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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 2, 2016 10:18:20 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. True... Maybe I will wait till I hear back!
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Feb 2, 2016 10:22:50 GMT -5
Not looking in VT, so Sudbury would be the only one. Was not posted when I applied; wonder if I should. The Sudbury store is a goner. It tries to, but cannot, compete with the Roche Bros. on the opposite corner. And, as if that wasn't bad enough, Whole Foods is opening one of their mega-stores directly across the street next year at the old Raytheon site. You'd simply be leading the store into certain oblivion.
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Post by 973beachbum on Feb 2, 2016 10:23:09 GMT -5
Not looking in VT, so Sudbury would be the only one. Was not posted when I applied; wonder if I should. Yeah I moved from CT like 40 years ago. Sorry for mixing up VT for NH. It is funny that the Shaw's jobs show up on the Acme site when the jobs for companies like Albertson's don't though. Albertson's owns both companies so I would expect all jobs to be mixed together or none.
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Post by whoisjohngalt on Feb 2, 2016 10:31:06 GMT -5
Not looking in VT, so Sudbury would be the only one. Was not posted when I applied; wonder if I should. The Sudbury store is a goner. It tries to, but cannot, compete with the Roche Bros. on the opposite corner. And, as if that wasn't bad enough, Whole Foods is opening one of their mega-stores directly across the street next year at the old Raytheon site. You'd simply be leading the store into certain oblivion. Larger than the one in Legacy Place?
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Post by justme on Feb 2, 2016 10:31:28 GMT -5
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. Oh I didn't mean take the metro out, I meant if you had downtime and wanted to go to D.C. park at the Fairfax station and take it in. Used to travel to a work office near Fairfax and I would definitely only want to drive between there and dc the two times you have to and not anymore!
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Feb 2, 2016 10:37:35 GMT -5
The Sudbury store is a goner. It tries to, but cannot, compete with the Roche Bros. on the opposite corner. And, as if that wasn't bad enough, Whole Foods is opening one of their mega-stores directly across the street next year at the old Raytheon site. You'd simply be leading the store into certain oblivion. Larger than the one in Legacy Place? At least that big. All kinds of talk about all of the things they are going to do/offer in the new location -- in some respects, it will be a "concept" store. It's in an area that has strong demographics but the road to it is a small state highway with one lane going in each direction. I already avoid that area like the plague due to the traffic congestion. I won't ever go near it once the new WF opens.
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Post by andi9899 on Feb 2, 2016 10:53:15 GMT -5
So I have an appointment with another guy to go over what they can offer me in exchange for producing for them. This is for Thursday. I have 3 interviews on Wednesday. Hopefully I find something good.
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 2, 2016 10:53:34 GMT -5
My wife just informed that all I need is a job making 65k/year, with her 47k/year that will amount to 112k and we should be ok on that amount! That will allow us to stay in MA and not have to sell the house!
I guess I know where she would like to stay and I totally get it!
ETA: on another note, I have a request for a phone interview. That is for one of the jobs in NJ within 1 hour of my mom.
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 2, 2016 10:55:38 GMT -5
So I have an appointment with another guy to go over what they can offer me in exchange for producing for them. This is for Thursday. I have 3 interviews on Wednesday. Hopefully I find something good. Good luck!
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 2, 2016 10:57:37 GMT -5
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. Oh I didn't mean take the metro out, I meant if you had downtime and wanted to go to D.C. park at the Fairfax station and take it in. Used to travel to a work office near Fairfax and I would definitely only want to drive between there and dc the two times you have to and not anymore! Oh ok, thank you! Not sure what will I do with my time... my wife said to make it a mini vacation. But I also have to visits those stores for work in between that time!
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Feb 2, 2016 10:58:07 GMT -5
My wife just informed that all I need is a job making 65k/year, with her 47k/year that will amount to 112k and we should be ok on that amount! That will allow us to stay in MA and not have to sell the house! I guess I know where she would like to stay and I totally get it! ETA: on another note, I have a request for a phone interview. That is for one of the jobs in NJ within 1 hour of my mom. Awesome. Just not at the Sudbury Shaw's. You'll be in the exact same position you are in today in a year or so. Rumors have been swirling that that store is closing for years. I think it is inevitable. It is a ghost town now, I can only imagine what it will be like when WF opens. They ARE different stores, but the traffic will be horrendous. Folks will go to Framingham or Marlboro.
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 2, 2016 11:00:55 GMT -5
My wife just informed that all I need is a job making 65k/year, with her 47k/year that will amount to 112k and we should be ok on that amount! That will allow us to stay in MA and not have to sell the house! I guess I know where she would like to stay and I totally get it! ETA: on another note, I have a request for a phone interview. That is for one of the jobs in NJ within 1 hour of my mom. Awesome. Just not at the Sudbury Shaw's. You'll be in the exact same position you are in today in a year or so. Rumors have been swirling that that store is closing for years. I think it is inevitable. It is a ghost town now, I can only imagine what it will be like when WF opens. They ARE different stores, but the traffic will be horrendous. Folks will go to Framingham or Marlboro. I understand but I will b honest: if I am offered the Sudbury store I will take it. At least that would offer me 1 year to keep on looking locally (even be picky) or really show them what I am capable of and be moved to another store. 1 year to be unemployed is better than being unemployed right now. I don't think I have the luxury of being picky unfortunately!
