The Official Status Update Thread: Part 97 - The Fifth Elephant

[churchmouse]

Yeah, I think so too, Birds. Once you get a job, it's hard to look for another one, and you can just get stuck. Don't wait too long to look for something that you really want. Do it!

Off to give my last final exams!

Hope for the best day your way SD-II

 

[Birds Away]

I must be the exception to the rule. Never ever got too attached to a job. 5 years was about my limit anywhere I worked. My trade allowed me some great flexibility. Never was hard to say "Adios"

I'm only attached to the paycheck. Turns out nobody wants to hire an old broken down sailor.

 

[churchmouse]

I'm only attached to the paycheck. Turns out nobody wants to hire an old broken down sailor.

What is it you specialize in???

I found out a long time ago that "Good" HVAC techs can roll when they see the need.
Small companys can be great and then go straight up suck in a heart beat. There is a cycle to these things and am very acute at seeing the signs.

Believe me, I was only in it for the money.

 

[Birds Away]

Let's see, cruise missile engagements, anti-submarine warfare, shooting down airplanes, navigation, some entry level cryptology, security, and convincing insufferably egotistical people that my ideas are actually their ideas.

 

[churchmouse]

Let's see, cruise missile engagements, anti-submarine warfare, shooting down airplanes, navigation, some entry level cryptology, security, and convincing insufferably egotistical people that my ideas are actually their ideas.

Ah, yes, strong people skills......

 

[Birds Away]

My real skill is as a team builder. I have been leading people since I was twenty. Doesn't really matter what the task is.

 

[Trigger Time]

Damn it. I still get chills when that deal is mentioned. Seems like too many have forgotten.

Ill never forget. A day doesn't go by that I don't relive something related to those events.

 

[churchmouse]

Ill never forget. A day doesn't go by that I don't relive something related to those events.

I vividly remember that entire day. I always will.

 

[Birds Away]

I vividly remember that entire day. I always will.

I remember it being a very, very long day.

 

[churchmouse]

I remember it being a very, very long day.

It was for us and I can only imagine it for you.

 

[SEIndSAM]

Goooood morning again INGO.

 

[Birds Away]

We were recovering aircraft most of the night. It takes an awful lot of people and gear to keep one squadron flying.


Well, two squadrons. Can't fly planes without helos.

 

[Trigger Time]

I remember it being a very, very long day.

For me too brother! We knew were we were headed pretty quick.

 

[SEIndSAM]

Had a good news/bad news morning.

Good new, I still report directly to the CEO. They hired a new guy as VP Marketing and I was afraid my reporting structure was going to change. The only way to make sure things will get done is to report directly.
Bad news, I gotta spend a couple of days in Pittsburgh next week.

 

[Birds Away]

Well, if you are a baseball fan I can tell you the stadium is beautiful. They have an Outback Steakhouse where you can sit and have a steak while watching the game.

 

[churchmouse]

Had a good news/bad news morning.

Good new, I still report directly to the CEO. They hired a new guy as VP Marketing and I was afraid my reporting structure was going to change. The only way to make sure things will get done is to report directly.
Bad news, I gotta spend a couple of days in Pittsburgh next week.

Ugh....I do not like the area. People out that way do suck as a general rule.

 

[db1959]

Surprise surprise...early nooner !

How are you all doing on this fine day?

 

[db1959]

Ugh....I do not like the area. People out that way do suck as a general rule.

I second that. The closer you get to the east coast.....

 

[db1959]

I must be the exception to the rule. Never ever got too attached to a job. 5 years was about my limit anywhere I worked. My trade allowed me some great flexibility. Never was hard to say "Adios"

I'm on the other end of the spectrum...35 years in the same place. I learned that I need to be adaptive to change though. Pay isn't great but the benefits are decent and the people are great.

 

[db1959]

When you reach 25 years you get a nice watch and recognized for your dedication. I told myself when I get the watch I will know it was time to leave. I got the watch and it never worked so I never left. Apparently The powers that be didn't want me to leave