Post #114,180
8/18/03 11:47:23 AM
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Quakin' in my boots...
Just talked to the (very recently retired) sysadmin of R10 EPA (Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, and of course, Washington) - who happens to be a good friend of mine - and he said I should apply for his old job, that he would pull for me, along with a good part of the administrative staff.
Holy shit. Government work, in THESE times. Wow.
Not to mention they would train me to bring me up to speed in Novell and Linux...
Y'all will excuse me while I go drool up a storm.
In that final hour, when each breath is a struggle to take, and you are looking back over your life's accomplishments, which memories would you treasure? The empires you built, or the joy you spread to others?
Therin lies the true measure of a man.
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Post #114,183
8/18/03 11:55:27 AM
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Good going
I knew something would come you way sooner or later. Government work will always be there if you get in good with them. Good luck!
"Lady I only speak two languages, English and Bad English!" - Corbin Dallas "The Fifth Element"
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Post #114,187
8/18/03 12:54:43 PM
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Excellent!
Imric's Tips for Living
- Paranoia Is a Survival Trait
- Pessimists are never disappointed - but sometimes, if they are very lucky, they can be pleasantly surprised...
- Even though everyone is out to get you, it doesn't matter unless you let them win.
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Nothing is as simple as it seems in the beginning,
As hopeless as it seems in the middle,
Or as finished as it seems in the end.
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Post #114,190
8/18/03 1:14:06 PM
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It's ALWAYS who you know...
The what you know comes in later. Get a friend, get a recommendation and then show your stuff.
Good luck.
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Post #114,213
8/18/03 5:39:32 PM
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Go for it, Thane!
But don't burn bridges until you're on the other side.
Alex
"Don't let it end like this. Tell them I said something." -- last words of Pancho Villa (1877-1923)
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Post #114,221
8/18/03 6:49:53 PM
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Funny that...
...I *LEFT* the EPA because my manager was a sycophantic toady for the contract administrator. I told her as much before I left, too.
If I get this job, I'd get to boss *BOTH* of them around - and they have *ZERO* say in the hiring process. :D
In that final hour, when each breath is a struggle to take, and you are looking back over your life's accomplishments, which memories would you treasure? The empires you built, or the joy you spread to others?
Therin lies the true measure of a man.
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Post #114,222
8/18/03 6:53:19 PM
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Excellent...
Regards,
-scott anderson
"Welcome to Rivendell, Mr. Anderson..."
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Post #114,229
8/18/03 7:26:36 PM
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That would be sweet!
Alex
"Don't let it end like this. Tell them I said something." -- last words of Pancho Villa (1877-1923)
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Post #115,123
8/24/03 1:02:16 AM
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sycophantic toadies can be fun
As long as you are upstream on the org chart and have some other people to give you the facts.
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Sometime you the windshield, sometime you the bug, sometime you the driver you turn on the windshield washer you keep going.
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Post #114,260
8/19/03 12:17:43 AM
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Here's the position.
[link|http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=18824863&AVSDM=2003%2D08%2D17+12%3A55%3A00&CCD=my%2Eusajobs%2Eopm%2Egov&JSD=jobsearch%2Eusajobs%2Eopm%2Egov&HD=company%2Eusajobs%2Eopm%2Egov&Logo=0|http://jobsearch.usa...Eopm%2Egov&Logo=0]
And if one of you wants to go for it, and lands it, then so be it. Just let me know, and hoist one with me after work sometime. :) Hell, I've already got a job, I don't need to be greedy.
In that final hour, when each breath is a struggle to take, and you are looking back over your life's accomplishments, which memories would you treasure? The empires you built, or the joy you spread to others?
Therin lies the true measure of a man.
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Post #114,316
8/19/03 11:05:19 AM
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Weeee....
Dare I tell you that I just applied for it?
--
[link|mailto:greg@gregfolkert.net|greg],
[link|http://www.iwethey.org/ed_curry|REMEMBER ED CURRY!] @ iwethey
Be safe in knowing Thane, I am stuck in Michigan for 2 more years. Step Daughter turn 18 in Feb 2005. So, I couldn't apply for it.
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Post #114,614
8/20/03 5:22:51 PM
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Confused - Needs PhD?
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Post #114,621
8/20/03 5:48:11 PM
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Education to replace experience.
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