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Post by giramomma on Feb 1, 2016 13:13:20 GMT -5
NancysSummerSip Can I PM you? There's a free lance thing I'm thinking of looking into, but I want to ask your input first.
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 1, 2016 14:01:33 GMT -5
I got a call about a job I applied for and they left me a voicemail; I need to call back later when I am in quiet place... it is a position for store manager at those little conveniences stores / gas stations; like Stewarts, Honey Farms, Cumberland Farms etc.
It would call for a paycut but I guess it is better than no job!
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Feb 1, 2016 15:01:52 GMT -5
I got a call about a job I applied for and they left me a voicemail; I need to call back later when I am in quiet place... it is a position for store manager at those little conveniences stores / gas stations; like Stewarts, Honey Farms, Cumberland Farms etc. It would call for a paycut but I guess it is better than no job! I'm in the wrong part of the country to recognize the store names so I'll just hope they're good ones.
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Post by 973beachbum on Feb 1, 2016 15:26:57 GMT -5
I will say that I know a few people who were general managers of WaWa's and they all made close to a $100K when bonus' were added in. They also have one of the best profit sharing plans out there. I don't have any personal knowledge of the companies you mentioned but hope it will be as competitive as WaWa. PS General managers is what most people would call store managers in case anyone is wondering.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Feb 1, 2016 15:51:19 GMT -5
DH is still working on trying to contact a human being at Nebraska's DOL. Applied for a ton of jobs. Found one for roasting and packaging coffee. .. pays $40k a year. I think I am in the wrong business, too bad I can't lift 50-80 lbs consistently. Then I found a job that he applied for directly with the company posted under a recuritment agency. I am going to suggest he apply again this time with the agency. DH has all the experience and then some but doesn't have a bachelor's. I figure the agency wants to fill positions to get their commission, they may be able to better sell him in spite of not having a bachelor's compared to having his application float across the HR desk. Applied for a part time job with Pepsi, we'll see that goes anywhere. Trying not to kill each other or take it out on the kids. Him getting the job at OS and then all this crap happening has just made things 20 times worse.
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Post by andi9899 on Feb 1, 2016 16:28:31 GMT -5
I really hope one of these jobs comes through soon. I can't stand this place anymore. I'm surrounded by unethical idiots and I just may go insane.
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Post by justme on Feb 1, 2016 16:30:12 GMT -5
If he applied directly to the company he probably can't use the recruiting agency. Don't know all the rules but the one recruiter I worked with said that.
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 1, 2016 18:44:10 GMT -5
I will say that I know a few people who were general managers of WaWa's and they all made close to a $100K when bonus' were added in. They also have one of the best profit sharing plans out there. I don't have any personal knowledge of the companies you mentioned but hope it will be as competitive as WaWa. PS General managers is what most people would call store managers in case anyone is wondering. Yep they are like Wawa's except some may or may not have a gas station attached to them! Besides that got an email about another position I applied to for general manager at another company. They had a link in the survey that I need to complete that will take 30-40 minutes.. I will do it tonight after picking up my wife at school! Hopefully they all turn into in person interviews but also I hope to hear from Shaw's soon!
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Post by Abby Normal on Feb 1, 2016 19:25:06 GMT -5
I got a voicemail from a position I applied for this morning. I have to call them back as soon as I leave work. Refreshing to have a callback since I haven't heard anything from the other 2 I've applied for ( one I think is too early still, and the other I think filled before I actually applied). I know it's just an initial call and it may amount to nothing. They wanted industry experience I don't have, but I threw my hat in anyway.
Meanwhile- today my boss mentioned he's having the attorney's write something up. Still hasn't said what amounts he's thinking about.
I'm trying to calm down a bit before I call. Not helping that I had that grande latte this afternoon. Deep cleansing breaths.....
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 1, 2016 20:10:38 GMT -5
I got a voicemail from a position I applied for this morning. I have to call them back as soon as I leave work. Refreshing to have a callback since I haven't heard anything from the other 2 I've applied for ( one I think is too early still, and the other I think filled before I actually applied). I know it's just an initial call and it may amount to nothing. They wanted industry experience I don't have, but I threw my hat in anyway. Meanwhile- today my boss mentioned he's having the attorney's write something up. Still hasn't said what amounts he's thinking about. I'm trying to calm down a bit before I call. Not helping that I had that grande latte this afternoon. Deep cleansing breaths..... Nice about the call and take deep breaths!!! You will do great I know it! Remember to Sell yourself! Any updates about your DH offer?
