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    Quote Originally Posted by Sensei View Post
    Anyway, Asian stocks were all up, but the Nikkei went down hard at the end. I wonder why? We'll see if Europe and the U.S. follow the Nikkei down, or the rest of Asia up. I guess I'm being Captain Obvious with that statement.
    Interesting on how hard the Nikkei sold off. Kind of looks like the US markets sometimes. At least it finished positive. If it was bad news you would think that Europe would have reacted by now. Most major European markets hanging around 1%. Let's hope for a good day today.
    May the force be with us.

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    Yesterday surprised me. Now I'm getting nervous. Many of the major indices have cleared psychological hurdles point-wise. DOW over 13000. Nasdaq over 3000. Nikkei over 10000. DAX today cleared 7000. The S&P is right up against 1400 - will that be resistence? With so many members talking about how the VIX might be nearing a bottom, and Tom's indicator regarding the Nasdaq/5% drop after hitting new highs after losing 1% etc..., I'm nervous. The European indices are up, but many look like they're making H&S formations. They'll probably start their descent just as our market opens in about 25 minutes...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sensei View Post
    Yesterday surprised me. Now I'm getting nervous. Many of the major indices have cleared psychological hurdles point-wise. DOW over 13000. Nasdaq over 3000. Nikkei over 10000. DAX today cleared 7000. The S&P is right up against 1400 - will that be resistence? With so many members talking about how the VIX might be nearing a bottom, and Tom's indicator regarding the Nasdaq/5% drop after hitting new highs after losing 1% etc..., I'm nervous. The European indices are up, but many look like they're making H&S formations. They'll probably start their descent just as our market opens in about 25 minutes...
    I am elated..............I have finally reached a milestone and my balance is few hundred over the high it reached in late Jan 2011. I made some bad moves and painfully watch my balance go in the wrong direction ending with big negative returns last year.

    I want to thank everyone in this group for their valuable insight as I dont understand the market at all and am learning alot. I still dont have a clue about the graphs though. I wanted to play conversative this year due to my losses last year and buy low, but the opportunity never arose so I jumped in.

    Now I am nervous too and am thinking about reducing my exposure in the market. I really want to retire this summer, I dont think I can stick it out til the end of year as my job starts cranking up before the end of the fiscal year and this is a thankless job and crew anymore. I have learned the hard way you have to look out for yourself! Life is too short to show up to what it feels like lock down everyday .............bj

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    Disappointed that, on a day when most other indices were basically flat, the S fund would lose .74%. Maddening in fact. I had half my allocation in C back in January when S was taking off, then went 95% S just as the small caps started running out of steam. So I figure if I sold now, they'd start off on a tear again. I'll just ride it out.

    Today was either the beginning of a top, or healthy consolidation that might last a couple more days before continuing up. Since the SMAs are all still looking good, and price is still above the 20, I'm staying in to see how it plays out.

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    Oh, and I meant to mention that according to Ocean's list, 50% of the herd is still in G or F. The tracker shows about 80-90 members who've been parked in those funds since January 1st, which accounts for about 10% of our tracker. Still lots of money on the sidelines?

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    Considering putting in for a transfer for a job that would pay an extra $9K/year. My job now is very easy for me - right in my comfort zone. But they say moss doesn't grow on a rolling stone, and sometimes I just feel mossy. Over the course of my career, the extra money would total about a quarter of a million dollars (before taxes). I'd probably become much more busy and stressed, though that might subside after the initial learning curve. Gotta decide by COB Friday EST.

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    Sensei, if the position is a competitive opening, I say put in for it, you'll be forced to update your resume and keep your interviewing skills sharp and can always turn down the position if you decide u don't want it. If its something you will automatically get if you want it (non-competitive) then u have to decide, but my thought is if your getting bored now, how are you going to feel in a year, or two... Stress isn't good, but a challenge keeps you sharp and focused..

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sensei View Post
    Considering putting in for a transfer for a job that would pay an extra $9K/year. My job now is very easy for me - right in my comfort zone. But they say moss doesn't grow on a rolling stone, and sometimes I just feel mossy. Over the course of my career, the extra money would total about a quarter of a million dollars (before taxes). I'd probably become much more busy and stressed, though that might subside after the initial learning curve. Gotta decide by COB Friday EST.
    Is the extra money worth the extra work and stress?

    If you are happy with your job and the money it provides, then I think you have already answered your own question.

    If you want to start moving up in your career, then a some extra work and stress may be what is required.

    If it was me, I would evaluate my goals and current work/family situation. If you like your life and don't feel the need to move up; stay. If it was me now, I would stay. I have been stressed and goal oriented, and it isn't fun (on me OR the family). Now, for full disclosure, I am military, not civilian.

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    Quote Originally Posted by daze823 View Post
    Sensei, if the position is a competitive opening, I say put in for it, you'll be forced to update your resume and keep your interviewing skills sharp and can always turn down the position if you decide u don't want it. If its something you will automatically get if you want it (non-competitive) then u have to decide, but my thought is if your getting bored now, how are you going to feel in a year, or two... Stress isn't good, but a challenge keeps you sharp and focused..
    Thanks for the feedback.

    It's non-competetive, in the sense that I'm qualified for it based on my credentials, and there is no interview involved. It's a matter of whether there are others out there who are qualified, interested, and outrank me by seniority. It's not a slam-dunk, but there's a strong possibility I'll get it. If I do, I have to own it, as turning it down would be equivalent to quitting my job. For now, I've put in my application. I have until 20 MAR to withdraw if I get cold feet. I definitely appreciate what you say about the downside of getting bored and the upside of a challenge.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RealMoneyIssues View Post
    Is the extra money worth the extra work and stress?

    If you are happy with your job and the money it provides, then I think you have already answered your own question.

    If you want to start moving up in your career, then a some extra work and stress may be what is required.

    If it was me, I would evaluate my goals and current work/family situation. If you like your life and don't feel the need to move up; stay. If it was me now, I would stay. I have been stressed and goal oriented, and it isn't fun (on me OR the family). Now, for full disclosure, I am military, not civilian.

    Good Luck Brother !!

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    Thanks RMI! I'm definitely considering all those factors. The stress I don't think would be unmanageable, as it will be a job I've trained for and have a little experience with already. It just won't be the walk in the park my current job has become. But I guess sometimes I just get tired of walking in the same park everyday. Know what I mean?

    Sounds like I've talked myself into this deal. Of course, the deal isn't done. All I've done so far is apply - shouldn't put the cart before the horse!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sensei View Post
    Thanks for the feedback.

    It's non-competetive, in the sense that I'm qualified for it based on my credentials, and there is no interview involved. It's a matter of whether there are others out there who are qualified, interested, and outrank me by seniority. It's not a slam-dunk, but there's a strong possibility I'll get it. If I do, I have to own it, as turning it down would be equivalent to quitting my job. For now, I've put in my application. I have until 20 MAR to withdraw if I get cold feet. I definitely appreciate what you say about the downside of getting bored and the upside of a challenge.
    I'm not SES but I have a fairly high grade job as a program manager - non supervisory. I am bored to death. It makes for a long day and I don't want to come to work. It has been this way for several years and I am really tired of it. I could move, but don't care too. I'm just waiting until my time is up. Just another perspective for you to think about.
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