Rep Retirement Lodge #109: It's the Offseason, now what?

[Priceless]

Re: Rep Retirement Lodge #109: It's the Offseason, now what?

Good morning Lodge. Or afternoon...whatever time it is.

 

[bostonewe]

Re: Rep Retirement Lodge #109: It's the Offseason, now what?

The priest in the town I used to live in got arrested for prostitution this weekend oops. They were chasing people down in the parking lot after mass for comment. Great TV-

I saw that article yesterday on CNN.
I think that the situation is atrocious, but chasing people down after Mass isn't winning any morality awards either.

Oh no! Steven Seagal has been accused of sex trafficking and assault!

Seriously?
You'd think he'd be able to get laid regularly like a normal person. He's still Steven Seagal...

He could arrest himself, resist, and get into an epic street fight...with himself.

(Nice to see you back)

gonna be tough to do that at the Twins-Red Sox game...

heading for downtown, down with Boston.

Boooo!

checking in from the computer lab - had my exam this morning and was again overprepared. However, I didn't finish the long essay at the end. It was a 4 part essay (each part being worth 5 points, with the sum being the 20 points for the essay). I did, however, do the 5 point extra credit question, in which I talked about the Florida Panthers and in that mini-essay reminded the professor of the existence of the Florida Panthers hockey team. (He's a hockey fan - he even watched the NCAA Regionals!)

 

[Sloe Gin]

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Good morning from sun splashed Denver.

and it's *** windy.

So question here for everyone...I would like this job I'm interviewing for, but really, I'm getting just frustrated with interviewing in general. Instead of begging for this job, should I just show up like Red did to his parole hearing in Shawshank Redemption? When they ask me why I want the job, should I just go why? Why does it matter? I'm going to want jobs for the rest of my life that I'll never get. I've made mistakes in the past and I'll make mistakes again. Do I want this job? It doesn't matter. Go ahead. Stamp your form, cause I just don't give a *t anymore.

What do you all think?

 

[bostonewe]

Re: Rep Retirement Lodge #109: It's the Offseason, now what?

and it's *** windy.

So question here for everyone...I would like this job I'm interviewing for, but really, I'm getting just frustrated with interviewing in general. Instead of begging for this job, should I just show up like Red did to his parole hearing in Shawshank Redemption? When they ask me why I want the job, should I just go why? Why does it matter? I'm going to want jobs for the rest of my life that I'll never get. I've made mistakes in the past and I'll make mistakes again. Do I want this job? It doesn't matter. Go ahead. Stamp your form, cause I just don't give a *t anymore.

What do you all think?

I hope you're not serious.

You should treat every job interview as though it's the first one you've been on for this job hunt. You're excited about the position, you're excited about the company, etc. They don't care if you've been on 1 interview or 1000 interviews and mailing it in isn't going to impress anyone. Paste a smile on your face, do your research, and sell yourself like a 5$ hooker. Now man up or we're going to call you Foxton 2.

 

[DisplacedCornellian]

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The priest in the town I used to live in got arrested for prostitution this weekend oops. They were chasing people down in the parking lot after mass for comment. Great TV-

Was he buying or selling?

 

[thecomicbookguy]

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(Nice to see you back)

Too much free time at work right now.

So question here for everyone...I would like this job I'm interviewing for, but really, I'm getting just frustrated with interviewing in general. Instead of begging for this job, should I just show up like Red did to his parole hearing in Shawshank Redemption? When they ask me why I want the job, should I just go why? Why does it matter? I'm going to want jobs for the rest of my life that I'll never get. I've made mistakes in the past and I'll make mistakes again. Do I want this job? It doesn't matter. Go ahead. Stamp your form, cause I just don't give a *t anymore.

What do you all think?

I'm feeling the same way, (actually, exactly - thought about doing this very same thing), but really, I don't think anyone will hire someone with that attitude.

Perhaps you can modify it, though.