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 1, 2016 20:12:04 GMT -5
I just got confirmation about my flight/hotel and car rental. 2/10 in person interview, fly out on 2/9 and back home 2/11. My wife just confirmed she will not be able to go with me So anyone close to Fairfax, VA???
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Post by Abby Normal on Feb 1, 2016 20:15:23 GMT -5
I got a voicemail from a position I applied for this morning. I have to call them back as soon as I leave work. Refreshing to have a callback since I haven't heard anything from the other 2 I've applied for ( one I think is too early still, and the other I think filled before I actually applied). I know it's just an initial call and it may amount to nothing. They wanted industry experience I don't have, but I threw my hat in anyway. Meanwhile- today my boss mentioned he's having the attorney's write something up. Still hasn't said what amounts he's thinking about. I'm trying to calm down a bit before I call. Not helping that I had that grande latte this afternoon. Deep cleansing breaths..... Nice about the call and take deep breaths!!! You will do great I know it! Remember to Sell yourself! Any updates about your DH offer? The woman who called me had already left the office, so I have to wait until tomorrow. Dh goes back in on Wednesday to talk to hr about an offer.
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Post by NastyWoman on Feb 1, 2016 20:59:05 GMT -5
I don't think the SF Bay Area qualifies right? Anyway, good luck with the interview. They must see you as a really strong candidate otherwise they would not fly you out.
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 1, 2016 21:02:45 GMT -5
Nice about the call and take deep breaths!!! You will do great I know it! Remember to Sell yourself! Any updates about your DH offer? The woman who called me had already left the office, so I have to wait until tomorrow. Dh goes back in on Wednesday to talk to hr about an offer. Ok good luck tomorrow and awesome to hear about DH, hopefully he gets some good answers. As for the $$$ from your current job, I did not post on the other thread but they did to come up with 2 numbers for you: -> retention bonus: make it worth it for you to stick around till company closes for good! -> severance package: 6 months to a year Good luck!!
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Post by Abby Normal on Feb 1, 2016 21:06:20 GMT -5
Well if I can manage to get another job offer, their offer is going to go way up.
I want to know what they are considering, but at the same time I'm becoming so miserable, I'm not sure I want to stay.
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 1, 2016 22:20:23 GMT -5
Well if I can manage to get another job offer, their offer is going to go way up. I want to know what they are considering, but at the same time I'm becoming so miserable, I'm not sure I want to stay. Make sense, I am sure you will make the right decision for you. Keep us posted!
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Post by Abby Normal on Feb 1, 2016 22:26:21 GMT -5
Well if I can manage to get another job offer, their offer is going to go way up. I want to know what they are considering, but at the same time I'm becoming so miserable, I'm not sure I want to stay. Make sense, I am sure you will make the right decision for you. Keep us posted! Thanks. I think I'll feel better once it's announced. But right now I'm having to lie so much it's awful.
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 1, 2016 23:23:19 GMT -5
Make sense, I am sure you will make the right decision for you. Keep us posted! Thanks. I think I'll feel better once it's announced. But right now I'm having to lie so much it's awful. Have they decided when they will make it official?
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Post by Abby Normal on Feb 1, 2016 23:27:51 GMT -5
Thanks. I think I'll feel better once it's announced. But right now I'm having to lie so much it's awful. Have they decided when they will make it official? Working on due diligence now. Will close by end of this month. They won't announce until closing
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Feb 2, 2016 0:11:11 GMT -5
I don't think the SF Bay Area qualifies right? Anyway, good luck with the interview. They must see you as a really strong candidate otherwise they would not fly you out. the Great Lakes probably don't qualify either! Good luck everyone.
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 2, 2016 0:19:33 GMT -5
I don't think the SF Bay Area qualifies right? Anyway, good luck with the interview. They must see you as a really strong candidate otherwise they would not fly you out. Lol.. unfortunately no Thank you, hope it goes well!
