Well, did the interview, did the physical, and they ended up offering me top dollar.
Unfortunately, their top dollar would have meant a pay cut for me, so I didn't take it.
Additionally, it's non union at this time, meaning that should it become a union position when the current contract expires in August of 2009, there would probably have been issues related to that.
The job search half heartedly continues.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Sunday, August 24, 2008
My new favorite addiction
I have recently discovered an internet music service called PANDORA.
The premise is that if you give them an hour, it's like they're in your head when it comes to music that gets played.
One of my great loves musically is old school country, artists like Johnny Cash, Conway Twitty, George Jones, June Carter Cash, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, and of course, Patsy Cline.
I went into this with something of a skeptical mindset, I admit. I started the service with a request for Patsy Cline, so that's how the "station" got named... (yeah, I could rename it but I like calling it Patsy Cline Radio).
So far, I've only had one instance of a song I didn't "like" ... wasn't the artist (Ricky Van Shelton) but I just wasn't in the mood for the song (Life Turned Her That Way) - one click and it moved on to the next selection. AND this station/service plays the Dixie Chicks. (That's a subject for another rant.)
Anyway, one song out of the entire experience? I'm impressed.
Try it, you'll love it.
The premise is that if you give them an hour, it's like they're in your head when it comes to music that gets played.
One of my great loves musically is old school country, artists like Johnny Cash, Conway Twitty, George Jones, June Carter Cash, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, and of course, Patsy Cline.
I went into this with something of a skeptical mindset, I admit. I started the service with a request for Patsy Cline, so that's how the "station" got named... (yeah, I could rename it but I like calling it Patsy Cline Radio).
So far, I've only had one instance of a song I didn't "like" ... wasn't the artist (Ricky Van Shelton) but I just wasn't in the mood for the song (Life Turned Her That Way) - one click and it moved on to the next selection. AND this station/service plays the Dixie Chicks. (That's a subject for another rant.)
Anyway, one song out of the entire experience? I'm impressed.
Try it, you'll love it.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
I stand corrected
Today, Barack Obama announced his choice of Vice President.
Where I believed he would end up choosing Hillary Clinton (she'll probably end up on the Supreme Court), he's chosen Senator Joe Biden of Maryland.
The Democratic National Convention (or DNC) just wrapped up on Thursday with a rousing speech by Mr. Obama. Your Grandpa Don and I were fortunate enough to watch it live, and frankly, the man's oratory gifts are astounding. (Obama's, not Grandpa Don's... there's a difference between stirring the masses and stirring up the shit)
Then, of course, the Republicans made history with their announcement of a female VP candidate, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin.
I hesitate to get too political in this space, however I'm probably just biding my time. Who knows, you might be able to reference me in about 15 years when you write a term paper about this period of American history.
We'll see.
Where I believed he would end up choosing Hillary Clinton (she'll probably end up on the Supreme Court), he's chosen Senator Joe Biden of Maryland.
The Democratic National Convention (or DNC) just wrapped up on Thursday with a rousing speech by Mr. Obama. Your Grandpa Don and I were fortunate enough to watch it live, and frankly, the man's oratory gifts are astounding. (Obama's, not Grandpa Don's... there's a difference between stirring the masses and stirring up the shit)
Then, of course, the Republicans made history with their announcement of a female VP candidate, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin.
I hesitate to get too political in this space, however I'm probably just biding my time. Who knows, you might be able to reference me in about 15 years when you write a term paper about this period of American history.
We'll see.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Oh happy day !!
The greatest (okay, to clarify, your arrival is a completely separate category, Andrea) thing happened today while I was at work.
I answered the phone and got the shock of my life when it turned out to be AT&T calling about an application I'd submitted about 4+ months ago. They're *very* interested in hiring me, and I have my interview this coming Monday at 10am.
This would honestly be my dream job. Even though I'm in the South and was born here, for me union is *not* a dirty word.
The position is for an outside tech (ie installer) in the Norcross area - provided the money is right (and I'm fervently praying it will be, as I won't leave my current job for a pay cut or a lateral move) then they're talking about having me start classes (formal training - there's a novel idea for you) September 5th.
Given that it's currently August 21st, and the interview is set for August 25th, that'd give me a little less than a two week notice for the current job.
And I can guarantee that should I leave, it won't go over well at all.
Especially when my supervisor has to give up her cushy little self created 11-7 shift to come and work 3 - 11 side by side with my co-worker. And I sincerely doubt they will be able to maintain the current rotation of 10 days on, 4 days off, 5 days on 2 days off. I can easily foresee that changing to a straight 5 day workweek.
And believe me, working with the Box O'Rocks isn't easy at all.
Currently none of the other people who work in this department (aside from said supervisor and management) have any idea how I put up with him. The supervisor and the manager both say that the issues I have are all my creation, however that theory will be put to the test should I leave.
But I can honestly say, I don't care.
Wow. Day shift and more money.
That's the reason I've worked 2nd and 3rd shift all these years - because of the differential - and now to not need it. Wow.
Oh happy day!!
I answered the phone and got the shock of my life when it turned out to be AT&T calling about an application I'd submitted about 4+ months ago. They're *very* interested in hiring me, and I have my interview this coming Monday at 10am.
This would honestly be my dream job. Even though I'm in the South and was born here, for me union is *not* a dirty word.
The position is for an outside tech (ie installer) in the Norcross area - provided the money is right (and I'm fervently praying it will be, as I won't leave my current job for a pay cut or a lateral move) then they're talking about having me start classes (formal training - there's a novel idea for you) September 5th.
Given that it's currently August 21st, and the interview is set for August 25th, that'd give me a little less than a two week notice for the current job.
And I can guarantee that should I leave, it won't go over well at all.
Especially when my supervisor has to give up her cushy little self created 11-7 shift to come and work 3 - 11 side by side with my co-worker. And I sincerely doubt they will be able to maintain the current rotation of 10 days on, 4 days off, 5 days on 2 days off. I can easily foresee that changing to a straight 5 day workweek.
And believe me, working with the Box O'Rocks isn't easy at all.
Currently none of the other people who work in this department (aside from said supervisor and management) have any idea how I put up with him. The supervisor and the manager both say that the issues I have are all my creation, however that theory will be put to the test should I leave.
But I can honestly say, I don't care.
Wow. Day shift and more money.
That's the reason I've worked 2nd and 3rd shift all these years - because of the differential - and now to not need it. Wow.
Oh happy day!!
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