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Feb 2, 2016 11:06:24 GMT -5
Well, at least you know the deal going in. I suspect they won't tell you how the store's performance is threatened. That might be a good way to show yourself off, though: ask what kind of support you'll get in launching a campaign to compete with WF and RB?
You'll demonstrate current local industry knowledge and a "can do" attitude.
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Post by giramomma on Feb 2, 2016 11:26:54 GMT -5
Waiting wether trying to get pregnant or trying to land a job is the worst part! I hate waiting... I know you hate waiting. You are going to have to make peace with waiting (and uncertainty, etc), especially with kids. Seriously, with my third, parenting her is all about consistency and waiting it out. Now is as good time as any to start.
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 2, 2016 11:39:14 GMT -5
Waiting wether trying to get pregnant or trying to land a job is the worst part! I hate waiting... I know you hate waiting. You are going to have to make peace with waiting (and uncertainty, etc), especially with kids. Seriously, with my third, parenting her is all about consistency and waiting it out. Now is as good time as any to start. I guess... a patient man I am not!
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Post by Abby Normal on Feb 2, 2016 11:49:06 GMT -5
I know you hate waiting. You are going to have to make peace with waiting (and uncertainty, etc), especially with kids. Seriously, with my third, parenting her is all about consistency and waiting it out. Now is as good time as any to start. I guess... a patient man I am not! I missed your post last night about the interview next week. Good for you, even if it's not your first choice since you'd have to move. I had to laugh at your post about your wife saying how much you needed to make and not move. That is the same conversation dh and I had!
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 2, 2016 12:29:33 GMT -5
The phone interview with the convenience store/gas place was short and sweet. At least he was honest and basically told me while they would love to have me on board they could not even match half of what I currently make (85k) which is about what my research showed. He was nice enough trying to refer me to more prominent gas stations that may come closer.
Completing another assessment for another job locally and then will be heading home shortly!
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 2, 2016 12:38:51 GMT -5
I guess... a patient man I am not! I missed your post last night about the interview next week. Good for you, even if it's not your first choice since you'd have to move. I had to laugh at your post about your wife saying how much you needed to make and not move. That is the same conversation dh and I had! Yep it is good to have options so I am not complaining. It is better than not getting any traction at all and applying everywhere. And moving to MD/NOVA or DC would not be the worst of things : losing my house, moving in with my mom is far worst.... and even that is not the worst of things. And yes, how much we need to make to stay put is the name of the game. My mom, mil and wife (and also I) would prefer that we stay put because of the house, location and it would be more financially taxing on us to relocate once again. Eventually the goal is to get out of retail but it will take me years to finish my degree but that is ok, I will be the same age one way or the other.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Feb 2, 2016 12:41:22 GMT -5
Nothing from the dairy. Assuming everyone is right and DH blew his chances by not taking that first interview.
Stuck in the house due to snow. DH is all butt hurt because my dad plowed. He always does its just what ya do to help out family. However DH is taking it as an insult to his manhood and ability to provide for us.
Seems like the prior couple of weeks may have been a fluke. Not sure how long things will last. Watching our checking dwindle while making sure we hang onto the tax money in savings. Will need to talk to the daycare director because we have no money after the end of the month.
Maritally things still suck, at least we are speaking to each other now.
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 2, 2016 13:17:48 GMT -5
And right on cue here comes my mom suggesting I go back to school to become an RN, that has been her solution every single time I've faced any financial hardship or job loss... Ever since I refused to become an MD like my cousin, RN has been her push. She said it is ok if I do not like it but it will be a back up plan, when I have a full time job I can do it 1 day a week or so, and if I ever lose my job I can just pick up more hours there.
She wants me to look into it as soon as I get home and get back to her, she is 100% confident that is the solution to all my problems. RN... Lord I love my mother but women. I know she is just trying to be supportive the best way she can.
On a good note, I got a call back for the job I did the assessment. They said my assessment/profile came back as the ideal candidate they look to hire and they are forwarding my information to their District Manager and schedule in in person interview. I told my wife and she said... even if they cannot offer you your current salary, remember all we need is 65k and take it!
65k is the word of the day and the mantra... All we need is 65k!!!
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 2, 2016 13:21:49 GMT -5
Nothing from the dairy. Assuming everyone is right and DH blew his chances by not taking that first interview. Stuck in the house due to snow. DH is all butt hurt because my dad plowed. He always does its just what ya do to help out family. However DH is taking it as an insult to his manhood and ability to provide for us. Seems like the prior couple of weeks may have been a fluke. Not sure how long things will last. Watching our checking dwindle while making sure we hang onto the tax money in savings. Will need to talk to the daycare director because we have no money after the end of the month. Maritally things still suck, at least we are speaking to each other now. I am sorry drama and I know it sucks, I am living it now! Just hang on and try not to beat each other down while you are down... I think me blowing up on my wife actually helped because I told her how telling me all the mistakes I made to lead us in our current predicament is not helping, kicking someone while they are down is not helping and I can and could have done the same; how would she like it? So she has backed off a lot since then and we manage to talk without losing our temper. I find staying outside of the house and keeping busy seems to help a lot, we are not trying to kill each other every chance we get and I have an outlet for my frustration (gym)... Hang on and breathe... that is all you can do! Any other leads?
