Sharing Great News

Dagney · 11-23-2004, 11:53 AM

As most of you know, in September I was unceremoniously escorted out of the building, and away from the job I had for 7 years. It was not a good time in Dagney-land.

I took a (hopefully & thankfully) temporary position with a recently merged Wireless communications company, as a grunt front line customer service rep. (It's not a bad job, I've done it, and jobs like it for years...I am just burnt out on it, and the money sucks)

My resume had been spread far and wide thanks to our friends at Monster.com (Radar, take a hint, I'm seriously pimpin this site now). Out of the blue, I had an email requesting a phone interview. The phone interview resulted in a face to face interview. The face to face led to a second phone interview, with a second face to face interview yesterday.

All during these interviews, I was asked when I could get out of my lease, if I'd be interested in relocating, where I'd like to meet for carpooling...etc. All positive signs.

About 10 minutes ago, I got my call....I start Monday Morning at 0830.

And the question that I can't help but remember...."we start our technical writers at 42K....is that _enough_?"

warch · 11-23-2004, 11:58 AM

Cool! I like to hear good news. Do you have to relocate far?

Dagney · 11-23-2004, 12:25 PM

Right now, I won't be relocating at all - I'll just be driving 1.5 hours one way....(so yes, I'm also in the market for a new car).

After a few months, I'll be moving to the Lewistown area, which is about 60 miles north of where I am now.

SteveDallas · 11-23-2004, 12:39 PM

Excellent!! Congratulations.

Radar · 11-23-2004, 12:50 PM

I'm very familiar with all the sites for techs. The problem is in my last few moves since the tech sector fell through the floor, I've lost my resume. I couldn't possibly remember all of the places or dates of all the places I've consulted at. There are literally dozens. Also I'm not sure how to desribe the hundreds if not thousands of software packages, computer network architecture, hardware configurations, etc, I've worked with and can support and all of the computer networking certifications, education, etc. I've got, etc.

I'm a very good tech but a very bad resume writer. And even if I hire someone, they'll want me to provide this information. Also I don't think there's any way for me to show all the places I've consulted at since 1996, my skills, education, etc. within 2 pages let alone 1.

warch · 11-23-2004, 01:00 PM

Did I hear a cue for Lumberjim?

Beestie · 11-23-2004, 01:06 PM

Radar - get a resume writer to help. Discuss the WHAT and not the WHERE of the things you have done.

Get the skills and accomplishments on paper in no particular order. Then sort, group, summarize, highlight and omit the lesser things. Get the ten-pager down to a two-pager.

Then, make up some bullshit company names and say they all went under. Believe me, its about the interview and what you can do for them. But none of that happens if you don't get in the door which, without a resume, you won't.

Start at the beginning and not the middle.

Good luck - think of the wife.

lumberjim · 11-23-2004, 02:03 PM

YEAH, RIGHT. she might buy from me. and it might rain beer tomorrow.

'sok, I'd probably blast her, anyway. triple dip of undercoating, coming right up!

congrats, dagney.

Dagney · 11-23-2004, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lumberjim

YEAH, RIGHT. she might buy from me. and it might rain beer tomorrow.

'sok, I'd probably blast her, anyway. triple dip of undercoating, coming right up!

congrats, dagney.

Actually Jim, I would...if you cut me and my so so credit a deal

Water/beer/other liquids under the bridge and such

But unless you're a VW dealer, I'm not sure you'll be hearing from me....cuz right now, i'm looking at a Turbo Diesel Jetta..... But i'm open for suggestions for sporty looking, somewhat affordable, gas friendly cars.

Dagney
(who really isn't as much of a bitch as some folks would like to believe *G*)

breakingnews · 11-24-2004, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dagney

But unless you're a VW dealer, I'm not sure you'll be hearing from me....cuz right now, i'm looking at a Turbo Diesel Jetta..... But i'm open for suggestions for sporty looking, somewhat affordable, gas friendly cars.

Go Japanese. My Civic does wonders on mileage and has not been any trouble at all to maintain (in fact every repair through 50k mi has been accident-related). And I hear VWs have lots of electrical/mechanical problems. I was close to buying a Passat ('99 1.8T) until several people told me about problems with their cars.

The Toyota Scion is pretty neat sporty-type car. My first impression was that it looks a lot like the Acura RSX (which is my top choice).

Oh and congrats with the job and all.

I may be, but hopefully not, in the market for new work by next spring.

BrianR · 11-23-2004, 02:07 PM

Congratulations Dag. I wish you the best of luck. I'm glad you're getting a position that you want and deserve, plus the money ain't bad either. I bet you have a party the day you quit that other job.

Brian

xoxoxoBruce · 11-23-2004, 03:10 PM

Excellent company too, whoever they are. They're savy enough to hire the best.

Have you heard anything about your former boss being stoned to death yet? Or the company being closed and the assets distributed among former employees?

Dagney · 11-23-2004, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Excellent company too, whoever they are. They're savy enough to hire the best.

Have you heard anything about your former boss being stoned to death yet? Or the company being closed and the assets distributed among former employees?

The ethics board of the formerly employer found 'no fault' with the previous boss. Not a lawyer in the immediate are that will touch it because the company is an international behomoth....you send one lawyer, they send a dozen. Eh....no biggie.

