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02-25-2010, 05:56 PM
filihok

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34 Resume's sent out since I've moved to NYC

1 Interview

This is by far the worst slump of my life.

I was like a .600 hitter previously.
02-25-2010, 06:06 PM
OregonDuck1989

Re: 1 for 34

Everyone goes into a slump. Even Pujols. Just don't adjust your swing yet. It worked before. Can't let it get to you mentally.
02-25-2010, 06:09 PM
gRYFYN1

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I thought this was in reference to John Schusters curling performance at the Olympics ..
02-25-2010, 06:09 PM
HoustonGM

Re: 1 for 34

Quote:

Originally Posted by filihok

34 Resume's sent out since I've moved to NYC

1 Interview

This is by far the worst slump of my life.

I was like a .600 hitter previously.

You're obviously just lazy and aren't trying hard enough.

:p
02-25-2010, 06:15 PM
FloydtheBarber

Re: 1 for 34

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoustonGM

You're obviously just lazy and aren't trying hard enough.

:p

Yeah, you should be like Jeffy and already have 5 jobs right now and work 14 hours a day! :cool:
02-25-2010, 06:23 PM
filihok

Re: 1 for 34

Quote:

Originally Posted by FloydtheBarber

Yeah, you should be like Jeffy and already have 5 jobs right now and work 14 hours a day! :cool:

I thought I was going to have to call up CMG and see if I could take out their trash :rolleyes:
02-25-2010, 07:15 PM
Sipimi

Re: 1 for 34

Quote:

Originally Posted by filihok

34 Resume's sent out since I've moved to NYC

1 Interview

This is by far the worst slump of my life.

I was like a .600 hitter previously.

I know how you feel, it's been 2 months since I came back in Montreal and I sent a lot of resumes. Only one firm called, and it wasn't because of me; a friend of mine recommended me and I got the interview (and I was the one bitching about networking and making contacts at school).

Fortunately, I was able to make an impression and I'm going back there tomorrow to negociate a contract. Hopefully something good will happen to you.

What kind of work are you looking for?
02-25-2010, 07:37 PM
ragecage

Re: 1 for 34

Quote:

Originally Posted by HoustonGM

You're obviously just lazy and aren't trying hard enough.

:p

Quote:

Originally Posted by filihok

I thought I was going to have to call up CMG and see if I could take out their trash :rolleyes:

lollerpark

I hope you can land something soon fili, good luck with all that.
02-25-2010, 08:13 PM
gosensgo101

Re: 1 for 34

Quote:

Originally Posted by OregonDuck1989

Everyone goes into a slump. Even Pujols. Just don't adjust your swing yet. It worked before. Can't let it get to you mentally.

Nick Punto doesn't have slumps.
02-25-2010, 08:15 PM
FloydtheBarber

Re: 1 for 34

Quote:

Originally Posted by gosensgo101

Nick Punto doesn't have slumps.

Oregon obviously is not a true fan.
02-25-2010, 08:17 PM
Rexington

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Good luck Fili. I am in the same boat myself. I think I might have a job, but I am crossing my fingers until I know for sure.
02-25-2010, 10:32 PM
BINGLEBOP

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Anybody can bat .600 in AAA. New York is the Major Leagues now!
02-25-2010, 11:05 PM
OregonDuck1989

Re: 1 for 34

Quote:

Originally Posted by gosensgo101

Nick Punto doesn't have slumps.

He's not a man though. He's a roman God.
03-04-2010, 11:49 AM
filihok

Re: 1 for 34

5 for 42 now. My BABIP was really bad there for a while, but I'm progressing to the mean
03-04-2010, 12:39 PM
Coach Owens

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Eh, look at it this way: at least you may get a job. We should all be thankful for any jobs we can get in this economy.
03-04-2010, 12:46 PM
TheNamelessPoet

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We will be highering in a month or 2 anyone who is intereted :p
03-04-2010, 12:52 PM
Jeffy25

Re: 1 for 34

Quote:

Originally Posted by filihok

34 Resume's sent out since I've moved to NYC

1 Interview

This is by far the worst slump of my life.

I was like a .600 hitter previously.

any plans on other ways to contact potential employers?

It's not about what you know, but who you know....go to chamber events? Have friends help you through the door?

I don't know what you are applying for, but generally, it helps to know someone at the company you are applying for.
03-04-2010, 12:53 PM
ragecage

Re: 1 for 34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffy25

any plans on other ways to contact potential employers?

It's not about what you know, but who you know....go to chamber events? Have friends help you through the door?

I don't know what you are applying for, but generally, it helps to know someone at the company you are applying for.

I think fili's only thing is that he's not trying hard enough, otherwise he would of had a job already.
03-04-2010, 12:58 PM
Jeffy25

Re: 1 for 34

Quote:

Originally Posted by ragecage

I think fili's only thing is that he's not trying hard enough, otherwise he would of had a job already.

:rolleyes:
03-04-2010, 01:02 PM
ragecage

Re: 1 for 34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffy25

:rolleyes:

What did I do? :confused:
03-04-2010, 01:03 PM
Jeffy25

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ragecage

What did I do? :confused:

I have never said anything even close to that.

And you were clearly mocking me.

Appears that is what you must think I think, despite our countless discussions on employment.
03-04-2010, 01:07 PM
ragecage

Re: 1 for 34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffy25

I have never said anything even close to that.

And you were clearly mocking me.

Appears that is what you must think I think, despite our countless discussions on employment.

