Evening, Gents! Well, it's currently Sunday evening and I've done pretty much nothing all day. Ok, I lied. I fed the DD and did a load of laundry...man am I tired. So a bit of an update regarding the interview I had last week with the big bank: I got a second interview scheduled for Tuesday. So excited. I was told by the recruiter that while I didn't have the background/experience they were looking for, I was the top choice because I was outgoing and had a personality, which in the job I'm going for is a HUGE plus. I've got my dad to thank for the outgoing personality and the ability to talk to anyone. Hahaha I just hope it works out. Well, outside that all's well. Had a great first day back at my old job. I definitely surprised everyone when I walked in. And it was like I never left. I sat down at my old desk and started working. Funny how quickly that came back to me. Well, gents, gotta run. The DW's cooking dinner and the DD wants to watch Moana as a family.
TTFN
Morning all. Production ran fairly smoothly last night at work. This morning, I received a call from an application I submitted yesterday. It is back in clinical services, working with substance use/ addiction, something I'm degreed, trained, and licensed to do. I'm not sure if I'm ready to jump back into that world, but they are setting up an interview next week and I'll entertain offers. I play tennis with the guy who runs it, and he'll be there for the interview as well.
Do you know which one you'd take if offered?
Planning trips are fun and free. But, it doesn't replace going. We've went and spent way more money than we should have over the years, but I can't say I regret it. We've had 24 Disney vacations, plus a few other locations. Sure, I had to wait to get my truck until I retired, and our house is a modest one. But, we've made some great memories as my dds now have their own lives. I don't see much of them now, and it will be less in the future.
Planning trips are fun, but the problem with planning them is that I get down when I can't go. And honestly, having those memories are the best...especially when you have gone with family. I've gone a few times, and spent more than I should have, but the memories of those trips are best. I'm hoping to get this bank job, which will pay pretty good from what I've been told, and will save up a lot of money to be able to convince the wife to go on one. She still might not want to go, she hates spending money, but I'll try.
I'm not sure I can pull that off either. The pay is great. Time away, not so much. I felt guilty in applying for other jobs so quickly, however, I wasn't told about that much overtime.
Don't feel bad. They didn't tell you everything you needed to know about the job, so they did it to themselves if you leave. You have to make the decision that is right for you, not for them.
I don't know enough about photography, but guns can be an expensive hobby.
So can photography. A top end lens can cost in excess of 1K. The lens I'm looking at, which although highly rated by majority of the people who have used it, is not top end can still run me around $600 So both are in the same boat when it comes to price.
As much as I would love to see you guys out there, I've gotta let the Lady K offer it up, it's a bit of a p!ss take if I'm off on a jolly while she is looking after the littl'uns. Also, there is a very real possibility that I won't be allowed to fly. Or your fine nation will be busy with the Second Civil War.
But nothing is cancelled yet, apart from the marathon.
Yeah, best let to the Mrs. come up with the idea. If she comes up with it it'll be ok to go. Happy wife, happy life. I'm hoping that if I keep on about a trip to the World, my DW will just say, "Plan a trip for just you and E (Elizabeth, our DD)." It wouldn't be the first time I've taken a trip without her. I had to go to a couple of family weddings without her because of her busy gig schedule. However, this would be different as this would be a vacation and not a family obligation. Either way, my friend, you'll make back out here.
I’m constantly planning in my head. It’s fun to dream. One day it might come true.
I love planning trips. When we went to Germany several years ago to visit my brother, his company sent him there for 5 years, she left all the planning to me. I admit that I was overwhelmed at planning that trip. Thankfully my brother gave me some starting points, and between the two of us, with him living there and knowing the area, and me loving to plan trips, we figured out a great itinerary. One of the highlights of that trip was when me and the Mrs. got lost in Mainz. We saw more cool stuff from just walking and getting away from the tourist areas. (heavy sigh) I miss Germany.
Sounds familiar. Not that I booked anything, but I was hoping things might work out. Although I don’t have little kids anymore I’m not sure me going off on a lark would go over too well. Plus closed borders and everything else, probably not going to happen for me.
"Going off on a lark?" Is that just packing up and taking a last minute trip? Solo? Family?
Evening guys. Quick check in before heading to sleep.
Can you get a lens that fits on a gun?
Not sure, but there seems to be photography stuff for just about everything else. So....
So far. Will find out more tomorrow when I'm back at work. Nervous.
Keep us in the loop. Praying that everything goes well.
Wonderful. I surprised everyone when I walked in. And as for slipping back into work mode? Like I never left. Sure, there's a couple of things that's changed that I'll have to get use to, but nothing major.
Happy Saturday afternoon. Off early yesterday, around 8 PM, as it was the end of their 19 days. I got to learn the load side machines. Nothing too difficult, but mostly it's reading the error message and trying to figure out the solution. Plus, it is the paperwork to provide records that we cooked the white sauce at the right temperatures.
Learning something new is good. Keeps things fresh and interesting.
After I posted yesterday, I got two more interviews. One scheduled Monday, one Tuesday, and one yet to be scheduled. Of the three, the Monday job will likely pay the best and it is the one I will be most familiar with. And, I play tennis with the guy who runs it. The last one I didn't even apply for, but it is just an adjunct position and not much money.
That's awesome! Keep us posted as to what happens.
DW has been on a cruise with just some friends. For fall break, DW and younger dd and her father are going to fly to Yellowstone Park. I elected to stay home with the new job. I think it's easier when the children are older. Not sure I'll make it to Disney without DW though.
My DW went on a trip to Ireland with a friend of ours about a year after we got married. I think that was the best thing she could have done. Not only did she spent time with a friend, and saw Ireland in the process, but it was last minute...something that I feel she needed. My wife tends to be, shall we say, frugal, so a last minute trip to another country did her good. So I think that's awesome that you and your DW feel comfortable doing that.
Prayers appreciated for my son. He was sent home from Basic Training on a medical discharge.
Oh no! Hope everything is ok.