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 2, 2016 13:45:54 GMT -5
One thing I can say about HT, they are very aggressive in their approach, when they want you they want you. Their follow through has been impeccable so far, their approach to hiring the right candidate is impressive and I have absolutely nothing negative to say about the whole process. I just got a call because they did not hear from me since they sent me the email at 6PM yesterday and wanted to make sure I was ok with everything, the details worked for me and I could make it. I am not going to lie: feeling wanted feels pretty nice! Now I feel guilty about them being my 2nd choice In other news one of the 3 houses for sale on our block just went under contract and the other one I heard is in a bidding war now. Hopefully that will make selling our house easier if we ever get to that; hopefully we won't have to. *fingers crossed that Shaw's call with good news soon*
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Post by suesinfl on Feb 2, 2016 13:47:53 GMT -5
Hugs to everyone and remember that this too shall pass. That's the only thing that keeps me going sometimes.
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 2, 2016 13:49:21 GMT -5
Hugs to everyone and remember that this too shall pass. That's the only thing that keeps me going sometimes. AMEN!
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Post by suesinfl on Feb 2, 2016 13:53:32 GMT -5
And right on cue here comes my mom suggesting I go back to school to become an RN, that has been her solution every single time I've faced any financial hardship or job loss... Ever since I refused to become an MD like my cousin, RN has been her push. She said it is ok if I do not like it but it will be a back up plan, when I have a full time job I can do it 1 day a week or so, and if I ever lose my job I can just pick up more hours there. She wants me to look into it as soon as I get home and get back to her, she is 100% confident that is the solution to all my problems. RN... Lord I love my mother but women. I know she is just trying to be supportive the best way she can. On a good note, I got a call back for the job I did the assessment. They said my assessment/profile came back as the ideal candidate they look to hire and they are forwarding my information to their District Manager and schedule in in person interview. I told my wife and she said... even if they cannot offer you your current salary, remember all we need is 65k and take it! 65k is the word of the day and the mantra... All we need is 65k!!! And just how the hell does your mom think you can pay for more schooling and the time it will take?? Being an RN is hard both mentally and physically and if you have no desire to do that type of work, don't. Personally, I could probably make a boat load of money, but I'm not up for the challenges and cannot deal with hospitals/doctors. Just not my personality.
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 2, 2016 13:57:38 GMT -5
And right on cue here comes my mom suggesting I go back to school to become an RN, that has been her solution every single time I've faced any financial hardship or job loss... Ever since I refused to become an MD like my cousin, RN has been her push. She said it is ok if I do not like it but it will be a back up plan, when I have a full time job I can do it 1 day a week or so, and if I ever lose my job I can just pick up more hours there. She wants me to look into it as soon as I get home and get back to her, she is 100% confident that is the solution to all my problems. RN... Lord I love my mother but women. I know she is just trying to be supportive the best way she can. On a good note, I got a call back for the job I did the assessment. They said my assessment/profile came back as the ideal candidate they look to hire and they are forwarding my information to their District Manager and schedule in in person interview. I told my wife and she said... even if they cannot offer you your current salary, remember all we need is 65k and take it! 65k is the word of the day and the mantra... All we need is 65k!!! And just how the hell does your mom think you can pay for more schooling and the time it will take?? Being an RN is hard both mentally and physically and if you have no desire to do that type of work, don't. Personally, I could probably make a boat load of money, but I'm not up for the challenges and cannot deal with hospitals/doctors. Just not my personality. Move home with her for the next 2-3 years it will take. Mortgage payments account for ~40% of our total monthly expenses, and my student loans can go into forbearance. Without that we can easily make it on my wife income while I go back to school. She thought of everything . Even if I do get a job she suggests I do it anyway lol. Even if it takes me 10 years part time it is better to do it and not do it she said. Gotta love my mom
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 2, 2016 14:01:17 GMT -5
All I did since 9 AM till now is apply for jobs, look into jobs, do assessments, 1 phone interview and I am mentally drained.... It is like I worked a full day and it is barely 2 PM. So demoralizing.... I have been at this for 2 weeks, I don't know how people do it for months and avoid being depressed! I can barely fake it now as it is
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Post by zibazinski on Feb 2, 2016 14:01:25 GMT -5
Is she willing to house your MIL as well?
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 2, 2016 14:02:27 GMT -5
Is she willing to house your MIL as well? MIL would move back in with her sister or to her house in Haiti.
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Post by zibazinski on Feb 2, 2016 14:03:55 GMT -5
Maybe that's her goal.
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