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Overdue update...
Feb. 16th, 2006 03:26 amIt's 3am, don't expect a rational update! As a matter of fact, if I remember to SPELL CHECK this entry, I'll count myself lucky. Let's make this period more... AWAKE, some Highway to Hell outta do it... YEAH, ohhhhh yeah.... That's Better! It's like Starbucks, but cheaper.
On Jan. 31st, I worked my last day for General Motors (Mall Services Group, or MSG for short). Because I've learned to NEVER say NEVER, which was last drilled into me when I chased Jen again when I said I wouldn't, and I'm very glad I did even if she's not (hehehehe, I know I'll get a "OHHH WHATEVER!" for that), and the time before that I said I'd never move back to Northern California ever again when I was 17, and by 22 I was back, I won't say I'll never work for GM in some capacity again. After all, I make car payments to them, so in a way I'll work for them until I give them $6,000 plus interest. I left with a months vacation, 2 weeks back pay, and a severance bonus. That last part is confidential, I take my agreements seriously so you don't get to know the amount! I can tell you standard practice is something between 2 weeks and 2 months pay, depending on the terms in which you leave your company, when you're a ranking member of the company that is.
2 days before I left MSG I had an interview with Marin Community Clinic. Clinical Services Manager. I wanted that position SO BAD, and on the 31st I was called to come in for a second interview for the following Monday. MAN I had my shit together for BOTH sessions. I had researched the top 4 officers, I know their numbers backwards and forwards, demographics, operations, procedures, culture, I was set to take the floor. One of the top 3 people interviewed... I haven't heard a word from them since Feb. 6th. Heartbroken doesn't describe how I feel but for those that don't read me here, they don't get to see that. Even Jen doesn't get to see it, but since I know she knows, I'll say it here for all to read. You folks are friends of mine. You listen to my bullshit when I spew and offer support when I need it, so I feel you deserve to know when I feel like I had a sure thing and somehow fucked it up. Either that or someone that was bilingual and an LVN or higher beat out this little EMT-B with 8 years admin and operations experience. TOTALLY possible, but I failed in my task in any case, I couldn't beat the odds and was a great warm-up interview for the charges and department heads for their second interviews.
Beyond that, there's DSD, a company that runs donor campaigns for non-profits. Another market I'd like to be in because I don't want to assist retail companies anymore. They actually HELP companies that for the most part have good intentions. I phone interviewed with them on 1-Feb-06, and was asked to come in the following Monday, same day as the MCC second interview. I thought being in demand would work in my favor... I'm guessing since I haven't heard word ONE from them since that I struck out there too. Motherfucker. It's ok. It's a long commute... So since I don't have so much as a nibble since then, I'm starting to panic, and plan for a departure from Northern California. Exit plan is critical.
While this is going on, I have not one, not two, not three, but four possible side projects in my face. The key is getting the backers to pull the trigger.
My brother in law wants me to work with him and get a programming team to make a site to rival E-Bay motors featuring higher end classics as the primary car up for auction, build the site so well that E-Bay offers a buyout and we walk away millionaires. TEMPTING. VERY TEMPTING. And it's AUTOMOTIVE, something I have a WEEEEEEEEEEE bit of background in, ya know what I mean?!
A friend has formed a company, an Air Taxi Service. He wants to pay me for the work. I'd have refused and traded for flying lessons before. Now, I'll take the money! He needs printed materials. I happen to know paper, colors, printing houses, procedures, mailing procedures, bulk rates, list brokers, etc, etc, etc. Another prime time area, and I happen to have Aviation experience. That could keep me going another month...
Another newer friend has an aviation/all around store at an airport here and wants help in boosting traffic and getting people to his store and site. WELL IT HAPPENS TO BE THAT I etc etc etc. You know the drill. Another job right the fuck down my alley.
An online dating service wants a consultant. They're in planning stages, so I dropped my name in a hat. I know all the areas they want someone to work with them on. My Space, LJ, dating sites (Jennifer, Roni, Katherine, all met on line at romance sites, so lets say I know the ins and outs of dating online). I know how to get visitors up to the levels they're looking for. We had thousands a day at MSG, we started and a couple hundred a month. I can do this. Less likely to get this position, which is why I think it'll happen (ballsey enough for you?)
AND earlier today, when it was still Wednesday, I got a call back from a Walnut Creek real estate office that wants a list manager. NOW, I know what you're thinking, "what about you saying you want to get into a different field?!?! You live for emergency medicine?! Don't waste your time...." Folks, no one is asking me to join their medical practice in any capacity. It hurts to say it but it's completely true. I'm frozen out where I am. Not enough education to get in medicine where I can pay my bills and too experienced to get a pissant job. Almost 27 and I feel like having a mid life crisis. If I get my way I'm at my mid life (sorry, don't wanna die an old man, 50-60 is fine with me), so I guess this is my mid life crisis maybe. So I accepted the interview for Friday if for no other reason then I can make more money with them while I search for a new job then if I was collecting unemployment.
...Me and the crew are drinkin brass monkey...
Valentine's day was great. I have photos to upload... but it's nearing 4:30am so that's an update for tomorrow after I go shopping for things I need to look more business like. Off to bed for now.
