Comments on: Then there’s the bad news…

By: mirkowuff

mirkowuff — Mon, 02 Feb 2004 20:07:48 +0000

Stiff upper lip, dawg. Things wil get better. I’ll try to use my amazing clout with Kraft to get you down here. 😉

By: animist

animist — Mon, 02 Feb 2004 17:23:55 +0000

Hang in there!
We’re all wishing you luck! I went through some bad times looking for work under George I. I thought I should add a hopeful note: all of the advice on job searching I’ve heard had always said that Want Ads are a worthless way to find work, and that you must “network”. I’ve never had any luck at networking, and every job I got has been through an ad in the newspaper. Including this one, that I’ve had eight years.
Funny thing about this job. I applied for it, and didn’t have the specific experience they wanted, either in the specifig gear, or as a journeyman certified electrician. I had never programmed a PLC, and had no idea what a GE/Fanuc was. I got offered the job after the first choice took another one; they didn’t get back to him quick enough. They ended up paying me to be trained in GE Fanuc!
So there’s hope even for applying for jobs that are hopeless. I replied to this one a week late, on a whim, thinking it was a waste of time because of lacking the “required” experience. You just never know what can happen!
Take care, and best of luck to you!
— Bob

By: cal_foxx

cal_foxx — Mon, 02 Feb 2004 13:15:40 +0000

In reply to woofwoofarf. hehe. I'm sure that could be arranged.

By: woofwoofarf

woofwoofarf — Mon, 02 Feb 2004 13:04:16 +0000

In reply to cal_foxx. Thanks! And hey, you might get a chance to get to know us mighty darned soon at this rate :-) Think Crim and Kyttin would mind us sleeping on their sofa and floor?

By: woofwoofarf

woofwoofarf — Mon, 02 Feb 2004 13:03:02 +0000

In reply to shockwave77598.

Re: Sensors detect…
Heh. That refinery experience is a sticking point. And the fact that I haven’t touched computer simulations since my undergrad days (when we had to submit the simulations as jobs to the VAX running some program or another). That and I have no idea what hydrotreating is.
(JOB APPLICANT RULE #21: If you don’t understand what they’re asking for in the job description, you’re probably not the best fit for the job 🙂
I appreciate the thought, though. I’ve applied to eight jobs today (plus another thirteen other jobs in the last week) and e-mailed 24 different recruiters with whom I have worked in the past. With any luck some good will come of that…

By: woofwoofarf

woofwoofarf — Mon, 02 Feb 2004 12:56:52 +0000

In reply to perro. Thanks, we appreciate the support! Even if we wind up heading to colder climes, I hope we get a chence to see ya before then.

By: cal_foxx

cal_foxx — Mon, 02 Feb 2004 12:53:47 +0000

I do hope things all work out for you both. Also, I must admit, there are several in this area who would totally love for you both to move back up here. But you have to do what you have to do. Anyway, here’s hoping for a bright future for you both, from a vixen who wished to get to know you both better soon.

By: shockwave77598

shockwave77598 — Mon, 02 Feb 2004 12:38:37 +0000

Sensors detect…
Engineering firm in Shreveport, LA is seeking Chemical Engineers and Designer/Drafters with refinery and refinery design experience for both permanent and contract-to-hire positions. Engineering applicants must have background in hydrotreating and should be familiar with computer modeling (preferably HYSYS) as well as proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. Designer/Drafter applicants must be proficient in AutoCad along with Microsoft Excel and Word. Salary/rate commensurate with experience. Send resumes to:
Roddey Engineering Services, Inc.
400 Texas St, Ste 1040
Shreveport,LA 71101
or res@roddey-engr.com

By: perro

perro — Mon, 02 Feb 2004 12:29:45 +0000

I’ve admired what you two have for some time now doggy….and I know somehow both of you will find a way to get past this hurtle. I have no doubt in my mind.
I wish you the best guys…and if you need any help you know I’m not too far. *snugs*