"i can see the light of a clear blue morning....."

so there seems to be some light coming thorough my job gloom and doom.....i'm not being overly hopeful at this point because a few places are now at interview or pre-interview stages, but at least it feels like things are moving now....below are the current opportunities and their advantages/disadvantages......keep your fingers crossed all!

#1 Merrimack Repertory Theatre - Box Office Manager - I have an interview with them on Friday of next week. (March 25). Honestly, I am a little nervous about this job for many reasons. For one, the company doesn't have the best of reputations when it comes to employee relations. I've heard that people are kinda bitchy and rude. Aside from that, the company has been facing some major financial issues of late. Earlier this year they let go their Managing Director to free up funds. They issued a statement in the Globe that said if that didn't work they would be forced to raise ticket prices or ultimately close their doors. Do I really want to step into a situation like that? Especially when their programming is not something that typically appeals to me? The money would be better than Suffolk and it would be good managment experience, but is it worth it?

#2 American Repertory Theatre - Asst. General Manager/Human Resources Officer - This one I feel is kind of a long shot. While I feel that this position is great and one I could learn a lot from, I'm not so sure that I am qualified at this point in my life. The money is amazing and it's a wonderful company, but I'm just nervous about my background, etc. I was sent a pre-interview questionnaire the other day (along with 30 other people) so that they could screen more specific experience and then decide who to bring in for an interview. I should hear by next Wed. or Thurs. if they would like me to come in for an official interview. I am definitely going to pursue this one with full force, but it has it's drawbacks too. I can't say that A.R.T's programming is my speed either, and I have heard from a lady who works their that they are less than friendly at times too. Very snooty, etc. Again, is this the kind of environment I want to work in?

#3 North Shore Music Theatre - Producers/PR Assistant - This is the job that I am most interested in. And of course it's the one that pays the least. Go figure! This would entail me working in Kimbell and LaRock's office and then assisting Julie and Mike on the side with PR. I feel like I have the best shot at getting this job. I mean I know everyone there, I have ties to the theatre already because of Derek, and Jon K. told me from his own mouth that they are big on hiring couples there. He is already afraid of losing Derek, so I feel like that is on my side. If they feel like that can get a good employee and keep Derek too that would be in their best interest. I will have that interview sometime next week. Carolyn sent me an email to say she would call and set that up soon. The main drawback to this job is the pay. But I love the organization and its programming and feel like I could learn a lot from Jon and Julie. It's EXACTLY the type of organization I would love to work for and be affiliated with. Deep down, even though the pay is lowest, I think this is the job I want the most. For so many reasons. Derek told me last night though, that there were A LOT of resumes sent in and that Matt the PR intern had applied as well. Pray! =)

I guess it all boils down to, do I go for the money or do I go for the organization I like best? I never want to take a job that I am going to hate just for money. I've been miserable in this job at Suffolk long enough to know that a bad workplace environment is unhealthy and miserable. I don't want to spend the next couple of years in that type of situation. And who knows, none of these jobs may work out. It's not like I am batting a thousand lately. Any insight would be appreciated! =)