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TV ClubHouse: Archive: USA 2002: General Discussion: Would You Join the Cast of "Big Brother" if It Jeopardized Your Job?: Archive through September 28, 2002

Loriwillwin

Friday, September 27, 2002 - 06:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I was startled to learn that "Big Brother" cost Dani her job. Of course, we all know about Eric's "Big Brother" stint causing him to be placed on leave from his firefighting job. I realize that appearing on TV is a lot more glitzy, and probably more fun and more interesting (albeit not less stressful), than a JOB, but in the long run, the job - not "Big Brother" - is what keeps those bills paid.

Would YOU give up your job for "Big Brother"?

Wendo

Friday, September 27, 2002 - 06:50 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
If I didn't have to deal with the many negative things we've seen on message boards, sure, why the heII not. As they say, Carpe Diem. Sometimes, taking the risk is worth it. I'd rather try something than not go for it at all.

For me, losing my job wouldn't be a big deal. I could get another one. It's the bashing on the net I would hate. LOL!

Seamonkey

Friday, September 27, 2002 - 06:57 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
My jobs were never the type one just walked away from, so, no.. and just getting another job wasn't a viable option; they weren't that easy to get and the reputation for being a flake would have run ahead of you anyway. Not to mention that I was really my sole support.

Klm72

Friday, September 27, 2002 - 06:57 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yes... BUT I am not the main breadwinner. If said breadwinner wanted to risk his career over it I'd hit him with a rolling pin then hide the car keys. ;)

Marymc

Friday, September 27, 2002 - 06:58 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
i work for myself, so i have the world's greatest boss.....

Wendo

Friday, September 27, 2002 - 07:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Perhaps I should put my comments about losing my job into perspective...I'm a freelance graphic designer. I go out and GET my work. So, walking away from my job would not affect me nor my reputation in my field; since, basically, I would be leaving myself (that sounds confusing. LOL!) Obviously, for others in different job situations, it would be a different matter. I would only be a flake in my own eyes. LOL!

Katlady53

Friday, September 27, 2002 - 07:04 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
No way. I am a single mom, am my sole support and would have a difficult time finding a similar job. Besides, I REALLY REALLY don't have anybody else to feed the mouths around here. :)

Realityaddict

Friday, September 27, 2002 - 07:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Not unless I was prepared to find another one when I got out of the house.

Loppes

Friday, September 27, 2002 - 07:17 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm in management, but even if I wasn't, and wanted to apply for a show like BB, I would put my ducks in a row and make arrangements. Its not difficult to request a leave of absence if something may be pending.
Lon

Peachie

Friday, September 27, 2002 - 07:18 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
A couple of people from my work are going to apply for BB4 and they have both been with the company for quite a few years so would not have a problem getting their job back. In fact as good as employees as they are some of us as their friends would fill in for them. I told them to keep me informed and I am going to give them some tips on what to and what not to do cause we SEE ALL, well all that ASP will let us see. I will be around for BB4 so if by chance they get in I will let you all know. I for one would love it if one of them got on, they would come to me for updates everyday cause they knew I watched on the net.

Tobor7

Friday, September 27, 2002 - 07:36 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Why can't you tell your employer that you will be on the show? They find out soon enough, so what is the big deal.
ASP asks for too much if you have to walk out on your job without saying anything.

Victoriafla

Friday, September 27, 2002 - 07:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I would if I was in my 20s. I don't work now but did work 15 years and would of done it! I just couldn't do it now, my husband and I went to dinner tonight and he said he would do it even though he has never seen the show! He really couldn't because of his job, but I was surprised he would even think about doing it. He said the odds of winning BB are better than winning the lottery

Zachsmom

Friday, September 27, 2002 - 07:48 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I wouldn't want to come back to my job after I did BB lol..

Oregonfire

Friday, September 27, 2002 - 07:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
What I am hoping for is a job so great that I wouldn't leave it for anything! I am a chronic job leaver and a career commitphobe. Right now I teach English online for pennies, and I am getting to the point that I'd rather strip for a living that do this everyday. (Am working toward a graphic design degree; think Wendo and I had this conversation?) So yes, I'd leave this job to be on BB, but I would never be on BB because I already have enough mental baggage to deal with in my life and need no further evidence that I'm neurotic.

Zachsmom

Friday, September 27, 2002 - 08:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oregon..you are a PERFECT contestant for BB4!!!

Oregonfire

Friday, September 27, 2002 - 08:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Why I think I am, aren't I? No wonder I liked Chiara so much. Uhh, no thanks. For no amount of money, never, not ever!!!! Nooooooooooooooooo.....

Hypermom

Friday, September 27, 2002 - 08:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I wouldn't worry about my job at all considering I sleep with the boss. However, there is no way I'd ever go on BB. I'd either be crying the first week or end up with a penalty nomination for yelling. :)

Whit4you

Friday, September 27, 2002 - 08:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Depends on alot of things - if your happy with the job... if replacing that job would be tough - and many other factors.

Wendo

Friday, September 27, 2002 - 08:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oregon, yep, we did talk about you working toward working in graphic design. AND, I think you should totally do it! Personally, I love what I do. Sometimes, I sit here working and cannot believe I'm paid to do what I do. To me, it's fun, not work. Can't get any better than that. So, you go for it! :)

Tobor7

Friday, September 27, 2002 - 08:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oregonfire--

I'll bet you are creative enough to do graphics design. You don't have to have a degree. FWIW, if you know the mechanics, just go do it. You'll get there faster.

(these are positive words of encouragement)

Oregonfire

Friday, September 27, 2002 - 08:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Tobor. I'm pretty old school, like to have the degree in hand and formal training, think a bachelor's will open more doors (I am getting to skip quite a bit because I'm a post-bac with previous art history minor.) Guess I need to think outside the box, but don't want to take any (more) chances!

Anyway enough about me...

Monalisa

Friday, September 27, 2002 - 08:52 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Would I quit my job to be on BB4? No, even though I am tight with the boss (me). It would just be too much trouble for me to go through to play a game for 1 week, yep, I'd be kicked out the first week probably. I don't think I could even PRETEND to like 1/2 the people that long (especially if they were anything like this year's group)...lol.

Misslibra

Friday, September 27, 2002 - 08:55 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yes I would because I would win the 1/2 mil. :)

Trulyscrumtious

Friday, September 27, 2002 - 11:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
A choice between keeping my job or risking my job huh, hmmmm.. Well, like Misslibra I have a job and I'm a girl. I don't know if she's my age or not but whatever, I don't think that should affect my decision.

But then there's so many others out there who don't have a job, and they are guys, not girls, but some of them might come from the same province I come from. So there's that similiarity that I have to think of.

Choosing to either risk my job or not just doesn't seem right. Okay, I'll choose to risk my job.

Ah man, this isn't fair.

NOT FAIR...NOT FAIR...NOT FAIR!!!

Whit4you

Saturday, September 28, 2002 - 12:06 am EditMoveDeleteIP
OMG lol truly :)