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    RainfallRainfall Registered User regular
    Rainfall wrote: »
    Had another visit from my boss's boss today. We started off with "There's a quote from Ronald Reagan - you know who Reagan was, right?"

    Get me outta this middle management hellhole!

    I would have been hard pressed not to respond with, "Ronald Regan?! The Actor!?!"

    Shiiiiitttt I shoulda done that.

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    Mortal SkyMortal Sky queer punk hedge witchRegistered User regular
    I figure if nothing else, this job app is giving me a ton of confidence in how to put all of these little things together, right?

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    MayabirdMayabird Pecking at the keyboardRegistered User regular
    I checked, and no politics thread in SE++.

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    Mortal SkyMortal Sky queer punk hedge witchRegistered User regular
    edited January 2017
    I RIPPED (my master resume down to size)
    I TORE (my contacts open so I could get a few good people to vouch for me on the references)
    UNTIL IT WAS DONE (and then I hit submit, and just got my confirmation email back now)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6BbvCC0VI0

    Mortal Sky on
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    milskimilski Poyo! Registered User regular
    Mortal Sky wrote: »
    I RIPPED (my master resume down to size)
    I TORE (my contacts open so I could get a few good people to vouch for me on the references)
    UNTIL IT WAS DONE (and then I hit submit, and just got my confirmation email back now)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6BbvCC0VI0

    HUGE GUTS (needed to put yourself out there)

    I ate an engineer
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    Mortal SkyMortal Sky queer punk hedge witchRegistered User regular
    like, I know this is routine for basically everyone ever, but this was my first real job app of what is likely to be many. I don't even necessarily know if I'll hear back from them, but I feel good knowing that I did it, and that (almost) every one after this will be easier

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    RoyceSraphimRoyceSraphim Registered User regular
    Just applied for a job

    Chose job alerts from company website

    Job alerts sends me several jobs, including the one I just applied for.
    *Squinting DiCaprio*

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    milskimilski Poyo! Registered User regular
    Time to spend all my raise at PAX, for I have arrived!

    I ate an engineer
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    BrainleechBrainleech 機知に富んだコメントはここにあります Registered User regular
    I could sleep in my car... I mean, the seats are all heated and stuff...

    A few of the people I work with do that only they were pooling their money for a room this week since it's getting around freezing
    :(
    Really smooth more manager telling them off for being homeless and unable to afford an APT

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    tynictynic PICNIC BADASS Registered User, ClubPA regular
    The problem with always working contract to contract is I'm constantly spending my time calculating when my savings will equate to a subsistence yearly income for my remaining lifespan.

    And the problem with being under 40 in the 21st century is the answer to that is "maybe never".

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    TonkkaTonkka Some one in the club tonight Has stolen my ideas.Registered User regular
    I have been working 6 days a week for about 4 months now and I can feel the burn out coming soon. I desperately need to drop a shift.

    So tired all the time.

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    tynictynic PICNIC BADASS Registered User, ClubPA regular
    Also if anyone is looking to move to Germany and has experience in electrophysiology hit me up, I know an opening.

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    DisruptedCapitalistDisruptedCapitalist I swear! Registered User regular
    tynic wrote: »
    Also if anyone is looking to move to Germany and has experience in electrophysiology hit me up, I know an opening.

    I found €1.20 in my change jar this evening. I'll happily donate it to whomever takes this job.

    "Simple, real stupidity beats artificial intelligence every time." -Mustrum Ridcully in Terry Pratchett's Hogfather p. 142 (HarperPrism 1996)
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    BrainleechBrainleech 機知に富んだコメントはここにあります Registered User regular
    Well I know what electrophysiology is and I have done it but I would not count that as real experience
    Again the curse of being vaguely qualified strikes again

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    TheStigTheStig Registered User regular
    In an attempt to not upset my patient, I told her Big Bang Theory was "alright." I feel dirty.

    bnet: TheStig#1787 Steam: TheStig
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    NightDragonNightDragon 6th Grade Username Registered User regular
    TheStig wrote: »
    In an attempt to not upset my patient, I told her Big Bang Theory was "alright." I feel dirty.

    good god, man

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    bowenbowen How you doin'? Registered User regular
    bazinga

    not a doctor, not a lawyer, examples I use may not be fully researched so don't take out of context plz, don't @ me
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    MuzzmuzzMuzzmuzz Registered User regular
    So, work has instituted a reward for never calling in sick for the year. So when the Neo-Bubonic Plague comes out we'll be patient zero.

