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Post by Fishooked on Dec 12, 2022 6:45:10 GMT -5
I got an offer on Friday!  I used my wife's computer (we both work at the same company) and I scoped out a position that was posted internally only. I emailed the recruiter directly with my resume, and then annoyed her with emails asking for updates. A week later she responds and says the hiring manager wants to speak to me. First screening with the recruiter on Thanksgiving morning (she was from Canada so its no holiday there for them). Tuesday of this week I interviewed with the hiring manager, then Thursday with the VP (her boss). These were the only interviews I really felt I nailed - I've had loads of practice the last 2 months. Friday morning the VP asks for references, and Friday afternoon I was out hiking when I got the call with the offer. It's a lateral move but I'm still over the moon about it. If this dragged into the new year Im sure I would have fallen into some kind of depression hole. It's been really taxing on my psyche trying to be "on" for these interviews  , and sitting around waiting for emails on updates.  Best part is my start date isn't until January (as of now) so I basically have this whole month off to deal with the holidays (and collect unemployment).  Fuck'n A man. Great news, congrats and enjoy! Guy's been fishing for a year, what has he done to deserve it exactly? Congrats Fish, excellent news. Lmao. I think he's been posting pics of his hand holding the same small Bass at different angles and telling us its a different lake!  It feels that way at times, a lot of those dinks look identical lol. I have noticed a theme on other fishing sites/groups where a lot of these mooks have to take a selfie with every goddamn fish they catch. I ain't doing that  - only if the fish is worth it, most of mine arent lol. |
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Post by Fishooked on Dec 20, 2022 15:35:48 GMT -5
Hooray my background check cleared which means I am officially employable! (besides the rampant flatulence)
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Post by 32Green on Dec 20, 2022 17:41:53 GMT -5
Hooray my background check cleared which means I am officially employable! (besides the rampant flatulence) Well...what exactly have you been up to that you were worried they would find?  |
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Post by Fishooked on Dec 21, 2022 8:03:23 GMT -5
Hooray my background check cleared which means I am officially employable! (besides the rampant flatulence) Well...what exactly have you been up to that you were worried they would find? Back when I was originally hired several decades ago they didn't do background checks or drug tests - which probably explains a lot based on some of the coworkers Ive had over the years. I will say there was one minor incident involving Buffalo NY & a Grateful Dead concert but that was way back in the 90s so well past the statute of limitations I think. I knew nothing would come up but the way this year has gone who knows |
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Post by Fishooked on Jan 9, 2023 6:20:42 GMT -5
Welp today is my first day. I am anxious af and I am telling myself not to be neurotic, which is like telling a dog not to lick his balls.
Out of the whole first day the part I am least looking forward to is being taken out to lunch; I don't know these people and I suck at small talk. Wish me luck fellas!
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Post by Raoul Duke on Jan 9, 2023 7:22:58 GMT -5
Welp today is my first day. I am anxious af and I am telling myself not to be neurotic, which is like telling a dog not to lick his balls. Out of the whole first day the part I am least looking forward to is being taken out to lunch; I don't know these people and I suck at small talk. Wish me luck fellas! OMG same problem. While interviewing for my current job I had an interview with my future boss of my boss. So 2 levels up. She meets me at the reception, we walk across a small parking lot to another building, and wait a reeeallly long time for the elevator. Already we walked across the parking lot with no conversation. I'm standing there internally bitchin at myself "say something you dumb ass!". I said something random about the art (my ceo has tons of art hanging around), she agreed and continued to look forward. Then in the elevator ..silence...By the time the interview started, we'd been in each other's company for about 8 minutes and 6 words had been spoken. I totally bombed the interview, but she sucked too because she understood nothing of what my futur job would be so it was very generic: what can you bring to the company, why should I pick you type bullshit. Have fun!! |
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Post by Fishooked on Jan 9, 2023 8:04:10 GMT -5
Welp today is my first day. I am anxious af and I am telling myself not to be neurotic, which is like telling a dog not to lick his balls. Out of the whole first day the part I am least looking forward to is being taken out to lunch; I don't know these people and I suck at small talk. Wish me luck fellas! OMG same problem. While interviewing for my current job I had an interview with my future boss of my boss. So 2 levels up. She meets me at the reception, we walk across a small parking lot to another building, and wait a reeeallly long time for the elevator. Already we walked across the parking lot with no conversation. I'm standing there internally bitchin at myself "say something you dumb ass!". I said something random about the art (my ceo has tons of art hanging around), she agreed and continued to look forward. Then in the elevator ..silence...By the time the interview started, we'd been in each other's company for about 8 minutes and 6 words had been spoken. I totally bombed the interview, but she sucked too because she understood nothing of what my futur job would be so it was very generic: what can you bring to the company, why should I pick you type bullshit. Have fun!! At least we can talk shop about the current company but I don't want to spend too much time on that topic since it will just feel like an extended job interview, and I don't want to accidentally reveal any ignorance or ineptitude lol. |
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Post by Jets Things on Jan 9, 2023 8:42:16 GMT -5
OMG same problem. While interviewing for my current job I had an interview with my future boss of my boss. So 2 levels up. She meets me at the reception, we walk across a small parking lot to another building, and wait a reeeallly long time for the elevator. Already we walked across the parking lot with no conversation. I'm standing there internally bitchin at myself "say something you dumb ass!". I said something random about the art (my ceo has tons of art hanging around), she agreed and continued to look forward. Then in the elevator ..silence...By the time the interview started, we'd been in each other's company for about 8 minutes and 6 words had been spoken. I totally bombed the interview, but she sucked too because she understood nothing of what my futur job would be so it was very generic: what can you bring to the company, why should I pick you type bullshit. Have fun!! At least we can talk shop about the current company but I don't want to spend too much time on that topic since it will just feel like an extended job interview, and I don't want to accidentally reveal any ignorance or ineptitude lol. Talk about how freshwater fishing is for pussies and how real anglers hit the salt. |
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Post by Big L on Jan 9, 2023 10:35:03 GMT -5
Crack an off-color joke. That oughta break the tension.
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Post by bxjetfan on Jan 9, 2023 11:19:15 GMT -5
Crack an off-color joke. That oughta break the tension. Or compliment her on her tits. |
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Post by Big L on Jan 9, 2023 11:36:15 GMT -5
Crack an off-color joke. That oughta break the tension. Or compliment her on her tits. “Hi, I’m Fishooked. Nice to meet you. You have some beautiful titties” |
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Post by bxjetfan on Jan 9, 2023 11:48:22 GMT -5
Or compliment her on her tits. “Hi, I’m Fishooked. Nice to meet you. You have some beautiful titties” That'll work. Maybe tell her she has a purdy mouth too. |
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Post by Fishooked on Jan 9, 2023 21:24:33 GMT -5
Or compliment her on her tits. “Hi, I’m Fishooked. Nice to meet you. You have some beautiful titties” "Yeah I remember this real bitch I used to work with, a real thundercunt. I used to called her Cunty McTwatterson." That will break the ice! |
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Post by Big L on Jan 10, 2023 3:27:17 GMT -5
“Hi, I’m Fishooked. Nice to meet you. You have some beautiful titties” "Yeah I remember this real bitch I used to work with, a real thundercunt. I used to called her Cunty McTwatterson." That will break the ice! How’d it go? |
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Post by Raoul Duke on Jan 10, 2023 7:09:47 GMT -5
"Yeah I remember this real bitch I used to work with, a real thundercunt. I used to called her Cunty McTwatterson." That will break the ice! How’d it go? Turn out she's an avid fisherwoman and has a forum RapalaInsider.com |
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