rockpile Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 A summary from January (edited only for brevity): Last Monday when I got to work, I was called in to see my supervisor. Turns out that to ring in the new year, corporate decided to shed a few pounds. So my department of eight is now a department of two, and I am no longer employed. I am in no immediate need, which means I am blessed. But, for the first time in almost 27 years with the same company, I got up in the morning on a work day and had no place to go. "You load sixteen tons, and what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt. Saint Peter, don't you call me, 'cause I can't go; I owe my soul to the company store... " Merle Travis Well..... I have been very busy since January 15th: created a resume revised it 25 times sent it to friends to rip it apart and return with friendly advice revised it 25 more times created a web page never felt sorry for myself attended one job fair signed up with three recruiters tried to keep a positive attitude (sometimes wore an eminence front) read everything I could get my hands on (looking for work has changed a bit since 1980) networked blogged kept the negative vibes at bay signed up for unemployment practiced living on an austerity budget got one interview with a globally recognized corporation got called back for a second interview asked the right questions gave the right answers left the interview knowing if it was right they would call they did received an offer today accepted the offer verbally pending documentation took a reasonable pay cut (I was WAY overpaid at the old job) On April 9th, I start my career over. It is exciting. I am a professional again. I am scared shitless! (drum roll please) Rockpile: Quality Systems Engineer for "a diversified technology company that concentrates its efforts on high-impact growth opportunities" woo bring it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Way to go Rock, back in the saddle again! Didn't you also take a fancy schmancy vacation somewhere in there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 You know, I couldn't be happier for you. And I understand your being scared schitless. For all the years I spent in theater auditioning for roles, the one thing I never got used to was winning a role, getting excited, and then suddenly thinking "Holy crap. I actually have to perform now." You'll be fine, Rock. Karma doesn't !@#$ with good people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 Way to go Rock, back in the saddle again! Didn't you also take a fancy schmancy vacation somewhere in there? No. I took two! One was already prepaid - a week in Puerto Vallarta, MX. The other was a weekend trip to CT, and we stayed with my daughter, Babyrock. The nice thing is that I banked all my unemployment, and did not use all my severance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 Thanks, "Mahk". I was an actor too! Before every interview, I took a deep breath and said, "It's show time!" They said I interview well. You know, I couldn't be happier for you. And I understand your being scared schitless. For all the years I spent in theater auditioning for roles, the one thing I never got used to was winning a role, getting excited, and then suddenly thinking "Holy crap. I actually have to perform now." You'll be fine, Rock. Karma doesn't !@#$ with good people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X. Benedict Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Good stuff, man. Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopsGuy Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 They said I interview well. Just like Gregg Williams. Congrats, and welcome back to the rat race. I hope you'll have lots of time to spend on The Wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 They said I interview well. That's because you're so damn cute. April 9th is a good starting date. On 4/9 I will celebrate 28 years in the cable industry. CONGRATS! my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Just don't tell them about your skill at fixing toilets with tennis balls. They may rescind the offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC-Bills Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 A summary from January (edited only for brevity):Well..... ... woo bring it! So what you are basically telling us is that you have been laid off from unemployment. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Cool. Congrats and good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewPort71 Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Many congrats Rockpile !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Just don't tell them about your skill at fixing toilets with tennis balls. They may rescind the offer. dang, VA told a funny, and a good one at that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Superb, Rock! Landing the gig on the first interview - priceless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 vacation time for bills games ?? you did tell them that you need all mondays off after bills games , right ?? con grats glad you are back in the saddle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Rock N' Roll!! Congrats Rock and best of luck to you! Maybe we can celebrate down at McFaddens one Sunday this season!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Way to go Rock!! I applaud your success at removing yourself from the couch (just kidding) Great news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Congrats Rock ! So what is your new career if you don't mind sharing ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted March 27, 2007 Author Share Posted March 27, 2007 Congrats Rock ! So what is your new career if you don't mind sharing ? Quality Systems Engineer: Make sure processes exist, are used, are adequate, and controlled and maintained on a master electronic library. Plan, schedule, perform ISO 9000 audits. Conduct training classes. Track defects and find out why a product was returned. Lead product and process teams. Project management. Someone else does the engineering part, I just bring people on board the "crazy train". The nice thing is that I get to start over with a clean slate at an entirely new company. I start at the "old" company on April 6, 1980, taking warehouse orders, and worked into professional responsibilities. Some of the "teeny little minds" who were managers, could never get past the image of "that long haired guy unloading trucks" out of their heads, when I was putting multi-million dollar proposals for service logistics on the table a decade later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I have been very busy since January 15th: created a resume revised it 25 times sent it to friends to rip it apart and return with friendly advice revised it 25 more times created a web page never felt sorry for myself attended one job fair signed up with three recruiters tried to keep a positive attitude (sometimes wore an eminence front) read everything I could get my hands on (looking for work has changed a bit since 1980) networked blogged kept the negative vibes at bay signed up for unemployment practiced living on an austerity budget got one interview with a globally recognized corporation got called back for a second interview asked the right questions gave the right answers left the interview knowing if it was right they would call they did received an offer today accepted the offer verbally pending documentation took a reasonable pay cut (I was WAY overpaid at the old job) I feel sorry for the company that hired you, because it looks like they hired a liar. Nowhere in that list does it say you sat around on the couch in your underwear