What's an antiquated programmer to do? - Page 9

Moonliner · 07-14-2006, 11:37 AM

Pssssst!

It's FRIDAY

Don't you owe us an update to this tread?

scaeagles · 07-14-2006, 12:06 PM

Yep. I do. Just not yet.

Out of courtesy to my current client, I have an opene project which I figured is two to three months of work once I get some information from them that I have been waiting on seemingly for an eternity, so I confirmed with my future employer that I could start on August 14 - 4 weeks from Monday. I can do 4 weeks of 12-16 hours 6 or 7 days a week and get that open project done. However, I haven't heard from them since Wednesday, so i don't know if they are willing to fund that much activity for me in such a short period of time.

If not, I'm going to try to start the new job August 1. So I'm waiting to hear from them. I will be accepting the position offered. I'm just trying to wait until this afternoon to officially do it. I suppose I can try to commit to them to let them know by Monday if I'll be starting August 1 - much to their preference - or waiting until August 14.

scaeagles · 07-14-2006, 12:52 PM

Called and officially accepted the position. Going in this afternoon to talk with them and meet with HR and stuff like that.

Called my business partner who wanted to give our current client until Wednesday (one week since they were notified) to commit to an aggressive schedule. So in talking with the new guys, they are fine with Aug 14, but if I let them know I can start on Aug 1, they are open o that all the way up to July 31.

Thanks for all the support/advice/prayers/mantras/vibes/encouragement/and whatever the hell else you've all offered.

Not Afraid · 07-14-2006, 12:58 PM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!

katiesue · 07-14-2006, 01:29 PM

Congrats!

scaeagles · 07-14-2006, 01:37 PM

Hopefully it will be worthy of congratulations.

I am happy that I will be learning something new, but I'm nervous in an "old dog, new trick" kind of way. It's been a long, long time - oh, 16 years - since I had to prove my worth.

DreadPirateRoberts · 07-14-2006, 01:40 PM

You will do great. Learning something new will be easier with your 16 years of experience behind you.

BarTopDancer · 07-14-2006, 03:38 PM

Congratulations!

Change is scary. LoT addiction withdrawls are scarier. That's why you gotta work in IT

scaeagles · 07-14-2006, 10:29 PM

Well, I went in this afternoon to meet with them again. Did some stuff with HR, talked with my contact, a few other people, the CEO stopped to welcome me, and everyone was very friendly and genuinely seemed happy that I have joined the team.

Except the guy I will be answering to. He didn't even look at me. I don't think he agreed with the decision to hire me. I'm going to have to prove myself quickly.

wendybeth · 07-14-2006, 10:38 PM

Lovely.. . Forgot to factor office politics/dynamics into the equation. Never mind, you've a pre-teen in your house- you can handle anything!

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07-14-2006, 12:06 PM	#82
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Yep. I do. Just not yet. Out of courtesy to my current client, I have an opene project which I figured is two to three months of work once I get some information from them that I have been waiting on seemingly for an eternity, so I confirmed with my future employer that I could start on August 14 - 4 weeks from Monday. I can do 4 weeks of 12-16 hours 6 or 7 days a week and get that open project done. However, I haven't heard from them since Wednesday, so i don't know if they are willing to fund that much activity for me in such a short period of time. If not, I'm going to try to start the new job August 1. So I'm waiting to hear from them. I will be accepting the position offered. I'm just trying to wait until this afternoon to officially do it. I suppose I can try to commit to them to let them know by Monday if I'll be starting August 1 - much to their preference - or waiting until August 14.
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07-14-2006, 12:52 PM	#83
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Called and officially accepted the position. Going in this afternoon to talk with them and meet with HR and stuff like that. Called my business partner who wanted to give our current client until Wednesday (one week since they were notified) to commit to an aggressive schedule. So in talking with the new guys, they are fine with Aug 14, but if I let them know I can start on Aug 1, they are open o that all the way up to July 31. Thanks for all the support/advice/prayers/mantras/vibes/encouragement/and whatever the hell else you've all offered.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	Congrats! __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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07-14-2006, 01:37 PM	#86
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Hopefully it will be worthy of congratulations. I am happy that I will be learning something new, but I'm nervous in an "old dog, new trick" kind of way. It's been a long, long time - oh, 16 years - since I had to prove my worth.
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DreadPirateRoberts Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,483	You will do great. Learning something new will be easier with your 16 years of experience behind you.
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07-14-2006, 10:29 PM	#89
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Well, I went in this afternoon to meet with them again. Did some stuff with HR, talked with my contact, a few other people, the CEO stopped to welcome me, and everyone was very friendly and genuinely seemed happy that I have joined the team. Except the guy I will be answering to. He didn't even look at me. I don't think he agreed with the decision to hire me. I'm going to have to prove myself quickly.
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07-14-2006, 10:38 PM	#90
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Lovely.. . Forgot to factor office politics/dynamics into the equation. Never mind, you've a pre-teen in your house- you can handle anything! __________________
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