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A solution for job indecisiveness

February 17, 2026 05:16PM
If the following only assists a single shopper with decisions, it is well worth a read,

During my sales career, which began in 1963, I was taught a tool referred to as a Ben Franklin. The story goes that when Ben was in need of a decision, he would draw a line separating a paper into two halves titled PRO & CON. He would then list all reasons for and against, then decide how to proceed. Later he would review the paper and jot any notes for the future.
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February 17, 2026 09:11PM
Well, at least it's a different post than the usual bragging about not needing money.
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February 17, 2026 11:12PM
I don't take any of Bob's posts to be bragging, I view it more of explaining the 'back story'...
Following his advice is NOT helpful if you are in need of a paycheck regularly. I **think** he explains this so that people that are hard up for cash don't go firing every MSC after the first issue.




@boridi wrote:

Well, at least it's a different post than the usual bragging about not needing money.
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February 18, 2026 03:41AM
Huh? Bragging about not needing money? Because he talks about not letting the MSCs walk all over him?

I've quit jobs because the folks that I was working for were dishonest. I took the jobs because I needed money, I quit the job because I have morals. There are some things more important than money.

The way I see it, Bob has integrity. Folks that will do any job, regardless of cost, moral or monetary, have none.
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February 18, 2026 02:58PM
boridi, it has never been my intention to brag; that is not my nature. Both Viv and Morled are correct with their respective posts. Unfortunately, we are not able to either face one another nor vocally speak on the forum. That fact indeed can be a cause of misunderstanding.
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February 18, 2026 03:15PM
In my social work career I used something similar, but one that gives a bit more info. It's 4 quadrants, listed as follows: "The right reason" (to do something), "The wrong reason" (to do something), "The right reason NOT to", "the wrong reason NOT to." In a very broad sense, think of how this might be useful for someone contemplating marriage, but was not entirely sure.
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