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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / December 2004job-related purr request
Since February, I have been working just part-time, and at a reduced pay rate, and therefore have been looking for a new full-time job. I had a job interview today that sounded like I will probably be offered the position, although they said that they had a few more candidates to interview. This new job will be in my field (programming), will pay more than I was making before I had to go part-time, and will have full benefits, including health insurance (my current job doesn't include health insurance).  SignatureJohn F. Eldredge -- john@jfeldredge.com PGP key available from http://pgp.mit.edu "Reserve your right to think, for even to think wrongly is better than not to think at all." -- Hypatia of Alexandria > Since February, I have been working just part-time, and at a reduced > pay rate, and therefore have been looking for a new full-time job. I [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > part-time, and will have full benefits, including health insurance > (my current job doesn't include health insurance). Purrs on the way. Seems like a number of us are in the same boat. Jill Purring away for you! --Fil > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > "Reserve your right to think, for even to think wrongly is better > than not to think at all." -- Hypatia of Alexandria > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > part-time, and will have full benefits, including health insurance > (my current job doesn't include health insurance). We'll be sending job purrs your way. Hope you get it! SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki >Since February, I have been working just part-time, and at a reduced >pay rate, and therefore have been looking for a new full-time job. I [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >part-time, and will have full benefits, including health insurance >(my current job doesn't include health insurance). They always tell you that they have a few more candidates to interview, when they like you. :) Really, it shows that they find you qualified enough that they want you in the loop. Purrs that you get the job. > Since February, I have been working just part-time, and at a reduced > pay rate, and therefore have been looking for a new full-time job. I [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > part-time, and will have full benefits, including health insurance > (my current job doesn't include health insurance). Just how many of us programmers are there on this NG? And it seems like all of us are either sadly underemployed or unemployed. Anyhow, our best job purrs are coming your way. Dan M <dan@wolf.com> had some very interesting things to say about Re: job-related purr request: >> Since February, I have been working just part-time, and at a reduced >> pay rate, and therefore have been looking for a new full-time job. I [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >all of us are either sadly underemployed or unemployed. >Anyhow, our best job purrs are coming your way. By proxy, anyway [DH is a programmer/tech]. Signature"The universe is quite robust in design and appears to be doing just fine on its own, incompetent support staff notwithstanding. :-)" - the Dennis formerly known as (evil), MCFL >> Since February, I have been working just part-time, and at a reduced >> pay rate, and therefore have been looking for a new full-time job. I [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Anyhow, our best job purrs are coming your way. I'm not a programmer (by choice); at my last company I did software support for 11 years and QA testing in the last 4 of those years. It always surprises me to hear someone say "Oh! You'll find a job in no time in the I.T. industry!" Really? Tried it lately? (I say to the sales clerk.) Jill > I'm not a programmer (by choice); at my last company I did software support > for 11 years and QA testing in the last 4 of those years. It always > surprises me to hear someone say "Oh! You'll find a job in no time in the > I.T. industry!" Really? Tried it lately? (I say to the sales clerk.) > > Jill I did software QA for a few years, in the defense sector. Back then MIL-S-52779 was the spec we tested to. I suppose that spec is dead and buried by now. >> I'm not a programmer (by choice); at my last company I did software >> support for 11 years and QA testing in the last 4 of those years. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > MIL-S-52779 was the spec we tested to. I suppose that spec is dead and > buried by now. I don't know about that spec - it all depends on what you're testing. This software was proprietary, written by and used only by employees of the company (third party claims administrator) for the handling of workers comp, liability and disability claims. We sort of developed our own specs for testing and because I knew the software inside and out I was able to do manual regression testing to make sure a change in one area didn't "break" something in another module. I apparently boxed myself in now that I don't work there anymore and am not up on Winload and Loadrunner. (sigh) Jill <snip> > I'm not a programmer (by choice); at my last company I did software support > for 11 years and QA testing in the last 4 of those years. It always > surprises me to hear someone say "Oh! You'll find a job in no time in the > I.T. industry!" Really? Tried it lately? (I say to the sales clerk.) I'm not in IT, but my least favourite comment (and one woman made it twice) was something like 'It must be great to be on EI (unemployment payments) and have all that free time...'. She can't have known either the amount you get or the time limit before it runs out. I'm working again; only a short-term contract, and at a really big pay cut, but I like it, and it keeps the leaky roof over our head and food on the table. I still get annoyed at the inaccuracy of that vision of Life Among the Unemployed! Purrs for all those still job hunting. Really, I can't remember when I knew and heard of so many people who needed work! Especially people who have been in the workforce a while, not youngsters trying to break into a field. SignatureCheryl > <snip> >> I'm not a programmer (by choice); at my last company I did software [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > payments) and have all that free time...'