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Post by twine on Jul 12, 2010 17:56:36 GMT -6
So Twine...did you blow them away or fuck it all up today?  I'm really not sure how it went. On one hand I asked some pretty decent questions and let the guy talk about it for a while, on the other hand I stumbled a little and felt it may have been apparent I wasn't up to par on what he was talking about as some of what he was saying was a bit over my head. He did ask me at the how long it would be before I would be able to leave town so that was sort of promising. He also asked me how well I knew excel and all of that and I half-heartedly told him I knew it pretty well but would need to brush up on my skillz. He also asked if I have good writing skills so I referred him here so he can see how well I am at forming sentences. I really don't know how it went, I wouldn't say I hit a home run and I also wouldn't say I bombed it. One thing I stressed is that I'm wanting to advance professionally and being in a new city where I wouldn't be around many people I knew and all of my jack off friends I would really be able to focus on developing professionally. I also told him that while there would be a lot to learn I'd have no problem putting in the hours to succeed and learn what I need to know. Part of me thinks I'll get the offer, another part of me doesn't. Since it was over a videoconference it was probably harder for the dude to see when I was just nodding my head, not knowing what the fuck he was talking about but pretending I did. If I get the opprotunity I'll run with it and focus most all of my efforst toward becoming a true professional (not a cube monkey). I'll have to lay off the booze and whatnot but I'm kind of doing that anyway. The nice thing is that if I don't get the I'm still going to be pretty well off and I can spend my fall in Kinnick and go to the weddings I'm in without having to fork over a bunch of money for plane tickets. I hope I delivered on the interview, I'm really 50/50 on if I will get an offer. Hopefully I'll know by the end of the week so I can focus on where to go from here. |
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Post by Saggitariutt Jefferspin (ith) on Jul 12, 2010 18:15:39 GMT -6
Well even if you don't get it, you made a run at it. That in itself should be good experience.
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Post by NotMyKid on Jul 13, 2010 7:48:28 GMT -6
Twine,
I am sure you did great from the little info you gave it sounds like you gave the right answers to a lot of questions, having the drive to do well says a lot and sure everybody can say it in an interview but the other answers also show you aren't fucking around.
What were the parts you think you screwed up on? Were they questions he asked specifically or more just not knowing exactly what he was talking about?
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Post by twine on Jul 13, 2010 9:57:23 GMT -6
Twine, I am sure you did great from the little info you gave it sounds like you gave the right answers to a lot of questions, having the drive to do well says a lot and sure everybody can say it in an interview but the other answers also show you aren't fucking around. What were the parts you think you screwed up on? Were they questions he asked specifically or more just not knowing exactly what he was talking about? Honestly, I don't think I really screwed up anything too bad but just had the feeling the job may be a little out of my league. I'm not opposed to still giving it my all if offered but I'd have to really focus hard on learning as much as I can. I think I may get the offer but just didn't leave the inteview feeling like I had it in the bag, hence the insecurities. Over the last few days I've been thinking of ways to ease any disappointment that might come with not getting the job. The funny thing is that after thinking about how comfortable life is right now and the several concerts, football games, weddings, new place, and the couple women I have on the docket I'm almost starting to hope it doesn't happen. Sure, my job right now has become mindless and I do want to have a new challenge professionally but there will be opprotunities that arise if this falls through. If I do go to Portland I'll need to buy new furninture, find a new place, and have to miss out on a lot of the good shit coming up soon around the great state of Iowa. If they offer me the job I'll probably take it and run with it but I'm not completely convinced it will provide a higher standard of living. I may have a more important job and whatnot but I've never been one to see that as the primary factor of one's quality of life. Regardless of what happens, I think I'm in a win/win situation. |
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Post by thejesus on Jul 13, 2010 10:20:37 GMT -6
Twine, I am sure you did great from the little info you gave it sounds like you gave the right answers to a lot of questions, having the drive to do well says a lot and sure everybody can say it in an interview but the other answers also show you aren't fucking around. What were the parts you think you screwed up on? Were they questions he asked specifically or more just not knowing exactly what he was talking about? Regardless of what happens, I think I'm in a win/win situation. Well, lets not get carried away. You still have that herpes issue that you need to deal with. ;D |
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Post by Stukat on Jul 13, 2010 10:28:16 GMT -6
oh, thats not going to sit well.
