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Old 03-04-2008, 09:19 AM   #1 (permalink)
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So I have my first interview tomorrow and I'm super nervous. Anyway I was calling around to hotels and most wanted $200+! the cheapest I could find was $120.

So I had what I thought was a genius idea... I am just staying at the FBO! shhh don't tell them. They picked me up from the terminal in the shuttle and I just said I was waiting to be picked up.

So some people might say I'm cheap, but heck money doesn't grow on trees. Plus it's not like they don't owe me... With all the exorbitant fuel prices I've paid over the years.

Just wondering how many other people have done/thought of this?
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usually when you interview you can use that airline's discount at certain hotels. The airline rate is usually $40-50
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usually when you interview you can use that airline's discount at certain hotels. The airline rate is usually $40-50
Yeah the cheap rate was just over $100. But even for $40-50 I would say that this is worth it.
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Get a hotel. You want to be well rested going into the interview. If it's not worth spending $100 for a shot at the job, look elsewhere.
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So I have my first interview tomorrow and I'm super nervous. Anyway I was calling around to hotels and most wanted $200+! the cheapest I could find was $120.

So I had what I thought was a genius idea... I am just staying at the FBO! shhh don't tell them. They picked me up from the terminal in the shuttle and I just said I was waiting to be picked up.

So some people might say I'm cheap, but heck money doesn't grow on trees. Plus it's not like they don't owe me... With all the exorbitant fuel prices I've paid over the years.

Just wondering how many other people have done/thought of this?
You are going to do just fine financially as a first officer.
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Old 03-04-2008, 01:05 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Get a hotel. You want to be well rested going into the interview. If it's not worth spending $100 for a shot at the job, look elsewhere.
I will sleep just as well here as in my own bed. $100 is a $100, unless you want to kick in?

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A brother's got to do what a brother's got to do. I look forward to living on minimum wage but I'll find a way to make it work!
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I will sleep just as well here as in my own bed. $100 is a $100, unless you want to kick in?



A brother's got to do what a brother's got to do. I look forward to living on minimum wage but I'll find a way to make it work!
Sorry Bud, I've paid my dues...your turn, enjoy.
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So as my plan went beautifully I think the move was def cheap AND genius though I do not suggest that anyone else attempt these or similar maneuvers.
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So as my plan went beautifully I think the move was def cheap AND genius though I do not suggest that anyone else attempt these or similar maneuvers.
Did you get the job?
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Don't know yet.
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