I am not looking for another job or anything like that. But if an opportunity comes knocking on my door, I take a peek and see if it could be a right fit.

I interviewed recently for a biotech company for a supervisory position for their clinical trial group. I knew the company was looking to hire for that position, but I never applied. Because when it all comes down to it, I want to move away from lab work. Then their recruiter called. I got more information about the position from him, talked to the hiring manager, and got more information about it. It was not exactly what I was looking for, but it’s a remote position. It’s technically a step away from lab work. So I say why not? I didn’t get that job. And that’s okay. I was told that they would keep my info so if something opens up closer to my experience, they’ll give me a call. It’s okay though. I’m surprisingly fine about it. I wish I could say I’m disappointed, I’m not. I’m neutral about it at best, to be honest. I guess if I actually actively applied for that job, maybe I’ll have a different reaction.

So here I am minding my own business when I received another message from another recruiter…from a pathology lab this time. Again, looking for a supervisor. I talked to her this morning, and the opportunity seems promising. The compensation is decent. Downside – it’s about an hour from where I live. With the commute in this city makes the little increase from what I’m getting now makes the opportunity not worth it. Another one is the fact that this is another lab position. You know, the one that I’m trying to get away from. And third, what kind of challenge this lab can really give me when I’ve been doing the same line of job for more than 10 years?

I don’t know. The recruiter just sent me a message through LinkedIn. She wants me to meet the lab manager. And I’m honestly still trying to form the words in my head on how to say thanks but sorry.