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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 3, 2016 10:50:05 GMT -5
Do you know which Shaws it is? Maybe I missed something... will the commute improve? I don't know yet. He said I am going through an accelerated training program for 4 weeks: spend time with people at the corporate office/HR/LPD Then time with him, his specialists. Then it will be time with 2 of the best store directors he has. At the end of the 4 weeks I will be given my own store, I will find out then.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Feb 3, 2016 10:52:11 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! She can put the rosary beads away now.
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Post by Chocolate Lover on Feb 3, 2016 10:53:52 GMT -5
Congrats Carl!!!!!
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TheHaitian
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 3, 2016 10:58:31 GMT -5
Thank you On the phone with my mom giving me a sermon/prayers I love my mom! She can put the rosary beads away now. You don't know my mom; this is proof she needs to pray harder and that her tithing has not been without a purpose. Actually she reminded of how I tell her she tithes too much; that is why she does. God has not turn his back on her and she was not worried; she knew he had a solution.
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GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Feb 3, 2016 11:00:45 GMT -5
I don't think one can bribe God. Not even your mother. Jesus turned over the tables of the money-changers and the tax collectors in the temple.
But, I could be wrong. Your mother is nothing if not a force to be reckoned with.
Maybe God is afraid of her. :-)
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Post by Abby Normal on Feb 3, 2016 11:01:10 GMT -5
Congrats Carl! I bet your wife is thrilled. Let things settle and get back to making a baby.
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 3, 2016 11:02:21 GMT -5
I don't think one can bribe God. Not even your mother. Jesus turned over the tables of the money-changers and the tax collectors in the temple. But, I could be wrong. Your mother is nothing if not a force to be reckoned with. Maybe God is afraid of her. :-)
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 3, 2016 11:03:31 GMT -5
Congrats Carl! I bet your wife is thrilled. Let things settle and get back to making a baby. I think a lot of weight has been lifted and she was crying on the phone! We can both breathe... We did not put off the baby and I am happy we did not.
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 3, 2016 11:06:28 GMT -5
On the phone with Harris Teeters and feeling so guilty!
I am keeping the interview for next week because you never know.
I don't want to burn any bridges unless I have too. I can keep a 2/15 start date and still fly to DC and attend the interview at Fairfax, VA (2/9 - 2/11)
What do you guys think?
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Post by yogiii on Feb 3, 2016 11:08:14 GMT -5
Yes keep it. If you get an offer politely decline stating outside factors and how you really like the company, appreciated the chance to interview etc.
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Post by andi9899 on Feb 3, 2016 11:08:18 GMT -5
So my first interview of the day went good. She wants me to come back and meet the COO this week. I'm a little scared though. It's not in the insurance industry.
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 3, 2016 11:12:30 GMT -5
So my first interview of the day went good. She wants me to come back and meet the COO this week. I'm a little scared though. It's not in the insurance industry. Worried about branching out?
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 3, 2016 11:12:55 GMT -5
Yes keep it. If you get an offer politely decline stating outside factors and how you really like the company, appreciated the chance to interview etc. Thank you and that is what I think I am going to do...
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Post by Abby Normal on Feb 3, 2016 11:14:11 GMT -5
I would keep the interview. If you get am offer from them, you can say that you have accepted a position that doesn't require relocating.
That way, if you end up hating the Shaws job, you have played nice in the sandbox.
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Post by cael on Feb 3, 2016 11:16:04 GMT -5
Congrats Carl, great news! We shop at the Shaw's here in town but I'm afraid yours is a bit far for us, lol. I'll come down sometime to stalk you though!! (GRG we'll go together!)
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Post by andi9899 on Feb 3, 2016 11:16:17 GMT -5
So my first interview of the day went good. She wants me to come back and meet the COO this week. I'm a little scared though. It's not in the insurance industry. Worried about branching out? Worried about leaving my customers. Worried about letting down the ones I have lined up that are waiting for me. Worried about jumping into a new industry I know nothing about. Worried about not being able to do the job. Just worried.
