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Cerberus
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2004 Year of the Monkey( non-CH)
« on: Feb 8th, 2004, 6:35pm » |
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Now that I have your attention...
Wouldn't ya know it, I'm a monkey sign (according to the Chinese zodiac.)
Anyway,
I posted recently to the board that I was hating life in Janesville at my job. Reasons being that I am not getting enough hours to make the trip worthwhile and that my boss has "all the personality of a box of rocks".
So... I went proactive in my search for gainfull , well, at least worthwhile employment. Upon wakening this morning I called a former manager that I worked for in Rockford and basically put myself at his mercy for hours and pay, stating that I needed a Job and asking if he had room for me. The response I recived was what I expected ( labor cost, hours not available ...yada yada) BUT, interestingly enough they were advertising and currently interviewing for assistant managers, and If I wished I could bring him a resume and he would put in a good word for me.
I revised my resume, printed it and off I went to turn it in. I wore street clothes (not expecting anything) and ended up in a two hour interview with the General Manager for the afore mentioned opening. Feeling stupid that I appeared in "Civies" and TOTALLY NOT prepared to interview NOW I reluctantly filled out the appropriate paperwork and awaited this man to have a chat. Two hours later I am all but hired (the interview went unexpectedly well, at least I THINK so) leaving to words of I'll be in touch and call me (handing over a business card) if you have any questions that we didn't cover.
So here's the skinny....
30K a year (5-7 grand more than now)starting plus bonuses (proving numbers are good , naturally) full medical insurance including dental (if I want it), Life insurance and 401K being considdered by the franchise owner.
THE PLUS SIDE:
More money, Good benefits, a rotating 3 wk schedule (60hr avg.) and a realistic opportunity for advancement from within (franchise owner possibly opening a new store in Gurnee, Ill no farther really than Janesville from here) Oh and full salary and all expenses paid while training.
THE MINUS SIDE:
Up to ten weeks training in Columbus Ohio, no babysitter while Woobie is working (she works nights)
Although the pluses outwheigh the minuses the no sitter thing is a HUGE deal. My kids really can't be left alone every night for up to 10 weeks. (School, meals, and general supervision)
SO HERE IS THE QUESTION:
What should I do? The opportunity is too good to pass up (if offered) but, I got family obligations as well.
Monkey fucked,
Ramon
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Re: 2004 Year of the Monkey( non-CH)
« Reply #1 on: Feb 8th, 2004, 6:38pm » |
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Get a sitter!
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Re: 2004 Year of the Monkey( non-CH)
« Reply #2 on: Feb 8th, 2004, 6:41pm » |
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Sometimes ya gotta reeeely prove how much ya want sumpin. If at all possible, I jes gotta go with the above response. Get a sitter!!!!!!!!!  Good luck to you.
The OX.
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Re: 2004 Year of the Monkey( non-CH)
« Reply #3 on: Feb 8th, 2004, 8:03pm » |
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Ok folks,
The "get a sitter" answer is probably gonna be the status quo I reckon.
I posted this BEFORE I had a chance to discuss it with Woobie. I have now had the opportunity to talk it over with her and she has given the ok to do what I gotta do.
So, T_H_B and Kim, thanks fer the perspective. If anyone out there has any "alternative" ideas please feel free to share them..... 
thanks,
Ramon
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Re: 2004 Year of the Monkey( non-CH)
« Reply #4 on: Feb 8th, 2004, 8:49pm » |
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Congrats on the prospective job Ramon. Sounds like a hell'uva deal.
If there was any way possible, I'd come babysit for you....wish I could. Greg's not letting me too far away from him right now.
Do what you gotta do to get a sitter...buy one, steal one, white slavery.... 
Good luck with it all...let us know!
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Re: 2004 Year of the Monkey( non-CH)
« Reply #5 on: Feb 9th, 2004, 9:39am » |
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Yeah, he discusses thing with CH.com before he discussed them with me ... GEESH! 
Guess I know how I rate in the scheme of things......
ANyhow - I told him to do what he needs to do, and we'll figure it out when and if we have to . Things always work out - we'll figure it out.
SO - does anyone wanna come stay with me for 10 weeks??????????????
I dont want just a sitter - i want a NANNy for 10 weeks. I want someone to cook and clean and do the grocery shopping and do homework with the kids and all that stuff.
not so much to ask.... is it? I need a wife - that's what I need. A house bitch. A domestic goddess - a merry maid.
any volunteers?
dreamin .........
Tina
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Re: 2004 Year of the Monkey( non-CH)
« Reply #6 on: Feb 9th, 2004, 9:54am » |
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Tina,
What a bout trading room and board in exchange for the above mentioned services with a college student.
They go to school during the day, you work nights.
Just a thought
Christine
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Re: 2004 Year of the Monkey( non-CH)
« Reply #7 on: Feb 9th, 2004, 10:57am » |
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i'm a monkey too, a lion (leo)monkey at that, im stuck in poland at 12 g a year, can i babysit for you? send ticket and references.
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Re: 2004 Year of the Monkey( non-CH)
« Reply #8 on: Feb 9th, 2004, 4:46pm » |
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Congrats, Ramon. Tina, I would love to help, but I can't, sorry........ 
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Re: 2004 Year of the Monkey( non-CH)
« Reply #9 on: Feb 10th, 2004, 1:20pm » |
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Well, got the message (late) this morning.... 
Called the G.M. back this morning (missed his message)and I have been selected to meet with the "owner" of the franchise. (from what I gather it is just a courtesy thing between them) Just waiting to hear when.
And then I suppose its the final yay or nay from there. 
Just an update.
Ramon
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Re: 2004 Year of the Monkey( non-CH) UPDATE!
« Reply #10 on: Feb 11th, 2004, 3:53pm » |
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UPDATE!!!!!
I recieved the message this morning that I will be meeting with the Owner Friday at 10am.
Well, this is the deciding voter folks, its yay or nay from here... 
keeping everything crossable, crossed....Hurry up and wait!!!!!!! I hate this game. 
Ramon
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