Jagvar: Employed!

"Jagvar" (Jagvar) 09/25/2014 at 13:53 • Filed to: None

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Hey, Oppo! Guess what? I got a new job!

I was a little nervous when I was laid off in August, but it only took six weeks for offers to come in, and I am now once again employed. I'll be working as a writer for a consulting firm just outside of DC, mostly with government clients. They do some work in the transportation sector, so I should still be able to get my automotive fix, too! My first day is next week, and I'm pumped to get started. It's a really great company, and I like what I've seen of the team.

I just want to thank all of you who rallied behind me and offered support and encouragement. A couple of you even sent me job opportunities, which really meant a lot. I probably won't be able to post in Oppo as much (or at all) during the daylight hours once I start, but I'll still be able to post evenings and weekends.

And with my income restored, I should be able to keep the VW running, which is a good thing.

505Turbeaux > Jagvar 09/25/2014 at 13:54

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Woo congrats you hippy! You have to wear footwear at work?

CB > Jagvar 09/25/2014 at 13:54

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Congrats! Does the dress code require shoes?

lone_liberal > Jagvar 09/25/2014 at 13:56

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Congrats! Drinks are on you!

Tapas > Jagvar 09/25/2014 at 13:56

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Yeayah!!

For Sweden > Jagvar 09/25/2014 at 13:57

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What kind of transportation work? Will you be in a position to convince WMATA to stop crashing Red Line trains?

$kaycog > Jagvar 09/25/2014 at 13:58

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Yay, Jagvar! Good job on good job!

CAR_IS_MI > Jagvar 09/25/2014 at 13:58

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Congrats man.

Svend > Jagvar 09/25/2014 at 13:58

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Well done fella. Congratulations.

Takuro Spirit > Jagvar 09/25/2014 at 14:00

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And you'll be able to afford SHOES.

(congrats, man!)

Matt@ShiftCarBlog > For Sweden 09/25/2014 at 14:00

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and to speed up the Silver Line progress

PushToStart > Jagvar 09/25/2014 at 14:00

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This picture needed to be in the Phaeton brochure.

People would be like, "Damn, I can be classy but unconventional at the same time. I'LL TAKE ONE!"

minardi > Jagvar 09/25/2014 at 14:01

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Kuddo to you!

For Sweden > Matt@ShiftCarBlog 09/25/2014 at 14:02

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Hey, hey, don't get crazy. Let's try to stop killing people first.

dogisbadob > Jagvar 09/25/2014 at 14:02

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Congrats on the new job!

Even professional athletes can;t afford to keep an MK4 Jetta running!

Jagvar > PushToStart 09/25/2014 at 14:05

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"Classy, yet unconventional" describes the Phaeton perfectly.

Jagvar > 505Turbeaux 09/25/2014 at 14:09

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Yeah, I think I do. C'est la vie.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > Jagvar 09/25/2014 at 14:10

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So, Jag, What exactly would you say that it is that you do, do around here.?

Jagvar > CB 09/25/2014 at 14:10

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I think so. It certainly requires pants.

Jagvar > dogisbadob 09/25/2014 at 14:11

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Jagvar > Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. 09/25/2014 at 14:12

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Ha! I don't think I'm going to be that kind of consultant...Bob.

McMike > For Sweden 09/25/2014 at 14:12

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I think Jagvar is a little over-qualified to be writing the WMATA MetroAlerts

PushToStart > Jagvar 09/25/2014 at 14:14

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exactly.

505Turbeaux > Jagvar 09/25/2014 at 14:16

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damn, I was pulling for you Jagvar...

Jcarr > Jagvar 09/25/2014 at 14:17

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Congrats! Glad to see you got a foot in the door.

Jagvar > 505Turbeaux 09/25/2014 at 14:19

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Much appreciated. Maybe I can negotiate a more lax dress code after I've been there awhile. Stranger things have happened.

