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Finally, finally taking the servsafe test tomorrow for work, which should come with a hefty (relatively speaking) raise. I've been putting it off for a while for some reason. I already know all of this stuff in order to do my job anyway.
The servsafe website sucks though and I keep not knowing which option to purchase, though I think I just found it
I've been clicking through Smart Hero's sig for like three threads now trying to find these tweets
I want in on the twit in-club
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Somehow I acquired the skill of passing over nonsense-looking posts without even noticing them
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lonelyahavaCall me Ahava ~~She/Her~~Move to New ZealandRegistered Userregular
ok so.
I think i've got my first paragraph of "hi this is me!" that I'm putting at the top of my CV.
I am polite, professional, and personable. I desire to learn new things, and enjoy taking what I have learned and applying it directly to the task at hand. I am unafraid to ask a question if I am uncertain of an answer, but I do not ask the same question twice. I do everything in my ability to assure that quality customer service is reached in all facets of my work. I am motivated to see queries through to a positive conclusion, and able to communicate any result with empathy.
That is about the exact length it has to be in order to fit everything on 2 pages.
I am the guy from Office Space trying to stretch 15 minutes of work into a day
We were supposed to have a meeting to figure out the current goals and timeline of this project, but then boss is all "whoop, gonna be in Florida, see you in two weeks"
I think I'll throw mine onto the bottom of the second page, especially so if I have to put the resume, the cover letter, and the references into one document for upload (uploading it all to an application site for work-study and non-work-study jobs at my uni).
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I reworded some of my stuff to make it more concise and boom, i fit the references on the 2nd page.
everything fits! on two pages! without having to make too many noticeable squishes!
I also got off work at 4am and if I want to go to school on time then I have to be showered by 9. It's almost five now, did the same thing last night. I felt like a zombie tonight. I really hope I wake up in time.
The upside to all this is I found my pocket knife I lost at school today? Clipped on to the bottom of the desk top I sit in my first class.
And I made good money tonight.
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I sent an expression of interest in response to an advertised position, and today I got a reply from the head dude. We're going to be at the same conference next week, so he wants to have a chat (and talk about my 'weak publication record', which HAHA WHOOPS GUESS I JUST SUCK).
Which is all fine, but I don't want the job. I only applied because my contract is running out and I'm getting worried and antsy and applying to everything. Well, not everything, I'm not at that stage, but stuff that isn't really what I want to be doing.
On the other hand, I can DO the job and the location is good so I guess I'll just do my best.
Man, I don't think I'd even bother with a guy who started off with "come over and we can talk about how sucky you are"
If a guy sounded like he was doing me a favor even talking to me I'd feel like the whole thing was just a waste of time
Presumably it was a little more polite than that and sometimes constructive criticism from experts in your field is useful. Especially if your field does not have a plethora of experts.
Man, I don't think I'd even bother with a guy who started off with "come over and we can talk about how sucky you are"
If a guy sounded like he was doing me a favor even talking to me I'd feel like the whole thing was just a waste of time
Presumably it was a little more polite than that and sometimes constructive criticism from experts in your field is useful. Especially if your field does not have a plethora of experts.
Seconding this. Though in academia you certainly DO meet some wankers, even the worst of them tend to give SOME decent advice, even if it boils down to "Do the opposite of what this horrible human being said do."
Well, I mean, I am the one applying for him to give me money so it's a legitimate point - and he's German, that kind of blunt phrasing is totally par for the course. Also one side effect of not really wanting the job so much is that I'm feeling pretty relaxed about the whole issue.
Also also I know I come across better in person than on paper so if I can actually get people to MEET with me then the biggest hurdle is over.
I just found out my new job pays twice a month (on the second and fourth Friday) instead of every two weeks like my previous job.
While this is basically fine, when I gave my two weeks at the last place I was let go on the spot, and my first paycheck from the new place was only 4 days worth. My savings are already wiped out from replacing my clutch (happened the day I was let go) and living off of what was left for the past month.
When I changed jobs and was let go, my parents offered to help me out if necessary. However I haven't had to accept that once since I moved out and I'd hate to start now, but my other option is Credit Card. Any suggestions on which is the lesser of two evils?
How much would you be putting on the card? Would you be able to pay off the charges entirely before interest accrues? If so, then there is no reason not to just put it on the card.
On the other hand, nothing wrong with asking your parents for help filling a short term gap in income. You can pay them back once you have stable income again.
Welp, might be getting a criminal record because we accidentally bought a stolen laptop. It wasn't even from a stranger, either. Just when I started to think you could trust people.
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Some of these are old professors so nothing super athletic. I wouldn't think something more active than bowling/mini-golf. (Though I really want to play some volleyball!)
My supervisor had been toying with the idea of kickball because you don't have to be athletic in order to still have a good time. So maybe volleyball would still work? There might be too many people...
I'll have to tell her about a boat ride through Old Town. They might like that.
Thanks for the suggestions guys!
Is it like an orientation for new people or just a kick off the year party?
