Rant: Went on an interview last Monday that went really well. Just heard today that it was down to me and another candidate and they went with the other candidate. This was the best shot I've had since I started looking almost a month ago for a job. On top of that, yesterday I heard back from another place I had a phone interview with (that also went really well), and two other companies I applied to, that while I was considered for the roles, they were all going in another direction. There are countless others that just simply never replied, so I have no idea if I've been tossed aside or, like so many places right now, they posted the job and aren't evaluating candidates until after Labor Day. I'm staying positive and sticking with it because I don't have any other choice, but today was kind of a big hit. I felt really confident about my chances. If anyone knows of any places looking to fill project and/or operations related roles in the CT/ NYC area, please let me know.
Rave: Boyfriend and I got to Istanbul at 10:00 this morning, rented a car, had the MOST TERRIFYING drive to the hotel, parked the car (halfway on the sidewalk, at the insistence of the hotel manager, showered, then wandered around the city for 8 hours and it. was. awesome. Considering the fact that we got about 2 hours of sleep on Tuesday night before we left, and some broken sleep on the plane last night, we're still surprisingly human. Time to drink a beer in bed and skype the families so they know we aren't dead.
RANT: My aunt took a header into a table yesterday and I had to have the Hospice nurse come and check her out because she cut her ear. I turned my back on her for literally 20 seconds, and she decided she was going to walk. She didn't. The nurse told her one more fall and she was going to be confined to bed. "Oh no, I don't want that!" my aunt told her. 10 minutes later I caught her trying to get out of her chair because "I'm going to walk over there." I need a long, long vacation.
90% Rave/10% Rant: Engaged women sneaking their ring fingers into every picture they post on facebook. It's hilarious and just a little obnoxious.
Rant: One of the guys I work with got into a wreck Wednesday. Rear ended a box truck and flipped it over. I drove through where it happened and I'm pretty sure he never hit his brakes. No idea if he was texting or just not paying attention. I'm told that our insurance company will let me know he can no longer drive for us. Since that's about half of what he does here we'll probably have to replace him. It's the second time he's rear ended someone in the last year and a half and the first accident still hasn't been settled (that one is on our insurance). He's got a broken leg and other less serious injuries. He's pretty lucky not to be in worse shape. Rave: Didn't happen in a company truck this time.
Rave: Breaking in the toilet in my new house by taking a massive shit. It's the little things in life.
RANT: Had an exchange with my broker this morning that ended with him telling me to "Contemplate this on the tree of woe". Give credit to the guy for cushioning an expensive blow with a Conan reference.
Re: Rant & Rave Thread RANT: FUCKING BANKS Semi Rave: one step closer to owning a home, also one step closer to full blown alcoholism
Rave: Yesterday I took the day off work and went to Springfield to have lunch and go shopping with an old friend. It was nice to have a kid free day for a change. Rave: Stopped by Askinosie Chocolate. Rant: Couldn't sleep at all last night. I started out in bed, gave up and moved to the couch, and then moved back and forth from the couch to the love seat until around 3 when I finally fell asleep. I still woke up at 5 to pee and was up for good at 8. Oh, hi uncomfortable part of pregnancy! I was wondering when you would get here. Rant: Because of said sleepless night I feel hungover this morning. All the drawbacks without the benefit of the booze.
Rant Beer shits the morning after a date, and you're at her place, and you can't get back to your place. Fucking awful.
Rant: Some old lady had a heart attack the restaurant we were at. Thanks for ruining my dinner, bitch.
Rave: Gunsmithing seminar starts in one week. Holy shit! I just got overnight campsite reservations for my drive to and from Montana, which will save me a ton of money and will be more fun anyways. Rant: My dog is no longer welcome in my girlfriend's townhome. That didn't take very long.
Rave: I'm on a project at work that would be too boring to describe here but to me has lots of interesting parts. There is a lot to do and a lot to learn. Job security for years after I learn the system properly Rant: There is a project manager who is a fellow tech that runs our first and second line help desk. This guy has depended on me from the day he took the job until now. I like him, I do but he is worthless as a project manager or a resource on this extremely large/ important project Rant: That means I'm on my own to produce and he's gonna get credit for my work. He doesn't even know how to log onto the server where the project is housed. Rave: Weekly goals meeting that I've been having with one of my best friends readjusted my attitude about it and I feel confident. I don't know why I haven't been doing this for years. Getting to look back at the week and see where you've succeeded and fucked up, readjust for the coming week and do that for someone else who you have an accountability to? Fucking priceless
Been a while since I was on here, and it's been a big year. Raves: In March, I got a big promotion that is not only a huge career move, but also represented a way out of a highly toxic work environment. Same month, my wife and I closed on our first home together. And because said home is a good 20 miles from the office, I bought my very first brand new car that is just for me, and I'm in love. 2012 MazdaSpeed 3 in black. Rant: On the way to the office at 5:30, and while the morning commute isn't bad, getting home takes over an hour. Nice to see everyone again, off to backread some drunk threads.
SUPER MEGA HAPPY RAVE: I just got my first choice practicum for my diploma. Starting September 16, I'll be at the University Hospital. And it just so happens they have a job posting up for the position I'll be doing, so here's hoping I can spin it into actual paying employment!