Double Crossing

Posted on 2006/06/23 10:08:44 (June 2006).

[21-22 June 2006]


Technically speaking I have pulled one of the best theatrical act of my life, having to attend for two days at the presentation of the collection for the new line. The new company is not just eager to have me on board, they cannot wait. I already have a PC station, a mobile that works EVERYWHERE (even in Japan!!) and business cards, all before I even set foot into the premises.

This company is truly a good one, I am amazed at the way the set everything up. Of course it's bound to have a gazzillion problems, but that's another story...

The theatrical act is the fact that I was shaking hands, discussing commercial policies and strategies, commenting on this and that, talking to future agents and directors.... All of this with the strong prospect in the back of my mind that I might have to tell them that I AM NOT GOING because I might get the offer from the Japanese company!

It's a very hard situation to manage, mentally speaking, having my feet in two different shoes, and I am worrying that if the Japanese offer will be good I'll have to explain these people that I am not going, effectively letting them down on this story.
Letting down people that gave you unconditioned trust based on a piece of paper and a couple of talks is something that I really hate, maybe I am too good a person, I don't know, but still it's a very hard thing to do...
Of course if this Japanese offer comes along and it's right I'll have to do it, it's that train that I cannot let go once is there...

So in the end I was driving back during an extremely hot day, thinking that I am a bit of a double crossing bastard...

We'll see, today I'll muster a list of things that I must ask them, I will start the negotiation before we arrive there, it's important that we do that so that some tangible talks can start...

You may feel a little uncomfortable at the moment Lox, but what a great position of strength to be in!

After all the trials and tribulations of your present employer, it's like a breath of fresh air.

Being "wanted" or "needed" by an employer... Now there's a novelty!! :))

Posted by Nigel at 2006/06/23 10:27:51.

Nigel: Indeed. The only drawback is that I'd like to get a move on with my life and have something definite soon... It's a bit of a purgatory situation, but I'll have to endure it and see where it gets me... By the looks of it if the Japanese thing goes forward I might even be SELF EMPLOYED in a month's time!! Now, that'll be a GREAT change...

Posted by Lox at 2006/06/23 10:41:06.

Cerainly will! Now I don't know what it's like in Italy but I'd suggest getting your new house/flat sorted before you become Self Employed (i.e while you still have an employer). In the UK it's much more difficult to get a place when you can't prove your earnings...

Posted by Nigel at 2006/06/23 11:34:59.

That's true, but for that I hope that maybe someone in my family might be able to cover for me on that....Good advice though.

Posted by Lox at 2006/06/23 13:00:11.

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