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    RainfallRainfall Registered User regular
    bowen wrote: »
    bazinga

    Bazgo!

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    HyperBalladHyperBallad A ball of vivid colour and barely contained emotions Sydney. Lost in time and space.Registered User regular
    Well it took me nearly having a full seizure today, after puking up twice for my boss to begrudgingly let me go home. :/

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    PeccaviPeccavi Registered User regular
    Big Bang Theory is blood.

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    DocshiftyDocshifty Registered User regular
    Looking at some of the posted questions for the week and it looks like the rebel flag is not allowed on site?

    I kinda like Subaru I think

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    Donovan PuppyfuckerDonovan Puppyfucker A dagger in the dark is worth a thousand swords in the morningRegistered User regular
    Well it took me nearly having a full seizure today, after puking up twice for my boss to begrudgingly let me go home. :/

    Your boss sucks.

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    DarmakDarmak RAGE vympyvvhyc vyctyvyRegistered User regular
    Ugh, just finishing up my first twelve hour night shift. It's been pretty brutal for someone used to working 8 hour evening shifts. But I get the next three days off, then I work 12 hour day shifts for the next five weeks, then switch back to 12 hour night shifts, etc.

    I miss evening shift already, but the 12 hour rotating shifts are here to stay unfortunately. :(

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    TheStigTheStig Registered User regular
    So, I believe I've mentioned my new work place is a trauma center. Today I saw a motorcycle accident, neck vs barbed wire. It wasn't nearly as bad as it could have been, but that doesn't sound like a good time at all.

    bnet: TheStig#1787 Steam: TheStig
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    DevoutlyApatheticDevoutlyApathetic Registered User regular
    Darmak wrote: »
    Ugh, just finishing up my first twelve hour night shift. It's been pretty brutal for someone used to working 8 hour evening shifts. But I get the next three days off, then I work 12 hour day shifts for the next five weeks, then switch back to 12 hour night shifts, etc.

    I miss evening shift already, but the 12 hour rotating shifts are here to stay unfortunately. :(

    I like how they picked the time frame for rotation where all their employees will be performing as if they were drunk from sleep disruption like 50% of the time.

    I think it's three weeks that is the worst rotation schedule but am unsure. Still sorta hate the whole concept.

    Nod. Get treat. PSN: Quippish
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    KwoaruKwoaru Confident Smirk Flawless Golden PecsRegistered User regular
    Saw a couple big groups of people heading to the metro on the drive in this morning, like way more than you'd get just from people being grouped up at a stop light waiting to cross

    Then I saw another big group as I was walking to my building after getting dropped off, and lots of them were wearing a yellow scarf

    Turns out the anti abortion march is happening in DC today

    fantastic perfect

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    DedwrekkaDedwrekka Metal Hell adjacentRegistered User regular
    TheStig wrote: »
    So, I believe I've mentioned my new work place is a trauma center. Today I saw a motorcycle accident, neck vs barbed wire. It wasn't nearly as bad as it could have been, but that doesn't sound like a good time at all.

    This is where the idea for Mad Max came from.

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    SassoriSassori Registered User regular
    edited January 2017
    Kwoaru wrote: »
    Saw a couple big groups of people heading to the metro on the drive in this morning, like way more than you'd get just from people being grouped up at a stop light waiting to cross

    Then I saw another big group as I was walking to my building after getting dropped off, and lots of them were wearing a yellow scarf

    Turns out the anti abortion march is happening in DC today

    fantastic perfect

    Yeah I have a friend that works as an escort for Planned Parenthood who makes a point of staying updated on these things so she knows what risks people might be facing that day.

    She did have a moment of happiness last week where the Church group that had been shouting at her all day locked themselves out of their own bus when it started to rain.

    Sassori on
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    BeastehBeasteh THAT WOULD NOT KILL DRACULARegistered User regular
    Sat in the foyer waiting for interview

    *heavy breathing*

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    Anon the FelonAnon the Felon In bat country.Registered User regular
    tynic wrote: »
    The problem with always working contract to contract is I'm constantly spending my time calculating when my savings will equate to a subsistence yearly income for my remaining lifespan.

