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Post by andi9899 on Feb 2, 2016 21:53:47 GMT -5
I got an email about an opportunity in KCMO. I replied saying I want to talk about it. The guy calls me and says it's in Kearney. That's almost an hour away! Oh hell no! We don't commute like that around here! That's just wrong. KCMO is not Kearney, not even close. False advertising. I don't think it was intentional. It didn't give an address, so I Googled "xyz agency kansas city". It came up with an address in Brookside. I replied to the email. He asked where I live and I said KCK. He said "I didn't realize that. This is in Kearney. I'm sorry". Oh well.
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Post by emma1420 on Feb 2, 2016 22:29:20 GMT -5
I got an email about an opportunity in KCMO. I replied saying I want to talk about it. The guy calls me and says it's in Kearney. That's almost an hour away! Oh hell no! We don't commute like that around here! That's just wrong. KCMO is not Kearney, not even close. False advertising. It's not, but I work in OP and I have a couple co-workers who commute in from Kearney. so I know many people who would consider it.
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Post by andi9899 on Feb 2, 2016 22:36:35 GMT -5
I used to work in Prairie Village and a guy there would commute from St Joe. No way would I have done that. The job that was checking the references is in Parkville. Much closer to me than western Shawnee. I have considered a place in Olathe, but that's my limit for commute. And I even think that's too far.
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Post by tcu2003 on Feb 3, 2016 7:03:07 GMT -5
Emma, I didn't know you also were in the KC area - there's a whole slew of us!
And I work in Lenexa, and we have people commute from Liberty - that is way outside my commute zone. Blech. And lots from Lawrence.
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Post by Value Buy on Feb 3, 2016 7:08:45 GMT -5
Liberty is too far to commute from KC area?
Isn't it like ten or fifteen miles from KC?
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Post by andi9899 on Feb 3, 2016 7:35:16 GMT -5
Liberty is too far to commute from KC area? Isn't it like ten or fifteen miles from KC? Yes. But then another 10-15 miles from downtown KC to the northern edge of Lenexa. If you work on the southern part of Lenexa, that could be another 10-15 miles.
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Post by andi9899 on Feb 3, 2016 7:35:58 GMT -5
Emma, I didn't know you also were in the KC area - there's a whole slew of us! And I work in Lenexa, and we have people commute from Liberty - that is way outside my commute zone. Blech. And lots from Lawrence. KC boardie meet up!
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Post by emma1420 on Feb 3, 2016 8:24:40 GMT -5
Emma, I didn't know you also were in the KC area - there's a whole slew of us! And I work in Lenexa, and we have people commute from Liberty - that is way outside my commute zone. Blech. And lots from Lawrence. KC boardie meet up! Yes!
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Post by emma1420 on Feb 3, 2016 8:29:10 GMT -5
Liberty is too far to commute from KC area? Isn't it like ten or fifteen miles from KC? Yes. But then another 10-15 miles from downtown KC to the northern edge of Lenexa. If you work on the southern part of Lenexa, that could be another 10-15 miles. That's the problem with KC. Everything is so spread out. And while traffic isn't bad in general I-35 can be a bitch. About half our office commutes in from the Northland, and we are lucky because our office east and north. It takes most of them about 40 minutes to get to the office. The two people from Kearney takes them about an hour to an hour and ten minutes. And the minute there is a bad wreck or bad weather it can take the commute hours. I get get why some people do the commute given how spread out the city is, but I wouldn't if I didn't have to.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Feb 3, 2016 9:09:40 GMT -5
At least your mom suggests a career. mil called on cue to tell DH that McDonalds is hiring. My favorite is when she circled and ad for a police officer. It said right in the ad they want people under 35. She told DH to lie about his age. Yeah that's going to look good. Wow... your mom does not hold back! Where was that tough love when your brother was living with them! Not MY mom. HIS mom. She hasn't done it recently but when he was unemployed when we were dating she used to go thru the job ads and circle stuff for him to apply for. 99% of it he was not remotely qualified for (like the police position) she just looked at salary. It was funny in a not so funny/annoying way. You could really tell she's never worked a day in her life and is totally out of touch with the current job market.
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Post by emma1420 on Feb 3, 2016 9:46:03 GMT -5
Not MY mom. HIS mom. She hasn't done it recently but when he was unemployed when we were dating she used to go thru the job ads and circle stuff for him to apply for. 99% of it he was not remotely qualified for (like the police position) she just looked at salary. It was funny in a not so funny/annoying way. You could really tell she's never worked a day in her life and is totally out of touch with the current job market. I think some of that is a mom thing. Does your DH's mom have a career? I remember when I finished grad school, my mother thought that I should apply for any job. Fast-food, retail, etc., it didn't matter. She didn't think the type of job was important just that I had a job. I was applying to professional jobs, and she couldn't grasp why that process would take so long (it took me 10 weeks to start a job after graduation, and many of the interview cycles lasted 3-4 weeks). I think her attitude was, in large part, because she never had any sort of career herself. I think she just couldn't relate.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Feb 3, 2016 9:55:04 GMT -5
Try 3 years and then we can talk. Why the hell do you think I drink like a fish!?!?!?!?!?! Hats off to you I am on Week 3 (officially Week 2 since first week was paid administrative leave) and it is really not fun... I need to get on a routine or something! You need to be on a routine starting yesterday. Really, it will save what's left of your sanity. No, it won't help you make a happier face. But you must have structure. Because when you do find a new job, you will have to go right back to a structured life. A lot of people ask me why I don't just sit back and enjoy the time more or sleep in sometimes. Because that's not a sound or efficient thing to do. It will make it that much harder to return to "normal" life when I have to do so. I make lists and keep a written calendar of what is going to happen for each day. So far this morning, ten applications in 90 minutes. Even my blogs are part of my to-do list. Otherwise, I'd get too depressed to get them done.
