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Interview 1 went very well, so I celebrated with Chipotle.

Interview 2 was fine, but they wouldn't talk salary and I heard something about an hourly rate paid weekly. I tried to press further, they acted :confused: and changed the subject. :rolleyes:

Interview 3 was very exciting. It's a great company and I love their BlackBerry app. The interview process consisted of a one hour interview with three different managers. The Chip:(tle kicked in after part deuce of the process. :eek:

All three are startups with positions for Project Management/Professional Services. Each had a different feel and I hope to get a callback from at least one. :D

cheepneezy

Dec 17, 2009 4:42 pm

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Originally Posted by sfogate (Post 13008773)

All day long this silly dog has been barking at the "tree".

As long as he doesn't pee on it.:p

belynch

Dec 17, 2009 4:43 pm

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Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 13008733)

Ah cool, so you must live in a smaller region as well

15 miles north of NYC. NYS is quirky in its first-response services. The majority of the state is covered by volunteer fire and EMS (which are usually separate entities here).

It's impossible to run a profitable 9-1-1 response service and maintain compliance with NYS DOH requirements and standards (on-scene in a few hours doesn't cut it) based on insurance reimbursement rates. The only way to do it is through at least a partial volunteer entity, or have some sort of transport service to supplement the 9-1-1 side of the business.

Our billings are about $400k/year and our expenses are about $350,000. The largest expense, by far, is a pension for the volunteers.

The whole system is a complete mess. It's grown out of historical precedent and no one has the wear-with-all to change it.

cheepneezy

Dec 17, 2009 4:43 pm

"1.21 gigawatts? 1.21 gigawatts? Great Scott!"
"What-what the hell is a gigawatt?"

mnmag

Dec 17, 2009 4:44 pm

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Originally Posted by N965VJ (Post 13008747)

Here's a better linkage to that eCard. Cute doggie! :D

Thanks! I don't know how to embed links - yet!:eek::rolleyes:

belynch

Dec 17, 2009 4:45 pm

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Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 13008762)

there are two 2 megawatt continuous power generators to make 4 megawatt at peak at one time...

Geesh. You guys generate your own power? What's the fuel?

N965VJ

Dec 17, 2009 4:45 pm

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Originally Posted by Hartmann (Post 13008706)

I pulled a Gore; I bought so many offsets that I have to fly places just to use the credits. It's a terrible conundrum. I have my wife burn tires as well, it's the only way I can use the credits each month...

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Fnb0KjEm7c.../tire+fire.jpg

I love the smell of rubber in the morning.

That looks like the 4th of July bonfire I had in my back yard when I was a teenager! :eek::D

belynch

Dec 17, 2009 4:45 pm

By the way, in case anyone is wondering, this is where I work.

Steph3n

Dec 17, 2009 4:46 pm

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Originally Posted by cheepneezy (Post 13008784)

"1.21 gigawatts? 1.21 gigawatts? Great Scott!"
"What-what the hell is a gigawatt?"

it is a lot of power, like an entire power plant worth :D

mnmag

Dec 17, 2009 4:46 pm

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Originally Posted by sbm12 (Post 13008761)

Rebooked successfully for free in L, not R. I'll have to hope the EUA comes through a second time. SEA-EWR redeye on a Monday night on a 738. I figure I've got a 50% chance. If not I've got the reclining exit row window so I should be just fine.

Will keep fingers, toes, etc. crossed for you!;):D Glad that you're rebooked for free!^

N965VJ

Dec 17, 2009 4:46 pm

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Originally Posted by FT Lurker (Post 13008776)

Interview 1 went very well, so I celebrated with Chipotle.

:)^

Steph3n

Dec 17, 2009 4:47 pm

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Originally Posted by belynch (Post 13008810)

By the way, in case anyone is wondering, this is where I work.

I have a friend that is a trainer for nuclear safety with whatever txu is named now, it is an interesting job, he finds himself all around the country these days. Back when I lived near him he was always in the same place, kids got into high school and college and he started the traveling gig. It is a nice way to go.

FT Lurker

Dec 17, 2009 4:50 pm

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Originally Posted by mnmag (Post 13007725)

For my 5,000th post, I share this beautifully written thought w/my fellow B:rolleyes:Xizens:
(It was written in 1513, by the way).

Congrats! ^^

cheepneezy

Dec 17, 2009 4:50 pm

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Originally Posted by Steph3n (Post 13008816)

it is a lot of power, like an entire power plant worth :D

The only power source capable of generating 1.21 gigawatts of electricity is a bolt of lightning.

Steph3n

Dec 17, 2009 4:50 pm

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Originally Posted by belynch (Post 13008810)

By the way, in case anyone is wondering, this is where I work.

hahahha this was a youtube related video, hilarious!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hTyxwQTdYQ&feature=fvw

meets our box poop quota!

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