    And the problem with being under 40 in the 21st century is the answer to that is "maybe never".

    I work for a small marine part manufacturer. Benefits in general are... Difficult. The margins per part are high, but the sales are slow and hard to increase.

    My greatest accomplishment for last year was managing to find the money the then start a Simple IRA for everyone. We can only do a 3% match, but at least all my guys (and myself and the owner) now have some kind of retirement going.

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    godmodegodmode Southeast JapanRegistered User regular
    There's just something about PAX South...

    Last year while attending, I received word that I was going to Japan for two months. It was a great time!

    This year, about 10 minutes ago in fact, I have officially accepted a new job with a new company offering a 20% salary increase and the possibility of more Japan trips.

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    DynagripDynagrip Break me a million hearts HoustonRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    godmode wrote: »
    There's just something about PAX South...

    Last year while attending, I received word that I was going to Japan for two months. It was a great time!

    This year, about 10 minutes ago in fact, I have officially accepted a new job with a new company offering a 20% salary increase and the possibility of more Japan trips.

    fuck, i should have gone then. now i know.

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    Virgil_Leads_YouVirgil_Leads_You Proud Father House GardenerRegistered User regular
    That's fantastic, Man!
    You def seem the seasoned traveler so they would be getting a great catch!
    Also helps you can roleplay a rad wizard. 10/10 fella, would hire.

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    godmodegodmode Southeast JapanRegistered User regular
    That's fantastic, Man!
    You def seem the seasoned traveler so they would be getting a great catch!
    Also helps you can roleplay a rad wizard. 10/10 fella, would hire.

    Step 1: Do a Deckard Cain impersonation
    Step 2: Make grandiose arm gestures and waggle your finger at whippersnappers

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    PlatyPlaty Registered User regular
    Smoooof

    As someone who survived being stalked by lions, is this accurate information (actual segment starts thirty seconds in)

    And do lions really move like that

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq43jnM_hkI&feature=youtu.be&t=32s

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    DarmakDarmak RAGE vympyvvhyc vyctyvyRegistered User regular
    Darmak wrote: »
    Ugh, just finishing up my first twelve hour night shift. It's been pretty brutal for someone used to working 8 hour evening shifts. But I get the next three days off, then I work 12 hour day shifts for the next five weeks, then switch back to 12 hour night shifts, etc.

    I miss evening shift already, but the 12 hour rotating shifts are here to stay unfortunately. :(

    I like how they picked the time frame for rotation where all their employees will be performing as if they were drunk from sleep disruption like 50% of the time.

    I think it's three weeks that is the worst rotation schedule but am unsure. Still sorta hate the whole concept.

    I liked how our management said people seemed to like the decision to go on rotating shifts, when 100% of the people I've talked to hate everything about it. I mean, twelve hour shifts are bad enough, and I don't want days or nights either (that's why I've been on evening shift for the past ten years without changing), but all of that would be tolerable if it were fixed shifts.

    But alas, nobody gives a fuck what I think so

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    godmodegodmode Southeast JapanRegistered User regular
    I haven't resigned yet, but my current company is unknowingly giving me one last "fuck you": I'm being sent back to Florida after I return from PAX.
    Won't be missing them at all!

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    bowenbowen How you doin'? Registered User regular
    edited January 2017
    Smoooof

    As someone who survived being stalked by lions, is this accurate information (actual segment starts thirty seconds in)

    And do lions really move like that

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq43jnM_hkI&feature=youtu.be&t=32s

    I've heard the best way to survive being hunted is to not act like prey and instead act like a predator (which we are). Predators don't really like to kill other predators because it's risky as fuck and not usually worth the gains unless you're desperate and/or hungry. So like, be loud and puff yourself out and throw shit at them.

    Not sure how true that is.

    bowen on
    not a doctor, not a lawyer, examples I use may not be fully researched so don't take out of context plz, don't @ me
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    PlatyPlaty Registered User regular
    edited January 2017
    During EuroPAX 2012 we had lengthy discussions on whether you would rather have a lion eat your hand or have sex with the same lion

    Iiii really can't remember why that was so relevant

    Platy on
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