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 3, 2016 10:16:38 GMT -5
Not MY mom. HIS mom. She hasn't done it recently but when he was unemployed when we were dating she used to go thru the job ads and circle stuff for him to apply for. 99% of it he was not remotely qualified for (like the police position) she just looked at salary. It was funny in a not so funny/annoying way. You could really tell she's never worked a day in her life and is totally out of touch with the current job market. Lol ok, you always said she was a bit coo coo, so for some reason I am not surprised to hear it came from her
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 3, 2016 10:18:38 GMT -5
Ok I got a call back from the District Manager at Shaw's... Let me a voicemail asking me to call him back.
I am so freaking nervous that I haven't called back yet!
*fingers crossed*
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Post by chiver78 on Feb 3, 2016 10:21:21 GMT -5
fingers crossed, Carl. keep us posted!
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Post by NastyWoman on Feb 3, 2016 10:22:20 GMT -5
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Feb 3, 2016 10:23:01 GMT -5
Ok I got a call back from the District Manager at Shaw's... Let me a voicemail asking me to call him back. I am so freaking nervous that I haven't called back yet! *fingers crossed* Deep breath and go do it. Worst thing is that it's a no. Best thing is that it's good news. Go find out. Nothing can stop you from getting what you want, except you. I came across a part-time job ad this morning, in a part of the county that's too far for me to travel sensibly (about an hour's drive each way). I contacted the CEO anyway (via LinkedIn) and asked to feature his company (a specialty food marketplace startup) in my freelance column. And I did mention in my email to him that I happened across his ad while I was looking for full-time work. Also sent him a link to my food writing, so he could see where I wanted to place a story about him. What the heck. You never know.
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 3, 2016 10:28:28 GMT -5
I GOT THE JOB!!
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Post by whoisjohngalt on Feb 3, 2016 10:31:17 GMT -5
Hats off to you I am on Week 3 (officially Week 2 since first week was paid administrative leave) and it is really not fun... I need to get on a routine or something! You need to be on a routine starting yesterday. Really, it will save what's left of your sanity. No, it won't help you make a happier face. But you must have structure. Because when you do find a new job, you will have to go right back to a structured life. A lot of people ask me why I don't just sit back and enjoy the time more or sleep in sometimes. Because that's not a sound or efficient thing to do. It will make it that much harder to return to "normal" life when I have to do so.I make lists and keep a written calendar of what is going to happen for each day. So far this morning, ten applications in 90 minutes. Even my blogs are part of my to-do list. Otherwise, I'd get too depressed to get them done. Nancy, don't be afraid to relax a little bit too. I just went back to work after not working for 8 years. It was like riding a bike (although I actually don't know how to ride a bike) You don't have to prove to anyone, yourself included, that you are a productive person and a hardworking person. You are! So, please please take care of yourself and don't feel like you have to "clock in" every day. You will get a job, hopefully sooner rather than later, but for now take a bit of time for you.
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Post by whoisjohngalt on Feb 3, 2016 10:31:46 GMT -5
huge HUGE congratulations Carl! ETA: I hope your number was a "bit" higher than $65K
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Post by chiver78 on Feb 3, 2016 10:32:00 GMT -5
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Feb 3, 2016 10:32:16 GMT -5
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Feb 3, 2016 10:42:57 GMT -5
Sigh.
Now I feel a personal obligation to support that store.
;-)
Congratulations!!! Welcome to the neighborhood!!!
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Post by yogiii on Feb 3, 2016 10:43:07 GMT -5
Great news Carl, congrats, have a nice weekend!!!!
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 3, 2016 10:44:57 GMT -5
huge HUGE congratulations Carl! ETA: I hope your number was a "bit" higher than $65K Thank you, and I don't know yet. He said HR is working on the numbers now and I will have an offer letter by the end of the day!!! He just wanted to give me a heads up.
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Post by yogiii on Feb 3, 2016 10:45:15 GMT -5
Do you know which Shaws it is? Maybe I missed something... will the commute improve?
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Feb 3, 2016 10:46:42 GMT -5
Do you know which Shaws it is? Maybe I missed something... will the commute improve? I'll PM you.
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 3, 2016 10:48:31 GMT -5
Sigh. Now I feel a personal obligation to support that store. ;-) Congratulations!!! Welcome to the neighborhood!!! Thank you On the phone with my mom giving me a sermon/prayers I love my mom!
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Post by jeep108 on Feb 3, 2016 10:48:44 GMT -5
Congrats Carl.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Feb 3, 2016 10:49:56 GMT -5
I'm going to come in when you are working and complain about your melons and tell the other shoppers they can get fresher melons in Philly at Loony's store. ;-)
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