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320

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Joined: 10/11/2005 21:28:38
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Well, eight months ago I set out to find a good company with a track record, good benefits and stability. I even held off on a couple suspect offers and took a contract position to make money in the short-term to see this goal through. I had to deal with all manner of family and friends expressing doubt. And not to mention, me starting to doubt myself.

I accepted a position with the State of California in the Department of Education today. The benefits are ludicrous (including a pension). The hours are (finally) reasonable. The pay is quite delicious. And I can ride my bike to work or even walk!

I won't know whether this was the right move longterm, but I do know I thought about what I wanted and went for it and got it.

The last year has been one of the true trials of my life, leaving my last job and losing a girlfriend of over three years in the process. But now, the future is definately starting to look brighter.
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Joined: 01/23/2006 22:13:50
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Congrats!

Life sometimes bumps you around a bit before settling down and letting you get to what you want.

Good luck to you. May you excel at your new job.


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Glad to hear it 320, having a stable reliable good job can really take a lot of stress out of life.

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320

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Thanks guys!
Mac_Knife

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Joined: 01/25/2005 21:31:29
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Sweet, i hope i can find a job im happy with.

Congratulations 320, may this be a sign of better things to come...

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Joined: 11/25/2005 07:59:59
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Wow 320, you look that have a story similar to me.

Lost my girlfriend ive been with since 3 years,
I sell my house,
And im looking for a job for an employer worthy of its name with no stress in a place i can use my bike.

I did not find one yet tough. But Congratulation for you, it gives me faith!
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Congrats bud - welcome to the life of the regularly employed.

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Good for you 320! I'm glad you're happy with what you've found. What do you do there?



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Good for you, my brother! Glad to hear you got what you deserved for your patience and foresight, good luck!

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Spike

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Joined: 01/05/2005 07:50:20
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grats!

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320

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Boingo_Babe wrote:
Good for you 320! I'm glad you're happy with what you've found. What do you do there?



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I'll be a network technician. Me and Bot should form our own clan.

I don't know the full scope of it yet. I will be handling some purchasing and mid-tier support and sys admin.

I gave my notice yesterday and my current boss hasn't spoken to me since. He's been talking with my coworker, though. I think he is pretty upset. Doh. I feel a little bad because he has a vacation planned and he can't change it (international travel and all). But, the contract didn't have defined start and end dates and he can't expect no-benefits-havin fools to stick around forever.

Kitfox: I hear you man. Obviously, all I can say is stick with it and blow stuff up on DC to de-stress while eating some frites and enjoying canadian beer. You obviously got a brain so it will happen eventually.
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Joined: 07/14/2005 13:35:08
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Congrats 320. It's nice to hear it's all falling into place for you. Best of luck in the new job.

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Joined: 04/27/2006 07:23:22
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Nice work 320. Glad to see that things are looking up for you man. Keep it up.

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