wannalift Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 i have an interview for a new job tomorrow. not too stressed about it because they were the ones who contacted me and i always tend to shine in an interview. its not my dream job by any means, but its a good job and spending my afternoons watching boy meets world isn't ecactly how i pictured my mid 20's to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 What kind of job is it bro? When I worked as a youth supervisor on a cruise ship in Europe, my job was to travel around to 15 European countries, play playstation video games with kids, dress up in costumes and act out characters, read stories to kids, play basketball and other sports, and eat all the free food I wanted. Now that was a win-win situation! Jobs like those are good for certain periods of time, then it's time to get back to reality and the real world. -Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compassionategirl Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Hope it everything works out the way you want it to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I have an interview this friday and I really couldn't give a fuck anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Good luck to all those with interviews! I need to look for a new job soon. I met my goal of staying in one place for an entire year. Something I havent' done since high school!!! All the best to everyone! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrispyQ Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 I have an interview this friday and I really couldn't give a fuck anymore. That about sums up my attitude on jobs, too! I once worked for a man who, in my interview, answered my question regarding how much overtime would be required with: The only reason any of us works is to support our private lives. Spot on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Hey wannalift, what happened with that last job anyway? (If you don't mind talking about it.) Well my interview was pleasant enough. They might call me back to give a presentation in a couple of weeks but I bet they won't. I think I come across as unconfident and that makes potential employers very unsure about me. That can't be helped though as my last boss so totally fucked me. I'd have to be nuts to be confident. Well my wife got a job. Hell she got three really. Took her two weeks from putting out resumes to get offered what looks like an awesome job. She limited her search to 30 mile radius of Fairmont, WV which is a horrendous place to be looking for a job. She has no college ed. OTOH I'm a little short of a PhD and have been looking for 5 months searching the entire country. I blame Ayn Rand. She got me all motivated to purposely choose a really hard college major. I've been pretty much miserable ever since. Oh well, my writing is going great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Thanks for the update Jay. All the best man. Keep us updated, it is cool to learn about other people's lives outside of health and fitness talk. -Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannalift Posted February 21, 2006 Author Share Posted February 21, 2006 jay,my story was a little like yours. i got totally fucked over by conservatives that i worked with. the "liberal" person (possibly the biggest dickhead i've ever met), who was also a vegetarian that worked out a lot, fucked me over even harder. no warning, just took me in the office and told me everone thought i was not "getting it" and "wasn't right for the job". little to no evidence to back it up, but it didn't matter. wasn't really about my job performance, but they spun it to make it seem like it was. i'm over it already. not much of an opportunity to advacne there. plus not being on the road lets me train with my team 4 days a week. interview went okay. should find out something this week. sorry about the language, but it was necessary to accurately describe the circumstance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrispyQ Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Grrrr.... Sorry to hear about your experience, wannalift. It really is more about who you know than what you know. If you fit in, poor performance is frequently overlooked. If you don't fit in, but your performance is stellar, it won't matter. If they don't like you, they'll find a way to oust you. Just my cynical view of the corporate world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Hope things turn around soon wannalift. We just got a buyer for our house today and will be back in northern wv in about a month it looks like. Yeah I don't think merit has much to do with success in this here world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaSiren Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 wannalift so sorry to hear about your experience. I'm sure a year from now you'll look back and say, "wow, good thing I didn't get that job because I wouldn't have the one I have now!".....oh yes, and SeaSiren told me so, because she knows everything. I hope you find the job that is ment to be yours very soon. But for now, go pout, scream, rant, and get it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannalift Posted March 15, 2006 Author Share Posted March 15, 2006 needless to say i haven't heard anything encouraging from that interview. thats actually good news because it lead to the interview i had today which i can only describe as a "dream interview" with one of the best environmental engineering firms in the country. it went so well it doesn't even seem real. i originally responded because they had positions open in atomospheric source testing, but while i was being interviewed the vice-president told me how he had a lot more in mind for me. it was as if somehow my resume matched exactly with the criteria and personalities that they were most interested in. i saw 4 or 5 different people and was told i would hear back from them very soon. finally some good news in an otherwise downhill year for me. i'll keep you all updated as to what transpires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Awesome David! Congrats man, I hope it all goes well! I hope you get the job and get to walk in to hear the Vice President say: ......welcome to the Team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compassionategirl Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 (edited) needless to say i haven't heard anything encouraging from that interview. thats actually good news because it lead to the interview i had today which i can only describe as a "dream interview" with one of the best environmental engineering firms in the country. it went so well it doesn't even seem real. i originally responded because they had positions open in atomospheric source testing, but while i was being interviewed the vice-president told me how he had a lot more in mind for me. it was as if somehow my resume matched exactly with the criteria and personalities that they were most interested in. i saw 4 or 5 different people and was told i would hear back from them very soon. finally some good news in an otherwise downhill year for me. i'll keep you all updated as to what transpires. That is very encouraging news, I am so happy for you! I love to hear vegans/compassionate and environmentally realistic people infiltrate the environmental industrial complex! Go gettem' wannalift. Edited March 15, 2006 by compassionategirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 If you get asked about a business meeting on the golf course, maybe you could suggest this instead, "wannalift?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannalift Posted March 15, 2006 Author Share Posted March 15, 2006 thanks rob & nat. i will follow your advice rob about the golfing. either that or fake an injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Good luck wannalift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wannalift Posted May 6, 2006 Author Share Posted May 6, 2006 it took longer than expected, but i finally got my offer from the dream company yesterday. i'll start next monday with the title of Senior Engineering Technician. getting fired (unjustifiably) from my last job was the best thing that ever happened to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veganmadre Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 nice! congratulations! come celebrate by coming to our vegan potluck tomorrow! i know i know, short notice, sorry...been a bit overwhelmed here...in any case, we're having about 8 people over for a potluck tomorrow at our home in Squirrel Hill. I'll send you a PM with our phone numbers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compassionategirl Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 it took longer than expected, but i finally got my offer from the dream company yesterday. i'll start next monday with the title of Senior Engineering Technician. getting fired (unjustifiably) from my last job was the best thing that ever happened to me This one is for you David, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Congratulations !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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