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[Thorn]

I hate when a typo of mine gets quoted.

So, I also got a job offer today. A friend from law school has a big real estate company, and wants to bring me aboard. I have mixed emotions because I was hoping to get something on my own maybe doing something outside of real estate. This would be better than a law firm though. Compensation is decent, not spectacular, but more than I make now. I'd have to move, but that's been the plan for a while. There's a decent amount of travel too, which I wouldn't mind in general as I'd like to see some new places (new baby will either change my attitude, or I will need the break). Just timing will devastate my mom (who gave us the cold shoulder for a while after I made my intentions known this summer), and I have the preggo and unknown kidney situation. The other worry of course is always how working with/for great friends could impact the relationship. He actually hired another friend/classmate a few years ago, and I will be talking to him shortly. They seem to have not been impacted, but every person/situation is different. I'd also hate to not take it and offend my friend, who really gave them the hard sell on me. It could be really cool though, as he is expanding the company and wants me next to him doing it. I sent out some resumes this week to others; two firms, but one large company that would also be awesome to work for. Who knows if A) I will hear ANYthing from them, or B) if i'd get even an interview.

My head is spinning.

Doing closings?

 

[Frostillicus]

I would go on a week-long, cross-country road trip with MOP and Timschochet just to beat off over a moist shoe-tree once owned by Jennifer Lawrence's step-uncle.

I agree with this weirdo.

 

[General Malaise]

I had two Old Englishes the other night. My buddy bought 'em for me on his ongoing quest to find the one beer I will not drink. I passed out sitting up later.

 

[Frostillicus]

Just found out that the mother of my godchild got her results back and she has stage 2 breast cancer.

32 years old. 6 month old son. No history within the immediate family.

So, yet again, #### you cancer.

god dammit I hate cancer.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

I hate when a typo of mine gets quoted.

So, I also got a job offer today. A friend from law school has a big real estate company, and wants to bring me aboard. I have mixed emotions because I was hoping to get something on my own maybe doing something outside of real estate. This would be better than a law firm though. Compensation is decent, not spectacular, but more than I make now. I'd have to move, but that's been the plan for a while. There's a decent amount of travel too, which I wouldn't mind in general as I'd like to see some new places (new baby will either change my attitude, or I will need the break). Just timing will devastate my mom (who gave us the cold shoulder for a while after I made my intentions known this summer), and I have the preggo and unknown kidney situation. The other worry of course is always how working with/for great friends could impact the relationship. He actually hired another friend/classmate a few years ago, and I will be talking to him shortly. They seem to have not been impacted, but every person/situation is different. I'd also hate to not take it and offend my friend, who really gave them the hard sell on me. It could be really cool though, as he is expanding the company and wants me next to him doing it. I sent out some resumes this week to others; two firms, but one large company that would also be awesome to work for. Who knows if A) I will hear ANYthing from them, or B) if i'd get even an interview.

My head is spinning.

This sounds like a great opportunity. Very excited for you! It might not be your ideal but it has many advantages from what you've described. Unless your other friend says your friend is a complete ##### to work for, can't see any reasons not to take it! You deserve to have something great like this after having a few struggles in other areas lately.

It's all coming together, my friend. New baby, new job, opportunity to move where you want to be...I'm so happy for you!

That just made me feel better.

Abe, I agree with the health insurance thing, and that could be an issue. We are pretty early still so changing doctors/hospital networks shouldn't be too bad (and we know people in the area). My friend said he'd waive the 30 day period for health insurance and have me covered from day 1. I can see the first attempt at a doctors visit being a disaster though.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Red Bull/Vodka is awesome.

Natural Light was $10/case in college. I don't even know if it's still around anywhere or what it costs.

Malt Liquor was fun.

 

[[icon]]

I find Amy Adams sexier than Jennifer Lawrence.

I mean. I find them both incredibly sexy.

yep

x3

Jennifer Lawrence looks like if you took her to bed she'd lie on her back and talk about how her day went while you went about your business.

Amy Adams looks like if you took her to bed you'd walk out of the room 2 days later with severe dehydration, no less than 4 bruises, a back that looks like you're freshly removed from a singapore prison, and a huge ####### grin on your face.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

I still don't know who actually mixed the Pappy with Coke.

cos

Only it was PIbb or Dr. Pepper, right?

