I got a job and I'm really excited

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20 Sep 2006, 06:48 PM
Cowutopia

I got a job and I'm really excited

Pretty much my first real interview ever and I nailed it. I'm making 32k/year and I couldn't be happier really, since I still don't have my degree. I'll probably keep my weekend part-time job, and what I'm really lookin' for is a job at a game store part time to snag some employee discounts. I'm also still doing transcription and looking to further that.

So, freakin' sweet, and I'll be getting a Wii60 pretty goddamn soon.

Turnaround from looking for a job to getting one - 5 days.

I wore a suit today. I'm so happy I managed to tie my own tie.
http://photos-588.ak.facebook.com/ip...19588_9391.jpg
http://photos-589.ak.facebook.com/ip...19589_9912.jpg

Just sharing my happiness with you.
20 Sep 2006, 06:51 PM
Aurora

Yay, congrats. Be smart and save money. I was stupid and didn't. Now I am TOO BROKE TO BUY COTC AND I MIGHT AS WELL KILL MYSELF WITHOUT SUCH LUXURIES MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1we2

Hi.
20 Sep 2006, 06:56 PM
Wildkat

No offence, but you missed the whole "tying a tie" thing by a lot.

But congrats on joining the productive side of soceity.
20 Sep 2006, 06:58 PM
Calliander

Heh, yeah, that tie is crazy. Congrats.
20 Sep 2006, 06:58 PM
Cowutopia

lol..it's a half windsor and it looked pretty good from the front. It looks kinda hung up there. Believe me, it laid flat and straight.
20 Sep 2006, 07:40 PM
Anal Kaboom

Those damn knots have names?

Ties > Cowutopia

btw welcome to the real world :)
20 Sep 2006, 07:51 PM
Tracer

I just got a job too. My official title is "Beer Person."

It's like a dream come true.

I perfer Beer Dude though.
20 Sep 2006, 07:57 PM
Frogacuda

I'm hoping to hear about a job today, too. *fidgets around impatiently* Those of you who have been paying close attention might know what I'm talking about.
20 Sep 2006, 07:58 PM
Galaxia

i started my job on monday and it's awesome.

congrats, Cow :D
20 Sep 2006, 08:03 PM
Anal Kaboom

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frogacuda

I'm hoping to hear about a job today, too. *fidgets around impatiently* Those of you who have been paying close attention might know what I'm talking about.

u edited your post?
20 Sep 2006, 08:04 PM
Lordmrw

I got hired permanently after working as a temp for awhile, and now I bring home anywhere from 550-750 a week after tax.
20 Sep 2006, 08:04 PM
Frogacuda

yeah, like right after I made it. Why?
20 Sep 2006, 08:33 PM
sleeve

Cow is burgundy's lost twin brother.
20 Sep 2006, 08:37 PM
Tracer

srsly.
20 Sep 2006, 08:40 PM
icarusfall

So what is this job? I can't really be happy for you if it sucks.
20 Sep 2006, 08:46 PM
Drewbacca

Awesome news Cowutopia. Glad to hear everything is coming up roses for you.

I started a new graphic design job about a month ago. I'm making just under 40k a year now and loving it. It's the third highest starting salary out of anyone in my graduating class. I have to commute across Toronto every day but I don't care (about an hour to an hour and a half depending on traffic). I also just sold my old domain name (wrestlinggames.com) for 12500 US dollars to some spaniard. In a year I should be 40,000 richer.

I might lease a house and rent it out or something.

EVERYTHING IS SO WONDERFUL!
20 Sep 2006, 08:48 PM
Cowutopia

Working at distributorship. Specifically, I'll be working with Sykorsky to help them get the shit they need to build their helicopters, and they already told me that I'll have to go on business trips to and from their headquarters, which fucking rocks.

The job itself sounds really hectic and fun. On the phone a lot but not sales calls or marketing or shit like that, just working closely with the manufacturers and Sykorsky.

It's not THE GREATEST JOB IN THE WORLD or anything but I'll always be busy, the "Shark Pit" is exciting, stressful, and probably challenging, they are looking to hire people in the long term so I won't be chucked out the window in a few months, and I get to go to Sykorsky and look at helicopters.

Another awesome thing is the "commute" is literally a 2-minute drive or a bike ride.
20 Sep 2006, 08:50 PM
Aurora

lies. you're working in a cotc factory.
20 Sep 2006, 08:52 PM
Cowutopia

Aurora's right. My bonuses are paid in melted butter.
20 Sep 2006, 09:01 PM
Anal Kaboom

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frogacuda

yeah, like right after I made it. Why?

...idk is that what you were talking about?

:cry: I lose :cry:
20 Sep 2006, 09:52 PM
Frogacuda

No. It was a job at IGN that Mark Ryan posted about here on the forums. Just found out I didn't get it, though :( It's all good, though. I got to go out to San Fran and see the IGN office and meet Tal and Mark Ryan, and they're throwing me some freelance work as a consolation prize.

There's always next time I suppose.
20 Sep 2006, 09:55 PM
sleeve

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cowutopia

Working at distributorship. Specifically, I'll be working with Sykorsky to help them get the shit they need to build their helicopters, and they already told me that I'll have to go on business trips to and from their headquarters, which fucking rocks.

The job itself sounds really hectic and fun. On the phone a lot but not sales calls or marketing or shit like that, just working closely with the manufacturers and Sykorsky.

