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[T Bell]

I've had 3 interviews with a firm that I mentioned earlier...they make an offer after the fourth. Mostly, I've been using this to leverage the firm I'm doing contract work with into formalizing our relationship and bringing me on as a partner. Apparently they're ready to make a move.Next week I have a meeting with the owner of the firm I prefer on the 26th, and then have to go to Portland for interview no. 4 on the 27th. If all goes well, I have two offers to consider by the end of the month.

 

[T Bell]

This would like hitting the lottery. Twice. My link

Aw, Sally has the sniffles!Also, Sally has the Sniffles is a great band name. >hi

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

taking a break, but just checking in as we stop. things still not looking good. tonight i'll be on a ferry to parts unknown.

Some type of epic shtick here?

In zooks dreams, absolutely

 

[Britney Spears]

taking a break, but just checking in as we stop. things still not looking good. tonight i'll be on a ferry to parts unknown.

Some type of epic shtick here?

Hope everything is OK.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

taking a break, but just checking in as we stop. things still not looking good. tonight i'll be on a ferry to parts unknown.

Some type of epic shtick here?

Nope. Because Detective Flysack figured it out. Leave it to the professor to deconstruct something and take all the fun out of it.I'm taking this shtick over to Zark. Later #####.

 

[Mr. Pickles]

So confused.

 

[bentley]

I just polished my boots, if you know what I mean.

 

[krista4]

Sigh. Typed a long response to flysack, and my new damn computer that likes to shut down for updates shut down for updates right as I hit "post".The_Man, I skimmed your post and assumed that was the euphemism you were using, without realizing you were referring to a euphemism. Also, please post here more.Aw, #### it, in sum my current employers tried to give me something to make me stay--essentially $50K a year more and a bunch of false promises--but others are making more compelling offers not on the monetary front (which is clearly best staying put) but in terms of working for a company I believe in doing work that is meaningful. So big pay cut on the horizon, but nothing that a reasonable person couldn't "get by" on, and Rye Brook is the best current option for a combo of great work/great company/decent money/interesting job. They've increased the level and responsibility of the job to try to get me, which is pretty damn cool. There is still a pontential Chicago option and a "wherever you wish to live" option but both for significantly less. Also there could be others but I cut off my search a few weeks ago when I thought my company might come through. Wherever I wish to land, I need to make some decisions by Monday.

 

[krista4]

I've had 3 interviews with a firm that I mentioned earlier...they make an offer after the fourth. Mostly, I've been using this to leverage the firm I'm doing contract work with into formalizing our relationship and bringing me on as a partner. Apparently they're ready to make a move.Next week I have a meeting with the owner of the firm I prefer on the 26th, and then have to go to Portland for interview no. 4 on the 27th. If all goes well, I have two offers to consider by the end of the month.

 

[bentley]

Sigh. Typed a long response to flysack and my new damn computer that likes to shut down for updates shut down for updates right as I hit "post".The_Man, I skimmed your post and assumed that was the euphemism you were using, without realizing you were referring to a euphemism. Also, please post here more.Aw, #### it, in sum my current employers tried to give me something to make me stay--essentially $50K a year more and a bunch of false promises--but others are making more compelling offers not on the monetary front (which is clearly best staying put) but in terms of working for a company I believe in doing work that is meaningful. So big pay cut on the horizon, but nothing that a reasonable person couldn't "get by" on, and Rye Brook is the best current option for a combo of great work/great company/decent money/interesting job. They've increased the level and responsibility of the job to try to get me, which is pretty damn cool. There is still a pontential Chicago option and a "wherever you wish to live" option but both for significantly less. Also there could be others but I cut off my search a few weeks ago when I thought my company might come through. Wherever I wish to land, I need to make some decisions by Monday.

GL GBK4. Sounds like a nice set of options to choose from. I'm sure you know this, but don't take the money.