. She can't have known either > the amount you get or the time limit before it runs out. Obviously not. People like that should try cutting their monthly income by 2/3rds and try to enjoy all that "free time" (about 6 months). > I'm working again; only a short-term contract, and at a really big pay > cut, but I like it, and it keeps the leaky roof over our head and > food on the table. I'm glad you like it! That's a plus :) > Purrs for all those still job hunting. Really, I can't remember when I > knew and heard of so many people who needed work! Especially people > who > have been in the workforce a while, not youngsters trying to break > into a field. That's the biggest problem with being re-hired, I think. It's much easier to hire a "youngster" right out of college or even still attending college. They are thrilled to be making more than minimum wage and either still live with their parent(s) or have a couple of roommates to share expenses. Jill > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > =oUVE > -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- Will surely send many purrs that you will find a job that you like. MLB >> -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- >> Hash: SHA1 [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Will surely send many purrs that you will find a job that you like. MLB Now I am requesting a job-related purr request: My son's company told them they are closing the local department on Christmas Eve -- what a Christmas present! He was in charge of this branch, so he and a dozen of his co-workers are literally out in the snow . Purrs , if you will, for my son and his department workers. Yes, it is in the software field. MLB > Now I am requesting a job-related purr request: My son's company told > them they are closing the local department on Christmas Eve -- what a > Christmas present! He was in charge of this branch, so he and a dozen of > his co-workers are literally out in the snow . Purrs , if you will, for > my son and his department workers. Yes, it is in the software field. MLB What a terrible thing to learn this time of year! Many purrs for your son and his co-workers. SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki >> Now I am requesting a job-related purr request: My son's company told >> them they are closing the local department on Christmas Eve -- what a [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > What a terrible thing to learn this time of year! Many purrs for your > son and his co-workers. You are appreciated. MLB >>> Since February, I have been working just part-time, and at a reduced >>> pay rate, and therefore have been looking for a new full-time job. [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > you will, for my son and his department workers. Yes, it is in the > software field. MLB Purrs your way! They (the collective "they") are outsourcing entirely too much, taking jobs away. It's happening all over. (sigh) Jill >>>> Since February, I have been working just part-time, and at a reduced >>>> pay rate, and therefore have been looking for a new full-time job. [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > > Jill Thanks for your purrs. I recently read that company paid a departure bonus of over a million and a half to one person. I Dont know whether it was retirement or a forced out payment. M L Briggs wrote: >Now I am requesting a job-related purr request: My son's company told >them they are closing the local department on Christmas Eve -- what a >Christmas present! He was in charge of this branch, so he and a dozen of >his co-workers are literally out in the snow . Purrs , if you will, for >my son and his department workers. Yes, it is in the software field. MLB What a rotten trick. I suppose it was better than waiting till after the holidays when some people might have run up big credit card debts. You can bet we'll be purring away for him. Regards and Purrs, O J > M L Briggs wrote: > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Regards and Purrs, > O J Sincere appreciation! MLB > Now I am requesting a job-related purr request: My son's company told > them they are closing the local department on Christmas Eve -- what a > Christmas present! He was in charge of this branch, so he and a dozen of > his co-workers are literally out in the snow . Purrs , if you will, for > my son and his department workers. Yes, it is in the software field. MLB Unfortunately it's not unusual to be laid off at Christmas - I was laid off last year right before Christmas. It's the end-of-year accounting thing, and not budgeting for another salary in the new year. Sending heavy-duty purrs that he finds *better* something very soon. Hugs, CatNipped >> Now I am requesting a job-related purr request: My son's company told >> them they are closing the local department on Christmas Eve -- what a [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > CatNipped He was just experiencing the joy of becoming a grandfather for the first time -- then a week later this happened. Your purrs are appreciated. MLB > He was just experiencing the joy of becoming a grandfather for the > first time -- then a week later this happened. Your purrs are > appreciated. MLB Oh fudge! Why is it that fate never seems to let us just sit back and enjoy something without giving us a slap in the face! Continued purrs that things turn out well for him! Hugs, CatNipped >> He was just experiencing the joy of becoming a grandfather for the >> first time -- then a week later this happened. Your purrs are [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > CatNipped I've been mulling through my memory of sayings to help my low spirits. This is the only one I can think of at this time. It goes