OH, and after seeing Tombstone on Showtime again, can I say Dana Delany is how I prefer my women... Dark hair and large breasts. Speaking of, hope you have a good morning at work Jen! =)
On Jan. 31st, I worked my last day for General Motors (Mall Services Group, or MSG for short). Because I've learned to NEVER say NEVER, which was last drilled into me when I chased Jen again when I said I wouldn't, and I'm very glad I did even if she's not (hehehehe, I know I'll get a "OHHH WHATEVER!" for that), and the time before that I said I'd never move back to Northern California ever again when I was 17, and by 22 I was back, I won't say I'll never work for GM in some capacity again. After all, I make car payments to them, so in a way I'll work for them until I give them $6,000 plus interest. I left with a months vacation, 2 weeks back pay, and a severance bonus. That last part is confidential, I take my agreements seriously so you don't get to know the amount! I can tell you standard practice is something between 2 weeks and 2 months pay, depending on the terms in which you leave your company, when you're a ranking member of the company that is.
2 days before I left MSG I had an interview with Marin Community Clinic. Clinical Services Manager. I wanted that position SO BAD, and on the 31st I was called to come in for a second interview for the following Monday. MAN I had my shit together for BOTH sessions. I had researched the top 4 officers, I know their numbers backwards and forwards, demographics, operations, procedures, culture, I was set to take the floor. One of the top 3 people interviewed... I haven't heard a word from them since Feb. 6th. Heartbroken doesn't describe how I feel but for those that don't read me here, they don't get to see that. Even Jen doesn't get to see it, but since I know she knows, I'll say it here for all to read. You folks are friends of mine. You listen to my bullshit when I spew and offer support when I need it, so I feel you deserve to know when I feel like I had a sure thing and somehow fucked it up. Either that or someone that was bilingual and an LVN or higher beat out this little EMT-B with 8 years admin and operations experience. TOTALLY possible, but I failed in my task in any case, I couldn't beat the odds and was a great warm-up interview for the charges and department heads for their second interviews.
Beyond that, there's DSD, a company that runs donor campaigns for non-profits. Another market I'd like to be in because I don't want to assist retail companies anymore. They actually HELP companies that for the most part have good intentions. I phone interviewed with them on 1-Feb-06, and was asked to come in the following Monday, same day as the MCC second interview. I thought being in demand would work in my favor... I'm guessing since I haven't heard word ONE from them since that I struck out there too. Motherfucker. It's ok. It's a long commute... So since I don't have so much as a nibble since then, I'm starting to panic, and plan for a departure from Northern California. Exit plan is critical.
While this is going on, I have not one, not two, not three, but four possible side projects in my face. The key is getting the backers to pull the trigger.
My brother in law wants me to work with him and get a programming team to make a site to rival E-Bay motors featuring higher end classics as the primary car up for auction, build the site so well that E-Bay offers a buyout and we walk away millionaires. TEMPTING. VERY TEMPTING. And it's AUTOMOTIVE, something I have a WEEEEEEEEEEE bit of background in, ya know what I mean?!
A friend has formed a company, an Air Taxi Service. He wants to pay me for the work. I'd have refused and traded for flying lessons before. Now, I'll take the money! He needs printed materials. I happen to know paper, colors, printing houses, procedures, mailing procedures, bulk rates, list brokers, etc, etc, etc. Another prime time area, and I happen to have Aviation experience. That could keep me going another month...
Another newer friend has an aviation/all around store at an airport here and wants help in boosting traffic and getting people to his store and site. WELL IT HAPPENS TO BE THAT I etc etc etc. You know the drill. Another job right the fuck down my alley.
An online dating service wants a consultant. They're in planning stages, so I dropped my name in a hat. I know all the areas they want someone to work with them on. My Space, LJ, dating sites (Jennifer, Roni, Katherine, all met on line at romance sites, so lets say I know the ins and outs of dating online). I know how to get visitors up to the levels they're looking for. We had thousands a day at MSG, we started and a couple hundred a month. I can do this. Less likely to get this position, which is why I think it'll happen (ballsey enough for you?)
AND earlier today, when it was still Wednesday, I got a call back from a Walnut Creek real estate office that wants a list manager. NOW, I know what you're thinking, "what about you saying you want to get into a different field?!?! You live for emergency medicine?! Don't waste your time...." Folks, no one is asking me to join their medical practice in any capacity. It hurts to say it but it's completely true. I'm frozen out where I am. Not enough education to get in medicine where I can pay my bills and too experienced to get a pissant job. Almost 27 and I feel like having a mid life crisis. If I get my way I'm at my mid life (sorry, don't wanna die an old man, 50-60 is fine with me), so I guess this is my mid life crisis maybe. So I accepted the interview for Friday if for no other reason then I can make more money with them while I search for a new job then if I was collecting unemployment.
...Me and the crew are drinkin brass monkey...
Valentine's day was great. I have photos to upload... but it's nearing 4:30am so that's an update for tomorrow after I go shopping for things I need to look more business like. Off to bed for now.
OH, and after seeing Tombstone on Showtime again, can I say Dana Delany is how I prefer my women... Dark hair and large breasts. Speaking of, hope you have a good morning at work Jen! =)
