evlbstrd's unemployment odyssey is over!

[evlbstrd]

They just called and offered me the job at the high end of my salary request.
I start next Monday. Thanks, everyone, for your moral support and kind words over these last months.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Oh I am so glad! That is such wonderful news, my dear evlbstrd!

Thank you for letting all of us know! What a terrific start to your week!


:party: :toast: :toast: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :toast: :toast: :party:

[evlbstrd]

5. Thank you, Peggy.

Now, I can enjoy a week of "forced vacation."

[Earth_First]

2. Congratulations!

I'm currently 'in the market' as it were. Glad to hear that you found something that suits you!

[evlbstrd]

6. I wish you luck in your search.

And hope you're still employed while you're looking!

[cssmall]

3. Great!

Always good to see another Cards fan suceed!

[evlbstrd]

7. Thanks.

But a Cards fan I am not. You'll find me on my porch in the summers suffering with the Royals.

[cssmall]

27. Bah! I juxtaposed!

Forgive me. I knew you were a Royals fan and I botched it. We had a discussion long ago about that, actually. Eh, how about them Royals and their moves anyhow? I want a fan's ideas on it.

[evlbstrd]

29. I knew you knew that.

I haven't kept up with the offseason moves, so you just prompted me to catch up.
I like Mintkeivich (sp?) at first, though I'll miss Harvey. Sweeney never was very good at first, and I wonder about his durability. Berroa does need help in the middle, so we'll see about that. Other than that, I'm going to wait and see how Spring training goes.

[lizziegrace]

4. Congratulations!

I'm very happy for you!

:toast:

[evlbstrd]

8. Hoist a brew on me.

If only I could buy a round for the house!

[William Bloode]

9. Thats great.

I hope you enjoy your new job and wish you the best. :toast:

[evlbstrd]

10. Thank you!

I hope I enjoy it, too.

[jane_pippin]

11. Good for you!

:toast:

[evlbstrd]

13. Thanks, jane.

It's hugh!!!11 relief.

[swag]

12. Great. Congratulations.

I hope you enjoyed at least some of your period of unemployment.

Glad the stressful part is over.

[evlbstrd]

14. It had its moments.

For one thing, I was able to go to the march in DC in September. And I spent much off the rest of the time freelancing and working for progressive causes. And saw an ass-kicking Irish band on Saturday night.
Thank you!

[catmandu57]

15. Well then things are looking up

You've got a position and the reptiles are shooting themselves in the nads. Now, if the Royals pick it up this year things will be improved, good luck with the new job.

[evlbstrd]

17. Indeed they are.

This looks to be a much better year all around. Go Royals!

[auntAgonist]

16. Congratulations!!

best wishes for rewarding experience.

[evlbstrd]

18. Thank you.

Isn't work it's own reward? No, not really. I want a paycheck.

[NewJeffCT]

19. congratulations

good luck to you.

[evlbstrd]

21. Thank you.

I may have used my luck allocation. Now it's up to raw intelligence and talent. Know where I can get some?

[BurgherHoldtheLies]

20. Congratulations and way to go!

:thumbsup:

[evlbstrd]

22. Thanks!

[Metta]

23. My man!

You must have lived a clean life in the past to get this plum. All the best to you evil one. I hope it's better than you expect and less awful than you fear. :thumbsup: :toast:

[evlbstrd]

24. If clean living had anything to do with it,

I'd be screwed to the wall.
I think things will work out just fine. This is a good company, and they treat their people well.

[Metta]

25. There are no accidents.

At least not in my experience. Hey, the harder we work, the luckier we get. You go. :)

[evlbstrd]

30. I'm going!

[LaraMN]

26. Yay! That's awesome!

I hope you celebrate in style. :toast:

[evlbstrd]

28. I will!

Guinness for everyone!

[Scout1071]

31. Awe. Some.

Way to go you evil bastard you!

[evlbstrd]

32. Thanks, Scout!

Here's hoping they don't find out about my user name the hard way.

[DS1]

33. Excellent!

:thumbsup:

[evlbstrd]

34. Did you get your free Guinness on the way in?

[DS1]

35. 'Fraid not

But that's okay, I prefer it at home on a warm spring evening.

I'll wait.

[evlbstrd]

36. Choose your poison, then.

[DS1]

41. Jose

:D

:toast:

[evlbstrd]

43. Keep the bottle.

[leftofthedial]

37. great! Congratulations!

I hope some of the mojo rubs off on me!

[evlbstrd]

39. If there's any left, you're welcome to it.

MOJO!

[GOPisEvil]

38. Congratulations!

:toast:

[evlbstrd]

40. Thanks!

[MissMillie]

42. Fabulous news!

I hope it turns out to be a great job for you!

[evlbstrd]

44. Thanks, MM.

It's just a few blocks away from me, so that's a good start.

[MissMillie]

45. I'm jealous

I've never lived close enough to a job to walk to work... well, not since I was a babysitter, back when I was 13 years old.

[evlbstrd]

46. I commuted to the 'burbs for years.

And paid taxes to two states. I'm glad those are both over.

[SeattleGirl]

47. Congratulations!!!!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[evlbstrd]

49. Thanks, SG.

[Not_Giving_Up]

48. Congratulations!

:woohoo:

I, however, continue my odyssey of unemployment for now.

[evlbstrd]

50. Good luck in your odyssey.

I was near despair and the end of my financial reserves. Something good has to come for you.