Greetings from my new locale

Post #112,331 by lincoln 7/31/03 7:59:11 PM Reply	Greetings from my new locale Columbus, GA to be exact. Just as hot and humid today as Houston is every day during the summer. Corporate apartment is acceptable. Living on a 56K dialup means that I'll be posting about 90% less than before (do I hearing some clapping and cheering in the background?) Go to HR first thing in the morning to get the corporate mugshot, meet the manager, and who knows what else. Next Monday through Wednesday are all day orientation seminars; at least they'll feed me lunches. Living without the family sucks big time already. Before I left Wednesday morning, I explained to my son and daughter how things were going to work out, if things followed the plan. Told her how mommy and daddy wished that daddy could remain with them in Houston, but can't. This is the 3rd time I've been separated from them for a job. Said I didn't want to leave them. Daughter replies: "That's okay daddy; we're used to it." Major bummer. lincoln "If you're on your deathbed and you haven't got a story to tell, then you haven't lived. - Asa Baber" [link\|http://users3.ev1.net/~bconnors/resume.htm\|VB/SQL resume] [link\|http://users3.ev1.net/~bconnors/tandem_resume.htm\|Tandem resume] [link\|mailto:bconnors@ev1.net\|contact me]
Post #112,350 by a6l6e6x 7/31/03 9:31:46 PM Reply	It could be worse. I know a major in the 4th ID who's in Iraq now and was in Kuwait before that since August of 2002. He has not seen his daughter, who turned 2 earlier this month, since he left US. The last word is that he will be in Iraq until April of 2004. Alex A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul. -- George Bernard Shaw
Post #112,384 by jbrabeck 8/1/03 8:37:26 AM Reply	That's normal Unaccompanied tours of duty (Overseas w/o your family) is 2 years. Accompanied or single the tour is 3 years. Combat zones 12 months. However, since Shrub declared "War is over", I don't know if Iraq is still considered a combat zone!
Post #112,386 by drewk 8/1/03 9:05:38 AM Reply	Been thinking about this Once upon a time (as in back before the industrial revolution) if parents never left their kids for work it was because the kids were working right alongside them. I honestly can't decide if I'd rather leave my kids for work, so they can have a comfortable life, or have them work the farm with me. === Implicitly condoning stupidity since 2001.
Post #112,406 by Nightowl 8/1/03 10:56:12 AM Reply	Re: Greetings from my new locale Welcome back, Lincoln, and I'm sorry you have to be separated from your family. I hope that you can all be together again really soon, or at least visit often. Nightowl >8# "I learned to be the door, instead of the mat!" "illegitimi nil carborundum" (Don't let the bastards grind you down) Comment by Nightowl
Post #112,409 by jb4 8/1/03 11:51:09 AM 8/1/03 11:52:45 AM Reply	No clapping and cheering here.... I look forward to your posts. (But that line from your daughter...ouch!!) jb4 The difference between Confidence and Ego is that Confidence has respect, while Ego does not. Candyce Burns (my wife) Edited by jb4 Aug. 1, 2003, 11:52:45 AM EDT Expand All History
Post #112,530 by lincoln 8/2/03 7:47:37 PM Reply	As has been discussed in another forum I could be classified as a "seagull poster". I go to certain forums, post topics that I want preserved for posterity and that I want comments from this community. I jump in when I can, but that's not too often. I guess that I've pretty much identified myself by the types of posts that I've made lately: anti-Shrub, anti Big Business, anti senseless wars, and pro people and families. Some forums I've never entered since I don't have the knowledge to participate, and a few I've dipped my toe into the water to aska question or two. But I appreciate your comment about my posts - always glad to help get somebody involved! lincoln "If you're on your deathbed and you haven't got a story to tell, then you haven't lived. - Asa Baber" [link\|http://users3.ev1.net/~bconnors/resume.htm\|VB/SQL resume] [link\|http://users3.ev1.net/~bconnors/tandem_resume.htm\|Tandem resume] [link\|mailto:bconnors@ev1.net\|contact me]
Post #112,490 by dmarker 8/2/03 1:44:26 AM Reply	I trust & hoe the job is worth it all & more Am more than happy with the one I landed. Easy to dive to, casual dress, company is on a roll (growthwise & sharewise) Great bunch of professionals to work with. Hope you have the same. Cheers Doug

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