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Old 05-16-2004, 12:34 AM   #31
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I commend you on your courage, Blue58! Good luck to you, man.
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Old 05-16-2004, 01:10 AM   #32
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So how strong has Caddyshack been in your life blue? In addition to your tagline,I see that you also dropped in...."so I got that going for me."
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Old 05-16-2004, 08:18 AM   #33
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how can one be " kind of smoking" ?? Smoking is located at the far side of "hot" you can be "kind of hot".....but kind of smoking is like "moderately perfect" or "sorta pregnant" or "Mostly Dead"

if she's kind of smoking.....isn't she just "hot"?

Ah, ignorant youth.
Kind of smokin' = paint's a little faded and a few parking lot dings but definitely a good solid desirable ride.
Smokin' = shinny paint and whitewalls, but on a plymouth.
Hot = a big block, SS, RS Camaro.
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Old 05-16-2004, 08:50 AM   #34
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you're a great writer- that wasn't boring at all...i am impatiently awaiting your results. good luck!!!
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Old 05-16-2004, 10:33 PM   #35
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Don't you fly or something? Do that! Unless that's what sucks?Thanks for the luck plthjinx.
yeah, but i don't have enough hours to be hired. i have 400 and i need 1000 more to get my ATP (airline transport pilot) and can't afford to restart my CFI training (certified flight instructor) to gain hours without paying. in fact, i would get paid 20 bucks an hour (or more) to do so. problem is #1 $ and #2 $. i'm actually thinking about selling some shotguns and rifles my dad just gave me to reach that goal. it's a hard decision tho. which ones do i sell? the ones that my dad and i both love or the ones we don't care for but they're not worth as much. oh well. i'll make this decision here soon.
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Old 05-17-2004, 05:11 PM   #36
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More thanks

Thanks Syc, Steve, Wolf, Stacey, etc.

As I mentioned, I'll let you know.

Kinda smoking means not too shabby considering I'd be next to her day after day after day.

Farfromhome...glad you're paying attention...bluegrass with kentucky bluegrass and a featherbed bent.
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Old 05-27-2004, 05:10 PM   #37
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what news?
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Old 05-27-2004, 05:13 PM   #38
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Finally sent off a quick polite email (and I never do that), asking if they made a decision.

Didn't get it, guess they're just waiting for the other guy to accept.

Time to lower my expectations (which weren't terribly high to begin with).
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Old 05-27-2004, 05:14 PM   #39
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what news?
Wow, we're on the same page...I just found out like 5 minutes ago.
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Old 05-27-2004, 05:19 PM   #40
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that sucks.

keep your chin up. wish i could do something to help. lemme know if you decide to sell cars, i'll give you some pointers......
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Old 06-23-2004, 07:42 PM   #41
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Chapter 2

Christ, this is almost comical. Had an interview today, rocked his world. Not my dream job but a definate yes if I get an offer.

Even gave me one of those psych tests things, he looked a little shocked when he scored it, it was like an exact match for their "preferred candidate".

It wasn't a big part of the process tho, we just sat and talked mostly for over an hour, it was fairly obvious things just clicked.

He already interviewed a few, said he had 2 left...one he wasn't real hopeful about. So here's where it gets funny....ready?

One of the 2 left this week is a "guy he has been recruiting hard". "I am exactly what he is looking for, if it wasn't for the upcoming intierview with the GUY"......wait for it........

"I would make you an offer right now".

His words, not my paraphrasing.

So I have a new strategy, using my superb hacking skills, I'll just tap into the system, find the other candidates, and eliminate just the #1 guy. The next job is so mine.

Sigh.
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Old 06-24-2004, 05:30 AM   #42
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Next time, adopt scrunched up child face and yell 'First the worst, second the best!' in a prepubescent whine and stomp out.
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Old 06-24-2004, 09:30 AM   #43
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I might try that, what I'm doing now obviously isn't working.
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Old 06-24-2004, 10:05 AM   #44
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Good luck to you, buddy. I'll slaughter a chicken and burn some candles.

(no, I'm not talking vodou. Just planning a nice dinner ...)

#1 isn't related to anyone above the guy doing the hiring, is he? That's the only REAL problem in situations like these.

You gave the hiring dude the secret packerfan handshake and all that shit, right?
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Old 06-24-2004, 06:52 PM   #45
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Good luck, man... I was fast approaching the breaking point myself not too long ago, but then I happily landed a new job inside the same company, and going to work each morning is now a lot less like a wire brush to the brain. Sure, I have a mountain of work, but at least it's graphics rather than programming.

If I can do anything to help you out, just say the word.
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