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Post by twine on Jul 13, 2010 10:45:47 GMT -6
Regardless of what happens, I think I'm in a win/win situation. Well, lets not get carried away. You still have that herpes issue that you need to deal with. ;D No I don't, I'm cleared as far as that is concerned! Thank God!  |
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Post by thejesus on Jul 13, 2010 11:01:52 GMT -6
Well, lets not get carried away. You still have that herpes issue that you need to deal with. ;D No I don't, I'm cleared as far as that is concerned! Thank God! Good work |
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Post by Saggitariutt Jefferspin (ith) on Jul 13, 2010 14:56:58 GMT -6
So Twine when do you find out?
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Post by twine on Jul 13, 2010 15:27:44 GMT -6
So Twine when do you find out? No idea. I would expect by the end of the week but I have no idea. I'm kind of at their mercy. I'm considering turning it down even if it's offered. |
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Post by thejesus on Jul 13, 2010 15:58:52 GMT -6
Flip
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Post by thejesus on Jul 13, 2010 15:59:19 GMT -6
Flop
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Post by thejesus on Jul 13, 2010 15:59:58 GMT -6
Just busting your balls. I understand. It's a huge decision.
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Post by Mr Olympia on Jul 13, 2010 17:25:46 GMT -6
rule #1 - wear pants to the interview.
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Post by thejesus on Jul 14, 2010 6:07:32 GMT -6
I've got a pretty important interview myself ... tomorrow morning. Go me!
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Post by NotMyKid on Jul 14, 2010 13:12:56 GMT -6
So Twine when do you find out? No idea. I would expect by the end of the week but I have no idea. I'm kind of at their mercy. I'm considering turning it down even if it's offered. Twine, I don't know your situation but I have found the one regret I had when I was just out of college (I know you aren't that age but also know you don't have a family or wife, at least I think) was not moving to Chicago like a friend and I had planned. Don't get me wrong I love that I didn't since more then likely I wouldn't have married my wife (we were friends at the time but nothing more) and love being close to friends, family and living in IC is great but some days I always wonder what if. Even a couple of months ago my wife had a huge promotion that she turned down because we have 6 month old twins and we would have had to move to Texas away from friends and family. In our discussion we both said if it would have been a couple of years ago before we had the boys we more then likely would have moved. Again don't know your situation just throwing it out there. |
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Post by twine on Jul 14, 2010 13:33:26 GMT -6
No idea. I would expect by the end of the week but I have no idea. I'm kind of at their mercy. I'm considering turning it down even if it's offered. Twine, I don't know your situation but I have found the one regret I had when I was just out of college (I know you aren't that age but also know you don't have a family or wife, at least I think) was not moving to Chicago like a friend and I had planned. Don't get me wrong I love that I didn't since more then likely I wouldn't have married my wife (we were friends at the time but nothing more) and love being close to friends, family and living in IC is great but some days I always wonder what if. Even a couple of months ago my wife had a huge promotion that she turned down because we have 6 month old twins and we would have had to move to Texas away from friends and family. In our discussion we both said if it would have been a couple of years ago before we had the boys we more then likely would have moved. Again don't know your situation just throwing it out there. I hear you, Hoffa. I still haven't recieved an offer yet. If I do I'll have some pretty deep sould searching to do before I make a decision. Right now I'm just waiting to see what they say. It will be pretty hard to make up my mind though. Right now I'm going to base my plans on staying since I don't have an offer. Once I get an offer then I'll start thinking about it but right now I'm just going to assume it won't happen. If it does I'll probably have a couple days to really weigh my options. |
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Post by Stukat on Jul 14, 2010 13:44:42 GMT -6
Like you said in an earlier post, its is a win/win situation.
I understand not wanting to move farther away from the ppl you know and being cautious about making such a rash move to move out west.
Either way... I hope you get the offer so that you get to make a choice. Its better to be able to make a choice.
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Post by NotMyKid on Jul 14, 2010 14:56:37 GMT -6
I hear you, Hoffa. I still haven't recieved an offer yet. If I do I'll have some pretty deep sould searching to do before I make a decision. Right now I'm just waiting to see what they say. It will be pretty hard to make up my mind though. Right now I'm going to base my plans on staying since I don't have an offer. Once I get an offer then I'll start thinking about it but right now I'm just going to assume it won't happen. If it does I'll probably have a couple days to really weigh my options. I guess that makes sense not putting the cart before the horse. ;D |
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Post by NOTTHOR on Jul 14, 2010 15:49:58 GMT -6
Portland is an awesome city. If you get an offer, fucking pack your car and don't look back. I'm 32 and bince graduating from college in 2000, I have spent 2 days living in Neck Moines, a year and a half in NYC, a year and a half in Tokyo, two years in IC and the rest of the time in Chi-town. You'll make friends no matter where you go, sure they ain't gonna be as cool as Itheus and shit, but then the few times a year you hang out with Itheus, it will be fucking epic. Move to fucking Portland, you can always move back to Iowa, but the number of chances you'll have to move to a sweet place like Portland with a good job in hand are very limited.
