Members FuzzShifter Posted April 15, 2008 Members Share Posted April 15, 2008 A couple of weeks ago, I told my boss I was looking for a new job. It wasn't meant to be arrogant, but I wanted to give him time to find a replacement. Needless to say, he took it pretty badly. The funny thing is, he's been taking advantage of me for the last 4 1/2 years, mostly because he knows I have a family to feed. Even though I work for a reasonably large corporation, each branch is pretty small. Hopefully, after I go Union at my new job, I'll be able to get my right-hand-man in. Technically, he trained me, but as things work out...I've been his boss for two years now. As a side note: Travel distance will be cut (almost) in half (I drive 38.2 miles each way, now), and I'll get a $2.00 raise over my current salary.I hope that means I'll be able to afford a better car. My '05 Saturn Ion is OK, but it would be nice... Just wanted to share. BTW: It's amazing how much you can ask for as a starting salary, when you're not worried about drug tests. P.S>. Maybe I'll be able to start NPD threads, in a couple of months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mike.sartori Posted April 15, 2008 Members Share Posted April 15, 2008 Congrats man! I have a pretty crappy job, but they are really flexible with me while I am in school. Hopefully after I get my degree I can do something I like! P.S. I don't know who the heck saturns were designed for (my guess is very short women) but they are soooo uncomfortable. I am only 5'7" and it's too small for me. Chevy Cobalt is a nice ride for an economy car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Saturnine10 Posted April 15, 2008 Members Share Posted April 15, 2008 Yea finding a job freaking sucks.. I'm doing it right now Congrats on finding your new job!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vrm Posted April 15, 2008 Members Share Posted April 15, 2008 congrats on the new job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gambit Posted April 15, 2008 Members Share Posted April 15, 2008 i want to change my job. it's so bloody massively corporate its destroying my soul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lanefair Posted April 15, 2008 Members Share Posted April 15, 2008 I've been trying to get out of mine for about 3 years now. I'm a slave to my paycheck, otherwise I'd just quit. Thank god for being in a band and having music. I don't know how 'normies' would cope with it. p.s. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FuzzShifter Posted April 15, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 15, 2008 Thanks for the well wishes, guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MathiasWilliam Posted April 15, 2008 Members Share Posted April 15, 2008 My job is hella fun in the Holidays, i get paid to go to the movies and do fun activities i wouldnt be doing if i was home. My after school hours kinda suck...All the naughty kids come then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marmoset King Posted April 15, 2008 Members Share Posted April 15, 2008 BTW: It's amazing how much you can ask for as a starting salary, when you're not worried about drug tests. Drug tests ??? wtfCongrats on new job. I'm looking for a new one too. Can't stand where i am now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seifukusha Posted April 15, 2008 Members Share Posted April 15, 2008 i was the 2nd longest staying employee at my job, but the 1st left today (my friend ) and Im ready to go to...lonely w/o friend.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FuzzShifter Posted April 15, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 15, 2008 Drug tests ??? wtfCongrats on new job. I'm looking for a new one too. Can't stand where i am now. Here in the "Land of the Free", workers are subject to drug screening, physicals, credit checks, criminal record checks..... Then, as long as you can bull{censored} your way through the interview process (which relies on psychological studies of answers to specific questions), affirmative action doesn't have a quota you can't help meet, and you "look" like what the prospective employer would like.......... Your previous experience, and qualifications could land you a steady income. -end rant :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheAtomicJeff Posted April 16, 2008 Members Share Posted April 16, 2008 Hope you get it, bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FuzzShifter Posted April 16, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 16, 2008 Got the job!I put in notice, today. Now, I'll have the weekend of May 3/4 off, and start on Monday.I was offered a position at a $4.00/hr increase over my current salary.......and I'm in charge of a clamp-truck, and some rolls of paper.Currently, I'm in charge of a warehouse, two truck drivers, five employees, and all of the shipping/receiving at my company's branch.No vacation time for a year, but my current job owes me about 1K, for unused time. So, I'll be getting paid for about a month after I start the new job.Surprisingly, my current boss told me that I should cut my resume to one page. I guess he doesn't have four pages of experience, huh?Thanks again for the well wishes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Clorox Posted April 16, 2008 Members Share Posted April 16, 2008 Got the job! I put in notice, today. Now, I'll have the weekend of May 3/4 off, and start on Monday. I was offered a position at a $4.00/hr increase over my current salary....... and I'm in charge of a clamp-truck, and some rolls of paper. Currently, I'm in charge of a warehouse, two truck drivers, five employees, and all of the shipping/receiving at my company's branch. No vacation time for a year, but my current job owes me about 1K, for unused time. So, I'll be getting paid for about a month after I start the new job. Surprisingly, my current boss told me that I should cut my resume to one page. I guess he doesn't have four pages of experience, huh? Thanks again for the well wishes! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChuckNorris1982 Posted April 16, 2008 Members Share Posted April 16, 2008 Your CV is 4 pages long? You'd be surprised how many potential employers would bin your CV without even looking at it based purely on it's size. CVs need to be 1 to 2 pages long maximum, and bullet pointed to concisely show your achievements and experience. 4 pages is too much reading for anyone, that {censored} is only interesting to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FuzzShifter Posted April 16, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 16, 2008 Your CV is 4 pages long? You'd be surprised how many potential employers would bin your CV without even looking at it based purely on it's size.CVs need to be 1 to 2 pages long maximum, and bullet pointed to concisely show your achievements and experience.4 pages is too much reading for anyone, that {censored} is only interesting to you. I'm 34 years old, and have quite a few occupational achievements....being motivated, and dedicated can get you quite far! EG: Starting as a temp, doing menial labor to start...and running the place, in less than four years, takes a unique skill set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChuckNorris1982 Posted April 16, 2008 Members Share Posted April 16, 2008 I'm not having a pop, I'm just stating a fact. A high proportion of people would toss aside a 4 page CV without looking at it. Well done on the new job by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FuzzShifter Posted April 16, 2008 Author Members Share Posted April 16, 2008 Sorry if I came across wrong........I do that sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChuckNorris1982 Posted April 16, 2008 Members Share Posted April 16, 2008 Nah I probably did too.All I'm saying is it's better to use... ...than to spend 2 paragraphs typing out the story of how that happened, because it's clear, it grabs your attention and you can get the gist of it without spending too much time reading it. That's a basic {censored}ty example, but you get the point. Seems like it worked out for you anyway though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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