Chef Jim Posted March 27, 2007 Posted March 27, 2007 I have been very busy since January 15th: created a resume revised it 25 times sent it to friends to rip it apart and return with friendly advice revised it 25 more times created a web page never felt sorry for myself attended one job fair signed up with three recruiters tried to keep a positive attitude (sometimes wore an eminence front) read everything I could get my hands on (looking for work has changed a bit since 1980) networked blogged kept the negative vibes at bay signed up for unemployment practiced living on an austerity budget got one interview with a globally recognized corporation got called back for a second interview asked the right questions gave the right answers left the interview knowing if it was right they would call they did received an offer today accepted the offer verbally pending documentation took a reasonable pay cut (I was WAY overpaid at the old job) I feel sorry for the company that hired you, because it looks like they hired a liar. Nowhere in that list does it say you sat around on the couch in your underwear drinking beer watching Jerry Springer. Congrats Rocky! Welcome back to the world of the employed!
The Dean Posted March 27, 2007 Posted March 27, 2007 Congrats, Pyle. Best of luck to you. I'm right behind you (don't worry I have my pants on) in the world of the gainfully employed (I think). The question is: does The Dean take the big $$/big prestige job (if he gets it) or does he take a job that will pay WAY WAY less and, perhaps, make him happier? Even The Dean doesn't know what The Dean will do.
Fan in San Diego Posted March 27, 2007 Posted March 27, 2007 Quality Systems Engineer: Make sure processes exist, are used, are adequate, and controlled and maintained on a master electronic library. Plan, schedule, perform ISO 9000 audits. Conduct training classes. Track defects and find out why a product was returned. Lead product and process teams. Project management. Someone else does the engineering part, I just bring people on board the "crazy train". The nice thing is that I get to start over with a clean slate at an entirely new company. I start at the "old" company on April 6, 1980, taking warehouse orders, and worked into professional responsibilities. Some of the "teeny little minds" who were managers, could never get past the image of "that long haired guy unloading trucks" out of their heads, when I was putting multi-million dollar proposals for service logistics on the table a decade later. Cool ! Good for you Rock !
Fan in San Diego Posted March 27, 2007 Posted March 27, 2007 Congrats, Pyle. Best of luck to you. I'm right behind you (don't worry I have my pants on) in the world of the gainfully employed (I think). The question is: does The Dean take the big $$/big prestige job (if he gets it) or does he take a job that will pay WAY WAY less and, perhaps, make him happier? Even The Dean doesn't know what The Dean will do. From past experience ! Money is cold comfort if you hate your job. Always take the job you'll love and be happy at ! You'll thrive and be far more successful that way anyways !
Just Jack Posted March 28, 2007 Posted March 28, 2007 Congrats, Pyle. Best of luck to you. I'm right behind you (don't worry I have my pants on) in the world of the gainfully employed (I think). The question is: does The Dean take the big $$/big prestige job (if he gets it) or does he take a job that will pay WAY WAY less and, perhaps, make him happier? Even The Dean doesn't know what The Dean will do. If you can live on the lesser paying job, the happiness from said job is worth more than the stress of the higher paying job.
Bungee Jumper Posted March 28, 2007 Posted March 28, 2007 Congrats, Pyle. Best of luck to you. I'm right behind you (don't worry I have my pants on) in the world of the gainfully employed (I think). The question is: does The Dean take the big $$/big prestige job (if he gets it) or does he take a job that will pay WAY WAY less and, perhaps, make him happier? Even The Dean doesn't know what The Dean will do. Sharing illegal substances, wearing pants...you're just chock full of surprises tonight, aren't you?
The Dean Posted March 28, 2007 Posted March 28, 2007 Sharing illegal substances, wearing pants...you're just chock full of surprises tonight, aren't you? I'm not wearing pants now...if that helps you at all.
Bungee Jumper Posted March 28, 2007 Posted March 28, 2007 I'm not wearing pants now...if that helps you at all. Oh, that just doesn't help anyone...
rockpile Posted March 28, 2007 Author Posted March 28, 2007 If you are comfortable financially with the job that would make you happier, is there really a debate? Congrats, Pyle. Best of luck to you. I'm right behind you (don't worry I have my pants on) in the world of the gainfully employed (I think). The question is: does The Dean take the big $$/big prestige job (if he gets it) or does he take a job that will pay WAY WAY less and, perhaps, make him happier? Even The Dean doesn't know what The Dean will do.
rockpile Posted March 28, 2007 Author Posted March 28, 2007 I'm not wearing pants now...if that helps you at all. I hope you don't get any warts.
rockpile Posted March 28, 2007 Author Posted March 28, 2007 That's because you're so damn cute. April 9th is a good starting date. On 4/9 I will celebrate 28 years in the cable industry. CONGRATS! my friend. Thanks and Happy Anniversary, Harriett!
The Dean Posted March 28, 2007 Posted March 28, 2007 If you are comfortable financially with the job that would make you happier, is there really a debate? I have MAJOR debt issues. I will be able to repay (and, perhaps save) with the big job. I can live OK with the other job, but the repayments will be slow and forget savings. I'll figure it out. I shouldn't have infested your nice thread with my baggage.
smokinandjokin Posted March 28, 2007 Posted March 28, 2007 Congrats Rockpile. Only 26 weeks of work, and then you can get back on the dole again!
Fezmid Posted March 28, 2007 Posted March 28, 2007 April 9th is a good starting date. On 4/9 I will celebrate 28 years in the cable industry. My condolences to you and your family; nobody should have to endure 28 days, let alone 28 years, of the cable company. (come on, like you didn't see that coming from me?! ).
Fezmid Posted March 28, 2007 Posted March 28, 2007 I have MAJOR debt issues. I will be able to repay (and, perhaps save) with the big job. I can live OK with the other job, but the repayments will be slow and forget savings. I'll figure it out. I shouldn't have infested your nice thread with my baggage. You said "possibly make you happier." If you're not sure, I'd take the big money job, if offered. You can always quit later and take the "happy job." Either that, or be a contributor for FHM magazine
rockpile Posted March 28, 2007 Author Posted March 28, 2007 Take the big job, get back on your financial feet and move on. Whose thread should you have infested? It was a good question. I have MAJOR debt issues. I will be able to repay (and, perhaps save) with the big job. I can live OK with the other job, but the repayments will be slow and forget savings. I'll figure it out. I shouldn't have infested your nice thread with my baggage.
rockpile Posted March 28, 2007 Author Posted March 28, 2007 Congrats Rockpile. Only 26 weeks of work, and then you can get back on the dole again! I will be on the payroll of a third party recruiter for the first 6-8 months. After that, I will either extend the contract, or negotiate a full time job with the corporation I am actually working for. Their intent and need is for a full timer or three, but it is a smart business move to hire by contract. If I do not renew the contract, I will go back on unemployment for as brief a time as I can. I will be eligible for the balance of my first 26 weeks I did not use if that happens. Heck, I may not like them and let and tell them not to bother giving me an offer! Life is about change. I will worry about that when I have to. Since 1973, I have been on the dole a total maybe eight weeks. I can support myself.
erynthered Posted March 28, 2007 Posted March 28, 2007 Congrats Rock. Glad to hear it! Some of these young whippersnappers could learn a few things about your tenacity!
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