 

[krista4]

I hate when a typo of mine gets quoted.

So, I also got a job offer today. A friend from law school has a big real estate company, and wants to bring me aboard. I have mixed emotions because I was hoping to get something on my own maybe doing something outside of real estate. This would be better than a law firm though. Compensation is decent, not spectacular, but more than I make now. I'd have to move, but that's been the plan for a while. There's a decent amount of travel too, which I wouldn't mind in general as I'd like to see some new places (new baby will either change my attitude, or I will need the break). Just timing will devastate my mom (who gave us the cold shoulder for a while after I made my intentions known this summer), and I have the preggo and unknown kidney situation. The other worry of course is always how working with/for great friends could impact the relationship. He actually hired another friend/classmate a few years ago, and I will be talking to him shortly. They seem to have not been impacted, but every person/situation is different. I'd also hate to not take it and offend my friend, who really gave them the hard sell on me. It could be really cool though, as he is expanding the company and wants me next to him doing it. I sent out some resumes this week to others; two firms, but one large company that would also be awesome to work for. Who knows if A) I will hear ANYthing from them, or B) if i'd get even an interview.

My head is spinning.

This sounds like a great opportunity. Very excited for you! It might not be your ideal but it has many advantages from what you've described. Unless your other friend says your friend is a complete ##### to work for, can't see any reasons not to take it! You deserve to have something great like this after having a few struggles in other areas lately.

It's all coming together, my friend. New baby, new job, opportunity to move where you want to be...I'm so happy for you!

That just made me feel better.

Abe, I agree with the health insurance thing, and that could be an issue. We are pretty early still so changing doctors/hospital networks shouldn't be too bad (and we know people in the area). My friend said he'd waive the 30 day period for health insurance and have me covered from day 1. I can see the first attempt at a doctors visit being a disaster though.

As for the other jobs, wouldn't hurt just to lob in a call to the recruiter before you sign on the dotted line, just to make sure you know if those would even be potential options.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

I've never had Pappy, but I'd mix it with air.

I could pour a dram in a ziploc and send it to you!

 

[General Malaise]

I find Amy Adams sexier than Jennifer Lawrence.

I mean. I find them both incredibly sexy.

yep

x3

Jennifer Lawrence looks like if you took her to bed she'd lie on her back and talk about how her day went while you went about your business.

Amy Adams looks like if you took her to bed you'd walk out of the room 2 days later with severe dehydration, no less than 4 bruises, a back that looks like you're freshly removed from a singapore prison, and a huge ####### grin on your face.

That sounds terrible.

 

[Guster]

I still don't know who actually mixed the Pappy with Coke.

cos

Only it was PIbb or Dr. Pepper, right?

yeah, but it's funnier to say Coke

 

[Homer J Simpson]

Any of our Canadian brethren want a $10 iTunes code? I entered it and a message came up that I need to use the "Canadian storefront".

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

I hate when a typo of mine gets quoted.

So, I also got a job offer today. A friend from law school has a big real estate company, and wants to bring me aboard. I have mixed emotions because I was hoping to get something on my own maybe doing something outside of real estate. This would be better than a law firm though. Compensation is decent, not spectacular, but more than I make now. I'd have to move, but that's been the plan for a while. There's a decent amount of travel too, which I wouldn't mind in general as I'd like to see some new places (new baby will either change my attitude, or I will need the break). Just timing will devastate my mom (who gave us the cold shoulder for a while after I made my intentions known this summer), and I have the preggo and unknown kidney situation. The other worry of course is always how working with/for great friends could impact the relationship. He actually hired another friend/classmate a few years ago, and I will be talking to him shortly. They seem to have not been impacted, but every person/situation is different. I'd also hate to not take it and offend my friend, who really gave them the hard sell on me. It could be really cool though, as he is expanding the company and wants me next to him doing it. I sent out some resumes this week to others; two firms, but one large company that would also be awesome to work for. Who knows if A) I will hear ANYthing from them, or B) if i'd get even an interview.

My head is spinning.

Doing closings?

Position is VP & Assistant GC. They own thousands of rental units nationwide. It'd be doing acquisition and disposition of property, evaluating and managing rehab of already owned properties, involved with new construction developments, and all the legal issues and documents related to these types of transactions, maintenance and construction of multifamily developments. Plus some business, marketing, and technology aspects of expanding the company.

