c-gar, go for it. As arkady says getting an offer while still in positon is good. Boss is probably scared for his job and it’s never fun to work with terrified.
This from WiseGeek (“What is the difference between…):
The most straightforward of the three cultural identifiers may be the word Chicano. “Chicano” refers specifically to Mexican-Americans, or anyone else of Mexican heritage. When Mexican workers and their families first moved into America, they were often referred to as “Mexicanos,” which became shortened over time to “Xicanos” or “Chicanos”. At first, “Chicano” was considered to be derogatory, somewhat akin to “Chinaman” or “Negro.” Eventually, however, many in the Mexican-American community embraced the term, at least informally. There are still older Mexican-Americans who view “Chicano” as something less than respectful. It should only be used to describe those of Mexican descent, not those of Central or South American descent.
The word “Hispanic” is a bit more universal than “Chicano.” Historically, areas conquered by the Spaniards were considered part of a region originally called Hispania. Modern countries which can trace their history to Spain are now considered to be Hispanic, and include Mexico, Central America, and most of South America where Spanish is the primary language. The only exception to this Hispanic designation is Brazil, which was settled by Portugal, not Spain. Any citizen of those countries originally colonized by Spain can be considered Hispanic. People from Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama and other areas south of the American border would all be considered Hispanic.
I’m liking etson’s and DIBS’s advice. Unless there is a real possibility that volatility where you are might shake things up again for the better, you know you are out of there eventually. How long do you have, how much of a cushion do you have (reserve + likely severance), and what else do you think if out there if you pass this option up?
Also, if you latch on to a new gig now, in a down economy, and it doesn’t last, there’s an unquantifiable chance you will find yourself looking again in a better job market. Will the new gig last longer than the time you think you have left currently?
My last name is a Latin word, does that mean I’m Chinese?!
Most Chicanos call me “papi.”
i can’t stand when people refer to hispanics as “Spanish”
You are SPANISH if you are from the country SPAIN – not Puerto Rico.
c-gar, go for it. As arkady says getting an offer while still in positon is good. Boss is probably scared for his job and it’s never fun to work with terrified.
Hey benson, How’d you like my post yesterday for the Pope’s website for Horror Show Friday???
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monument_to_Vittorio_Emanuele_II
Me TOO, Chicken! (10:25 AM)
Wow. Just, wow.
This from WiseGeek (“What is the difference between…):
The most straightforward of the three cultural identifiers may be the word Chicano. “Chicano” refers specifically to Mexican-Americans, or anyone else of Mexican heritage. When Mexican workers and their families first moved into America, they were often referred to as “Mexicanos,” which became shortened over time to “Xicanos” or “Chicanos”. At first, “Chicano” was considered to be derogatory, somewhat akin to “Chinaman” or “Negro.” Eventually, however, many in the Mexican-American community embraced the term, at least informally. There are still older Mexican-Americans who view “Chicano” as something less than respectful. It should only be used to describe those of Mexican descent, not those of Central or South American descent.
The word “Hispanic” is a bit more universal than “Chicano.” Historically, areas conquered by the Spaniards were considered part of a region originally called Hispania. Modern countries which can trace their history to Spain are now considered to be Hispanic, and include Mexico, Central America, and most of South America where Spanish is the primary language. The only exception to this Hispanic designation is Brazil, which was settled by Portugal, not Spain. Any citizen of those countries originally colonized by Spain can be considered Hispanic. People from Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama and other areas south of the American border would all be considered Hispanic.
I’m liking etson’s and DIBS’s advice. Unless there is a real possibility that volatility where you are might shake things up again for the better, you know you are out of there eventually. How long do you have, how much of a cushion do you have (reserve + likely severance), and what else do you think if out there if you pass this option up?
Also, if you latch on to a new gig now, in a down economy, and it doesn’t last, there’s an unquantifiable chance you will find yourself looking again in a better job market. Will the new gig last longer than the time you think you have left currently?
Did anyone hear anything about the hearing on MacDonough demo yesterday?