 

[T Bell]

Sigh. Typed a long response to flysack and my new damn computer that likes to shut down for updates shut down for updates right as I hit "post".The_Man, I skimmed your post and assumed that was the euphemism you were using, without realizing you were referring to a euphemism. Also, please post here more.Aw, #### it, in sum my current employers tried to give me something to make me stay--essentially $50K a year more and a bunch of false promises--but others are making more compelling offers not on the monetary front (which is clearly best staying put) but in terms of working for a company I believe in doing work that is meaningful. So big pay cut on the horizon, but nothing that a reasonable person couldn't "get by" on, and Rye Brook is the best current option for a combo of great work/great company/decent money/interesting job. They've increased the level and responsibility of the job to try to get me, which is pretty damn cool. There is still a pontential Chicago option and a "wherever you wish to live" option but both for significantly less. Also there could be others but I cut off my search a few weeks ago when I thought my company might come through. Wherever I wish to land, I need to make some decisions by Monday.

GL GBK4. Sounds like a nice set of options to choose from. I'm sure you know this, but don't take the money.

 

[Frostillicus]

I would take the money.

 

[bentley]

Also I'm giving a speech in the morning to a group of 15 of our biggest insurance agent partners in front of our brand new CEO and I'm chugging cheap red wine while posting in the FFA. Good idea?

 

[Mr. Pickles]

Also I'm giving a speech in the morning to a group of 15 of our biggest insurance agent partners in front of our brand new CEO and I'm chugging cheap red wine while posting in the FFA. Good idea?

I think so, yes.

 

[krista4]

Thanks all but Frosty, who I know doesn't mean it. Might seem silly but I just need those reminders...it's hard when the numbers are set out in front of you, especially given the incredibly low COL in Memphis as opposed to...anywhere.

 

[bentley]

Also I'm giving a speech in the morning to a group of 15 of our biggest insurance agent partners in front of our brand new CEO and I'm chugging cheap red wine while posting in the FFA. Good idea?

I think so, yes.

This post doesn't seem to be about fantasy baseball. It's probably going to piss Shuke off.

 

[kevzilla]

GLLLL krista. Money definitely doesn't make one happy. I know this not because I make a lot of money and am unhappy, but because I make a pittance and still haven't gone on a three-state killing spree.Yet. I wouldn't mind flinging United Healthcare down a flight of herpes stairs, though.

 

[T Bell]

Thanks all but Frosty, who I know doesn't mean it. Might seem silly but I just need those reminders...it's hard when the numbers are set out in front of you, especially given the incredibly low COL in Memphis as opposed to...anywhere.

People don't tend to lie on the proverbial death bed wishing they'd made more money.

 

[shuke]

my current employers tried to give me something to make me stay--essentially $50K a year more and a bunch of false promises

Don't do it.

 

[krista4]

Thanks all but Frosty, who I know doesn't mean it. Might seem silly but I just need those reminders...it's hard when the numbers are set out in front of you, especially given the incredibly low COL in Memphis as opposed to...anywhere.

People don't tend to lie on the proverbial death bed wishing they'd made more money.

But they do wish they'd had more stuff, right?

 

[T Bell]

Thanks all but Frosty, who I know doesn't mean it. Might seem silly but I just need those reminders...it's hard when the numbers are set out in front of you, especially given the incredibly low COL in Memphis as opposed to...anywhere.

People don't tend to lie on the proverbial death bed wishing they'd made more money.

But they do wish they'd had more stuff, right?

If by "stuff" you mean "va gina", then yes, but that may reflect my own personal bias to a certain degree.Good lord, ###### is censored?

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

I cut off my search a few weeks ago when I thought my company might come through.

This sentence confuses me. You hate where you work. How would they come through or get you to stay?

 

[Frostillicus]

Thanks all but Frosty, who I know doesn't mean it. Might seem silly but I just need those reminders...it's hard when the numbers are set out in front of you, especially given the incredibly low COL in Memphis as opposed to...anywhere.

People don't tend to lie on the proverbial death bed wishing they'd made more money.

But they do wish they'd had more stuff, right?

If by "stuff" you mean "va gina", then yes, but that may reflect my own personal bias to a certain degree.Good lord, ###### is censored?

You can say cockfaces though.

 

[krista4]

my current employers tried to give me something to make me stay--essentially $50K a year more and a bunch of false promises

Don't do it.

