I have a meeting today with Lois in Human Resources to discuss a job I've been offered: overnight operator of the St. John's Switchboard. The hourly pay would be smaller, but the paychecks would be larger. I'd have benefits, including vacation and, in two years, I could do the E.C. program for free. That's where the advantages end. I would be leaving a job I actually enjoy, which has got to be pretty rare. I'd also be working at a schedule opposite to Anne's no matter how we worked it, because her job doesn't have much opportunity for overnight work.

Laura told me I could come back to the library if I took the job and the library supervisor position opened up again. Or I could stay at the library until I'm offered a salaried position. I don't know yet what to do.

My meeting with Lois is in less than ten minutes. None of the questions I'm asking her would be hugely helpful in the decision, but I'm going to ask for more time to decide.