, but you're bored;
#2 you can get a sense of accomplishment and appear in the credits for a computer program, but the money and seasonality suck;
#3 a job you like (as far as you know) more money, better holidays, but only seasonal work starting from scratch, and you'll be there forever.

Have I got it all?

Jim: Yes Bob.

Bob: Well listen to Mr. Boohoo I want a job with everything waaa, my career is making me choose between good and better, guffaw!

///In the studio silence falls on the audience and Jim gets up and lunges at Bob, the network quickly cuts to commercial and after several minutes of test pattern the gameshow returns with Bob (appearing to be in some discomfort) and Jim with a look of satisfaction.\\\

Bob (meekly): Well audience and you all at home it's time to help Jim out, please enter your choices and we'll see at the end of the show which Jim will choose as his path. Audience... Vote Now.

///Bob rubs his left jaw as the camera wipes into the audience now making their selections.\\
Mr. Voice: That's right Bob, and our home viewers can make their selections by visiting the HappyGapper web-site and making their selections there, If you would like to post a comment please do so in the comments section under this contest's post and include your number selection there.

Back to you Bob!

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