Jagvar > For Sweden 09/25/2014 at 14:21

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Heck, I'd be happy if they'd just start running more Silver Line trains.

505Turbeaux > Jagvar 09/25/2014 at 14:21

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eyes to the future...

Jagvar > $kaycog 09/25/2014 at 14:21

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Thanks, $kay!

Jagvar > Matt@ShiftCarBlog 09/25/2014 at 14:25

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Yes! This.

Jagvar > PushToStart 09/25/2014 at 14:26

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Also, this. Perhaps to a lesser extent.

Too many M's > Jagvar 09/25/2014 at 14:31

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Congrats man! I only stay employed to keep my cars running.

willkinton247 > Jagvar 09/25/2014 at 14:37

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Great Jagvar!

Jagvar > willkinton247 09/25/2014 at 14:38

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Thanks again for all of your help, Will. You went above and beyond!

Doug DeMuro > Jagvar 09/25/2014 at 14:52

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Dude! Congrats!!!! Can't wait to meet up someday when I eventually make it down to your area.

Jagvar > Doug DeMuro 09/25/2014 at 15:01

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Thanks, Doug! Looking forward to it. And keep in touch!

Raphmoe > Jagvar 09/25/2014 at 15:17

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how tall are you?

congrats on the new job, best of luck friend!

Jagvar > Raphmoe 09/25/2014 at 15:18

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Thanks! And I'm 5'5", btw.

desertdog5051 > Jagvar 09/25/2014 at 15:24

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Congrats!! Hope it is much fun.

Patrick George > Jagvar 09/25/2014 at 15:31

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Congrats!

Jagvar > Patrick George 09/25/2014 at 15:40

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Thanks, Patrick!

jkm7680 > Jagvar 09/25/2014 at 15:45

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So, shoes this time around?

Good luck with the new job though!

Vin > Matt@ShiftCarBlog 09/25/2014 at 16:35

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He said he got a new job as a writer , not a genie .

Vin > Jagvar 09/25/2014 at 16:35

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Waaaat - you're local bruh?

Congratulations!

Just wear your damn mask... > Jagvar 09/25/2014 at 16:48

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I missed that one. Weren't you at Audi?

Jagvar > Vin 09/25/2014 at 17:00

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Thanks! I live near Tysons Corner.

Jagvar > Just wear your damn mask... 09/25/2014 at 17:01

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Volkswagen. They're laying off contract workers.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > dogisbadob 09/25/2014 at 19:42

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Just wear your damn mask... > Jagvar 09/25/2014 at 20:07

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Not a surprise. Some of these new models can't come soon enough. I know; a year away. Glad you landed on your feet.

dogisbadob > V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches 09/25/2014 at 20:10

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No really though! There was an article either on here or Deadspin earlier this year or last year that someone in the NBA or NFL had trouble affording the upkeep of an Mk4

vorspringing > Jagvar 09/25/2014 at 22:59

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Woot! Congrats :)

NotUnlessRoundIsFunny > Jagvar 09/26/2014 at 00:10

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Well, no competition from DeMuro then.

NotUnlessRoundIsFunny > Jagvar 09/26/2014 at 00:11

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All joking aside, congratulations! Feels good to have your next gig all lined up and some career runway ahead. All the best.

Salmanorguk > Jagvar 09/26/2014 at 04:55

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Congratulations Jagvar! you can once again afford not to wear shoes again...oh wait...anyway:

Yowen - not necessarily not spaghetti and meatballs > Jagvar 09/26/2014 at 10:25

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Somehow missed this yesterday, glad to hear you are once again gainfully employed. Glad you can keep the Phaeton running!

What are your feelings on the new one? Will you be aiming to own one some day?

rodassecondo > Jagvar 09/26/2014 at 10:44

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Congrats Man, six weeks is nothing. Good time to take a small break. Get back to hating mondays.

BocaMoccaJoe > Jagvar 09/26/2014 at 17:44

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Like a baus! Barefoooted and all!