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Post by twine on Jul 14, 2010 16:11:03 GMT -6
Portland is an awesome city. If you get an offer, fucking pack your car and don't look back. I'm 32 and bince graduating from college in 2000, I have spent 2 days living in Neck Moines, a year and a half in NYC, a year and a half in Tokyo, two years in IC and the rest of the time in Chi-town. You'll make friends no matter where you go, sure they ain't gonna be as cool as Itheus and shit, but then the few times a year you hang out with Itheus, it will be fucking epic. Move to fucking Portland, you can always move back to Iowa, but the number of chances you'll have to move to a sweet place like Portland with a good job in hand are very limited. You're right, dude. If I get the offer I'll take it. I thought you lived in Des Moines longer than 2 days, no? |
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Post by Saggitariutt Jefferspin (ith) on Jul 14, 2010 16:56:18 GMT -6
You're one indecisive bastard. As a friend, I don't want you to move away, but I think you'd be happy for at least giving it a try.
I went to Dallas for about 6 months for Meridian...it ultimately failed but I had a hell of a time and don't regret a day of it. If you get homesick or get tired of your job, you could always move back. Just don't burn any bridges on your way out.
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Post by NOTTHOR on Jul 14, 2010 18:37:48 GMT -6
Portland is an awesome city. If you get an offer, fucking pack your car and don't look back. I'm 32 and bince graduating from college in 2000, I have spent 2 days living in Neck Moines, a year and a half in NYC, a year and a half in Tokyo, two years in IC and the rest of the time in Chi-town. You'll make friends no matter where you go, sure they ain't gonna be as cool as Itheus and shit, but then the few times a year you hang out with Itheus, it will be fucking epic. Move to fucking Portland, you can always move back to Iowa, but the number of chances you'll have to move to a sweet place like Portland with a good job in hand are very limited. You're right, dude. If I get the offer I'll take it. I thought you lived in Des Moines longer than 2 days, no? 2 days after college graduation - graduated on Saturday, moved to NYC on Monday. My brother only stayed in Iowa one day after graduation. |
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Post by 101 on Jul 14, 2010 18:38:12 GMT -6
Twine....there is no time like the present, so if the opportunity presents itself, take the leap and go for it. Back in the day, I had a job opportunity in DC. The job was cool, the location really didn't turn me on, but I went anyway. Was only there for 6 months, but after that I moved to the Quad Cities, Des Moines, Denver, Chicago and now back in IC. Personally, I like it here in IC best of all of them, but I don't regret any of those moves. You don't want to live your life thinking "...but what if I had moved to...." You can always move back to Iowa. It took me about 20 years to get back, but here I am. (Actually, I had to get away from BTR so I bailed...  ) |
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Post by NOTTHOR on Jul 14, 2010 18:44:55 GMT -6
You're one indecisive bastard. As a friend, I don't want you to move away, but I think you'd be happy for at least giving it a try. I went to Dallas for about 6 months for Meridian...it ultimately failed but I had a hell of a time and don't regret a day of it. If you get homesick or get tired of your job, you could always move back. Just don't burn any bridges on your way out. Fuck yeah. When you're 65 years old, you don't want to look back and think you've never taken a chance. I fucking moved to NYC when I was 22 years old and I knew 1 fucking person in the whole god damned city. I moved to Tokyo when I was 23 and I knew two people (plus my wife's family) when I got off the plane there. When you don't have any kids or a wife to worry about is the time when you want to roll the dice on a big change like this one. In 10 years, you probably won't be in a position to be able to take an opportunity like this. Your friends are supportive, but you're gonna hear shit from people all over Neck Moines about why you'd ever want to leave Neck Moines. Those people moved there from Story City and the biggest city they've ever been to is Kansas City, which they just passed through on a trip to Branson. Neck Moines is full of those people, which is why you gotta spread your wings, man. Think of the micro brews, think of the kush, think of the mountains, the ocean, the no-ball-punch winters. I'd move to Portland tomorrow if I had a job opportunity lined up there. |
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