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Post by Value Buy on Feb 10, 2016 9:49:23 GMT -5
I DID NOT BRING A TIE!!! WTF is wrong with me? Running to Macy's to buy one after I get dressed! Preparation is important.
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Post by swamp on Feb 10, 2016 9:51:12 GMT -5
I DID NOT BRING A TIE!!! WTF is wrong with me? Running to Macy's to buy one after I get dressed! Preparation is important. Thank you, Captain Obvious.
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Value Buy
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Post by Value Buy on Feb 10, 2016 9:53:55 GMT -5
Preparation is important. Thank you, Captain Obvious. Your welcome. Unfortunately he can no longer buy a proper power tie since they dropped the Trump label. And look at their sales and stock price since they did that.
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Post by Value Buy on Feb 10, 2016 9:55:02 GMT -5
I imagine it is not quite obvious to some of the posters here. Why aren't you working this morning? No losers needing help?
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Post by swamp on Feb 10, 2016 9:56:38 GMT -5
I imagine it is not quite obvious to some of the posters here. Why aren't you working this morning? No losers needing help? that was rude.
I stopped in to check the boards. I've been working on estates.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Feb 10, 2016 9:57:41 GMT -5
I tell you if I manage to get this mouse mess sorted out I deserve a trophy. NOBODY seems to have any clue what they are doing in regards to transgenic mice. All the puzzle pieces fell into place b/c I have been wondering how on earth the mess downstairs came to be. I also realized I am in even deeper doo doo than I previously thought. I think I can save both lines but it's going to be a major uphill battle.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Feb 10, 2016 10:02:47 GMT -5
I had a good interview yesterday, and interesting thing happened today...got a call from a recruiter. Never had that happen before. They got a copy of my resume (!), probably passed onto them from somewhere I applied, and want to talk to me. I will go, of course, but wondering if it is worth the trouble. I've heard good and bad on recruiters. As long as it's no money out of my pocket, I'm OK with it. Good luck, Carl, and Mr. Drama as well.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Feb 10, 2016 10:05:07 GMT -5
I'd go. My contact with a recruiter didn't turn into a job but I did manage to get a free yummy lunch out of the deal. DH's OS paychecks are helping us limp thru February. With the loan FIL gave us for daycare money we at least won't be in the red. Crossing my fingers he'll get the full time job. If not he'll be starting the part time job soon so we're not totally hosed come March.
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Post by swasat on Feb 10, 2016 10:09:03 GMT -5
Good luck TheHaitian and Mr. NomoreDramaQ1015 ! I had 3 interviews last week and a second interview for one of those this week. It went very well but I am to interested in doing that job. They are really short staffed, hence a lot of stress. Had another first level interview this week, they are sending me a follow up interview invite for next week. One of the jobs I interviewed for came back with an offer, but it was $10K below my current salary, so I refused. I have leads in 2 other companies here, lets see what comes of that. Still here, still surviving. At least I am getting a lot of interviews.
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 10, 2016 10:24:21 GMT -5
Crisis averted! Got a nice tie at Macy's and I have to say impeccable customer service!
Off to the interview now
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Post by andi9899 on Feb 10, 2016 10:25:15 GMT -5
I DID NOT BRING A TIE!!! WTF is wrong with me? Running to Macy's to buy one after I get dressed! You are now unemployable. Don't you know any better?! J/K.
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Post by steph08 on Feb 10, 2016 10:26:08 GMT -5
I had a good interview yesterday, and interesting thing happened today...got a call from a recruiter. Never had that happen before. They got a copy of my resume (!), probably passed onto them from somewhere I applied, and want to talk to me. I will go, of course, but wondering if it is worth the trouble. I've heard good and bad on recruiters. As long as it's no money out of my pocket, I'm OK with it. Good luck, Carl, and Mr. Drama as well.
I would go. The interview that I did last month I got through a recruiter. I didn't get the position (came in second - still hoping that person doesn't work out and they call me ) but I didn't mind working with him.
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 10, 2016 10:47:09 GMT -5
I am there now; waiting in the reception area. I was told they are running behind , the person before me just went in.
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 10, 2016 10:48:44 GMT -5
Good luck TheHaitian and Mr. NomoreDramaQ1015 ! I had 3 interviews last week and a second interview for one of those this week. It went very well but I am to interested in doing that job. They are really short staffed, hence a lot of stress. Had another first level interview this week, they are sending me a follow up interview invite for next week. One of the jobs I interviewed for came back with an offer, but it was $10K below my current salary, so I refused. I have leads in 2 other companies here, lets see what comes of that. Still here, still surviving. At least I am getting a lot of interviews. You are getting lots of action so that is good. Hang in there, your job is out there.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Feb 10, 2016 10:50:06 GMT -5
TheHaitian: Tell them your time is valuable and that you wait for no one. Then storm out. That will make an impression. They WILL remember you if you do that.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Feb 10, 2016 10:51:11 GMT -5
I had a good interview yesterday, and interesting thing happened today...got a call from a recruiter. Never had that happen before. They got a copy of my resume (!), probably passed onto them from somewhere I applied, and want to talk to me. I will go, of course, but wondering if it is worth the trouble. I've heard good and bad on recruiters. As long as it's no money out of my pocket, I'm OK with it. Good luck, Carl, and Mr. Drama as well. Go. It's another option for finding an awesome job. Options are good.