 

[Homer J Simpson]

I had two Old Englishes the other night. My buddy bought 'em for me on his ongoing quest to find the one beer I will not drink. I passed out sitting up later.

 

[krista4]

I hate when a typo of mine gets quoted.

So, I also got a job offer today. A friend from law school has a big real estate company, and wants to bring me aboard. I have mixed emotions because I was hoping to get something on my own maybe doing something outside of real estate. This would be better than a law firm though. Compensation is decent, not spectacular, but more than I make now. I'd have to move, but that's been the plan for a while. There's a decent amount of travel too, which I wouldn't mind in general as I'd like to see some new places (new baby will either change my attitude, or I will need the break). Just timing will devastate my mom (who gave us the cold shoulder for a while after I made my intentions known this summer), and I have the preggo and unknown kidney situation. The other worry of course is always how working with/for great friends could impact the relationship. He actually hired another friend/classmate a few years ago, and I will be talking to him shortly. They seem to have not been impacted, but every person/situation is different. I'd also hate to not take it and offend my friend, who really gave them the hard sell on me. It could be really cool though, as he is expanding the company and wants me next to him doing it. I sent out some resumes this week to others; two firms, but one large company that would also be awesome to work for. Who knows if A) I will hear ANYthing from them, or B) if i'd get even an interview.

My head is spinning.

Doing closings?

Position is VP & Assistant GC. They own thousands of rental units nationwide. It'd be doing acquisition and disposition of property, evaluating and managing rehab of already owned properties, involved with new construction developments, and all the legal issues and documents related to these types of transactions, maintenance and construction of multifamily developments. Plus some business, marketing, and technology aspects of expanding the company.

OK, now I'm even more excited for you. That sounds like a great job! And, as I think you're finding, getting your first in-house job is not easy. Once you've crossed that barrier, if you want to go to another from there you will have a much better shot at it.

 

[Mr.Pack]

I bowled pretty well tonight

Diversey Rock and Bowl? How'd you score?

Waveland147, 148, and 152

Consistent.

Have never been to Waveland. Those look like good scores to me!

I had a 297 once.

 

[Thorn]

I hate when a typo of mine gets quoted.

So, I also got a job offer today. A friend from law school has a big real estate company, and wants to bring me aboard. I have mixed emotions because I was hoping to get something on my own maybe doing something outside of real estate. This would be better than a law firm though. Compensation is decent, not spectacular, but more than I make now. I'd have to move, but that's been the plan for a while. There's a decent amount of travel too, which I wouldn't mind in general as I'd like to see some new places (new baby will either change my attitude, or I will need the break). Just timing will devastate my mom (who gave us the cold shoulder for a while after I made my intentions known this summer), and I have the preggo and unknown kidney situation. The other worry of course is always how working with/for great friends could impact the relationship. He actually hired another friend/classmate a few years ago, and I will be talking to him shortly. They seem to have not been impacted, but every person/situation is different. I'd also hate to not take it and offend my friend, who really gave them the hard sell on me. It could be really cool though, as he is expanding the company and wants me next to him doing it. I sent out some resumes this week to others; two firms, but one large company that would also be awesome to work for. Who knows if A) I will hear ANYthing from them, or B) if i'd get even an interview.

My head is spinning.

Doing closings?

Position is VP & Assistant GC. They own thousands of rental units nationwide. It'd be doing acquisition and disposition of property, evaluating and managing rehab of already owned properties, involved with new construction developments, and all the legal issues and documents related to these types of transactions, maintenance and construction of multifamily developments. Plus some business, marketing, and technology aspects of expanding the company.

That sounds like a pretty cool job description. I've worked with a couple of national companies in that realm and I was envious of that job. Good luck!

 

[Tiger Fan]

Red Bull/Vodka is awesome.

Natural Light was $10/case in college. I don't even know if it's still around anywhere or what it costs.

Malt Liquor was fun.

Natural Ice was where it's at. 6 pack of tall boys for $2.97 and that stuff would mess you up. Probably was it made me violent. Those of you who met me know I'm a pretty laid back guy (except when it comes to FF rules and making extra trips for ice). That stuff turned me into the scrawny white boy version of the Incredbile Hulk

 

[Mr.Pack]

TP&Ws to all that need them, and you can include my aunt if you have any left. She has been sick for a very, very long time, but finally her cancer has spread, and it appears that she does not want any more treatment, which likely means this is her last holiday season. It is, I think one of those blessings in that it ends suffering, but I know it will be hard on my mother.

