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cozmik_cowboy
Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy
Post Number: 547 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Monday, August 31, 2009 - 9:10 am: | |
Well, the grant-funded program I'd been working on since November depleted its budget Thursday. Bummer. But, I have an interview in 3 hours - for the job I want. I think I'm pretty well qualified, and 2 of the 3-person interview panel are folks I consider friends, but it's still an interview, and if I was any good at selling myself I'd still be a soundman, so I'm sitting here blathering through my keyboard to keep from totally losing it. Keep your fingers crossed for me! Peter |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 8675 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Monday, August 31, 2009 - 9:17 am: | |
Hey, if it helps, you can use me as a reference. I'll try to sound coherent when they call. |
georgie_boy
Senior Member Username: georgie_boy
Post Number: 929 Registered: 8-2005
| Posted on Monday, August 31, 2009 - 9:17 am: | |
Go for it Man!!! |
pauldo
Advanced Member Username: pauldo
Post Number: 260 Registered: 6-2006
| Posted on Monday, August 31, 2009 - 9:45 am: | |
Best wishes for you Peter! |
crobbins
Senior Member Username: crobbins
Post Number: 461 Registered: 6-2004
| Posted on Monday, August 31, 2009 - 1:04 pm: | |
((((((Peter)))))) |
artswork99
Senior Member Username: artswork99
Post Number: 824 Registered: 7-2007
| Posted on Monday, August 31, 2009 - 1:16 pm: | |
Best of everything Peter!!!!! |
cozmik_cowboy
Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy
Post Number: 548 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Monday, August 31, 2009 - 1:38 pm: | |
Thanks, all. I think it went well, and I'm WAY glad it's over (man, do I hate wearing a suit!) At least I'm no longer worried about my interview - now I'm worried about how well the other candidate will do. I should know by the end of the week. Peter |
sonicus
Advanced Member Username: sonicus
Post Number: 290 Registered: 5-2009
| Posted on Monday, August 31, 2009 - 8:45 pm: | |
i wish best outcome for you on this _____. |
terryc
Senior Member Username: terryc
Post Number: 1028 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, September 01, 2009 - 1:25 am: | |
Hope you suceed(is that the correct spelling??, doesn't look right to me!!) Employment is getting harder all the time but at least you have experience..best of luck cozmik. |
dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001
Post Number: 1262 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, September 01, 2009 - 7:06 am: | |
All the best wishes, cozmic... WE know quality and work ethic still stands for something! Mike |
john_judge
Intermediate Member Username: john_judge
Post Number: 170 Registered: 4-2009
| Posted on Tuesday, September 01, 2009 - 2:32 pm: | |
Stand in front of the mirror, Take a string and put the ball end against your forehead, now touch the other end to the nearest Alembic headstock, can you feel it?..you see we are all there for you in mind and spirit! good luck |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 8684 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, September 01, 2009 - 3:46 pm: | |
ROFL! |
slawie
Intermediate Member Username: slawie
Post Number: 103 Registered: 8-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, September 02, 2009 - 1:40 am: | |
I wish you all the best. It will be yours if it is meant to be. The GFC is taking its toll around the world. Lay off employees, make a fat profit, then lose business beacause of bad service. Hire on a bunch of new Dole fodder then the cycle starts again. One downfall in modern business is the belief that bigger is better. Growth it's called. Saturation or critical mass is ignored or masked by poor financial planning, poor forecasting and lack of contingency planning. I am getting a new job soon (if I can find the right one). My current place of employment has been taken over by a huge corporation quick frankly the place is a RODEO. Full of CLOWNS and COWBOYS with a hefty dose of BULL. (apologies to clowns, cowboys and bull for the negative inference) Man I got to stop lighting up before I get online.... Good luck Peter! |
georgie_boy
Senior Member Username: georgie_boy
Post Number: 933 Registered: 8-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, September 02, 2009 - 5:35 am: | |
What does ROFL mean?? Sorry guys....I'm not too good at this! |
adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan
Post Number: 2288 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, September 02, 2009 - 5:39 am: | |
Rolling on the floor laughing, IIRC. |
cozmik_cowboy
Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy
Post Number: 554 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, September 02, 2009 - 4:49 pm: | |
Thanks for all the good energy - alas, it was to no avail. I just got the "I'm so sorry, but..." call. Crap. Peter |
sonicus
Advanced Member Username: sonicus
Post Number: 297 Registered: 5-2009
| Posted on Wednesday, September 02, 2009 - 5:43 pm: | |
Don't feel bad !_____The universe will offer you a better gift! |
otis
Member Username: otis
Post Number: 60 Registered: 10-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, September 02, 2009 - 7:02 pm: | |
Peter, Just go play bass, for a living! You might be happier, but there's a good chance you wouldn't make enough to pay all your bills AND eat. Sorry, just trying to lighten the mood. Good energy and well wishing is never to no avail, something interesting will come along, for sure. Have faith, trust, and a sprinkle of Alembic wood dust! Seriously, I'm just trying to inject some humor into a situation which is always hard- jobs, job hunting, unemployment, and finances. I really believe that you'll find something in the next 3 weeks. Keep your eyes peeled! Peace;) Frank |
artswork99
Senior Member Username: artswork99
Post Number: 825 Registered: 7-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, September 02, 2009 - 8:20 pm: | |
Stay positive my man - good things will come! |
georgie_boy
Senior Member Username: georgie_boy
Post Number: 934 Registered: 8-2005
| Posted on Thursday, September 03, 2009 - 4:56 am: | |
Thanks Adriaan! Peter.... Don't worry man!!..........I've been unemployed for 3 years!!........and hear the same story time, and time again! And I've got an Honours degree, and a doctorate!!?? |
pace
Senior Member Username: pace
Post Number: 421 Registered: 4-2004
| Posted on Thursday, September 03, 2009 - 5:35 pm: | |
Peter, I wish you all the best.... I have a school-aged summer helper on my crew who's wage is grant dependent. His original revenue stream dried up when Obama took over, so we had to review all our options... Instead of going thru the united way, we found funding thru the school system...The money is out there, it's just a matter of chasing it and proving your cause is worthy. ((((GOOD LUCK)))) |