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 10, 2016 10:52:19 GMT -5
Interesting seating in the waiting area with 4 other people competing for the same job lol.
Seems they break the interviews up into different little groups, so you have like 3-4 mini interviews vs a panel one.
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Post by alabamagal on Feb 10, 2016 10:52:35 GMT -5
How about pet sitting or errand running? DD and her friends signed up with Care.com and got very lucrative baby sitting jobs but they have other jobs. I will mention that to him. He might try pet sitting. Baby sitting might be a stretch for him. He actually does have part time job working for a friend cleaning up after big events. Somehow I picture in my mind Sunday morning after frat parties. I don't ask too much about that one.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Feb 10, 2016 10:55:43 GMT -5
Interesting seating in the waiting area with 4 other people competing for the same job lol. Seems they break the interviews up into different little groups, so you have like 3-4 mini interviews vs a panel one. You need to rattle them. Glare at them. When they return your gaze, mouth something like "what's that stain on your jacket? It looks like human blood. Is it blood? OMG!!! It IS blood!!" Works every time.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Feb 10, 2016 11:04:49 GMT -5
Interesting seating in the waiting area with 4 other people competing for the same job lol. Seems they break the interviews up into different little groups, so you have like 3-4 mini interviews vs a panel one. Shave your head like in the razor commercial!
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Post by Abby Normal on Feb 10, 2016 11:05:43 GMT -5
Interesting seating in the waiting area with 4 other people competing for the same job lol. Seems they break the interviews up into different little groups, so you have like 3-4 mini interviews vs a panel one. You need to rattle them. Glare at them. When they return your gaze, mouth something like "what's that stain on your jacket? It looks like human blood. Is it blood? OMG!!! It IS blood!!" Works every time. Unless there is a receptionist or someone else who is watching. We've had people that got themselves out of the running by what they said to the receptionist. They are the first screening process.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Feb 10, 2016 11:16:00 GMT -5
You need to rattle them. Glare at them. When they return your gaze, mouth something like "what's that stain on your jacket? It looks like human blood. Is it blood? OMG!!! It IS blood!!" Works every time. Unless there is a receptionist or someone else who is watching. We've had people that got themselves out of the running by what they said to the receptionist. They are the first screening process. I *think* Carl knows I am joking just to keep him loose and on his A Game. But, I have been wrong before. TheHaitian : I was joking. Don't really talk about blood to the other candidates. You can glare, but do NOT mention b.l.o.o.d.
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 10, 2016 11:24:23 GMT -5
Done with first interview, back to the waiting area waiting on the second one.
I think the first one went well.... I think. I think not needing a job put me at ease
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Post by Works4me on Feb 10, 2016 11:40:15 GMT -5
I tell you if I manage to get this mouse mess sorted out I deserve a trophy. NOBODY seems to have any clue what they are doing in regards to transgenic mice. All the puzzle pieces fell into place b/c I have been wondering how on earth the mess downstairs came to be. I also realized I am in even deeper doo doo than I previously thought. I think I can save both lines but it's going to be a major uphill battle. If you can't do it, it can't be done.
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Post by NomoreDramaQ1015 on Feb 10, 2016 11:47:19 GMT -5
I tell you if I manage to get this mouse mess sorted out I deserve a trophy. NOBODY seems to have any clue what they are doing in regards to transgenic mice. All the puzzle pieces fell into place b/c I have been wondering how on earth the mess downstairs came to be. I also realized I am in even deeper doo doo than I previously thought. I think I can save both lines but it's going to be a major uphill battle. If you can't do it, it can't be done. Aww thanks. I believe it is fixable it's just going to take time and a lot of it which doesn't make them happy. The response I wanted to give yesterday is if you had bothered to do your homework back in December 2014 you wouldn't be in this mess now. What a giant waste of time/money/effort. I don't blame the former tech at all, they apparently didn't tell her any of this either. She is is not an animal tech so she wouldn't know the questions to ask. I know the questions to ask and still didn't get all the pieces of the puzzle until yesterday.
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 10, 2016 12:37:02 GMT -5
All done with second interview.
They wanted to do a drug test right there and then but I could not provide enough saliva for the test. So sending me to labcorp instead.
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Post by chen35 on Feb 10, 2016 13:06:32 GMT -5
Woah, how much saliva did they need?
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 10, 2016 13:10:09 GMT -5
Woah, how much saliva did they need? I don't know, it is something you are supposed to stick in your mouth and get saliva on it. Once it gets enough saliva it is supposed to change color (a good color or a bad one). They tried twice and I just could not provide enough saliva (and I even drink water in between). So they are sending be to Labcorp to do a test there instead.
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Post by TheHaitian on Feb 10, 2016 13:12:09 GMT -5
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Post by mojothehelpermonkey on Feb 10, 2016 13:21:43 GMT -5
I tell you if I manage to get this mouse mess sorted out I deserve a trophy. NOBODY seems to have any clue what they are doing in regards to transgenic mice. All the puzzle pieces fell into place b/c I have been wondering how on earth the mess downstairs came to be. I also realized I am in even deeper doo doo than I previously thought. I think I can save both lines but it's going to be a major uphill battle. Good luck. My postdoc project involved generating a tissue-specific knockout. I started with a few cages of the strains that needed to be backcrossed and a former collaborator's poorly organized notes. It was almost a year before I was at the point where I had mice that were supposed to have the knockout, and I breathed a huge sigh of relief when they were old enough for me to sac them and confirm it.
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