so one week until I take my road trip. I'll be driving 5 hours (give or take) to Benson, VT for a 3 day interview. the dress code (as told to me) is:
sweatshirts and jeans....dress warmly, wear comfortable shoes because you'll be walking a lot, its not a formalized interview, so you can leave the shirts and ties at home.
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sweatshirts and jeans....dress warmly, wear comfortable shoes because you'll be walking a lot, its not a formalized interview, so you can leave the shirts and ties at home.
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so I have a job interview planned for November 11th through November 13th....in Benson, Vermont.
the plan....drive out there (leaving here around 6 AM or so) to arrive there at noon...its a 5 hour drive, but figuring I'll give myself some "breathing room".....about 220 miles in a Dodge Neon! that should suck!
then I leave there on the 13th around 2 AM to drive back...another...
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the plan....drive out there (leaving here around 6 AM or so) to arrive there at noon...its a 5 hour drive, but figuring I'll give myself some "breathing room".....about 220 miles in a Dodge Neon! that should suck!
then I leave there on the 13th around 2 AM to drive back...another...
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nene:
Thank you hell 
I won't light it on fire... I promise... now, threatening to light it on fire... 
I won't light it on fire... I promise... now, threatening to light it on fire... 
ferkixlll:
Other than seeing that Stewartstown is basically half way
twixt the Pole and the Equator not much. Get your Passport
in order looks like Montreal will be closest Civilization.
twixt the Pole and the Equator not much. Get your Passport
in order looks like Montreal will be closest Civilization.
well, WNNS (100.7) in Ohio is still broadcasting the song "Chicken Fried" by Zac Brown Band, commercial free, to honor a fallen Marine from the area as a counter-protest to the Westboro group. read my blog yesterday for links and read about these Westboro's....you know, people who view that any organization that does not express their strict views is wrong and any church that does...
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ferkixlll:
Trying to thwart Westboro is OK. They are wacked.
I couldn't listen to their talking points [as they were].
It's sickening that much Hate is so anti-jesus.
Hint; add a cup of Calvados to your Mulled-cider for a kick.
I couldn't listen to their talking points [as they were].
It's sickening that much Hate is so anti-jesus.
Hint; add a cup of Calvados to your Mulled-cider for a kick.
testykitten:
good to see you still here
hey there.....go to Rover's Morning Glory website and read about his planned protest of the Westboro "Baptist" Church's protest at a fallen Marine's funeral tomorrow. this "Church" is the one that goes to the funerals of fallen military personnel and protest, under the guise that since the United States no longer is a homophobic country, God is killing our military personnel. you know, the ones...
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aldremech:
He is doing well. Got all of the crap sorted at the school, and was besieged with apologies about the incident and the subsequent attitudes over the way it was handled. I think they now have me on speed dial if there is even a thought of something happening.
ryu:
Those 'Church' people are just wrong! Who disturbs a funeral? Happy to hear something is being done about it!
How did the interview go?
How did the interview go?
so 9 AM interview tomorrow...and I got called in to work overnight!
so I'll work, get home, eat, prepare, have the interview, and then sleep.
seriously, I've been waiting to experience this Thursday event al has set-up...and I end up working so many Thursdays now! yeesh!
but today, got to see my cousin's kids for the first time since, well, July. it was nice. the...
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so I'll work, get home, eat, prepare, have the interview, and then sleep.
seriously, I've been waiting to experience this Thursday event al has set-up...and I end up working so many Thursdays now! yeesh!
but today, got to see my cousin's kids for the first time since, well, July. it was nice. the...
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aldremech:
It has been pretty lackluster as of late. I think everyone has been busy with other shit, but I will be there tonight dammit 
Good luck tomorrow mister.
Good luck tomorrow mister.
aepaul:
Well, I hope the interview went well at least.
Phone Interivew, 9 AM for Eckerd Youth Alternatives...wish me luck!
if I get through this....job interview is 3 days long!
if I get through this....job interview is 3 days long!
