MIPs and vibes requested....

[Wounded Bear]

Got a job interview Friday morning. It pays $2 more an hour than what I'm getting now.

Supposed to be similar work, which isn't good, but I could sure use the money. It's through another agency, temp work again, but that's what's out there right now. I'll have to ask about long term prospects. I need to work at least another 15 months or so. I was kind of getting to like some of the people at the current place, but for $80/week, I can make new friends.



Anyway, wish me luck.

[NYC_SKP]

1. Good luck and good vibes....

Hope you get it!

[Wounded Bear]

13. Thanks, man...nt

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Vibes for you, my dear Wounded Bear!

I wish it were permanent too, and more interesting work for you.........but more money is hard to beat!

GOOD LUCK!

[Wounded Bear]

14. Thanks, peg...

I know I can count on the classy ladies of DU for support.

[PoliticAverse]

3. Best wishes to you! n/t

[Wounded Bear]

15. Much obliged....nt

[petronius]

4. Best of luck!

I'm sure your new friends will be a pleasure to work with...

[Wounded Bear]

9. Funny, but I've never really had problems with people...

I don't consider myself over social or anything, but I tend to treat co-workers with respect and dignity, and generally get the same back.

[In_The_Wind]

5. Good luck ~~~~~~~~~

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You can also stay friends with people from your old job after you take the new job.

[Wounded Bear]

7. Sad to say, but it's very unlikely...

Just kind of how I roll, I guess.

[In_The_Wind]

10. Well then

embrace the future, never look back.

[HarveyDarkey]

6. Good luck, every little bit helps.

The job market really sucks now, despite what they're saying in Washington.

[Wounded Bear]

12. Yeah, don't I know it...

There sometimes looks to be a glimmer of hope, but I'll never get back to my peak earnings.

Sometimes I just want to . But life goes on.

[Arctic Dave]

8. Vibes WB.

[Wounded Bear]

16. Much appreciated, Dave....nt

[TexasTowelie]

11. Vibes from Brenham, Texas.

Good luck with the interview. Knock their socks off!

[Wounded Bear]

17. Muchos Gracias....

and I take back all the bad things I said about Texas.
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Well, for a day or two, at least.

[onestepforward]

18. Best wishes

and good luck!

[Wounded Bear]

19. Thanks, OSF....nt

[Tuesday Afternoon]

20. what are MIPs?

Whatever they are you got 'em.

[Wounded Bear]

21. "Meaningless Internet Prayers"....

Thanks for your support, in any event. I'm not a big believer in 'prayer' but I do appreciate that people care enough to do so for my benefit.

[pinboy3niner]

22. I'd give you MIPs, but then everyone would have to fwd them to 10 people or you're doomed

So I'll just say "Good Luck!"

[Wounded Bear]

25. I appreciate that you have my safety as a concern...

Thanks.

[bluesbassman]

23. Hey, good luck!

[Wounded Bear]

26. Thanks, blues...

[joeybee12]

24. Good Luck! Keep us posted!

[Wounded Bear]

27. Thanks, and will do!

[Wounded Bear]

28. Follow-up...it's nice to feel wanted...

So I get another call today about employment. It's from another lady at the same agency that called my yesterday.

Still on for the interview, but she may be expanding the scope of what jobs might be available. Although, I have to wonder a bit about communications on their end.


They like me. They really, really like me.



Anyways, thanks for all the support, guys. It's been really great to read all of your comments.

[one_voice]

29. Good luck!

[Wounded Bear]

31. Thanks!

[hedgehog]

30. Good vibes to you!

[Wounded Bear]

32. Thanks, Hedge...

[darkangel218]

33. Good luck.

Is your interview at 9am?

Don't ask me how I know.

You will get the job!.

DA.

[Wounded Bear]

35. Nope.....10:30...

But thanks for the support.

[Bertha Venation]

34. Best of luck! Let us know how it went.

[Wounded Bear]

36. Thank you, and I will....nt

[Still Blue in PDX]

37. Vibes your way. nt

[Wounded Bear]

38. So, the interview went fairly well, I guess....

but the woman sensed my indecisiveness. I'll explain.

I've been working temp jobs for 3 years now through agencies. This would have been another such position, though at a bit higher wage.

But I go to work Thursday night and the shift supervisor there informs me that they want to pick up my option, that is, hire me on as a regular full-time employee. No raise involved, but the company picks up the tab for health insurance and such. Plus, of course, they pay holiday pay for Thanksgiving and Christmas, etc.

So, is the extra scratch I would get at the other (temp) position minus the cost of their insurance worth more than the relative increase in security of being an actual emplyoyee of a company? How much is the emotional investment in the friends I've made/met worth? It's actually a pretty decent group of folks. I've glanced through the packet they gave me and frankly, I've been out of touch. Back in the 80's/90's I would tell them to go fly a kite. But that was then and this is now. Probably not much out there any better for folks in my position.

So I have some decisions to make this weekend (still) and frankly, my decider hasn't been working too well the last few years. As they say, confidence is that feeling you have before you understand the situation.