Had a job interview today

[Captain Morgan]

I think it went well, but won't know anything for a month, maybe more. Gov't position, which is why it will be so long before finding anything out. Should start on Aug 31st, if selected and it will pay about 2-3k more than I'm making now, with the benefit of gov't pension, benefits, etc. It would also get me back to a normal work week, which will have it's pros and cons, but at least it's in my home town and I won't have a 1.5 hour drive to work.

[Amber Lamps]

I think it went well, but won't know anything for a month, maybe more. Gov't position, which is why it will be so long before finding anything out. Should start on Aug 31st, if selected and it will pay about 2-3k more than I'm making now, with the benefit of gov't pension, benefits, etc. It would also get me back to a normal work week, which will have it's pros and cons, but at least it's in my home town and I won't have a 1.5 hour drive to work.


Good deal! I'm going to have to start looking myself soon.:panic:

[Gas Man]

Well hopes and prayers you get it Avery.

[JoJoYZF]

Im with you on the waiting for govt jobs. Thats all Ive been applying for and just started hearing back from a few after about a month or two for each. Of course mine would more than double my income since I still work retail for the time being...

[Rider]

Good luck man.

[marko138]

Having just started a Gov't job 6 weeks ago...I can tell you that it is GREAT. And I took a 21% pay raise over TV news.

[the chi]

Where the hell you been?! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! Hows the house?

[t-homo]

Glad to hear it man. Hopefully you can save up the would be gas money and the extra you are making to get a bike. It's about time you got back on one.

[Gas Man]

Where the hell you been?! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! Hows the house?
The house is probably where he's been.

[Captain Morgan]

Thanks all. House is going slow, been spending time with the little one, working for my dad and playing poker, just trying to get some money put together to get some stuff done to the house and save up for a bike.

As for saving gas money, I'm not sure how much I'll save. I'll be driving my car for part of the work, but will get reimbursed for mileage. Maybe I'll take all my "mileage money" and put it into a bike fund if I get the job. Need to remodel the garage before I get a bike though, as it's just a one car, but there is extra storage space behind it, but no way to get a bike in there yet.

I'll be hit and miss on here, but will keep you posted.

Oh, and after looking through some of the threads, I feel like this: :whosr:

[marko138]

Brother, you have more excuse for not buying a bike than anyone I've ever heard. :lol:

[Captain Morgan]

Brother, you have more excuse for not buying a bike than anyone I've ever heard. :lol:

:lol: My only real excuse is money. Once I get the money (without raiding my retirement), I'll have a bike. Besides, the "remodel" on the garage won't take much work at all. I can get that shit done in a few hours. All it will take is a header board, a couple studs to hold up the header, then taking a sawzall to the wall. I'm really waiting on the money to buy a bike.

Hell, I've made it through 2 of the 3 steps I need. Bought the house and got out of debt (with the exception of the house). Now it's just a matter of saving up for the bike I want (I'm not going into debt again for anything).

[EpyonXero]

Im with you on the waiting for govt jobs. Thats all Ive been applying for and just started hearing back from a few after about a month or two for each. Of course mine would more than double my income since I still work retail for the time being...

Yeah. Im also working on a government position, right now Im in the security clearance phase which means I might start working in August or September. :td:

[Gas Man]

Brother, you have more excuse for not buying a bike than anyone I've ever heard. :lol:
I was thinking the same thing. F the car, put it outside.

Sorry Capt... had to join in on this one.

[Captain Morgan]

Received a conditional offer of employment today. Pay would be 2k above what I'm making now. Not much, but still better. Not to mention I'll have about a 5-10 minute drive to work instead of an 80-90 minute drive. Woohoo!! Job will start at the end of August. Just have to go through background check.

[t-homo]

Glad to hear it, bud. Congrats.

[marko138]

Congrats man. Kick back, gov't work is easy. And for the love of god, go buy a bike.

[the chi]

Thats great!! Not to mention, the money you'll save on gas too!! So technically its better than a 2k raise!

[smileyman]

Congratulations!!! sounds like a great opportunity. I am still waiting for my cushy Govt banking job. They gonna need some experienced work out men after all this TARP money. That and a million regulators'LoL!

[Captain Morgan]

Congrats man. Kick back, gov't work is easy. And for the love of god, go buy a bike.

I hope so. Like I said, just waiting on money...

Thats great!! Not to mention, the money you'll save on gas too!! So technically its better than a 2k raise!

Yep. Plus, heard from a friend of mine in a gov't job that you get automatic raises within the first year, which moves you up two pay grades. If this is true, I'll be making another 8k per year by Sept of next year. THAT will be sweet and will be the money I need to get a bike!!!!

[EpyonXero]

And after the first 2 years, its almost impossible to get fired. :lol:

[neebelung]

Received a conditional offer of employment today. Pay would be 2k above what I'm making now. Not much, but still better. Not to mention I'll have about a 5-10 minute drive to work instead of an 80-90 minute drive. Woohoo!! Job will start at the end of August. Just have to go through background check.

That's awesome, congrats!!!!!! Hell, even at the same pay rate, to get those hours of your LIFE back (and the gas savings), it's more than worth it!!! YAYYYY!! Good luck with the new position!

[Captain Morgan]

Ah, the start of the gov't process. Loads of paperwork to fill out and had to go get fingerprinted and get pic taken for id. Closest location to get it done was an hour away. I was there for a whopping 15 minutes. :lol: