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DreadPirateRoberts · 10-19-2007, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Betty

It's Friday... but an early day so I can leave early for parent teacher child conference. (yes- the kiddo is included and actually leads the conference!) and then woo-hoo: off roading to devil's hole tomorrow. HOpe we don't get stuck... or if we do, we can get right out of it with the new jack.

say Hi to the pupfish.

Nephythys · 10-19-2007, 06:53 AM

*sigh* want a nap

I don't know what I want to "be" for Halloween- nothing inspires me

Gonna be at Disneyland in 2 weeks......woo

Prudence · 10-19-2007, 12:00 PM

I have done my terrifying deed for the week.

Apparently it's SOP for people with an out-of-town interview to call other chambers in the area to see if they can get what is called a "leveraging" interview. Usually nothing comes of this, but everyone does it, and if you don't you're a goober. I guess the thinking is that perhaps Judge X might have initially said "oh, no point in interviewing the chick from Seattle since she's so far away", but upon hearing I'll be in the area already might say "oh, well let's give her a looksee." Since they get hundreds of applications for each position, anything to get yourself out of the vast pile and actually considered is supposed to be advantageous.

I got 4 "already filled" (one very snotty - if it bugs you that much to have people call, maybe update your listing that says the position is open, m'kay?), 2 "we don't start reviewing until after the first of the year" (which is usually a lie, but whatever), 1 "I have no idea; I'll ask and call you back", and 2 "we'll pull your resume and take a look". So, I guess that's something.

Probably nothing will come of it, but the important part is that I did it. Not many people know that I actually have a fairly substantial phone phobia. Obviously I am able to make phone calls, and do quite often, but the more intimidating the call, the harder it is for me and the more I panic. This was pretty damn high on the intimidation scale. But I made the calls. Yay me.

Capt Jack · 10-19-2007, 12:05 PM

good deal P. yeah, I know a lot of folks hate making calls of that nature. its akin to public speaking with some people I know.

way to face (and conquer) your fears

Gemini Cricket · 10-19-2007, 12:09 PM

Yay, Prudence!

Disneyphile · 10-19-2007, 12:09 PM

Sounds like you did well, Pru! At least that ice is broken.

katiesue · 10-19-2007, 01:09 PM

Yay Pru!!

I have the same thing with phones. And it's my job - ugh.

Prudence · 10-19-2007, 03:06 PM

Whee! My reward is that my lasted Olszewski miniatures just arrived. Added to the existing collection of Castle, Teacups, and Jungle Cruise are:

Train Station
Central Plaza (I thought they were all out ages ago!)
and
1974 Marquee

Yay! Town Square is allegedly being re-released next month, so I'll have to get that and have both ends of Main Street.

Still missing all the other Main Street buildings. If anyone happens to be going to Company D and is willing to assist me with that (with reimbursement, of course), they should let me know. There could be a pair of handknit socks in it for you.

Or a squid hat.

BarTopDancer · 10-19-2007, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Disneyphile

At least that ice is broken.

Better let Erica know, so she can fix it.

Good job P!

Morrigoon · 10-19-2007, 03:29 PM

One of the more annoying things about leaving work sick for my stomach problem is that once it's over, I feel fine. Then I feel guilty about not being at work.

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Nephythys Yeah, that's about it- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a state of constant crap to get done Posts: 2,688	sigh want a nap I don't know what I want to "be" for Halloween- nothing inspires me Gonna be at Disneyland in 2 weeks......woo
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10-19-2007, 12:00 PM	#14033
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	I have done my terrifying deed for the week. Apparently it's SOP for people with an out-of-town interview to call other chambers in the area to see if they can get what is called a "leveraging" interview. Usually nothing comes of this, but everyone does it, and if you don't you're a goober. I guess the thinking is that perhaps Judge X might have initially said "oh, no point in interviewing the chick from Seattle since she's so far away", but upon hearing I'll be in the area already might say "oh, well let's give her a looksee." Since they get hundreds of applications for each position, anything to get yourself out of the vast pile and actually considered is supposed to be advantageous. I got 4 "already filled" (one very snotty - if it bugs you that much to have people call, maybe update your listing that says the position is open, m'kay?), 2 "we don't start reviewing until after the first of the year" (which is usually a lie, but whatever), 1 "I have no idea; I'll ask and call you back", and 2 "we'll pull your resume and take a look". So, I guess that's something. Probably nothing will come of it, but the important part is that I did it. Not many people know that I actually have a fairly substantial phone phobia. Obviously I am able to make phone calls, and do quite often, but the more intimidating the call, the harder it is for me and the more I panic. This was pretty damn high on the intimidation scale. But I made the calls. Yay me. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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10-19-2007, 12:05 PM	#14034
Capt Jack check your head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,174	good deal P. yeah, I know a lot of folks hate making calls of that nature. its akin to public speaking with some people I know. way to face (and conquer) your fears __________________ a clear conscience is a sure sign of a fuzzy memory
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10-19-2007, 12:09 PM	#14035
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Yay, Prudence!
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Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	Sounds like you did well, Pru! At least that ice is broken.
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10-19-2007, 01:09 PM	#14037
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	Yay Pru!! I have the same thing with phones. And it's my job - ugh. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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10-19-2007, 03:06 PM	#14038
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	Whee! My reward is that my lasted Olszewski miniatures just arrived. Added to the existing collection of Castle, Teacups, and Jungle Cruise are: Train Station Central Plaza (I thought they were all out ages ago!) and 1974 Marquee Yay! Town Square is allegedly being re-released next month, so I'll have to get that and have both ends of Main Street. Still missing all the other Main Street buildings. If anyone happens to be going to Company D and is willing to assist me with that (with reimbursement, of course), they should let me know. There could be a pair of handknit socks in it for you. Or a squid hat. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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10-19-2007, 03:29 PM	#14040
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	One of the more annoying things about leaving work sick for my stomach problem is that once it's over, I feel fine. Then I feel guilty about not being at work. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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