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... go to the final audition for Survivor 22 68.75%
... start out the new job 10 31.25%
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Old 01-26-2016, 08:20 AM   #1
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Coworker's daughter a Survivor finalist

Her daughter (age 25) is one of 35 finalists invited out to L.A. However, she also just landed a job that starts Monday that she is excited about (I don't know what field the job is in).

I've read that lots of contestants come back with parasites and end up with medical bills that cancel out some of their winnings. Also, there is the loss of anonymity to consider.

Finally, there's the theory that you only regret the things in life that you don't do.

What would you tell your daughter if she had this opportunity?
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Old 01-26-2016, 08:23 AM   #2
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P.S. I don't know her, but have seen her audition video. She's attractive, but not a superstar.
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Old 01-26-2016, 08:42 AM   #3
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The job field would matter... if she's in some industry where it's nearly impossible to get in the door, that could change things.

But... go on the show. Not only is at a once in a lifetime experience, with a (slim) chance of winning some nice money, but it gives her a good chance at some steady income for years to come through speaking engagements, appearance fees, etc.

A lot of people wouldn't want to be on that show and should never go on that show, but if she's already gone through the trouble of applying, let's assume she thinks she could handle it. Jobs come and go. You're talking about a one-in-a-million chance here.
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Old 01-26-2016, 09:04 AM   #4
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Talk to the employer first and see if it's even a problem.
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Old 01-26-2016, 09:23 AM   #5
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Right now she is leaning against going. I guess the job is in an area unrelated to her schooling, and she was lucky enough to have somebody high in the company that liked her and helped get her in the door.

I told her mom she should at least approach the employer and say "I won't do anything that will jeopardize this job, but I do have an opportunity to try out for Survivor. What are your thoughts?"
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Old 01-26-2016, 09:26 AM   #6
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I'm with Maple Leafs. She's 25. She'll probably be working for another 50 years (sorry, it's true). Plus, if she puts it on her resume I guarantee it'll be responsible for at least one or two job interviews in the future she otherwise would not have gotten.
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Old 01-26-2016, 09:27 AM   #7
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I agree with approaching the employer. The one thing that would make me pause is that it's just an audition. If she had to choose between the job and actually going on Survivor, then I would say go. But it would really suck to lose the job to go on the audition and then not get picked. I'd probably still go on the audition, but I'm a huge Survivor nerd.
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Old 01-26-2016, 09:32 AM   #8
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Speaking as a hiring manager, I'd totally allow it.
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Old 01-26-2016, 11:02 AM   #9
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She called HR and was basically asked if she wants the job or not.

She told Survivor NO.
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Old 01-26-2016, 11:06 AM   #10
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Sounds like a sensible call to me over a very minuscule chance of winning any money out of survivor or even being one of the characters who gets remembered. I have a good job > I was one of the first people voted out of survivor in season x, remember me?
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Old 01-26-2016, 11:11 AM   #11
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It does make me wonder what they'll be like to work for. It's a fashion industry job in NYC.
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Old 01-26-2016, 11:29 AM   #12
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Old 01-26-2016, 11:33 AM   #13
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Sorry.

I think I do have her YouTube Survivor audition somewhere.
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Old 01-26-2016, 11:33 AM   #14
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It does make me wonder what they'll be like to work for. It's a fashion industry job in NYC.

I don't know whether it'll be a bad work environment, but she made the right decision if it's a fashion industry job. It can be extremely difficult to get your foot in the door, so any job in that industry is a good one.
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Old 01-26-2016, 11:36 AM   #15
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I agree with Mizzou. And I didn't even shudder when typing that out.
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Old 01-26-2016, 12:06 PM   #16
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Plus, she called HR. HR are going to say "no" by default. A hiring manager may have said different, but there's literally no upside for the HR person to tell her "yes".
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Old 01-26-2016, 12:16 PM   #17
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I think there's a meeting where she's supposed to meet some important clients on the Tuesday after she starts.
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Old 01-26-2016, 12:39 PM   #18
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HR people are such assholes.
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Old 01-26-2016, 12:56 PM   #19
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If this is an entry level foot in the door job in a massively desirable industry, why would HR allow you to go audition for something that might mean you are unavailable to the company for months at a time in the near future? I'm assuming there are thousands of people who would kill for this opportunity. If you aren't committed to it, thanks and we will find someone who will.