So she made it through the holidays but passed this week. No TPW's for me, but if you're into that sort of thing, think of my mom. They were five siblings until my aunt passed. My mom and the aunt who passed are the peacemaker/get along with anyone types. The other three have longstanding grudges and mistrust for the others, to the point where some haven't talked for 10+ years. They would habitually put my mom and aunt in the middle, and would always accused them of "not being on my side." Now my mom is on that island by herself.

Not to mention, she's been doing all the end of life/funeral stuff since November, since her brothers and sisters can't deal with each other like adults. It sucks.

Sorry for your loss, GB.

TPW to your mom and family.

 

[Mr.Pack]

I once had a bottle of Ambien to deal with my sleeping issues, but they didn't work for me so Mr. krista took them instead. He would have long gibberish episodes that were sometimes amusing but sometimes scary. One I remember vividly ended with his being very upset as some sunlight hit the wall of the bedroom and his yelling, "Who's going to empty the pissbucket?!?!" He kept asking that until I finally told him I would.

Man, I hear these stories a lot, even my sister can't tolerate it.Hell sometimes I take 2 and they don't work.

I take an Ambien, 2 Benadryl and a Tramadol before bed every night and I still barely sleep.

Good Lord. No wonder, my friend.

Yeah, Jesus Christ. Pack, that's pretty scary. Your doctor know you're doing this?

Ummmm, I don't think so, no.

Isn't the a bit more than dangerous? Like maybe not waking up dangerous?

I don't sleep a lot, so I don't think so?

 

[Mr.Pack]

I remember when I was a kid our regular TV broke and before my dad went out and bought a new one (2 or 3 days) we had to watch this portable, black-and-white job that had been sitting in the garage for like 15 years.

I don't even like thinking about it.

you people are going to let this obvious fiction slide?

Hint: TV wasn't invented yet when Tanner was a kid.

He was rolling.

 

[-fish-]

roverkid was flying back from syracuse today...got to O'Hare ontime but then the plane got stuck on the runway. apparently they had to use trucks to tow it, and the first truck also got stuck. she spent two hours on the runway and missed her connecting flight and is looking at another 5-7 hours before the next flight.

then her phone died. she has a charger, so hopefully she'll let me know her new flight number.

 

[krista4]

roverkid was flying back from syracuse today...got to O'Hare ontime but then the plane got stuck on the runway. apparently they had to use trucks to tow it, and the first truck also got stuck. she spent two hours on the runway and missed her connecting flight and is looking at another 5-7 hours before the next flight.

then her phone died. she has a charger, so hopefully she'll let me know her new flight number.

:( This was her first trip on her own, wasn't it? You've really hit the worst possible luck. If she gets stuck in Chicago and needs anything, I have lots of people to call on in addition to our GMTAN Chicago friends.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

glll roverkid

not sure there's much I can do, but let me know if you need anyone in Chicago to help with anything.

 

[Mr.Pack]

So we had another ultrasound yesterday, and everything seemed great. That little one is super active, and dare I say cute. Today the wife gets a call though, that they want her to come back in tomorrow to take a longer look at her (my wife's) kidneys. Yesterday the tech said there was some urine in them, but not a lot or to be alarmed about, but today after our Dr. saw the photos, they seem concerned. They baby is only 13 weeks, so it shouldn't be big enough to be obstructing the ureters. Hopefully it's nothing and just Dr. being cautious, as you should be, with a pregnancy.

Good luck man. That must be nerve wracking.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Let's go, Han (SFW)

WAAAA!!

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

glll roverkid

not sure there's much I can do, but let me know if you need anyone in Chicago to help with anything.

"Hi..I'm Aaron. I'm a 'friend' of your dad's. You can trust me."

 

[-fish-]

tracked down roverkid through the airline and talked to her.

even though I sent her with a charger and this external battery, she managed to let her phone die and didn't bother to plug it in, even though the last thing I told her was to text me her new flight information.

looks like she'll get in around midnight after a 7 hour layover.

 

[Limp Ditka]

glll roverkid

not sure there's much I can do, but let me know if you need anyone in Chicago to help with anything.

"Hi..I'm Homer. I'm a 'friend' of your dad's. You can trust me."

