We are a wild and crazy thread!
Posted on 01/27/2006 5:57:28 PM PST by scott7278
LOL!
Oh dear...
Thank you, thank you!
Goodnight, tuliptree!
That's one of life's toughest lessons. When I was laid off the first time, I was certain that I'd find a new job very soon and that the job that I found would be a very good job. I knew that I was a very good engineer. At one point in that first job, the Tech Center where I worked did a review of all employees to see how each person was performing relative to pay grade. I was one of a handfull of people who was performing so far above expectations that I (and the others) received a raise outside the normal raise schedule. I'd continued to improve in that job and was certain that other companies would see my value.
My hopes were dashed on two realities. The first is that companies just weren't hiring engineers at that time. A very well-known oil company wanted me. Unfortunately, they had only one position and another candidate with over twice my experience. They looked all over to find an extra engineering position but couldn't find one. The second is that I'm lousy in an interview. One would think that I'd be pretty good considering how many times I've had to interview. Unfortunately, I just don't make a good impression. Everyone who's ever interviewed me and then worked with me has commented on how they never realized what a great employee or co-worker I'd be after seeing me in an interview.
I don't know what you do, so I can't comment on how your job market might be. The good news for you is that apparently you are good at interviewing. If you tried for three jobs, had two interviews, and received two offers, you must make a good impression. Half of success is being able to make that good impression.
Obviously, I don't really know you, but you seem to have put yourself into a good situation. You have a record of accomplishment, and you're moving to be near relatives and will have their help when needed. Washington is a neat place, so that part will be fun as well. If Washington just had 130 more like you, they'd have a Republican governor (or at least they'd have had to "find" another box of ballots).
Bill
Good night, Scott.
Just stopping in to say "hey" to all the night owls.
Almost 9 a.m. here.
Well, you just caught me, but I will be turning in soon. Good night here, good morning there!
Good night, Scott and sweet dreams! ;-)
Good night, pcottraux. :-)
I was already gone. Pulled a vanishing act, I did.
Hi everyone.
Cheers.
Hi there Scott.. everyone. Just want to wish everyone here a great weekend in a driveby post.. Gone last night & will be gone most of next few days.. but did catch up on the chat this AM... nice day shaping up here weather wise.. going to try to rearrange some of schedule to get a little yard "clean up" done.. needs it here - big time!
Bill
Well...the frustrating thing is...that was then and this is now. I've had half a dozen interviews here, and only one [temporary] job. It's aggravating.
But hopefully things will work out better in WA. I worry a little just because my confidence is so low right now - that can't help any in interviews.
Should know more in a coupla weeks!
How are you doing tonight?
I'm here! I'm here!
I promise I'll try to get more into it tonight. So far, my computer is running okay.
Pretty good. Got a lot of packing 'n that done today.
I'm starting to take the first irrevocable steps in this move, which is a little stressful. No matter how wonderful the other side is, I'm not real fond of crossing bridges. But if I'm gonna do this, I need to get my mind set on accomplishing it!
The cats have been taking shifts to watch me. They definitely know *something* is up, though I doubt they have a clue what.
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