Seems like basic supply and demand to me. Don't think anyone is being an asshole here?
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Old 01-26-2016, 02:12 PM   #20
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I would let my daughter decide. But I went with the job. Of course if it was a waiting job, then Survivor. If it was something she went to school for and wanted to do, the job.

Circumstances play a huge. part. But, ultimately and obviously, it would be her choice.
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Old 01-26-2016, 02:18 PM   #21
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She called HR and was basically asked if she wants the job or not.

She told Survivor NO.

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I hate to say it but I'd say it's less than three years before she begins to regret that choice for the rest of her life.

I'll hope to be wrong but that's my gut.
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Old 01-26-2016, 02:42 PM   #22
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Eh, but what is life without regret?
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Old 01-26-2016, 02:44 PM   #23
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She plans to audition again next year. I imagine her chance has passed though.
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Old 01-26-2016, 02:57 PM   #24
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Don't think anyone is being an asshole here?

Nope.

A culture where we prioritize a slavish devotion to our jobs, regardless of actual benefit, is the asshole here.

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Old 01-26-2016, 03:34 PM   #25
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If this is an entry level foot in the door job in a massively desirable industry, why would HR allow you to go audition for something that might mean you are unavailable to the company for months at a time in the near future? I'm assuming there are thousands of people who would kill for this opportunity. If you aren't committed to it, thanks and we will find someone who will.

Seems like basic supply and demand to me. Don't think anyone is being an asshole here?

Sorry, forgot the "/sarcasm"

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Old 01-26-2016, 03:44 PM   #26
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Old 01-26-2016, 03:51 PM   #27
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Old 01-26-2016, 04:17 PM   #28
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What he meant to say was UTEP FAN!
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Old 01-26-2016, 04:26 PM   #29
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I hate to say it but I'd say it's less than three years before she begins to regret that choice for the rest of her life.

I'll hope to be wrong but that's my gut.

What's done is done but I agree with this. As someone else said she has 50 years of work remaining. If you can't take a risk at this age with these few responsibilities then when can you?
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Old 01-27-2016, 10:56 AM   #30
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If the option was between starting a job she was lucky to have and being on survivor, probably worth the risk. However, it was between starting a job she was lucky to have and maybe being on Survivor. I'm guessing in a couple years when she's more established it would be easier for her to get to that point in casting again without maybe costing herself the job to just maybe get it.
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Old 01-27-2016, 11:44 AM   #31
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She is 25 years old and has been an adult for 7 years now. Time to start making grown up decisions, which she apparently has. Good job!
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Old 01-27-2016, 12:04 PM   #32
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What's done is done but I agree with this. As someone else said she has 50 years of work remaining. If you can't take a risk at this age with these few responsibilities then when can you?

This was my initial thought as well. However, the NY Fashion industry is very tight. It's not the kind of thing you walk away from. For me, the choice between a career airline job or being stuck at a smaller airline for years longer because I wanted to go on Survivor, I'd be dumb not to take the job.
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Old 01-27-2016, 12:41 PM   #33
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The fact that she made a responsible decision would suggest she's not crazy enough for Reality TV.
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Old 01-27-2016, 01:48 PM   #34
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Her mother said it was okay to share, so here's her audition video.

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Old 01-27-2016, 03:52 PM   #35
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Good thing HA snt around anymore or that number would get spammed.. lol

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Old 01-27-2016, 04:08 PM   #36
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Yeah, that did give me pause...
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Old 01-27-2016, 07:09 PM   #37
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Not even close - Survivor!
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Old 01-27-2016, 07:43 PM   #38
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dream job or risk getting parasites hmmmm

I think a lot of our responses have to do with our age.
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