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 2, 2016 9:19:59 GMT -5
DH is still working on trying to contact a human being at Nebraska's DOL. Applied for a ton of jobs. Found one for roasting and packaging coffee. .. pays $40k a year. I think I am in the wrong business, too bad I can't lift 50-80 lbs consistently. Then I found a job that he applied for directly with the company posted under a recuritment agency. I am going to suggest he apply again this time with the agency. DH has all the experience and then some but doesn't have a bachelor's. I figure the agency wants to fill positions to get their commission, they may be able to better sell him in spite of not having a bachelor's compared to having his application float across the HR desk. Applied for a part time job with Pepsi, we'll see that goes anywhere. Trying not to kill each other or take it out on the kids. Him getting the job at OS and then all this crap happening has just made things 20 times worse. Breathe drama... Breathe! I know it is not easy but it helps! What I find works for us is I leave the house on the days my wife works from home... Better for our marriage. Something will pop up
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Post by justme on Feb 2, 2016 9:20:53 GMT -5
I don't think the SF Bay Area qualifies right? Anyway, good luck with the interview. They must see you as a really strong candidate otherwise they would not fly you out. Lol.. unfortunately no Thank you, hope it goes well! Not near there, but there's a metro stop there if you wanted to go into D.C. without driving.
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 2, 2016 9:25:11 GMT -5
Lol.. unfortunately no Thank you, hope it goes well! Not near there, but there's a metro stop there if you wanted to go into D.C. without driving. My flight is going into DC and from there I have a rental car and drive to Fairfax. So will not be taking the shuttle; they would like me to visit up to 4 stores (2 in DC I think) and rate them, a summary of my walks and what not. Interesting to say the least! I like this company more and more (and that is without the 50% salary bonus potential) but the big drawback is the relocation and selling our house.
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 2, 2016 9:36:24 GMT -5
My wife just told me the 2 job postings for Shaw's are no longer online (I did not bother to check). It means nothing; just they are close to making a decision which I already knew.
I am up against 4 other external candidates and just as many internal candidates. Just hope and wish I made the cut!
Waiting wether trying to get pregnant or trying to land a job is the worst part! I hate waiting...
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Post by 973beachbum on Feb 2, 2016 10:09:45 GMT -5
My wife just told me the 2 job postings for Shaw's are no longer online (I did not bother to check). It means nothing; just they are close to making a decision which I already knew. I am up against 4 other external candidates and just as many internal candidates. Just hope and wish I made the cut! Waiting wether trying to get pregnant or trying to land a job is the worst part! I hate waiting... Where did you look online? When I look through Acme's site, Burlington and Manchester VT and Sudbury Ma are all still listed. www.acmemarkets.com/employment-positions/
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Feb 2, 2016 10:11:57 GMT -5
I just got confirmation about my flight/hotel and car rental. 2/10 in person interview, fly out on 2/9 and back home 2/11. My wife just confirmed she will not be able to go with me So anyone close to Fairfax, VA I have family in Fairfax. In fact, I seem to have family everywhere you work. (No, that's not creepy. Not creepy at all... ) COL is like metro-Boston. Housing is high--big demand from Gubmint employees and related industries. Good schools although somewhat neighborhood specific. Congestion-wise it's like Brookline or Cambridge -- NOT your sleepy little town. Lots to do -- close to D.C. Virginia weather (a little more moderate than here but summers can be hot and humid.)
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 2, 2016 10:14:08 GMT -5
My wife just told me the 2 job postings for Shaw's are no longer online (I did not bother to check). It means nothing; just they are close to making a decision which I already knew. I am up against 4 other external candidates and just as many internal candidates. Just hope and wish I made the cut! Waiting wether trying to get pregnant or trying to land a job is the worst part! I hate waiting... Where did you look online? When I look through Acme's site, Burlington and Manchester VT and Sudbury Ma are all still listed. www.acmemarkets.com/employment-positions/Not looking in VT, so Sudbury would be the only one. Was not posted when I applied; wonder if I should.
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Post by wvugurl26 on Feb 2, 2016 10:17:00 GMT -5
Not looking in VT, so Sudbury would be the only one. Was not posted when I applied; wonder if I should. It can't hurt right? You have nothing to lose.
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 2, 2016 10:17:32 GMT -5
I seem to have family everywhere you work. (No, that's not creepy. Not creepy at all... ) Lol
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