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Mission WaMpossible: Get a (Job)

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    ButtersButters A glass of some milks Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Goose! wrote: »
    That's why I based it solely off of my base salary at first. But sales are very steady. Last year in a mall not nearly as populated as the Pru I doubled my salary in commission. That's why they promoted me.

    That's all well and good but shit happens and it would be wrong to put others in a bad situation should your finances take a dive. A dude that lived with me and my last roommate for like 3 months worked at a bank as a financial adviser and was supposedly doing ok commission wise. Then he had a weak month and then wrecked his car. Couldn't make rent the upcoming month and he tried fleeing right before the 1st.

    Thank god I had previously decided not to sign a lease with him because I didn't particularly care for him personally and we only got screwed for one month of his share which we got back eventually after I threatened to throw all of the shit he left behind in the fucking lake.

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    HacksawHacksaw J. Duggan Esq. Wrestler at LawRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Squall wrote: »
    Hacksaw wrote: »
    So I've got an interview with a local private security firm. I know I should be happy, but for some reason I can't shake this odd feeling I've got about it.

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    This is, in fact, my ultimate fear.

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    BYToadyBYToady Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    As a security officer I'll have you know I'm killed by a pro(an)tagonist at least once a week. Once you learn to walk it off the hazard pay is really quite worth it.

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    SheriSheri Resident Fluffer My Living RoomRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    No new jobs to apply to at Disney today.

    At least, none I'm qualified for.

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    VisionOfClarityVisionOfClarity Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Goose! wrote: »
    That makes sense. I've been kind of grappling with the idea because of costs. But I really want to move out of home sooner than later, too, so I was hoping it was more possible than it appears.

    If you don't mind being a little tight money-wise or living with a group of people then go for it. Otherwise, I'd suggest staying home and building up some savings and moving into the city with a strong savings so should commissions go down you'll be able to be ok for a few months.

    What you might want to do is scope out CL for some people looking for a roomie and seeing if you find anything that sounds like something you'd like. Also, think about how long of a commute you're ok with. And find out if the company would subsidize your T pass at all, some in Boston do.

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    CogliostroCogliostro Marginal Opinions Spring, TXRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    I got a call from my old preceptor last night... he wants me to help teach an EMT-Intermediate class all this week for $22/hr. Exxccceelllent! :D

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    DrZiplockDrZiplock Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    So...WaM was mentioned in the thread title and ended up getting a job.

    Who else is in need?

    I nominate Cracked. Dude is about to be replaced by fucking robots.

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    SquallSquall hap cloud Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    gross

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    DogDog Registered User, Administrator, Vanilla Staff admin
    edited April 2010
    next thread title

    Cracking into the ________ Industry.
    it's porn

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    MHYoshimitzuMHYoshimitzu Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Ugh

    This is the third time in two days this woman has "stepped away from her desk" when I call about this job interview

    That's a lot of stepping away, guys

    Or maybe I just have bad timing

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    CrackedLensCrackedLens Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    i dont think i could handle the pressure


    plus it will totally fuck up all my ego searching

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    MHYoshimitzuMHYoshimitzu Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Doesn't help that my ringtone is this guy:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32UGD0fV45g

    Can't take whoever is on the other line seriously when that thing goes off

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    StaleStale Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Hacksaw wrote: »
    Squall wrote: »
    Hacksaw wrote: »
    So I've got an interview with a local private security firm. I know I should be happy, but for some reason I can't shake this odd feeling I've got about it.

    682802964_8CjvU-L.jpg
    This is, in fact, my ultimate fear.

    If they ask you how open you are to travel, and growing a beard.....

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    SheriSheri Resident Fluffer My Living RoomRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    GUYS I JUST GOT A CALL ABOUT A JOB I APPLIED FOR

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    vermiculturevermiculture Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    wheeeeeeeeee congrats!

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    SheriSheri Resident Fluffer My Living RoomRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    ALSO I WAS APPROVED TO HAVE MY STUDENT LOANS REFINANCED SO HOLY SHIT I ACTUALLY CAN START SAVING MONEY NOW

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    StaleStale Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Sheri wrote: »
    GUYS I JUST GOT A CALL ABOUT A JOB I APPLIED FOR

    Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs Hugs

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    AbracadanielAbracadaniel Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    wooo

    LSH has an interview tomorrow for Target, gonna see if she can finagle her schedule at Sears to she can do both till she decides which one she'll enjoy more.

    t sheri: yay

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    DrZiplockDrZiplock Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    robothero wrote: »
    next thread title

    Cracking into the ________ Industry.
    it's porn

    Sold.



