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Hi SC, thanks for asking. The people are great, the job is fun (not very challenging) and the pay sucks. But it beats not working.  In fifteen minutes I'm going to have the second interview of the day with a major IT company! I got a call this morning and spent a good hour speaking with a manager. This next call is more with a potential "peer" if the opportunity goes forward. This is happening very fast. I'm quite surprised, given how slowly everything else has gone thus far. And how are YOU? What's new in the SC world?
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Fred,
I just think that there is an intangible quality that you bring to an interview when you walk into it with a job rather than unemployed, I think it effects the dynamics to your advantage.
So if my theory holds water you'll have a job offer soon.....
I put my update on my thread, thanks for asking
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Fred,
I just think that there is an intangible quality that you bring to an interview when you walk into it with a job rather than unemployed, I think it effects the dynamics to your advantage. I certainly agree with this, SC. Sadly, I don't consider my part-time job in the same vein as a real job, and since it's in a different field than my chosen career, doesn't give me any "juice" in the job negotiating field. So if my theory holds water you'll have a job offer soon.....
I put my update on my thread, thanks for asking One can only hope, SC. One can only hope.
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Fred,
I just think that there is an intangible quality that you bring to an interview when you walk into it with a job rather than unemployed, I think it effects the dynamics to your advantage. I certainly agree with this, SC. Sadly, I don't consider my part-time job in the same vein as a real job, and since it's in a different field than my chosen career, doesn't give me any "juice" in the job negotiating field. So if my theory holds water you'll have a job offer soon.....
I put my update on my thread, thanks for asking One can only hope, SC. One can only hope. It does add some juice. Taste is based on assumption Out of juice: Out of work must be unemployed's fault if they were good they wouldn't of been let go. Juice from concentrate: Working at something says at least he is keeping that job, wants to work. Fresh squeezed: Working in a position in one's field, equal to their experience and education one must be good. However age effects the perceived taste: If one is 50 and up employers look at one as past their sell by due date.
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I don't think it's possible to threadjack one's own thread, so I'm taking this opportunity to go off topic for a moment to send a shout out to Pepperband, who's been quiet for a long time. It's good to see you back, lady. I hope everything is well. You've been missed. 
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Hiya Fred.
I was ill.
Mr Pep finally forced me into the car and drove me to the ER.
"You haven't moved in 3 hours. Get in the car."
I was admitted Sept 12, and released Sept 23.
When I was discharged, it was with a PICC line (Google) to self administer IV treatment for another 2 weeks. It was a pleasure to have the PICC removed.
Now, I am on another 3 weeks of the oral form of that same medication. There are certain risks to this medication, and for that I am getting blood drawn twice weekly.
It is what it is.
I am following orders.
I am in good hands, medically.
I won't make it into a medical journal, but one specialist said:
"I've read about this, but I have never seen it before."
The other specialist (infectious diseases) said:
"There have been no studies done to demonstrate how long to treat this.
We will play it by ear."
OKEY-DOKEY.
The good news is that I am doing very well.
Still a bit low on energy. But that is starting to pick up.
Thanks for thinking of me.
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I missed you too Shmoopie..  Seriuosly though I noticed your absence, and am glad to have you back.
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I missed you too Shmoopie.. Seriuosly though I noticed your absence, and am glad to have you back. Thanks, CP. 
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Mr Pep finally forced me into the car and drove me to the ER.
"You haven't moved in 3 hours. Get in the car." Tell Mr. Pep thank you for us, would you? Glad you're back.
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Hi guys and gals! I thought I'd pop up a short post to just update my MB friends on things. I read here as time permits, but my posting frequency has gone down dramatically. For the most part, the reasons for all this are good! First: I HAVE A JOB!!! My official start date is tomorrow, but I've been going through the process of filling out my employment forms, verifying my right to work, etc. It's been a rough and slow slog, but the bright light has finally come shining. The pay is even more than I'd asked, the company pays 100% of the health care expenses, and they've even granted my stock options that will vest over the next four years. The people have been terrific, kind and supportive. I'm really looking forward to being a productive member of society again! Second: I may be near selling my house. I had an offer, but the bank delayed too long; the offer was withdrawn two days before the bank decided to accept it. But the price has come down and my agent thinks another offer may be coming soon. Third: To keep myself from going crazy, I have been working a part-time job that I really enjoy. I'm going to try to continue working this gig on weekends and some evenings, if they'll let me. So far, this has gotten a thumbs up. So, my life is full and busy right now. My new career job is going to have me traveling cross country three times at least over the next three months. I haven't met anyone new, but then again, I haven't been trying. And now, with all the hours I'm putting in to work, it's not likely to happen. There are times I'd like to have some companionship, but as I've posted before here and in the other forum (After Divorce: Dating and Relationships) I'm not real good at this sort of thing, so trying to force it to happen is bound to come to no good. So there you have it, friends. Things are looking up in almost every aspect of my life. I'm working, I'll soon be able to address some of the running issues I've had (but I did finish my ninth marathon last week), and I may be finding myself in new digs in the near future. I haven't been ignoring you, and do read your posts/threads during my "quiet times." There just haven't been as many of them lately.
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Hooray!!
I'm so glad things are looking up for you!!
And congratulations on your 9th marathon!
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Himself: WH 53, EA/PA w/ RunnerSlut his "running buddy."
Buncha' kids. The two youngest are still minors.
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Yay Fred,
God is faithful huh?
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Good to hear it Fred!! Thanks for sharing the good news (in word and deed).
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Second: I may be near selling my house. I had an offer, but the bank delayed too long; the offer was withdrawn two days before the bank decided to accept it. But the price has come down and my agent thinks another offer may be coming soon. Hi Fred and congratulations on your good news and on going recovery. I was wondering from this post if you are short selling your house? I'm in the same boat as far as the house. Its the only thing keeping me here and living in the past (too many memories).
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FRED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND THE HOUSE TOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THAT'S GREAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  WAHOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There was never a doubt in my mind that you would rise thru this............ Next is the lady that God has for you waiting out there, now you've just got to go find her. All in good time my young padawan, all in good time.
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DDay #3: 29 Jan 2011
On OM#4, that I know of...
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