drinking beer watching Jerry Springer. Congrats Rocky! Welcome back to the world of the employed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Congrats, Pyle. Best of luck to you. I'm right behind you (don't worry I have my pants on) in the world of the gainfully employed (I think). The question is: does The Dean take the big $$/big prestige job (if he gets it) or does he take a job that will pay WAY WAY less and, perhaps, make him happier? Even The Dean doesn't know what The Dean will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Quality Systems Engineer: Make sure processes exist, are used, are adequate, and controlled and maintained on a master electronic library. Plan, schedule, perform ISO 9000 audits. Conduct training classes. Track defects and find out why a product was returned. Lead product and process teams. Project management. Someone else does the engineering part, I just bring people on board the "crazy train". The nice thing is that I get to start over with a clean slate at an entirely new company. I start at the "old" company on April 6, 1980, taking warehouse orders, and worked into professional responsibilities. Some of the "teeny little minds" who were managers, could never get past the image of "that long haired guy unloading trucks" out of their heads, when I was putting multi-million dollar proposals for service logistics on the table a decade later. Cool ! Good for you Rock ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Congrats, Pyle. Best of luck to you. I'm right behind you (don't worry I have my pants on) in the world of the gainfully employed (I think). The question is: does The Dean take the big $$/big prestige job (if he gets it) or does he take a job that will pay WAY WAY less and, perhaps, make him happier? Even The Dean doesn't know what The Dean will do. From past experience ! Money is cold comfort if you hate your job. Always take the job you'll love and be happy at ! You'll thrive and be far more successful that way anyways ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Congrats, Pyle. Best of luck to you. I'm right behind you (don't worry I have my pants on) in the world of the gainfully employed (I think). The question is: does The Dean take the big $$/big prestige job (if he gets it) or does he take a job that will pay WAY WAY less and, perhaps, make him happier? Even The Dean doesn't know what The Dean will do. If you can live on the lesser paying job, the happiness from said job is worth more than the stress of the higher paying job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungee Jumper Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Congrats, Pyle. Best of luck to you. I'm right behind you (don't worry I have my pants on) in the world of the gainfully employed (I think). The question is: does The Dean take the big $$/big prestige job (if he gets it) or does he take a job that will pay WAY WAY less and, perhaps, make him happier? Even The Dean doesn't know what The Dean will do. Sharing illegal substances, wearing pants...you're just chock full of surprises tonight, aren't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Sharing illegal substances, wearing pants...you're just chock full of surprises tonight, aren't you? I'm not wearing pants now...if that helps you at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungee Jumper Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 I'm not wearing pants now...if that helps you at all. Oh, that just doesn't help anyone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted March 28, 2007 Author Share Posted March 28, 2007 If you are comfortable financially with the job that would make you happier, is there really a debate? Congrats, Pyle. Best of luck to you. I'm right behind you (don't worry I have my pants on) in the world of the gainfully employed (I think). The question is: does The Dean take the big $$/big prestige job (if he gets it) or does he take a job that will pay WAY WAY less and, perhaps, make him happier? Even The Dean doesn't know what The Dean will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted March 28, 2007 Author Share Posted March 28, 2007 I'm not wearing pants now...if that helps you at all. I hope you don't get any warts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted March 28, 2007 Author Share Posted March 28, 2007 That's because you're so damn cute. April 9th is a good starting date. On 4/9 I will celebrate 28 years in the cable industry. CONGRATS! my friend. Thanks and Happy Anniversary, Harriett! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 If you are comfortable financially with the job that would make you happier, is there really a debate? I have MAJOR debt issues. I will be able to repay (and, perhaps save) with the big job. I can live OK with the other job, but the repayments will be slow and forget savings. I'll figure it out. I shouldn't have infested your nice thread with my baggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinandjokin Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Congrats Rockpile. Only 26 weeks of work, and then you can get back on the dole again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 April 9th is a good starting date. On 4/9 I will celebrate 28 years in the cable industry. My condolences to you and your family; nobody should have to endure 28 days, let alone 28 years, of the cable company. (come on, like you didn't see that coming from me?! ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 I have MAJOR debt issues. I will be able to repay (and, perhaps save) with the big job. I can live OK with the other job, but the repayments will be slow and forget savings. I'll figure it out. I shouldn't have infested your nice thread with my baggage. You said "possibly make you happier." If you're not sure, I'd take the big money job, if offered. You can always quit later and take the "happy job." Either that, or be a contributor for FHM magazine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted March 28, 2007 Author Share Posted March 28, 2007 Take the big job, get back on your financial feet and move on. Whose thread should you have infested? It was a good question. I have MAJOR debt issues. I will be able to repay (and, perhaps save) with the big job. I can live OK with the other job, but the repayments will be slow and forget savings. I'll figure it out. I shouldn't have infested your nice thread with my baggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted March 28, 2007 Author Share Posted March 28, 2007 Congrats Rockpile. Only 26 weeks of work, and then you can get back on the dole again! I will be on the payroll of a third party recruiter for the first 6-8 months. After that, I will either extend the contract, or negotiate a full time job with the corporation I am actually working for. Their intent and need is for a full timer or three, but it is a smart business move to hire by contract. If I do not renew the contract, I will go back on unemployment for as brief a time as I can. I will be eligible for the balance of my first 26 weeks I did not use if that happens. Heck, I may not like them and let and tell them not to bother giving me an offer! Life is about change. I will worry about that when I have to. Since 1973, I have been on the dole a total maybe eight weeks. I can support myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted March 28, 2007 Author Share Posted March 28, 2007 Thanks, boss! well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Congrats Rock. Glad to hear it! Some of these young whippersnappers could learn a few things about your tenacity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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