something like this (not sure it is accurate) though --- "When trouble came and skies grew gray, This, we thought is here to stay. But trouble in time went on its way And then we found we wore an armor we had not known before." I'm going to look this one up again -- something is missing. Thanks for your purrs. MLB Lots of purrs and best wishes for your son and his co-workers to find even better jobs, SignaturePolonca & Soncek > Now I am requesting a job-related purr request: My son's company told > them they are closing the local department on Christmas Eve -- what a > Christmas present! He was in charge of this branch, so he and a dozen of > his co-workers are literally out in the snow . Purrs , if you will, for > my son and his department workers. Yes, it is in the software field. MLB > Lots of purrs and best wishes for your son and his co-workers to find even > better jobs, Thanks so much. I wish we could all sing "Joy to the World" and have it happen. MLB > Now I am requesting a job-related purr request: My son's company told > them they are closing the local department on Christmas Eve -- what a > Christmas present! He was in charge of this branch, so he and a > dozen of his co-workers are literally out in the snow . Purrs , if > you will, for my son and his department workers. Yes, it is in the > software field. MLB Purrs for your son, and his cow-orkers. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. >> Now I am requesting a job-related purr request: My son's company told >> them they are closing the local department on Christmas Eve -- what a [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Purrs for your son, and his cow-orkers.\ No cows in this vicinity! Thanks for the purrs. MLB >>> -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- >>> Hash: SHA1 [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > his co-workers are literally out in the snow . Purrs , if you will, for > my son and his department workers. Yes, it is in the software field. MLB Purrs for your son coming over. What a dirty trick. Tweed >>>> -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- >>>> Hash: SHA1 [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > > Tweed All purrs gratefully accepted and purrs sent in return. Thanks. MLB Purrs that you get that job. Joy > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > =oUVE > -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- Many purrs, John, for this job to work out for you! Please let us know! christine > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > =oUVE > -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- Lots of purrs and best wishes for you to get the job, John, SignaturePolonca & Soncek > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 > > Since February, I have been working just part-time, and at a reduced > pay rate, and therefore have been looking for a new full-time job. I > had a job interview today <snip Job purrs heading your way, good luck! Hugs, CatNipped > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > =oUVE > -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- Sending purrs that you will be successful, John. Tweed > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > =oUVE > -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > "Reserve your right to think, for even to think wrongly is better > than not to think at all." -- Hypatia of Alexandria PURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!! Good luck, I hope you get the job! Unemployment is the pits. Melissa We will purr and pray that you find a job that you like and soon. Jazz & his mama SignatureIrulan from the stars we come to the stars we return from now until the end of time > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > =oUVE > -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- >-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- >Hash: SHA1 [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] >=oUVE >-----END PGP SIGNATURE----- Purrs that you get it! Ginger-lyn > I >had a job interview today that sounded like I will probably be >offered the position, although they said that they had a few more >candidates to interview. Purrs for your success! It's great to have a job in your area of expertise. Regards and Purrs, O J > -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- > Hash: SHA1 [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > "Reserve your right to think, for even to think wrongly is better > than not to think at all." -- Hypatia of Alexandria Good luck and I hope you get the job. Keep us informed. Bob >> -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- >> Hash: SHA1 [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > Bob Purrs that you secure the job you want. Times have certainly changed from "the good old days" -- I guess they were really a lot better than we thought. I retired a long time ago from a job I had for 33 years. Before that I had changed jobs a few times to better my position but never "lost" a job. I really wish those days would come back to the job market. Now it seems the companies don't care about those who do their work The big guys want it all -- for themselves. I guess this is classified as a rant. Purrs for all the furkids and their slaves. MLB John F. Eldredge skrev i meddelandet ... >-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- >Hash: SHA1 [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >part-time, and will have full benefits, including health insurance >(my current job doesn't include health insurance). Job-related purrs sent... Purrs that you are the one to be lucky this time. Elisabet and Hugo Katt > Since February, I have been working just part-time, and at a reduced > pay rate, and therefore have been looking for a new full-time job. I [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > part-time, and will have full benefits, including health insurance > (my current job doesn't include health insurance). Purrs that you get the job. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. |
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