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driveaway
Angels & Demons
Joined: Wed Oct 27, 2004 12:59 pm Posts: 262 Location: US
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 Gone for a while
Hi all,
I realize I haven't gotten to know many folks here, and sadly I really enjoy this place. Last night I was thrown for a loop, as the job I had promised to me and that I had been doing the last 6 months was outsourced, and I was given til Friday to finish up my tenure. Its all legal, since I was a temp this whole time, but still sucks royally & my mind is just going so many directions.
Needless to say, work is my only internet hub at the moment, so until I find another laid back position, I need to go.
hope you all have a wonderful holiday & I can rejoin again soon.
_________________ "For my next miracle, I'll be turning water.. into FUNK!"
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Wed Dec 01, 2004 11:03 am |
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Ripper
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Joined: Mon Oct 11, 2004 9:16 pm Posts: 7827 Location: please delete me
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Good luck fidning a new job, and enjoy the holiday season, come back as soon as you can.
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Wed Dec 01, 2004 11:18 am |
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NCAR
Angels & Demons
Joined: Thu Oct 21, 2004 5:19 pm Posts: 270 Location: Pleading my case before the jury
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 Re: Gone for a while
driveaway wrote: Hi all,
I realize I haven't gotten to know many folks here, and sadly I really enjoy this place. Last night I was thrown for a loop, as the job I had promised to me and that I had been doing the last 6 months was outsourced, and I was given til Friday to finish up my tenure. Its all legal, since I was a temp this whole time, but still sucks royally & my mind is just going so many directions.
Needless to say, work is my only internet hub at the moment, so until I find another laid back position, I need to go.
hope you all have a wonderful holiday & I can rejoin again soon.
No offense, but maybe the reason you're being outsourced is because you spent work time on the internet.
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Wed Dec 01, 2004 11:26 am |
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driveaway
Angels & Demons
Joined: Wed Oct 27, 2004 12:59 pm Posts: 262 Location: US
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actually, part of my job consisted of me being on the internet.
booking flights, hotels, research, photo rights and replication contracts, web based data consolidations. Even when I was goofing noone quite cared as everyone did it, and never had a reprimand.
but thanks for your concern.
_________________ "For my next miracle, I'll be turning water.. into FUNK!"
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Wed Dec 01, 2004 11:31 am |
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NCAR
Angels & Demons
Joined: Thu Oct 21, 2004 5:19 pm Posts: 270 Location: Pleading my case before the jury
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driveaway wrote: actually, part of my job consisted of me being on the internet.
booking flights, hotels, research, photo rights and replication contracts, web based data consolidations. Even when I was goofing noone quite cared as everyone did it, and never had a reprimand.
but thanks for your concern.
Don't get me wrong. I know what it's like to be out of work. It can be devastating, ruin your credit and cause incredible strains on your home life.
I sincerely pray you quickly gain new employment, even better work.
Remember, when you're out of work, you still have a full-time job - FINDING A JOB.
Print out those resumes and hit the pavement. Knock on doors and fill out applications every day all day. If you don't limit yourself, I believe you will have another job within a week. Set a goal of submitting at least 10 applications a day.
_________________ No representation is made opinions expressed are better than others. MSRP. WAC. Limited Time. Some Restrictions Apply. All Rights Reserved. Not FDA approved. Results not typical. Close cover before striking. Mileage may vary. Void where prohibited.
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Wed Dec 01, 2004 11:35 am |
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driveaway
Angels & Demons
Joined: Wed Oct 27, 2004 12:59 pm Posts: 262 Location: US
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NCAR wrote: driveaway wrote: actually, part of my job consisted of me being on the internet.
booking flights, hotels, research, photo rights and replication contracts, web based data consolidations. Even when I was goofing noone quite cared as everyone did it, and never had a reprimand.
but thanks for your concern. Don't get me wrong. I know what it's like to be out of work. It can be devastating, ruin your credit and cause incredible strains on your home life. I sincerely pray you quickly gain new employment, even better work. Remember, when you're out of work, you still have a full-time job - FINDING A JOB. Print out those resumes and hit the pavement. Knock on doors and fill out applications every day all day. If you don't limit yourself, I believe you will have another job within a week. Set a goal of submitting at least 10 applications a day.
