Post #287,930
6/27/07 1:18:35 PM
6/27/07 1:20:06 PM
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This afternoon could be interesting
Couple of weeks ago I was reading the help wanted. Found a position very similar to what I am doing here. Step up in responsibility. Submitted my resume, without cover letter, on a whim.
Back up one step... Ad was placed by a recruiter (a.k.a. headhunter).
Received a notice from the recruiter saying that I was a "perfect match, except for one item", and asking what my rates are, and would I object if he submitted it to the client. Googled current salary (W2 & 1099) surveys. Sent him my rates and told him go ahead and submit.
Received an email back from recruiter yesterday stating that the rates are good, and that the client wants to have a telephone interview with me this afternoon at 3:30.
This could prove to be an interesting afternoon!
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. (Herm Albright)
Edited by jbrabeck
June 27, 2007, 01:20:06 PM EDT
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Post #287,931
6/27/07 1:30:45 PM
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Excellent! Fingers crossed for you.
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Post #287,932
6/27/07 1:34:17 PM
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kewl, fingies xed
Quantum materiae materietur marmota monax si marmota monax materiam possit materiari?
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Post #287,940
6/27/07 2:12:25 PM
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"Holding my thumbs".
That's what we actually do -- and say -- up here, in stead of "crossing our fingers". (I only translate to idiomatic English when I claim, as I sometimes do on here, to be c'ing the f's.)
[link|mailto:MyUserId@MyISP.CountryCode|Christian R. Conrad]
(I live in Finland, and my e-mail in-box is at the Saunalahti company.)
Ah, the Germans: Masters of Convoluted Simplification. — [link|http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/?p=1603|Jehovah]
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Post #287,960
6/27/07 4:48:47 PM
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Since I lived in Germany, I'm familiar with your phrase!
Vielen Dank!
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. (Herm Albright)
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Post #287,941
6/27/07 2:16:59 PM
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Luck!
--
Steve
[link|http://www.ubuntulinux.org|Ubuntu]
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Post #287,948
6/27/07 3:38:55 PM
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Wow 'em
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Atheism is a religion in the same sense that not collecting stamps is a hobby.
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Post #287,952
6/27/07 4:03:56 PM
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Good luck!
But don't use the current employer's phone!
Alex
When fascism comes to America, it'll be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross. -- Sinclair Lewis
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Post #287,961
6/27/07 4:50:30 PM
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That's what cell phones are good for!
That WOULD be a disaster if I was caught doing an interview on current employer's phone and time! I think my employment continuity would be shot!
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. (Herm Albright)
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Post #287,959
6/27/07 4:47:57 PM
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Interview postponed until tomorrow morning... :-(
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. (Herm Albright)
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Post #287,962
6/27/07 4:52:43 PM
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I hate it when that happens...
Better luck tomorrow. Digits manipulated...
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Post #287,977
6/27/07 9:09:13 PM
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Good thoughts ----------> Joe
jb4
"It's hard for me, you know, living in this beautiful White House, to give you a firsthand assessment."
— George W. Bush, when asked if he believed Iraq was in a state of civil war (Newsweek, 26 Feb 07)
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Post #287,989
6/28/07 6:35:17 AM
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Cool!
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 #288,027
6/28/07 4:59:25 PM
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$#@*(&@$# recruiters
I was told it was 6 month contract to hire...
Did phone interview. They were very interested. Wanted to know why I would leave current gig. Said to convert to FT employee.
"This is only a short term contract. It is only until Oct 07. Then we MAY consider a hire..."
So why would I leave a automatically rolled over contract with an undetermined end date for a 4 month gig?
Told them I'd think about it and let them know through the recruiter. I've called the recruiter and asked what's up. Waiting for his reply...
Damn, and it was a good fit/good position too.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. (Herm Albright)
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Post #288,029
6/28/07 5:03:40 PM
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Yep, sounds like bait and switch.
Alex
When fascism comes to America, it'll be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross. -- Sinclair Lewis
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Post #288,062
6/29/07 2:54:48 AM
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Sue the bastards.
Seems to be the way things are done over there, I mean...
"Pour de-courager les autres", so to speak. (Pardon my French.)
[link|mailto:MyUserId@MyISP.CountryCode|Christian R. Conrad]
(I live in Finland, and my e-mail in-box is at the Saunalahti company.)
Ah, the Germans: Masters of Convoluted Simplification. — [link|http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/?p=1603|Jehovah]
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