Wierdness

[eurydicebound]

On Monday, I'm expecting a "phone screening" from Wizards of the Coast, ostensibly regarding the editor position for which I applied last month. I believe this is the stage wherein they decide if it's worth paying for plane fare to fly me out to Renton for an actual interview. I am torn between being utterly nonplussed, madly researching schools and apartments, and just ignoring it entirely.

Y'know, if I thought I'd actually get the position, I'm not sure I would have applied for it. I like what I do. I like staying home and freelancing. But... such a thing, with benefits and in a place I've wanted to live for years now, not reliant on the husband at all for regular income... Sigh. I am aimlessly adrift once more, with a shore in sight that is filled with possibility, and yet leaves me utterly fearful and longing for the things I may be leaving behind. Oh, and just to top it all off, I don't even know yet if I'm still tied to the dock or not, or if I'm actually going anywhere at all, to continue the metaphor a bit.
Just once, I'd like these sorts of things to be a bit more clear cut, you know? I think I'll send that up in my next Departmental Reality Memo.

But in the meantime.... if there are any Seattle-area people who would care to comment on schools, neighborhoods, suburbs, etc., your input would be highly appreciated (if potentially moot). :)

Comments

[anaka.livejournal.com]

Well, primarily because I don't know how they feel about such things. Ideally, I'd be salaried or something and be able to go into the office while the kids are in school, then pick them up and go do work from home. Dunno how they'd feel about that, though. Most bosses don't seem too enthused about such things. :)

I also don't know how they'll feel about that whole ADHD "must get up and wander every hour and a half" sort of thing. Not that I plan to bring it up first thing, mind you, but it is something to consider. FASA's the only place I've ever worked that didn't mind.

[themoocow.livejournal.com]

As I said, it's becoming more and more common. As is "Flex time", according to an article I read in the Chicago Sun Times. If you can't expect a game company to be on the liberal cutting edge of work policies, who can you count on?

As for the ADHD thing, they don't really have a choice. I believe it is protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (after some amendments in the late 90's).

In the end, the best option is to chase it. When they offer you the job, that's when you negotiate things like telecommuting and such. Worst that happens is they offer a job, then you turn them down.