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Hello rook:hello:....how ya feelin today ?
 

Morning Rook, good to see that you're up and about, hope you're feeling better.
 

ANTIQUARIAN said:
Hi Jim, it went very well, thanks very much for asking. :thumbsup:
It's funny though, sometimes these things seem to go well, but then you never hear back from the company.
I'm referring to Yale Industrial Truck... I didn't really think I was a good fit for that job anyway.

I'm excited about this opportunity with Generac, but I don't want to get my hopes up.
They said I should hear something back from them by the middle of next week.




I honestly don't think I could l could live in an area that was under constant threat of our house and property sustaining hurricane damage for 6 months every year ARC.
I guess if you've grown up in the area it's no big deal, but it would drive me to drink on a daily basis. :laughing7:
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I really don't know how that process feels Dave, going through the multiple interviews, trying to convince somebody you're worthy.
If I didn't get hired on the spot it was see ya later type thing in life. (Though I was some sceptical of hiring the reflection in the mirror myself):laughing7:

I think of an interview I had with the general area manager for the 7-11 stores in Texas. (35+yrs ago)
The interview was to work/run a store-application was short listed-had interview-he accepted me-then call the reference-busted.:laughing7:
I didn't out right lie on the application I just embellished the length of time of employment I had worked at the Phoenix AZ. maintenance building. (Police Headquarters) I put down a year-and it was only 7 months.

He had checked off all the little boxes-security, reliability, bla, bla, bla, then the check on actual length of employment-he said: 'Thank you for your time today" (over the phone) Set down the receiver-looked at me square in the eyes and said: "I think we're done here today"
I just said: "Yup" Got up and walked out-hearing something being crumpled up and hitting the trash can.:laughing7:

I was employed in Phoenix-the funny note is I wasn't even a citizen of the USA-No working papers-Total BS on the original application-as to working experience-schooling-SIN #-and I passed the bloody security check.
Working in all the highly sensitive areas/rooms of the depts headquarters.
Now somebody didn't do their job.
I will never forget the room/lab where they were growing pot-yup I couldn't believe me eyes or me well tuned sniffer.
Now the room had cameras so there was hanky-panky snitching of a bud/nor leaf-so it was a sniff and drool affair.
 

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Morning bill
 

Jim,

Speaking of applying for jobs. I did the interview/test thingy at the CPR he sent me off in the corner to have a coffee. Called me in and told me I aced the IQ tests and asked what department I wanted to work in? I told him the only thing I knew about RRs was the guy driving the choo choo....:laughing7::laughing7::laughing7:

He sent me up to see the office manager in the traffic department(what would become marketing and sales later on). And the rest is history.
 

bill from lachine said:
Jim,

Speaking of applying for jobs. I did the interview/test thingy at the CPR he sent me off in the corner to have a coffee. Called me in and told me I aced the IQ tests and asked what department I wanted to work in? I told him the only thing I knew about RRs was the guy driving the choo choo....:laughing7::laughing7::laughing7:

He sent me up to see the office manager in the traffic department(what would become marketing and sales later on). And the rest is history.
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Morning Bill

Ah the Sleepy R
How can I forget the good-times/bad-times with them. (Thinking I'm their most unfavourite write off on the books) 44yrs of write offs and counting.......:laughing7:
 

pepperj said:
I really don't know how that process feels Dave, going through the multiple interviews, trying to convince somebody you're worthy.
If I didn't get hired on the spot it was see ya later type thing in life. (Though I was some sceptical of hiring the reflection in the mirror myself):laughing7:

I think of an interview I had with the general area manager for the 7-11 stores in Texas. (35+yrs ago)
The interview was to work/run a store-application was short listed-had interview-he accepted me-then call the reference-busted.:laughing7:
I didn't out right lie on the application I just embellished the length of time of employment I had worked at the Phoenix AZ. maintenance building. (Police Headquarters) I put down a year-and it was only 7 months.

He had checked off all the little boxes-security, reliability, bla, bla, bla, then the check on actual length of employment-he said: 'Thank you for your time today" (over the phone) Set down the receiver-looked at me square in the eyes and said: "I think we're done here today"
I just said: "Yup" Got up and walked out-hearing something being crumpled up and hitting the trash can.:laughing7:

I was employed in Phoenix-the funny note is I wasn't even a citizen of the USA-No working papers-Total BS on the original application-as to working experience-schooling-SIN #-and I passed the bloody security check.
Working in all the highly sensitive areas/rooms of the depts headquarters.
Now somebody didn't do their job.
I will never forget the room/lab where they were growing pot-yup I couldn't believe me eyes or me well tuned sniffer.
Now the room had cameras so there was hanky-panky snitching of a bud/nor leaf-so it was a sniff and drool affair.
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Very interesting story Jim. What amazes me is the guy wouldn't give you a break simply because you put down 1yr instead of 7mo. :tongue3:

I never embellish on my CV, you never know when they might check on your work or education background.
I have a list of references (people I've worked with) a mile long if they ever want a character reference. :laughing7:


bill from lachine said:
Jim,

Speaking of applying for jobs. I did the interview/test thingy at the CPR he sent me off in the corner to have a coffee. Called me in and told me I aced the IQ tests and asked what department I wanted to work in? I told him the only thing I knew about RRs was the guy driving the choo choo....:laughing7::laughing7::laughing7:

He sent me up to see the office manager in the traffic department(what would become marketing and sales later on). And the rest is history.
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Loved your story Bill. :thumbsup:
I think when the right job comes along, you and the interviewer just know it right from the get-go.
This is how I felt yesterday during my interview with Generac... but I don't want to jinx it. :laughing7:


Good morning WD. :hello:
 

ANTIQUARIAN said:
Very interesting story Jim. What amazes me is the guy wouldn't give you a break simply because you put down 1yr instead of 7mo. :tongue3:

I never embellish on my CV, you never know when they might check on your work or education background.
I have a list of references (people I've worked with) a mile long if they ever want a character reference. :laughing7:
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Ya I've had to replace a few CV's in my past vehicles. :occasion14:
 

Well peeps, it finally happened! After maybe 2 years, I finally got a ride in Little Woodie. I don’t know if you remember. It’s the little truck that Mr WD redid all the wood work. I love it and I want one! [emoji1787][emoji2957][emoji23][emoji847][emoji3059]
 

Dave,

Good luck with the Generac job given your background and experience I'm sure you can add a lot of value to the equation. Especially given they want to expand into new markets show them how the veterans can kick butt when given a chance....:laughing7::laughing7::laughing7:
 

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