Just another day at work, sketching myself

I've read and heard from many of you that the IT business has been in a slump the last year or two, with relatively few jobs out there and workers more than a little concerned about job security. This has led to people spending more time at work, and accepting poorer working conditions than they might otherwise choose to accept. 

This Friday, I'm curious about your situation. Which of these applies for you?

a) happy with your job and looking to stay

b) content in your job, but willing to consider other opportunities

c) Get me out of here

Personally, I'm almost always in positions b or c. I am built to be a little insecure, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. It drives me forward, but it also means that I perpetually am anxious about any changes at work or conflicts. Being a fairly paranoid DBA, I always want a backup plan, or two, or three. Both with databases and with my employment.

I saw a great quote recently on a LinkedIn profile: " I'm not actively looking for a new position. Ridiculous salary offers always thoughtfully considered. ;-)"  

I'd hope that describes most of your jobs, but I suspect that more than a few people would describe their situation like c) above. Let us know this Friday, and if you'd like to respond anonymously, send me an email (sjones at this domain) and I'll post a note for you, without your name.

I have the best job in the world, at least for me, and while I hear about and get offered other jobs, I have a hard time thinking that any position would be better for me. I'm not looking to leave my gig, and not sure I ever will voluntarily.

Steve Jones

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