"Why are you right for this job?"
*shrug* "I'm probably not; but then, neither are any of the other 20 people you're going to interview. Unlike them, though, I'm not going to lie to you and say this is my dream job, or that I have a ton of experience in this field, as neither is true. I want this job because I have bills and am trying to start a family, not to mention keep myself fed and clothed. I can learn whatever I need to; I will work the required hours. I'm here because I need a paycheck, and I'm not looking for my 'dream job'. I don't even know what that means anymore. Maybe you want someone who tells you he does. Fine. I've been honest, and that's all I expect from you."

Now man up or we're going to call you Foxton 2.

2? We're still only on 2? I figured there'd be an army of Foxtons by now. At least enough for a line change.

 

[Sloe Gin]

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I hope you're not serious.

You should treat every job interview as though it's the first one you've been on for this job hunt. You're excited about the position, you're excited about the company, etc. They don't care if you've been on 1 interview or 1000 interviews and mailing it in isn't going to impress anyone. Paste a smile on your face, do your research, and sell yourself like a 5$ hooker. Now man up or we're going to call you Foxton 2.

there's a tiny percentage of me that is serious, but I just think it would be an interesting social experiment to pull that and see what happens.

You get on AIM. We chat.

 

[bostonewe]

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there's a tiny percentage of me that is serious, but I just think it would be an interesting social experiment to pull that and see what happens.

You get on AIM. We chat.

Can't - at school until late this afternoon. Should be home by 4/4:30.

And the same speech applies to you there, bf.

 

[thecomicbookguy]

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And the same speech applies to you there, bf.

Yeah, like I'd ever actually say anything like that to any interviewer. I'm lucky if I can remember my name half the time.

And yes, when I go in for interviews, I check my pessimism at the door, and pick it up on my way out.

 

[Ralph Baer]

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Why do short courses at work always turn out to include lots of technical jargon?

 

[Sloe Gin]

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I will let my happiness shine through. I am grateful to get an interview. BUt I am also tired of the dance.

Can I get an amen?

 

[Ralph Baer]

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I will let my happiness shine through. I am grateful to get an interview. BUt I am also tired of the dance.

Can I get an amen?

Amen!

 

[thecomicbookguy]

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I will let my happiness shine through. I am grateful to get an interview. BUt I am also tired of the dance.

Can I get an amen?

Pretty much the worst thing about job hunting.

A company with whom I recently applied turned me down after just looking at my resume. Sucks, but hey, at least I didn't have to go meet with them.

 

[goldy_331]

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Hey, what's that made-up holiday you have in Boston for next Monday? One of the guys I had lunch with today is running in the marathon and none of us could remember why it's on a Monday.

 

[leswp1]

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Was he buying or selling?

buying

 

[thecomicbookguy]

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Hey, what's that made-up holiday you have in Boston for next Monday? One of the guys I had lunch with today is running in the marathon and none of us could remember why it's on a Monday.

How could you forget? It's named after the greatest NFL Franchise ever! (in New England)

Patriots Day

 

[legal_hit]

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I will let my happiness shine through. I am grateful to get an interview. BUt I am also tired of the dance.

Can I get an amen?

Amen!

I have walked into job interviews with the attitude that I don't really need this job, but I am interested in the position. Surprisingly that attitude came off as confident and actually got me the job.

 

[FadeToBlack&Gold]

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Hey, what's that made-up holiday you have in Boston for next Monday? One of the guys I had lunch with today is running in the marathon and none of us could remember why it's on a Monday.

Already time for that? Seems like Christmas was yesterday. My aunt has been training all fall/winter and is flying out there to run it.

 

[Beer Pong Horn]

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2? We're still only on 2? I figured there'd be an army of Foxtons by now. At least enough for a line change.

*slow clap*

 

[A Shot and a Goal]

Re: Rep Retirement Lodge #109: It's the Offseason, now what?

Hey, what's that made-up holiday you have in Boston for next Monday? One of the guys I had lunch with today is running in the marathon and none of us could remember why it's on a Monday.

Patriots Day. I believe it commemorates Paul Revere's birthday and is annually celebrated on the third Monday of April.