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(Message started by: Miklos on Jul 26^th, 2006, 11:26pm)

Title: Cell Phone
Post by Miklos on Jul 26^th, 2006, 11:26pm

On August 7th I will start a new job at Quovadx as an instructor teaching really technical stuff which I am very good at. The job pays $20K/year more than I am earning now. Quovadx also provides a $100/month cell phone allowance. The cell phone is a condition of employment.

For those of you who know me personally, you know that I am a kind, gentle, somewhat slow BOF. During my adult life I have avoided and never owned a pager or cell phone. Only smilies are worse.

How in the hell did this happen?

P.S. No, you cannot have the number.

Title: Re: Cell Phone
Post by alienspacebabe on Jul 26^th, 2006, 11:32pm

So the 21st century has finally found its way into your household?

One nice thing: you can turn it off....

Title: Re: Cell Phone
Post by cootie on Jul 26^th, 2006, 11:36pm

Good luck with the new job and congrats to ya !!! I still don't have a cell phone myself and HATE talking on the phone........thouroghly unmodern Pam

Speaking of cell phones.....anyone hear about that case where the lady had a cell phone cram'd down her throat and they even showed the exrays on the news.......just seen it. Was said that she did it on purpose so her boyfriend didn't find out the number she had just called (oh give me a break)..........wierdest thing I ever heard I think !!!! Guess cells are quite versitle ech ??? 8)

Title: Re: Cell Phone
Post by chewy on Jul 27^th, 2006, 5:39am

When cellphones first became popular I swore I would never get one.

Now I have 3 cell phones and a pager.

I think my employer is thinking computer GPS chip implant now.

Title: Re: Cell Phone
Post by BarbaraD on Jul 27^th, 2006, 6:08am

I kept one in the car for years (in case of emergency), but now have a second one that I carry around in my purse. I hate it when people call me at WalMart (diverts my attention from "looking" at everything I can't live without). But it's the 21st century. Get used to it.

I finally found out HOW to turn mine off. Great invention - the OFF button. :)

Hugs BD

Title: Re: Cell Phone
Post by Paul98 on Jul 27^th, 2006, 8:36am

Welcome to the 21st century. ;;D

When I switched jobs last year, I got put on a leash too. Freekin pager and cell phone are always getting cought on things. Hate wearing them. >:(

-P.

Title: Re: Cell Phone
Post by Summerbabe on Jul 27^th, 2006, 8:39am

;) Hey there, sounds mean but if needed there is an Ignore button on most...just a heads up on that.. ;;D, All my best and welcome to the 21st century...Summer 8)

Title: Re: Cell Phone
Post by georgej on Jul 27^th, 2006, 9:06am

Had one once when they first came out. At the time, they were about the size and weight of a Smith & Wesson .44 caliber handgun. You had to carry them in a big leather holster. Batteries lasted about 4 hours. Cell coverage was crrrrrrap.

After I quit needing to haul one around, I swore I'd never have one again.

I'm sure you know the rest of the story: I've now got a Razr that slips unnoticed into my pocket. Coverage is getting better all the time. We've gotten rid of our land line now--each of us just carries his or her cell phone around.

I agree--best things about them are "off", "ignore", and the vibration mode so you don't have them piping up with an irritating little tune in public places.

Best,

George

Title: Re: Cell Phone
Post by Dragnlance on Jul 27^th, 2006, 9:50am

Quote:

How in the hell did this happen?

The answer is quite simple. You should already know this since you are here..

You are Cursed.

Dragn

Title: Re: Cell Phone
Post by Linda_Howell on Jul 27^th, 2006, 10:52am

Quote:

The job pays $20K/year more than I am earning now

required to have a cell phone because your boss may need to communicate with you, seems a VERY small price to pay for 20K more than you're making now.

Title: Re: Cell Phone
Post by Melissa on Jul 27^th, 2006, 10:55am

...since we're on the subject of cell phones, so i don't have to start a new topic ;;D...

Does anyone use Virgin Mobile? And if you do, how do you like their service?

TIA!
:)melly

Title: Re: Cell Phone
Post by Jonny on Jul 27^th, 2006, 5:02pm

on 07/27/06 at 10:55:43, Melissa wrote:

Does anyone use Virgin Mobile?

No, that bitch was to fast for me, got away by this much>>>> <<<<< ;;D

Title: Re: Cell Phone
Post by Melissa on Jul 27^th, 2006, 5:08pm

on 07/27/06 at 17:02:30, Jonny wrote:

No, that bitch was to fast for me, got away by this much>>>> <<<<< ;;D

Ohforpetesake, not THAT kind of Virgin!! LOL!

silly goose

btw, we're leaving for karate in 15 min. ;;D [smiley=laugh.gif]