Voice of wisdom, friend. Thanks.I do appreciate how people here can ground me back into what's important.By the way, I've thought a bit recently, perhaps coshole-related, about how long the GMTAN notion lasts. I mean, I can't imagine breaking away, but we can't possibly be here posting when we're in our 80s, right? How would that work? Of course I then think of Tanner and realize it might be possible.

 

[Frostillicus]

I would take the money.

 

[proninja]

Also I'm giving a speech in the morning to a group of 15 of our biggest insurance agent partners in front of our brand new CEO and I'm chugging cheap red wine while posting in the FFA. Good idea?

Probably. Deviating from routine before a big day is probably a bad idea.:alsodrinkingcheapwine:

 

[proninja]

There are definitely other factors involved, but I have found that the amount of money I make is inversely proportional to my happiness

 

[bentley]

By the way, I've thought a bit recently, perhaps coshole-related, about how long the GMTAN notion lasts. I mean, I can't imagine breaking away, but we can't possibly be here posting when we're in our 80s, right? How would that work? Of course I then think of Tanner and realize it might be possible.

Who knows? I got married in 2002, and I've been on some form of the FFA my whole married life. I remember when proninja was fiscally successful and had a full head of beautiful hair. It's a weird thing to think about though.

 

[T Bell]

my current employers tried to give me something to make me stay--essentially $50K a year more and a bunch of false promises

Don't do it.

Voice of wisdom, friend. Thanks.I do appreciate how people here can ground me back into what's important.By the way, I've thought a bit recently, perhaps coshole-related, about how long the GMTAN notion lasts. I mean, I can't imagine breaking away, but we can't possibly be here posting when we're in our 80s, right? How would that work? Of course I then think of Tanner and realize it might be possible.

That's what they said about the telephone.

 

[T Bell]

Also I'm giving a speech in the morning to a group of 15 of our biggest insurance agent partners in front of our brand new CEO and I'm chugging cheap red wine while posting in the FFA. Good idea?

Work the hangover into your presentation.

 

[krista4]

GLLLL krista. Money definitely doesn't make one happy. I know this not because I make a lot of money and am unhappy, but because I make a pittance and still haven't gone on a three-state killing spree.Yet. I wouldn't mind flinging United Healthcare down a flight of herpes stairs, though.

I cut off my search a few weeks ago when I thought my company might come through.

This sentence confuses me. You hate where you work. How would they come through or get you to stay?

I told them about a month ago that I was leaving 3/31. They asked what could make me stay. I thought about it and came up with 4 elements of what would be persuasive to me at a minimum. they came through with 2-1/2 of them. The truth is that major change would have to come from replacing the CEO and a couple of others...this might very well happen, and possibly soon, but I left that out and gave my minimum requirements as I can't really dictate what happens to the CEO. Even though they came through pretty well on what might seem to be the hardest (comp), the inability to give me all four is telling (and dispositive) to me.

 

[shuke]

By the way, I've thought a bit recently, perhaps coshole-related, about how long the GMTAN notion lasts. I mean, I can't imagine breaking away, but we can't possibly be here posting when we're in our 80s, right? How would that work? Of course I then think of Tanner and realize it might be possible.

 

[krista4]

my current employers tried to give me something to make me stay--essentially $50K a year more and a bunch of false promises

Don't do it.

Voice of wisdom, friend. Thanks.I do appreciate how people here can ground me back into what's important.By the way, I've thought a bit recently, perhaps coshole-related, about how long the GMTAN notion lasts. I mean, I can't imagine breaking away, but we can't possibly be here posting when we're in our 80s, right? How would that work? Of course I then think of Tanner and realize it might be possible.

That's what they said about the telephone.

By the way, and maybe I'm off base here, but you seem to have mellowed a bit since your return...? Not a criticism but meant as a compliment. In any case glad you're here.

 

[proninja]

By the way, I've thought a bit recently, perhaps coshole-related, about how long the GMTAN notion lasts. I mean, I can't imagine breaking away, but we can't possibly be here posting when we're in our 80s, right? How would that work? Of course I then think of Tanner and realize it might be possible.