I took what the former company taught me, and I'm going to be a hell of an asset to a competitor who's leaner, meaner, and employs PEOPLE, not 'resources'. Karma comes in odd shapes and sizes sometimes....I keep thinking of David and Goliath.....and there ARE some government contracts up for grabs......*innocent grin*

Dagney · 11-23-2004, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrianR

Congratulations Dag. I wish you the best of luck. I'm glad you're getting a position that you want and deserve, plus the money ain't bad either. I bet you have a party the day you quit that other job.

Brian

The party is tomorrow night at our regular hangout. There will be imbibing of much vodka, much flirting on my part (cuz, well, hey, I don't work with these people anymore), and if everything works out well, a nice hangover to nurse with turkey the next day.

Life is good. I am blessed......my most recent fortune cookie was VERY on the mark...

"You will have success in the immediate future"....and here I thought it was my shoes would match my purse.

Dagney

Clodfobble · 11-23-2004, 04:06 PM

Congratulations Dagney!! It's always a joy to see someone pull themselves out of the temporary-employment grind.

11-23-2004, 11:53 AM	#1
Dagney The Prodigal Brat Returneth Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Cackalacky Posts: 1,107	Sharing Great News As most of you know, in September I was unceremoniously escorted out of the building, and away from the job I had for 7 years. It was not a good time in Dagney-land. I took a (hopefully & thankfully) temporary position with a recently merged Wireless communications company, as a grunt front line customer service rep. (It's not a bad job, I've done it, and jobs like it for years...I am just burnt out on it, and the money sucks) My resume had been spread far and wide thanks to our friends at Monster.com (Radar, take a hint, I'm seriously pimpin this site now). Out of the blue, I had an email requesting a phone interview. The phone interview resulted in a face to face interview. The face to face led to a second phone interview, with a second face to face interview yesterday. All during these interviews, I was asked when I could get out of my lease, if I'd be interested in relocating, where I'd like to meet for carpooling...etc. All positive signs. About 10 minutes ago, I got my call....I start Monday Morning at 0830. And the question that I can't help but remember...."we start our technical writers at 42K....is that _enough_?" __________________ The Constitution gives every American the right to make a total fool out of himself. But that doesn't mean you need to.

11-23-2004, 12:25 PM	#3
Dagney The Prodigal Brat Returneth Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Cackalacky Posts: 1,107	Right now, I won't be relocating at all - I'll just be driving 1.5 hours one way....(so yes, I'm also in the market for a new car). After a few months, I'll be moving to the Lewistown area, which is about 60 miles north of where I am now. __________________ The Constitution gives every American the right to make a total fool out of himself. But that doesn't mean you need to.

11-23-2004, 12:50 PM	#5
Radar Constitutional Scholar Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 4,006	I'm very familiar with all the sites for techs. The problem is in my last few moves since the tech sector fell through the floor, I've lost my resume. I couldn't possibly remember all of the places or dates of all the places I've consulted at. There are literally dozens. Also I'm not sure how to desribe the hundreds if not thousands of software packages, computer network architecture, hardware configurations, etc, I've worked with and can support and all of the computer networking certifications, education, etc. I've got, etc. I'm a very good tech but a very bad resume writer. And even if I hire someone, they'll want me to provide this information. Also I don't think there's any way for me to show all the places I've consulted at since 1996, my skills, education, etc. within 2 pages let alone 1. __________________ "I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death." - George Carlin

11-23-2004, 01:06 PM	#7
Beestie -◊\|≡·∙■·∙≡\|◊- Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Parts unknown. Posts: 4,081	Radar - get a resume writer to help. Discuss the WHAT and not the WHERE of the things you have done. Get the skills and accomplishments on paper in no particular order. Then sort, group, summarize, highlight and omit the lesser things. Get the ten-pager down to a two-pager. Then, make up some bullshit company names and say they all went under. Believe me, its about the interview and what you can do for them. But none of that happens if you don't get in the door which, without a resume, you won't. Start at the beginning and not the middle. Good luck - think of the wife. __________________ ♠ ♥ ♣ ♦

11-23-2004, 02:03 PM	#8
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	YEAH, RIGHT. she might buy from me. and it might rain beer tomorrow. 'sok, I'd probably blast her, anyway. triple dip of undercoating, coming right up! congrats, dagney. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

11-23-2004, 11:58 AM	#2
warch lurkin old school Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,796	Cool! I like to hear good news. Do you have to relocate far?

11-23-2004, 12:39 PM	#4
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	Excellent!! Congratulations.

11-23-2004, 01:00 PM	#6
warch lurkin old school Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,796	Did I hear a cue for Lumberjim?

11-23-2004, 02:07 PM	#11
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	Congratulations Dag. I wish you the best of luck. I'm glad you're getting a position that you want and deserve, plus the money ain't bad either. I bet you have a party the day you quit that other job. Brian __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

11-23-2004, 03:10 PM	#12
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Excellent company too, whoever they are. They're savy enough to hire the best. Have you heard anything about your former boss being stoned to death yet? Or the company being closed and the assets distributed among former employees? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

11-23-2004, 04:06 PM	#15
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Congratulations Dagney!! It's always a joy to see someone pull themselves out of the temporary-employment grind.

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