What's making you happy today? - Page 161

HungLikeJesus · 10-05-2008, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ZenGum

Can we have a picture of your knife, BigV?

I am just setting you up for the "that's not a knife ..." line.

I think that's a good idea for a thread. Show us your knife(ves)!

BigV · 10-06-2008, 01:32 AM

Ok.

The left hand must be punished. I don't think there's a picture of my knife in that thread... I'll update it with one soon though.

Sundae · 10-06-2008, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

Also, I've found a place that does child mentoring. No guarantee I'll get through the serious interview phase (2.5 hour interview!) but I've submitted my application form. Like egg donation. at least I know I've tried even if I'm not suitable.

I'm through on the written application stage, and the telephone interview. So it's the big scary intense face-to-face next. If I don't get this I'll go and volunteer at Celia Hammond instead (cat charity, where I got Hely). They don't worry about you fucking with cats minds so much

Sundae · 10-06-2008, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

Also, I've found a place that does child mentoring. No guarantee I'll get through the serious interview phase (2.5 hour interview!) but I've submitted my application form. Like egg donation. at least I know I've tried even if I'm not suitable.

I'm through on the written application stage, and the telephone interview. So it's the big scary intense face-to-face next. If I don't get this I'll go and volunteer at Celia Hammond instead (cat charity, where I got Hely). They don't worry about you fucking with cats minds so much

limey · 10-06-2008, 04:57 AM

Ok so I'm a little late but YAY SHAWNEE!
Yay SG, too! Remember, at interview stage - they want to appoint you to the post so that they don't have to wonder who to appoint! You want the job, they want you to have it! Hold that thought ...

Shawnee123 · 10-06-2008, 07:58 AM

THANK YOU ALL! I'm still in shock, but as my mom pointed out on Sunday I had made it almost through the weekend without waking up so it must really be happening.

I have not officially accepted: I've thought about counter-offering but what they offered me is so amazing I can't imagine asking for more with a straight face.

I just told my boss. I cried. I really really like her and she has been there for me through thick and thin. She is very supportive, though, and knows I can't pass this up. She also pointed out that they can't come close to matching it: it's more than she makes as Director. How sad this place is in some ways, and yet how much I have become attached. But it's time to move on. At the very least I will let them know again that they have pushed our department too hard, and we (now "they") need help! Still, it's a tough decision, only because of my loyalty to my boss and my cow orkers.

SG--the world is our oyster, sistah! If I can do this, any of y'all can do ANYTHING!

Thanks, my dear friends, every last one of ya, for your support!

ZenGum · 10-06-2008, 08:01 AM

So now you can afford to hire some removalists to deal with HG, right?

Shawnee123 · 10-06-2008, 08:03 AM

The Removalists? Would make a good novel or movie.

One thing at a time, but I guess if I'm going to start dealing with stuff HG will eventually show up on the list!

glatt · 10-06-2008, 10:20 AM

Shawnee, I just read your good news. That's awesome. I'm really happy for you. You really do deserve this better job.

Cicero · 10-06-2008, 11:21 AM

I am happy for you Shawnee, you deserve it! Hopefully you can get comfy quickly at the new place.

And get a freaking lap top so we don't always just see you at work!

Woo-hoo! (OK one step at a time here)

You go girl!!

I'll be the jobless loser friend over here. You can point and laugh if you want, I can take it.

Shawnee123 · 10-06-2008, 11:26 AM

I have the home computer, I just don't have the internet access. It's on the list!

I wouldn't point and laugh at you. I would, however, point and laugh WITH you!

News has traveled, I've gotten a lot of hugs and a lot of warm wishes and a lot of "we'll miss you" and a lot of affirmation that others who have moved on report that the grass really is greener.

Flint · 10-06-2008, 11:59 AM

I bought a Honda Odyssey this weekend.

Clodfobble · 10-06-2008, 02:02 PM

Sweet! Welcome to the land of minivans.

jinx · 10-06-2008, 02:08 PM

I'm so sorry flint...

A friend of mine has one though - she loves it.

glatt · 10-06-2008, 02:29 PM

I understand the the Oddysey is regarded by many as the best minivan. Well done Flint.

10-06-2008, 01:32 AM	#2402
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	Ok. The left hand must be punished. I don't think there's a picture of my knife in that thread... I'll update it with one soon though. __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

10-06-2008, 04:57 AM	#2405
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	Ok so I'm a little late but YAY SHAWNEE! Yay SG, too! Remember, at interview stage - they want to appoint you to the post so that they don't have to wonder who to appoint! You want the job, they want you to have it! Hold that thought ... __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

10-06-2008, 07:58 AM	#2406
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	THANK YOU ALL! I'm still in shock, but as my mom pointed out on Sunday I had made it almost through the weekend without waking up so it must really be happening. I have not officially accepted: I've thought about counter-offering but what they offered me is so amazing I can't imagine asking for more with a straight face. I just told my boss. I cried. I really really like her and she has been there for me through thick and thin. She is very supportive, though, and knows I can't pass this up. She also pointed out that they can't come close to matching it: it's more than she makes as Director. How sad this place is in some ways, and yet how much I have become attached. But it's time to move on. At the very least I will let them know again that they have pushed our department too hard, and we (now "they") need help! Still, it's a tough decision, only because of my loyalty to my boss and my cow orkers. SG--the world is our oyster, sistah! If I can do this, any of y'all can do ANYTHING! Thanks, my dear friends, every last one of ya, for your support! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

10-06-2008, 08:01 AM	#2407
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	So now you can afford to hire some removalists to deal with HG, right? __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

10-06-2008, 08:03 AM	#2408
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	The Removalists? Would make a good novel or movie. One thing at a time, but I guess if I'm going to start dealing with stuff HG will eventually show up on the list! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

10-06-2008, 10:20 AM	#2409
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Shawnee, I just read your good news. That's awesome. I'm really happy for you. You really do deserve this better job.

10-06-2008, 11:21 AM	#2410
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	I am happy for you Shawnee, you deserve it! Hopefully you can get comfy quickly at the new place. And get a freaking lap top so we don't always just see you at work! Woo-hoo! (OK one step at a time here) You go girl!! I'll be the jobless loser friend over here. You can point and laugh if you want, I can take it. __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

10-06-2008, 11:26 AM	#2411
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I have the home computer, I just don't have the internet access. It's on the list! I wouldn't point and laugh at you. I would, however, point and laugh WITH you! News has traveled, I've gotten a lot of hugs and a lot of warm wishes and a lot of "we'll miss you" and a lot of affirmation that others who have moved on report that the grass really is greener. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

10-06-2008, 11:59 AM	#2412
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	I bought a Honda Odyssey this weekend. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

10-06-2008, 02:02 PM	#2413
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Sweet! Welcome to the land of minivans. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

10-06-2008, 02:08 PM	#2414
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	I'm so sorry flint... A friend of mine has one though - she loves it. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

10-06-2008, 02:29 PM	#2415
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I understand the the Oddysey is regarded by many as the best minivan. Well done Flint.

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