It could be worse

 

[Limp Ditka]

tracked down roverkid through the airline and talked to her.

even though I sent her with a charger and this external battery, she managed to let her phone die and didn't bother to plug it in, even though the last thing I told her was to text me her new flight information.

looks like she'll get in around midnight after a 7 hour layover.

Hope she's handling everything. That has to be tough.

 

[-fish-]

tracked down roverkid through the airline and talked to her.

even though I sent her with a charger and this external battery, she managed to let her phone die and didn't bother to plug it in, even though the last thing I told her was to text me her new flight information.

looks like she'll get in around midnight after a 7 hour layover.

Hope she's handling everything. That has to be tough.

her biggest concern seems to be what they're going to feed her for dinner.

 

[Abraham]

glll roverkid

not sure there's much I can do, but let me know if you need anyone in Chicago to help with anything.

"Hi..I'm Eminence. 'm a 'friend' of your dad's. You can trust me."

It could be worse

Yup.

 

[Frostillicus]

I think I'm turning into the kind of person who doesn't like coors light miller lite bud light etc.

This is horrible.

 

[Frostillicus]

I DON'T WANT TO PAY MORE THAN $1 PER BEER

 

[mr roboto]

tracked down roverkid through the airline and talked to her.

even though I sent her with a charger and this external battery, she managed to let her phone die and didn't bother to plug it in, even though the last thing I told her was to text me her new flight information.

looks like she'll get in around midnight after a 7 hour layover.

Hope she's handling everything. That has to be tough.

her biggest concern seems to be what they're going to feed her for dinner.

I'm sorry, but this just made me Typical kids.

 

[Mr.Pack]

Just found out that the mother of my godchild got her results back and she has stage 2 breast cancer.

32 years old. 6 month old son. No history within the immediate family.

So, yet again, #### you cancer.

So sorry man.

 

[Homer J Simpson]

glll roverkid

not sure there's much I can do, but let me know if you need anyone in Chicago to help with anything.

"Hi..I'm Homer. I'm a 'friend' of your dad's. You can trust me."

It could be worse

Yes. Yes it could.

 

[Homer J Simpson]

I think I'm turning into the kind of person who doesn't like coors light miller lite bud light etc.

This is horrible.

Don't be that guy.

 

[Abraham]

Jessica alba dive scenes from into the blue or whatever this movie is called are a great way to honor her fallen costar, Paul walker.

 

[bentley]

I think I'm turning into the kind of person who doesn't like coors light miller lite bud light etc.

This is horrible.

I went through a little bit of that in the aughts. Now I'm back to thinking any beer is better than no beer. I don't drink much of the flagship brands though. Prefer to save a few bucks and drink the cheaper alternatives. Mostly Busch, PBR and Lone Star.

 

[Bogart]

35 page update?

 

[Abraham]

35 page update?

Cancer sucks.

Krista lives somewhere and has the hat finally

Tre got the thread deleted for a couple hours

Bill got a new grill. (Band name?)

Jobs were offered, accepted, and quit

Rovers daughter is eating dinner with homer in Chicago.

 

[Mr. Pickles]

I love how Abe blames others for shutdowns.

 

[-fish-]

35 page update?

Cancer sucks.

Krista lives somewhere and has the hat finally

Tre got the thread deleted for a couple hours

Bill got a new grill. (Band name?)

Jobs were offered, accepted, and quit

Rovers daughter is eating dinner with homer in Chicago.

Tre's sister was a pissmaiden.

 

[trogg78]

I had two Old Englishes the other night. My buddy bought 'em for me on his ongoing quest to find the one beer I will not drink. I passed out sitting up later.

Tell him to try HE'BREW.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Hamm's Genuine Draft. Tastes like burning.

 

[T Bell]

Ungood gymnastics (SFW)

It's funny, because she's fat

She almost scored 10 in shuffleboard though.

 

[T Bell]

Wish me luck. Filled out an online application for a new job. Gotta wait a few days for a call to interview. Completely new field and involves some manual labor, but comes with a 25% raise.

I would but you set a baby on fire.

maybe that's what he'll be doing in his new job. burning babies.

my link

 

[Frostillicus]

I think I'm turning into the kind of person who doesn't like coors light miller lite bud light etc.

This is horrible.

Don't be that guy.

Believe me, I don't want this.