I know, just busting your chops. :p
03-04-2010, 01:53 PM
filihok

Re: 1 for 34

Quote:

Originally Posted by ragecage

I think fili's only thing is that he's not trying hard enough, otherwise he would of had a job already.

I rejected two offers

Tentatively agreed to another

and have two interviews next week. One of which seems really interesting
03-04-2010, 02:09 PM
free2131

Re: 1 for 34

Quote:

Originally Posted by filihok

I rejected two offers

Tentatively agreed to another

and have two interviews next week. One of which seems really interesting

If you were a real man, you'd work all three. And look for a fourth.

Slacker.
03-04-2010, 02:51 PM
Coach Owens

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What kind of job is it, Fili?
03-04-2010, 03:19 PM
TheNamelessPoet

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Coach Owens

What kind of job is it, Fili?

he has to go around and hug every tree in the local parks once a week :D
03-04-2010, 03:22 PM
etothep

Re: 1 for 34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coach Owens

What kind of job is it, Fili?

Don't quote me on this, but I believe he has agreed, in principle, to become a matador
03-04-2010, 03:30 PM
filihok

Re: 1 for 34

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheNamelessPoet

he has to go around and hug every tree in the local parks once a week :D

That'd be a cool job. I hate sitting behind a desk. But since there are 26000 trees just in Central Park, I'd be pretty busy.

All (most of) the jobs I've applied for have been in the social services industry. The one I accepted is working with adults with developmental disabilities. I'd be visiting their homes doing assessments on how things are going with them. What they are succeeding at, what they could use some help with, and what they'd like to improve about their lives.

The job I interview for next week that sounds really exciting would be working with people with other types of mental disabilities (schizophrenia, psychosis, etc) that I've never dealt with before. It's in a 'clubhouse' setting where the participants come voluntarily and run the clubhouse and help each other to solve their problems. It's something new that I've never done before but it sounds very cool
03-04-2010, 03:34 PM
Mizerak

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TheNamelessPoet

We will be highering in a month or 2 anyone who is intereted :p

I am guessing there are open positions for typists and editors at TNP's company :-)
03-04-2010, 03:35 PM
filihok

Re: 1 for 34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mizerak

I am guessing there are open positions for typists and editors at TNP's company :-)

I'll pass...I like jobs where I don't have to do too much work
03-04-2010, 06:30 PM
OregonDuck1989

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Both of those jobs sound really cool Fili.
03-05-2010, 08:29 AM
filihok

Re: 1 for 34

Quote:

Originally Posted by OregonDuck1989

Both of those jobs sound really cool Fili.

I enjoy them. I don't make as much money as some of the 'big shots' around here but I get to do a job that I enjoy, is fun, and that is challenging and rewarding.
03-05-2010, 10:16 AM
filihok

Re: 1 for 34

Quote:

Originally Posted by filihok

5 for 42 now. My BABIP was really bad there for a while, but I'm progressing to the mean

6 for 42. 3 Interviews next week
03-05-2010, 10:41 AM
Jeffy25

Re: 1 for 34

Quote:

Originally Posted by FloydtheBarber

Yeah, you should be like Jeffy and already have 5 jobs right now and work 14 hours a day! :cool:

The gift of work is not something that can be taught.

I'd rather be given **** for being someone who works too hard, than as someone who is lazy.
03-05-2010, 10:50 AM
filihok

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Not saying that Jeffy is a nazi but every time I hear this

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeffy25

The gift of work

I can't help but think of this

http://photos.igougo.com/images/p184...t_you_free.jpg
03-05-2010, 02:32 PM
Jeffy25

Re: 1 for 34

Quote:

Originally Posted by filihok

Not saying that Jeffy is a nazi but every time I hear this

I can't help but think of this

http://photos.igougo.com/images/p184...t_you_free.jpg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ultimate_Gift

Quote:

* The Gift of Work
* The Gift of Problems
* The Gift of Friends
* The Gift of Giving
* The Gift of Gratitude
* The Gift of Family
* The Gift of Learning
* The Gift of Money
* The Gift of Laughter
* The Gift of a Day
* The Gift of Dreams
* The Gift of Love (which leads to the Ultimate Gift)

It is a gift to have, and it, like education, is something you will never lose when you get it.
03-05-2010, 02:55 PM
ragecage

Re: 1 for 34

Quote:

Originally Posted by filihok

I enjoy them. I don't make as much money as some of the 'big shots' around here but I get to do a job that I enjoy, is fun, and that is challenging and rewarding.

We are on the same page here on this. I'd rather do something I love and make little money than work a job I hate and be rich.
03-05-2010, 05:40 PM
Arctic Blast

Re: 1 for 34

Quote:

Originally Posted by ragecage

We are on the same page here on this. I'd rather do something I love and make little money than work a job I hate and be rich.

Agreed. Making more money isn't worth being miserable.
03-24-2010, 03:36 PM
filihok

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I'm miserable...

HR just seems to be really slow around here.

I've decided on two organizations that I want to work for. I've accepted one position and they are chomping at the bit for me to get started. Trouble is...I'm still waiting to hear from the other place. The first place is trying to assign some clients to me, but I don't want to accept them then have to drop them because it conflicts with my other schedule.

Plus...a couple times a week places that I sent resume's to 6 weeks ago are still calling me for interviews...

I guess there could be worse problems, but for a guy who hates making decisions, this is pretty tough.
03-24-2010, 03:44 PM
Alloutwar

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man, i miss interviewing and the excitement.

after 2.5 years in the same job, i would be happy to interview. enjoy it!

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