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 3, 2016 11:17:10 GMT -5
Congrats Carl, great news! We shop at the Shaw's here in town but I'm afraid yours is a bit far for us, lol. I'll come down sometime to stalk you though!! (GRG we'll go together!) And you guys need to make sure you buy some melons
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 3, 2016 11:19:40 GMT -5
Now I am nervous waiting on the offer letter!
My wife keeps saying: 65k
My mom said: forget the money, just take the job!
Waiting... Waiting... Did I mention I am not a patient guy?
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Post by Abby Normal on Feb 3, 2016 11:29:33 GMT -5
Now I am nervous waiting on the offer letter! My wife keeps saying: 65k My mom said: forget the money, just take the job! Waiting... Waiting... Did I mention I am not a patient guy? Another reason to keep the interview in case you don't get the magic 65#
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Post by Cookies Galore on Feb 3, 2016 11:30:52 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. ;-) Which I still need to visit! Congrats, Carl! This is super fantastic news!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2016 11:31:18 GMT -5
TheHaitian, I am so excited for you! And, yes, I would keep the other interview. I remember you saying that you had to pony up a credit card number in case you cancelled. So save yourself the money. Besides, "what if" is a terrible state of mind to be in. It feeds into the "grass is greener" syndrome. You'll always wonder, "What if? What if? What if?" Think of it as a learning experience. At the least, you will get a chance to look at some different stores as well as their practices/procedures. How awesome! Congratulations, though! This is so awesome.
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Post by emma1420 on Feb 3, 2016 11:32:22 GMT -5
On the phone with Harris Teeters and feeling so guilty! I am keeping the interview for next week because you never know. I don't want to burn any bridges unless I have too. I can keep a 2/15 start date and still fly to DC and attend the interview at Fairfax, VA (2/9 - 2/11) What do you guys think? First of all congrats! Definitely keep the interview. They don't need to know that you have another offer on the table at the moment, and you may find that you like them more, or that it's a better long-term opportunity even with the move. Plus the salary may be better with HT. You don't know. And it's typical for people to interview at multiple places to keep their options open. I would withdraw after you've been in your new job for a week or two (to make sure you like). But, they will understand that you've accepted another position. As long as you behave professionally, they will probably feel like they have missed out on a great potential hire versus feeling screwed.
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Post by chiver78 on Feb 3, 2016 11:33:15 GMT -5
Congrats Carl, great news! We shop at the Shaw's here in town but I'm afraid yours is a bit far for us, lol. I'll come down sometime to stalk you though!! (GRG we'll go together!) wait for me! another mini-New England meetup?
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Post by Cookies Galore on Feb 3, 2016 11:34:45 GMT -5
Go to the other interview, rock it (because you know you don't need it right now so you will have that swagger), wow the hell out of them, and enjoy the trip and the rest of your time off before starting the new job!
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Post by MJ2.0 on Feb 3, 2016 11:36:26 GMT -5
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Post by Cookies Galore on Feb 3, 2016 11:39:07 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!!! 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. Lol, my MIL used to cut ads out of the paper to give to hubs. You know, because he wants to leave his full-time job for a part-time job that is 45 minutes away and pays $5/hour less than what he was making at the time.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Feb 3, 2016 11:39:56 GMT -5
Awesome! Go celebrate! Now send any good vibes you have left my way!
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Feb 3, 2016 11:41:18 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. Dh's mom has never had a job as far as I know. She's your typical 1950's mom. She married FIL right out of high school and he supported the family. Maybe back before they did background checks you could lie about your age but not anymore. We can't get thru to her that you can't lie. Congrats Carl!
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Feb 3, 2016 11:41:40 GMT -5
On the phone with Harris Teeters and feeling so guilty! I am keeping the interview for next week because you never know. I don't want to burn any bridges unless I have too. I can keep a 2/15 start date and still fly to DC and attend the interview at Fairfax, VA (2/9 - 2/11) What do you guys think? Keep the interview, because everything and anything can change.
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Post by MJ2.0 on Feb 3, 2016 11:44:23 GMT -5
Awesome! Go celebrate! Now send any good vibes you have left my way! And DQ's way! I am hurting for you and your family.
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