I have no idea what you have to work with but you could do a little tourney around Volleyball, Badminton and Table Tennis (they require varying degrees of athleticism but are all similar in concept and require relatively small amounts of floor space)
Have 2 or 3 of each game set up and have people break off into teams of 2 (maybe not practical, dunno how many you have) and then people keep track of their wins and you can hand out silly little awards at the end of the day (team with the most wins in one particular game, most combined wins across all 3 games, longest win streak, lots of possibilities)
But that would mean you'd need tables and nets and balls and stuff for all of those so maybe not practical at all, like I said I have no idea what you've got to work with
Welp, might be getting a criminal record because we accidentally bought a stolen laptop. It wasn't even from a stranger, either. Just when I started to think you could trust people.
Wait, how does that work? It is illegal to unknowingly purchase stolen items?
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True dat. In 5th grade one day I slipped on home plate and fell right on my back, knocking the wind out of me.
I gotta say, that's definitely up there in "worst things that have ever happened to me".
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The servsafe website sucks though and I keep not knowing which option to purchase, though I think I just found it
If it's real opinions, then christ on a pony.
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Somehow I acquired the skill of passing over nonsense-looking posts without even noticing them
I think i've got my first paragraph of "hi this is me!" that I'm putting at the top of my CV.
That is about the exact length it has to be in order to fit everything on 2 pages.
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Other days I get to spend six hours crawling around engine rooms while the Blue Angels practice overhead
Today was the latter
I am the guy from Office Space trying to stretch 15 minutes of work into a day
We were supposed to have a meeting to figure out the current goals and timeline of this project, but then boss is all "whoop, gonna be in Florida, see you in two weeks"
ughggghh
right there with you, Og. Right there with you.
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fuck them and fuck resumes, god I hate doing this
I've had two. I think.
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that has yet to come
I think there's a dent in my desk.
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Just hate the process
i'm also banging my head on my desk repeatedly.
Just trying to get the wording perfect, and to keep it on 2 pages.
Wondering if I should put the references with the last worked job, at the bottom of the work section, or on a 3rd page all alone.
I'm leaning towards the 3rd page.
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everything fits! on two pages! without having to make too many noticeable squishes!
I shall dance now!
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I also got off work at 4am and if I want to go to school on time then I have to be showered by 9. It's almost five now, did the same thing last night. I felt like a zombie tonight. I really hope I wake up in time.
The upside to all this is I found my pocket knife I lost at school today? Clipped on to the bottom of the desk top I sit in my first class.
And I made good money tonight.
Which is all fine, but I don't want the job. I only applied because my contract is running out and I'm getting worried and antsy and applying to everything. Well, not everything, I'm not at that stage, but stuff that isn't really what I want to be doing.
On the other hand, I can DO the job and the location is good so I guess I'll just do my best.
If a guy sounded like he was doing me a favor even talking to me I'd feel like the whole thing was just a waste of time
started setting up some goals in the financial system they got
reality is blowing its load all over my face.
gonna be living like I was back in college after PAX if I'm gonna hit the dates I want
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Presumably it was a little more polite than that and sometimes constructive criticism from experts in your field is useful. Especially if your field does not have a plethora of experts.
Not to self: next time a meeting that starts at 9:30 runs for four hours, order a goddamn pizza or something
Seconding this. Though in academia you certainly DO meet some wankers, even the worst of them tend to give SOME decent advice, even if it boils down to "Do the opposite of what this horrible human being said do."
So good luck tynic!
Also also I know I come across better in person than on paper so if I can actually get people to MEET with me then the biggest hurdle is over.
While this is basically fine, when I gave my two weeks at the last place I was let go on the spot, and my first paycheck from the new place was only 4 days worth. My savings are already wiped out from replacing my clutch (happened the day I was let go) and living off of what was left for the past month.
When I changed jobs and was let go, my parents offered to help me out if necessary. However I haven't had to accept that once since I moved out and I'd hate to start now, but my other option is Credit Card. Any suggestions on which is the lesser of two evils?
On the other hand, nothing wrong with asking your parents for help filling a short term gap in income. You can pay them back once you have stable income again.
Is it like an orientation for new people or just a kick off the year party?
I have no idea what you have to work with but you could do a little tourney around Volleyball, Badminton and Table Tennis (they require varying degrees of athleticism but are all similar in concept and require relatively small amounts of floor space)
Have 2 or 3 of each game set up and have people break off into teams of 2 (maybe not practical, dunno how many you have) and then people keep track of their wins and you can hand out silly little awards at the end of the day (team with the most wins in one particular game, most combined wins across all 3 games, longest win streak, lots of possibilities)
But that would mean you'd need tables and nets and balls and stuff for all of those so maybe not practical at all, like I said I have no idea what you've got to work with
It's been a week since I reminded him about it and he asked what day would be good to come in and haven't heard anything since
What was your answer when he asked what day would be good?
"Hey NAME, I'm available THIS DAY at THIS TIME, how about I come by then?"
Wait, how does that work? It is illegal to unknowingly purchase stolen items?