It's not THE GREATEST JOB IN THE WORLD or anything but I'll always be busy, the "Shark Pit" is exciting, stressful, and probably challenging, they are looking to hire people in the long term so I won't be chucked out the window in a few months, and I get to go to Sykorsky and look at helicopters.

Another awesome thing is the "commute" is literally a 2-minute drive or a bike ride.

I think JefMcC works at Sikorsky.
20 Sep 2006, 09:57 PM
George

Cow, I'm in a situation much like yours. Very recently interviewed for a job that will earn ~35k, it's a good feeling, especially if you were completely broke beforehand, like me. Congrats to us!
20 Sep 2006, 09:58 PM
Razor Ramon

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frogacuda

they're throwing me some freelance work as a consolation prize.

Burned me.
20 Sep 2006, 10:02 PM
burgundy

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleeveboy

Cow is burgundy's lost twin brother.

I don't see it.
21 Sep 2006, 12:51 AM
Brisco Bold

Quote:

Originally Posted by burgundy

I don't see it.

You know what's fucked up? When I saw the picture reposted in VB, I coulda sworn it was of you. Now I'm terrified.
21 Sep 2006, 02:26 AM
Calliander

Sikorsky? As in the one in CT off of the 15, or do they have other branches?
21 Sep 2006, 03:29 AM
Mr-K

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brisco Bold

You know what's fucked up? When I saw the picture reposted in VB, I coulda sworn it was of you. Now I'm terrified.

I thought it was Burgundy with a weird haircut.
21 Sep 2006, 10:43 AM
kingoffighters

Congrats cow. It is good to work and make a living.

Now, about the tie thing.... this will help :)

http://www.tie-a-tie.net/
21 Sep 2006, 10:44 AM
Atlas

CONGRATS Cow!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew

I started a new graphic design job about a month ago. I'm making just under 40k a year now and loving it.

Same (that's why I am on here all the time again), except I didn't graduate ;)
21 Sep 2006, 10:59 AM
Nick

Congratulations.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cowutopia

Another awesome thing is the "commute" is literally a 2-minute drive or a bike ride.

A two-minute drive is called a "walk." Please don't ever drive for that short distance unless you're carrying some heavy, heavy stuff.

You could, however, tell people you were putting it on in the car if they ask you why your tie looks like that. ;)
21 Sep 2006, 11:12 AM
MechDeus

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cowutopia

Pretty much my first real interview ever and I nailed it. I'm making 32k/year and I couldn't be happier really, since I still don't have my degree. I'll probably keep my weekend part-time job, and what I'm really lookin' for is a job at a game store part time to snag some employee discounts.

I'm in almost the exact same boat. I recently started working my first real job though it's only two days a week, and they loved my interview so much they're probably going to give me an additional three days a week acting as an on-site representative for new company clients and bump me up to salary (I would be already but they've had issues in the past with people staying past a couple months so they're waiting to see how I react).

Right now I'm keeping my retail job for the discounts and to supplement my income until the extra hours happen (even then I'll probably keep at both for a while just for extra money). This should've happened years ago but I was really fucking lazy for a long time, and damn if that hasn't hurt me in the long run. It'll be really, really nice to finally start ending my financial issues and begin saving for the future. It also doesn't hurt that my job is fucking awesome, it's not my dream or anything but it's still wonderful for so many reasons.

Regardless: Congratulations!
21 Sep 2006, 12:37 PM
Saint of Killers

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingoffighters

Congrats cow. It is good to work and make a living.

Now, about the tie thing.... this will help :)

http://www.tie-a-tie.net/

The pictures are cool (my tie tying skills are sad) but that guy is actually trying to charge money for videos of him tying a tie.
21 Sep 2006, 09:14 PM
Diff-chan

You're part of the military industrial complex now. So I hate you.
21 Sep 2006, 10:21 PM
bbobb

I'm happy with where I'm at... getting paid too much money to essentially do jack shit. :)
21 Sep 2006, 11:55 PM
avatar

You lucky bastard.

Naw I'm joking. Congrats man. Hopefully i'll make that kind of money one day.
22 Sep 2006, 01:41 AM
Rhydant

Drinks are on Cow! Wohooo!
22 Sep 2006, 01:50 AM
Cowutopia

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calliander

Sikorsky? As in the one in CT off of the 15, or do they have other branches?

I'll be working with that office, yeah. I'm sure they have other branches though. I'm sure I"ll find out in 8 hours.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingoffighters

http://www.tie-a-tie.net/

lol how do you think I got it tied at all?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

Regardless: Congratulations!

Thanks, and good luck with your shit too! Let us know how it goes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saint of Killers

The pictures are cool (my tie tying skills are sad) but that guy is actually trying to charge money for videos of him tying a tie.

LOL RITE? I was all excited for a video and wound up watching their 3 second mention on the news. God damn.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhydant

Drinks are on Cow! Wohooo!

Totally. I'll take some of you out to a bar in Hoboken (easier to get to than NYC) if you want to go. And I swear to god I won't hit on any of you. :P
22 Sep 2006, 04:20 AM
dakidski

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cowutopia

they already told me that I'll have to go on business trips to and from their headquarters, which fucking rocks.

So young, so naive...
22 Sep 2006, 09:17 AM
morphix

congratz!

don't have sex on your desk, some companies frown upon that.