    Congrats, sheri!

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    MHYoshimitzuMHYoshimitzu Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Yeah sheri, congrats. It feels great to get a call after a long time of hearing nothing.

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    DrZiplockDrZiplock Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    i dont think i could handle the pressure


    plus it will totally fuck up all my ego searching

    You have 100 pages.
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    Make it work!

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    SheriSheri Resident Fluffer My Living RoomRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    I have an interview. :o

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    vermiculturevermiculture Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    sheri is it a different spot at disney or is it someplace new?

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    UsagiUsagi Nah Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Sheri, that's awesome!

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    SheriSheri Resident Fluffer My Living RoomRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    sheri is it a different spot at disney or is it someplace new?

    Not Disney :(

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    DrZiplockDrZiplock Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Sheri wrote: »
    sheri is it a different spot at disney or is it someplace new?

    Not Disney :(

    Glamour Shots?

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    vermiculturevermiculture Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    this is not a :( time it is a hurah job interview time.

    also cl I love you but I think you would giggle too much to be a serious porn star.
    also I havent seen my boss in several weeks but she is very different I am scared of her changes.

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    SheriSheri Resident Fluffer My Living RoomRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    DrZiplock wrote: »
    Sheri wrote: »
    sheri is it a different spot at disney or is it someplace new?

    Not Disney :(

    Glamour Shots?

    Thank god no

    It's a company that compiles lists for direct marketing (oh god I hope they don't sell them to telemarketers) that's mostly based out of NY, but there's a remote office down here that needs an assistant. 9-6 M-F job, way better pay, hopefully less drama and stress. Also I can still work seasonally/part time at Disney.

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    StaleStale Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    DrZiplock wrote: »
    Sheri wrote: »
    sheri is it a different spot at disney or is it someplace new?

    Not Disney :(

    Glamour Shots?

    Bang Bros?

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    SheriSheri Resident Fluffer My Living RoomRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    The only thing that I'm concerned about is that I'll still need to work somewhere in Disney to keep my benefits (getting into the parks, discount, etc), which I do really want to keep. If I go part time, I'll have to give them two days of full availability, which would be Sat/Sunday. If I go seasonal, I lose my 2 years of seniority if I ever want to come back as full time. But 2 years isn't really a lot. Hrm.

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    DrZiplockDrZiplock Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Don't go getting yourself worked up until you've sat down, been interviewed and then offered the gig. First things first...go make yourself pretty so you can flirt with whoever you're talking to.

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    SheriSheri Resident Fluffer My Living RoomRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    DrZiplock wrote: »
    Don't go getting yourself worked up until you've sat down, been interviewed and then offered the gig. First things first...go make yourself pretty so you can flirt with whoever you're talking to.

    In that case, I'll never get the job!

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    DrZiplockDrZiplock Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Sheri wrote: »
    DrZiplock wrote: »
    Don't go getting yourself worked up until you've sat down, been interviewed and then offered the gig. First things first...go make yourself pretty so you can flirt with whoever you're talking to.

    In that case, I'll never get the job!

    Hey-oh!



    Really though, don't sweat Disney until you know more.

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    SheriSheri Resident Fluffer My Living RoomRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    True enough.

    I just really wish it were Disney calling me for an interview. Then I wouldn't have to worry about it.

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    DrZiplockDrZiplock Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    So, I'm thinking of becoming an ordained minister. It's free! Online!

    Might as well lend some official credence to the Reverend thing if some of you homps ever want to get hitched.

    Not job related in the strictest of terms, but close enough.

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    SheriSheri Resident Fluffer My Living RoomRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
    No SE++er is going to lord over my nuptials

    My grandma will be there, she don't need to hear no dick an' fart jokes

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    CrackedLensCrackedLens Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    i read nuptials as nipples

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    SheriSheri Resident Fluffer My Living RoomRegistered User regular
    edited April 2010
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    AbracadanielAbracadaniel Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Friend of mine officiated another pair of our friends wedding at the end of February. Did a pretty good job.

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    CrackedLensCrackedLens Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    poor Javen

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