CapeCodTenor
Dis Veteran; Dis Dads #865
- Joined
- Oct 18, 2005
Morning, Gents! Feeling better today. In fact, I'm getting great! I had the interview for the bank position yesterday and thought it went really well, so that's helping with the mood. Though I did have to admit on the question about trying to up sell/help a costumer choose a product that I couldn't answer it because it didn't apply to me. I told the interviewer that in my career I've not had to sell something in years, and that I just couldn't answer it. He thanked me for being honest and then came up with a scenario to use. I answered to the best of my ability and we went on. Over all, the interviewer seemed pleased that I was honest about not having an answer. I did eventually toss out a couple of names of people with both knew, so hopefully that'll help some. Now all that I can do is wait. Today I'm getting out of the house and taking the family apple picking, so looking forward to that.
As promised, below are a some pictures that I took last week...hope you enjoy.
Thanks.
Thanks. Though I may wind up working the temp job for a bit if the schedule works the way the interviewer said it might. He said that while the decision could be made next week, it might be a few weeks before things get going, so we'll see.
Thanks, appreciate it. See above for the pictures.
It seems that way, but, and I could be wrong, I think it's only because of what he's trying to do with the department. Instead of someone being hired for one job, and thus becoming an expert in that one job, he's hiring people and training them to do every job in the department, so everyone will be "fluid," as he puts it. The actual job title for those positions are: Shipping/Receiving/Inventory Control, encompassing every job in the department, and this is something I do not agree with. While I do agree that it's nice to have people who are trained do help out in other areas, I do not agree with what he's doing, and I've told him this. With this one I'm getting some satisfaction out of it because they need help really quickly, and I'm the one that can do it without training. Again, I could be wrong on reading this, but that's how I see it.
Looks good.
Now there's a scary thought.
Thanks. I have been snacking more than usual...not to mention spending hours on end watching TV.
The hours with the bank job will be the standard 40, but since the bank is open 6 days a week, it'll be spread out over 6 days. So if I'm working a Saturday I'll get a half-day somewhere in the week. Because of the position, I could also be working late helping customers with their banking needs, so there's potential for overtime. And since I've not worked a whole lot over the last year and a half, I'll take it.
What time does this begin? I'll try and get on.
As promised, below are a some pictures that I took last week...hope you enjoy.
praying
Thanks.
Good luck making the decision. I'm glad you have some options this time around.
Thanks. Though I may wind up working the temp job for a bit if the schedule works the way the interviewer said it might. He said that while the decision could be made next week, it might be a few weeks before things get going, so we'll see.
What a roller coaster!
Sorry about the depression, man. Considering everything... not surprising. Glad you're feeling a bit better though.
Looking forward to the photos and...
Thanks, appreciate it. See above for the pictures.
Look. I am not in your position and only you can do what's best for you, but... I would consider telling the old supervisor to take his job and shove it. Just seems they keep jerking you around and only "need you" when they're in a bind. And I could be completely reading that wrong.
It seems that way, but, and I could be wrong, I think it's only because of what he's trying to do with the department. Instead of someone being hired for one job, and thus becoming an expert in that one job, he's hiring people and training them to do every job in the department, so everyone will be "fluid," as he puts it. The actual job title for those positions are: Shipping/Receiving/Inventory Control, encompassing every job in the department, and this is something I do not agree with. While I do agree that it's nice to have people who are trained do help out in other areas, I do not agree with what he's doing, and I've told him this. With this one I'm getting some satisfaction out of it because they need help really quickly, and I'm the one that can do it without training. Again, I could be wrong on reading this, but that's how I see it.
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A woodford rye manhattan.......
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Bone Marrow, Caremelised Onion with toast as an appetiser.....
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Kilo of steak, beef dripping fries and creamed spinach...
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Peanut butter shortbread with salted caramel ice cream (and a cheeky port)
I'm in a food coma right now. On the train home. The City (the real one) is still so quiet.
Looks good.
Happy Friday. Finished my shift, and go back Monday at 2:30 to learn my actual job. It seems that I won't know which shift I will actually be working. One plan is 2nd shift. One plan is to switch to the "Pitman?"shift - 12 hour shift, 6 PM to 6 AM, 2 days on, 2 off, 3 on, etc. Currently, they are working 17 on and 2 off.
I was able to see the machines I'll be running. There are 7 of them, combined they are bigger than my house, and only cost $1 million each. And, I'm in charge of them. Wow, who thought that was a good idea!?!
Now there's a scary thought.
Sorry to hear about the depression. I usually just eat more food and drink more alcohol to cope. Explains a lot of things.
Thanks. I have been snacking more than usual...not to mention spending hours on end watching TV.
As for the job, I'll just tell you what I did. Good luck on the decision. I left a sure thing for more money. I never would have been fired from the Church, but they were never going to pay me enough money. Now, I could potentially be working a lot of hours or a weird schedule, but I'll be making good money. I'm taking a chance at more money for 5 years than a safe, stable, secure job forever for as long as I want it. But, I also have a retirement check and am a really good place to gamble.
The hours with the bank job will be the standard 40, but since the bank is open 6 days a week, it'll be spread out over 6 days. So if I'm working a Saturday I'll get a half-day somewhere in the week. Because of the position, I could also be working late helping customers with their banking needs, so there's potential for overtime. And since I've not worked a whole lot over the last year and a half, I'll take it.
Set up a Zoom room for tomorrow night if anyone wants to chat. I may not make it in but it's available if you want to join in.
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What time does this begin? I'll try and get on.