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miss_cellophane:
Good luck!!!!!!
Good luck!!!!!!
ryu:
Good luck, good luck, good luck!
so an agency in Alabama e-mailed me...they're interested.
do I really want to do family counseling work in Alabama?
I'm not really sure.
do I really want to do family counseling work in Alabama?
I'm not really sure.
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ryu:
It is at the very least a job!
jonas_thorazine:
It beats the other AL...Alaska. I think...
last night, while working...I will admit....I had serious gas.
glad I was working alone!
glad I was working alone!
jtx:
Shhh I won't tell anyone! Wait I think the secret is already out!
tunnel_vision:
Pig
so my car is back from the shop....here's a breakdown of the bill...
New York State Inspection - $21.00
Wheel Alignment - $74.98
Alignment Discount (10%) - $15.00 Credit
Inspection Discount (coupon) - $5.00 Credit
Tie Rod End (Left) - $51.99
Tie Rod End (Right) - $51.99 (2x for $103.98)
Labor - $78.00 (2x for $156.00)
AAA Discount (10%) - $33.30 Credit
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New York State Inspection - $21.00
Wheel Alignment - $74.98
Alignment Discount (10%) - $15.00 Credit
Inspection Discount (coupon) - $5.00 Credit
Tie Rod End (Left) - $51.99
Tie Rod End (Right) - $51.99 (2x for $103.98)
Labor - $78.00 (2x for $156.00)
AAA Discount (10%) - $33.30 Credit
Dean Dquus LSI...
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bender99:
Hey how did the Raiders do today? The Bills won!
aepaul:
Yeah, looks about right. When I was talking to you in chat, I forgot that the majority that I spent on my tie rods was labor. I think they were $50-60 each. I actually snapped them. Wasn't fun.
so after my scare Tuesday night (read my last blog for details), I bought my car in for an inspection.
yeah, found out why my alignment was out some....and why the steering was somewhat loose....
yeah, found out why my alignment was out some....and why the steering was somewhat loose....
so an inspection is costing me about $570 (2 new tires). joys. but at least my car is legal to...
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aldremech:
That's good. When they get to the point where there is squeaking and rattling, they are ready to snap off. I had a Jeep Cherokee in the shop this week that was squirrely and the damn thing snapped on a test drive
tunnel_vision:
^^^^^^ he was pissed and went for a joy ride ^^^^^^^^
so finally got in contact with the person. now its time to fill out a background check form (hmmm...I'm certified in New York state, had to pass a background check AND fingerprinting check). so not too worried.
what then? formalized interview next week (over the phone). then 3 day visit. and if they like me, go from there.
and then it will be "So long...
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what then? formalized interview next week (over the phone). then 3 day visit. and if they like me, go from there.
and then it will be "So long...
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jonas_thorazine:
No matter how old I get, cops still make me nervous when they get behind me, and I'm rarely breaking the law. Ecch.
aldremech:
Maybe he wanted to look closely into your dreamy eyes 
Good luck with getting everything together.
Good luck with getting everything together.
yeah, my last post, okay, I was half asleep and quite cold. you see, my room is above the UNHEATED garage and the coldness comes up through the floor. add to that windows facing west and north only, and my room can get chilly. so guessing my brain wasn't fully functioning then!
tomorrow, I do a "chat" for 10 to 15 minutes on the phone...
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tunnel_vision:
The bottom line is you need the experience ... nobody will hire you for a better job untill you have that experience. So take it as a foot in the door to something better.
The flip side to that is a civil war begins brewing all over again to wipe the slate clean of greedy corporations (our government included) and let people find out about self reliance and autonomy.
Not an easy choice in either direction, but I would rather fight for my rights, then to become a cowering sheep.
I don't get this whole entitlement ideal that seems to have been adopted. It seems that somewhere around 1980 something went really awry.