I really appreciate that advice... those are honestly great goals, and I hope I can meet those. I already have one interview set up for Friday.. so we'll see.
Thank you again.
_________________ "For my next miracle, I'll be turning water.. into FUNK!"
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Wed Dec 01, 2004 11:49 am |
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dolcevita
Extraordinary
Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 11:24 pm Posts: 16061 Location: The Damage Control Table
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Oh no,
Driveaway you seemed like a great guy. I'm going to be putting together a NYC movie night sometime in Mid-December for Lemony Snicket...would you want me to contact you when we do? If so, send me your digits via pm, and I'll stash them away and drop you a call when we all get together.
-Dolce
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Wed Dec 01, 2004 12:55 pm |
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bABA
Commander and Chef
Joined: Mon Oct 11, 2004 12:56 am Posts: 30505 Location: Tonight ... YOU!
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Before I clicked, I thought you were gone cause you "drove away"
bad joke.
Hope you give it your best shot and land a good job. NCAR is right. You're still in many ways, full time employed.
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Wed Dec 01, 2004 1:41 pm |
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Algren
now we know
Joined: Tue Oct 19, 2004 9:31 pm Posts: 68222 Location: Seattle, WA
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Have a good one 'driveaway' 
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Wed Dec 01, 2004 2:10 pm |
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Mister Ecks
New Server, Same X
Joined: Wed Oct 13, 2004 7:07 pm Posts: 28301 Location: ... siiiigh...
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bABA wrote: Before I clicked, I thought you were gone cause you "drove away"
bad joke.
Hope you give it your best shot and land a good job. NCAR is right. You're still in many ways, full time employed.
Hilarious, bABA.
But in seriousness, I hope you make it back soon, driveaway, as it can be an indication that you've found a new job. I haven't talked to you much, if at all, but not having a job surely can suck, so I'm pulling for you. Do your best, and drive away to those job interviews. Wow, even worse than bABA.
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Wed Dec 01, 2004 5:32 pm |
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dolcevita
Extraordinary
Joined: Tue Oct 12, 2004 11:24 pm Posts: 16061 Location: The Damage Control Table
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Welcome back. :wink:
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Tue Jan 25, 2005 12:37 pm |
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driveaway
Angels & Demons
Joined: Wed Oct 27, 2004 12:59 pm Posts: 262 Location: US
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thanks dolce..
been seeing a bunch of movies lately (esp with the blizzard) so had to come back and post!
_________________ "For my next miracle, I'll be turning water.. into FUNK!"
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Tue Jan 25, 2005 12:49 pm |
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Algren
now we know
Joined: Tue Oct 19, 2004 9:31 pm Posts: 68222 Location: Seattle, WA
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Welcome again 
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Tue Jan 25, 2005 3:12 pm |
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Terminator1997
George A. Romero
Joined: Mon Oct 11, 2004 10:30 pm Posts: 9773 Location: Enjoying a cold pint
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welcome back...glad to see you didn't "driveaway" for good 
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Tue Jan 25, 2005 6:04 pm |
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Mister Ecks
New Server, Same X
Joined: Wed Oct 13, 2004 7:07 pm Posts: 28301 Location: ... siiiigh...
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Terminator1997 wrote: welcome back...glad to see you didn't "driveaway" for good 
](*,)
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Tue Jan 25, 2005 6:13 pm |
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Terminator1997
George A. Romero
Joined: Mon Oct 11, 2004 10:30 pm Posts: 9773 Location: Enjoying a cold pint
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Mr. X wrote: Terminator1997 wrote: welcome back...glad to see you didn't "driveaway" for good  ](*,)
yeah i know that joke has been run into the ground but i figured what the hell 
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Tue Jan 25, 2005 6:47 pm |
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Bodrul
All Star Poster
Joined: Fri Oct 22, 2004 11:21 am Posts: 4694 Location: Cambridge, England.
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Mr. X wrote: Terminator1997 wrote: welcome back...glad to see you didn't "driveaway" for good  ](*,) \:D/
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Tue Jan 25, 2005 6:49 pm |
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