Who knows? I got married in 2002, and I've been on some form of the FFA my whole married life. I remember when proninja was fiscally successful and had a full head of beautiful hair. It's a weird thing to think about though.

I barely remember any of that

 

[Josie Maran]

GLLLL krista. Money definitely doesn't make one happy. I know this not because I make a lot of money and am unhappy, but because I make a pittance and still haven't gone on a three-state killing spree.Yet. I wouldn't mind flinging United Healthcare down a flight of herpes stairs, though.

 

[T Bell]

my current employers tried to give me something to make me stay--essentially $50K a year more and a bunch of false promises

Don't do it.

Voice of wisdom, friend. Thanks.I do appreciate how people here can ground me back into what's important.By the way, I've thought a bit recently, perhaps coshole-related, about how long the GMTAN notion lasts. I mean, I can't imagine breaking away, but we can't possibly be here posting when we're in our 80s, right? How would that work? Of course I then think of Tanner and realize it might be possible.

That's what they said about the telephone.

By the way, and maybe I'm off base here, but you seem to have mellowed a bit since your return...? Not a criticism but meant as a compliment. In any case glad you're here.

I'm not sure what to think about the mellowing part of it - hadn't really thought about it - but thanks. Glad to be back and epically wasting time once again.

 

[Josie Maran]

my current employers tried to give me something to make me stay--essentially $50K a year more and a bunch of false promises

Don't do it.

Voice of wisdom, friend. Thanks.I do appreciate how people here can ground me back into what's important.By the way, I've thought a bit recently, perhaps coshole-related, about how long the GMTAN notion lasts. I mean, I can't imagine breaking away, but we can't possibly be here posting when we're in our 80s, right? How would that work? Of course I then think of Tanner and realize it might be possible.

That's what they said about the telephone.

By the way, and maybe I'm off base here, but you seem to have mellowed a bit since your return...? Not a criticism but meant as a compliment. In any case glad you're here.

I'm not sure what to think about the mellowing part of it - hadn't really thought about it - but thanks. Glad to be back and epically wasting time once again.

I love you.

 

[Disco Stu]

Question for the single guys, or any guy who is successful with the wimmens..... so basically I'm just reaching out to Stu in this crowd.Ever ask anyone out via Facebook? Last week I "friended" a girl who is originally from my hometown (now lives about 45-50 minutes away) She is 4 years younger than me and was very good friends with one of my buddy's younger sisters. I don't think I've ever spoken to this girl before, but I might have when I was in high school and just don't remember. I sent her a private message thru FB and she kinda gave a lukewarm response. I'm about to send her another message asking her to go out for a drink sometime, but for some reason it feels really creepy doing it thru Facebook. I have no problem with online dating sites, obviously that's what those are for, but I don't think Zuckerberg intended to create FB so that I could get laid. Am I dumb? Is facebook a normal route to pursue the ladies? Any success stories with this? I guess my fear is that this girl is gonna tell my buddy's sister that this Gadzooks creep went thru her FB profile and then asked her out. Oh and if I have success with this, I will be sending a friend request to Mrs SLB within 2 minutes.

I think the shuke rule applies here. You probably shouldn't ask a chick out via FB if you haven't met her IRL.

Yeah, that's kinda my thinking. I guess it can work... just seems really tough to not come off as creepy. I think the only myspace/facebook dating I did involved girls who were the initiators.That said... it's worth a shot?

 

[proninja]

Question for the single guys, or any guy who is successful with the wimmens..... so basically I'm just reaching out to Stu in this crowd.

Ever ask anyone out via Facebook? Last week I "friended" a girl who is originally from my hometown (now lives about 45-50 minutes away) She is 4 years younger than me and was very good friends with one of my buddy's younger sisters. I don't think I've ever spoken to this girl before, but I might have when I was in high school and just don't remember. I sent her a private message thru FB and she kinda gave a lukewarm response. I'm about to send her another message asking her to go out for a drink sometime, but for some reason it feels really creepy doing it thru Facebook. I have no problem with online dating sites, obviously that's what those are for, but I don't think Zuckerberg intended to create FB so that I could get laid. Am I dumb? Is facebook a normal route to pursue the ladies? Any success stories with this? I guess my fear is that this girl is gonna tell my buddy's sister that this Gadzooks creep went thru her FB profile and then asked her out.

