YES!
I got a decent job again today 
I've been unemployed and working crap part time/temp jobs for almost four years now. I went in this morning for what I was told would be a first interview with the hiring manager. It was supposed to go for a half hour... After a little over an hour, she asked me if I would mind sticking around and talking to their technical guy and I did... I spoke with him for another hour until the manager came back with the rest of the team to talk with them for another 45 minutes.
I'd left knowing I'd nailed it... All of the technical questions correct, agreement on methodology and a good personal connection with everyone I'd spoken with.... I'd also been there before a number of times over the last few years and still managed to not get the job.
About an hour after I got home, they called and made the offer and I took it without a seconds hesitation. A lot less then what I used to make but a lot more then what I have been making and well above the average so... All in all, I'm pretty happy about it.
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Come the end of the month when I get my first check I'll really be celebrating
Thanks
I've not gone out much in so long... heh, I used to meet new people all the time, now people I know think I've become a hermit but I just could not afford to go out
It does feel real good
Looks like I'll be starting Monday the 21st... Can't wait
Congratulations, Ohio Joe! 
I appreciate it
So happy for you!
Knock 'em dead!
I will be doing a few shots of Tequila tonight
It really is good news... It has been a long hard road with a pretty sudden ending but a good one
I am going to sleep like a rock tonight... No doubt about it
I'm so happy for you!
Appreciate it
And might I add - 
There is a lot of cheering going on here
That's a big 420 !!!!
Lucky you.
I'm happy for you.
congratulations .
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That is not far off from what I must have looked like when they called with the offer
I'm really happy for you.
Sid
The part I can't wait for most is finally getting some health coverage
We are really happy here as well
All this support is so great 
I have to admit... I like this particular one just a bit extra
Much appreciated
happy for you!!
heh... All the support is making me tear up a bit
I do appreciate it
It's one of the worst feelings in the world.
Glad it is over for you!
Thanks Shrike
It is the best news I've had in a long time... And all of this support is wonderful
It is a bit weird that finding a job feels like a win but... It does
heh, I took a break to go eat dinner
I do appreciate the support!
There is lots of happy going on here tonight
We are doing a lot of celebrating here tonight
I appreciate it
Good news is often scarce here... I'm really glad to have some
It is much appreciated
Appreciate it I'm doing a bit of dancing tonight too, heh
Some other good news about this employer I've been saving just for you They have no drug testing and even told me (unprompted, they just volunteered it), they are fine with employees using marijuana now that it is legal, just not while working... They consider it exactly the same as alcohol. So I won't have any worries there either
I am so thrilled for you!
I hope there will be raises in your new future, and many happy years with this company!
You always had some encouraging words for me... It has meant a lot. Thanks
Thank you...
I'm super happy for you.
Congrats!
Thank you all so much... All of this is really touching me
I've been doing a bit of celebrating though, as well the rush is wearing off a bit and I am really needing to go get some sleep
Thank you all again!
Good luck!
I hope this doesn't mean we'll be seeing a lot less of you, though.
Congrats to you. Your story is inspirational.
Your saying you got the call with an offer, reminded me of when my younger brother got his first big reporting job at a national paper.
When the department head made him the salary offer my brother was so astonished at how much is was that he sat silent, dumbstruck. The man stammered a moment and said, okay, how about ($15,000) more? And my brother said Oh yes! He later wondered what the guy might have offered if he had stay quiet a little longer!
Cheers!
