August 28, 201312 yr QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Aug 28, 2013 -> 08:23 AM) It turns out that getting dicked around by that company a month ago worked out in my favor - just got a fatty promotion and raise. White people get all the luck...
August 28, 201312 yr QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Aug 28, 2013 -> 08:23 AM) It turns out that getting dicked around by that company a month ago worked out in my favor - just got a fatty promotion and raise. Randomly, or did you ask? Sounds like you didn't know it was coming, or maybe you wouldn't have looked to move?
August 29, 201312 yr QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Aug 28, 2013 -> 05:29 PM) Randomly, or did you ask? Sounds like you didn't know it was coming, or maybe you wouldn't have looked to move? I just sat them down and said I needed "$X" or I was going to start looking, given my production at this joint. I felt all "f*ck you, pay me". They replied with "$X + $$$$ (like whoa $) + promotion". Now, I'm a happy camper. Time to knock the wife up to celebrate.
August 29, 201312 yr QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Aug 29, 2013 -> 12:25 PM) I just sat them down and said I needed "$X" or I was going to start looking, given my production at this joint. I felt all "f*ck you, pay me". They replied with "$X + $$$$ (like whoa $) + promotion". Now, I'm a happy camper. Time to knock the wife up to celebrate. Nice, on all fronts.
August 30, 201312 yr So I have my first interview in about a year tomorrow, I was originally hoping to just get an offer and using that to get a raise at current job but now I'm so anxious to leave where I'm at I don't think I will even give them that chance. Anyway, oddly enough my company delivers coffee/plates/etc to the company and I'm not sure if I should even bring that up. If I have never backordered them any items and they are happy with our services it could be a positive but being the warehouse/purchasing manager if we have given them bad service that could reflect poorly on me.
August 30, 201312 yr QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Aug 29, 2013 -> 09:49 PM) Congrats Steve and good luck with the sixth attacker ty sir
August 30, 201312 yr It's weird to not be wanting a new job anymore. I've wanted a new job for a few years now and today is my best opportunity to date. Have an initial phone interview with a company in Northern Indiana. I have a cousin whose aunt works in HR at the company and a co-worker of my stepmother is good friends with the guy I'm interviewing with.
August 30, 201312 yr QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Aug 30, 2013 -> 08:19 AM) I've wanted a new job for a few years now and today is my best opportunity to date. Have an initial phone interview with a company in Northern Indiana. I have a cousin whose aunt works in HR at the company and a co-worker of my stepmother is good friends with the guy I'm interviewing with. Good luck!
August 30, 201312 yr QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Aug 30, 2013 -> 08:19 AM) I've wanted a new job for a few years now and today is my best opportunity to date. Have an initial phone interview with a company in Northern Indiana. I have a cousin whose aunt works in HR at the company and a co-worker of my stepmother is good friends with the guy I'm interviewing with. Where at?
August 30, 201312 yr I got an email from a hiring manager for a position I applied to asking if I was available for an interview. I replied and haven't heard back. That was 10 days ago... What is that all about?? In my brief experience, when an employer contacts your for an interview, they set one up days after.
August 30, 201312 yr QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Aug 30, 2013 -> 11:27 AM) Elkhart Its not bad out there. A lot of mobile home/prefab home/RV makers out there, and they got hit really hard by the recession.
August 30, 201312 yr QUOTE (Whitewashed in '05 @ Aug 30, 2013 -> 11:42 AM) I got an email from a hiring manager for a position I applied to asking if I was available for an interview. I replied and haven't heard back. That was 10 days ago... What is that all about?? In my brief experience, when an employer contacts your for an interview, they set one up days after. I hate that crap. At least answer to say that you aren't going to interview. The whole not talking thing just pisses me off.
August 30, 201312 yr QUOTE (Whitewashed in '05 @ Aug 30, 2013 -> 11:42 AM) I got an email from a hiring manager for a position I applied to asking if I was available for an interview. I replied and haven't heard back. That was 10 days ago... What is that all about?? In my brief experience, when an employer contacts your for an interview, they set one up days after. In my experience - employers have tons and tons and tons of things going on and dick people around and following up is difficult for them with the massive influx of s*** that hits their desks. Interviewing/looking for a job is just s***ty.
August 30, 201312 yr QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 30, 2013 -> 12:24 PM) Its not bad out there. A lot of mobile home/prefab home/RV makers out there, and they got hit really hard by the recession. I've taken the tours through a lot of the factories around there that make the camping trailers. This is completely anecdotal but it seems like the whole camping industry went down for a while but is starting to pick up again. I know of quite a few people that have bought campers within the last couple of years. Two of them were brand-new 2013 models.
August 30, 201312 yr QUOTE (Iwritecode @ Aug 30, 2013 -> 01:32 PM) I've taken the tours through a lot of the factories around there that make the camping trailers. This is completely anecdotal but it seems like the whole camping industry went down for a while but is starting to pick up again. I know of quite a few people that have bought campers within the last couple of years. Two of them were brand-new 2013 models. I had a lot of college buddies from the area, and I had a prof who was a CEO of one of those pre-fab housing companies. It really is a nice area, as long as you don't mind horse and buggies.
August 30, 201312 yr The company I'm interviewing with is not RV-related. I'm not sure I'd make the move for an industry that recession-prone. I grew up only 25 miles from Elkhart so I'm pretty familiar with the area. Not sure exactly where we'd live if I do get the job.
September 5, 201312 yr How the f*** do I find interns. I've done builtinchicago, I've done internmatch, I've contacted colleges around here. The f***'s the deal, lazy kids. These are cool internships. They are paid. They offer credit. Social Media Marketing Intern Online Marketing Intern Graphic Design Intern Edited September 5, 201312 yr by Steve9347
September 5, 201312 yr QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Sep 5, 2013 -> 01:17 PM) How the f*** do I find interns. I've done builtinchicago, I've done internmatch, I've contacted colleges around here. The f***'s the deal, lazy kids. These are cool internships. They are paid. They offer credit. Social Media Marketing Intern Online Marketing Intern Graphic Design Intern Meanwhile, I'll probably hear about 3 people complaining they haven't found jobs yet. If I see anyone looking for work in those areas I'll forward the links. Also, Lombard probably isn't a hotspot for young marketing professionals, that may steer people away. Edited September 5, 201312 yr by bigruss22
September 5, 201312 yr How the f*** do I find interns. I've done builtinchicago, I've done internmatch, I've contacted colleges around here. The f***'s the deal, lazy kids. These are cool internships. They are paid. They offer credit. Social Media Marketing Intern Online Marketing Intern Graphic Design Intern Are you on LinkedIn?
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