Oh and if I have success with this, I will be sending a friend request to Mrs SLB within 2 minutes.

I think the shuke rule applies here. You probably shouldn't ask a chick out via FB if you haven't met her IRL.

Yeah, that's kinda my thinking. I guess it can work... just seems really tough to not come off as creepy. I think the only myspace/facebook dating I did involved girls who were the initiators.

That said... it's worth a shot?

Not really sure what he's got to lose

 

[krista4]

There's nothing to lose but as someone who's had a lot of random facebook messages, I do find it creepy and just block whoever it is. Then again, I'm of the aged set and might not be attuned to what is normal for people who aren't near death's door.ETA: If it's a friend of a friend, why wouldn't you put in a word and look for an introduction?

 

[Josie Maran]

Meant to reply to the Facebook question earlier. I would definitely NOT do it unless there was already some flirting and interaction going on in Facebook land.

 

[T Bell]

my current employers tried to give me something to make me stay--essentially $50K a year more and a bunch of false promises

Don't do it.

Voice of wisdom, friend. Thanks.I do appreciate how people here can ground me back into what's important.By the way, I've thought a bit recently, perhaps coshole-related, about how long the GMTAN notion lasts. I mean, I can't imagine breaking away, but we can't possibly be here posting when we're in our 80s, right? How would that work? Of course I then think of Tanner and realize it might be possible.

That's what they said about the telephone.

By the way, and maybe I'm off base here, but you seem to have mellowed a bit since your return...? Not a criticism but meant as a compliment. In any case glad you're here.

I'm not sure what to think about the mellowing part of it - hadn't really thought about it - but thanks. Glad to be back and epically wasting time once again.

I love you.

I only accept these sorts of advances through Facebook.

 

[cosjobs]

Pickles> you need to step up these cake "commish" duties. Tat can't draft but still wants a team, wants to know if jeep will co-own. We're way behind on the draft, per league standards.

Relax, nerd.

If I relax, this thing never gets done. You know that.

The world will continue to spin without your stress cranking the wheel.

Sure. If you're ok with 28 hour days

 

[Bogart]

My company shut down our current ERP system tonight as we prepare to move to SAP on Monday.I really wanted to play the clip from Office Space of them destroying the printer at our stand up tomorrow, because that is exactly how everyone in the company feels about the old system, but I can't a clip with the song edited. I'm guessing Geto Boys at 9am with executives all around would not be the best idea.

 

[Mr. Pickles]

My company shut down our current ERP system tonight as we prepare to move to SAP on Monday.

Gllllll

 

[T Bell]

My company shut down our current ERP system tonight as we prepare to move to SAP on Monday.

I'm not an IT guy, but isn't this the sort of thing that's done over the weekend, and not on a Wednesday?

 

[Bogart]

My company shut down our current ERP system tonight as we prepare to move to SAP on Monday.

I'm not an IT guy, but isn't this the sort of thing that's done over the weekend, and not on a Wednesday?

It's a four day transition. There is a group of us working 6am to 10pm, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, just to be able to be up and running Monday morning.

 

[cosjobs]

My great great grandfather is in the basketball hall of fame.

Whitey Nesbitt?

 

[cosjobs]

There are definitely other factors involved, but I have found that the amount of money I make is inversely proportional to my happiness

I sincerely recommend that you do not share this revelation with Mrs. Proninja

 

[proninja]

There are definitely other factors involved, but I have found that the amount of money I make is inversely proportional to my happiness

I sincerely recommend that you do not share this revelation with Mrs. Proninja

I talked to Mrs. P about quitting my medical device sales job to go work for a bike shop before we got married. Told her one of the repercussions would be that we'd have to rent rooms out in our house after we were married. She said "You know, it's not ideal, but life rarely is. What's important is that you are doing something every day that makes you happy, and I think you should go work at a bike shop." I'm not really sure how I could have not married her after that.