"Kiltedpadre" (kiltedpadre)
10/27/2017 at 17:33 • Filed to: None
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"Kiltedpadre" (kiltedpadre)
10/27/2017 at 17:33 • Filed to: None | 1
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So, a couple months ago I interviewed for a new job. I didn’t get it, and I know I didn’t get it because it is a government job and I saw the announcement when the person they hired was introduced at the council meeting.
About an hour ago I got a phone call from the person that conducted the interview wanting to know if I’m still interested??
I am, but I now have two other interviews lined up as well. One of them pays more than the one I interviewed for. The first job does have a better schedule and is closer to home though. I guess we’ll see what they have to say when I call back Monday.
Steve in Manhattan
> Kiltedpadre
10/27/2017 at 17:50 |
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You could also ask them to match the higher offer, if it comes to that.
Chariotoflove
> Kiltedpadre
10/27/2017 at 17:50 |
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Nice problem to have, relatively speaking.
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Kiltedpadre
> Steve in Manhattan
10/27/2017 at 18:04 |
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I may ask for a bump from the base rate simply because I already have some credentials that they want the candidate to get within 2 years of being hired.
The difference though is about $3.50/hr so I doubt they’d go that far. If they come up at all I’ll take it though because the tax rate is lower and it’s a Mon-Fri first shift position with some on call time compared to third shift working every other Saturday.
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Kiltedpadre
> Chariotoflove
10/27/2017 at 18:06 |
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To think 14 months ago I was unemployed and going to open interview sessions for dead end jobs.
LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
> Kiltedpadre
10/27/2017 at 18:10 |
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It is usually a warning sign if there is quick turnover in a local government position. Tread cautiously.
E90M3
> Chariotoflove
10/27/2017 at 19:23 |
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Sort of, you know how stressed I’ve been this past week?
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Chariotoflove
> Kiltedpadre
10/27/2017 at 19:38 |
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And now you’re a hot commodity!
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Chariotoflove
> E90M3
10/27/2017 at 19:42 |
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A bit. Have been mildly worried about you.
Still, it’s better than no job choices.
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E90M3
> Chariotoflove
10/27/2017 at 20:38 |
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I’ll be alright, even if I don’t know what the fuck I’m going to do.
Still better than being unemployed.
gogmorgo - rowing gears in a Grand Cherokee
> Steve in Manhattan
10/27/2017 at 20:47 |
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Good luck on government jobs.
HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
> Kiltedpadre
10/27/2017 at 21:32 |
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A Schedule that’s better for your life, and shorter drive is almost always better than more pay.
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HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
> LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com
10/27/2017 at 21:33 |
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That’s a good point. If they’re having a hard time holding on to employees there’s probably a reason
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Kiltedpadre
> HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
10/27/2017 at 21:41 |
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Both would be a massive improvement as far as my commute. I currently commute an hour each way.
The closer of these two is 15 min each way and the further would be 25-30 depending on which of their two facilities they’re hiring for.
Anything would beat my current schedule. I switch between second and third shift every 4 shifts and work two of three weekends.