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08-11-2019 | 05:40 PM
#2771
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From: Aircraft & Seat: old & hard
Not offended. Just wondering why so many people to do that.
I know every bright-eyed newbie out there is stoked to advance their career. I was one once. My advice to them is this: Chill. You can't make the phone ring. They're either going to call, or they're not.
I have more years behind me in this screwy business than I have left ahead of me. I have been applying for my "dream job" at every opportunity for at least the last seven years. I simply can't imagine how frazzled I would be if I was waiting on pins and needles for a call every time I submitted an application. Heck, in January of last year I did get a call for that job, and was told to expect a call for an interview "within a few weeks". I waited all year for that call. It never came. I have reapplied twice since then. And every time, like clockwork, somebody asks within a week of the application window closing if anyone has been called yet.
So just chill. You'll live longer and be happier.
I know every bright-eyed newbie out there is stoked to advance their career. I was one once. My advice to them is this: Chill. You can't make the phone ring. They're either going to call, or they're not.
I have more years behind me in this screwy business than I have left ahead of me. I have been applying for my "dream job" at every opportunity for at least the last seven years. I simply can't imagine how frazzled I would be if I was waiting on pins and needles for a call every time I submitted an application. Heck, in January of last year I did get a call for that job, and was told to expect a call for an interview "within a few weeks". I waited all year for that call. It never came. I have reapplied twice since then. And every time, like clockwork, somebody asks within a week of the application window closing if anyone has been called yet.
So just chill. You'll live longer and be happier.
(GET OF MY LAWN!)
08-11-2019 | 07:20 PM
#2772
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Off, dude. Off. Otherwise, agree entirely. I'm happier than a pig in poop. Have yet to fly with a jerk (although I hear there's at least one...dodged the bullet so far, won't be bidding, well, nevermind). But I'm nearing Older Than Dirt status and I'm in no hurry to steal your seat. I'm enjoying "there's a problem? Look left."
08-12-2019 | 12:03 AM
#2773
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Joined: Jun 2006
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"Get off my lawn!" is actually the password for my guest wifi.
08-12-2019 | 05:33 PM
#2774
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From: Aircraft & Seat: old & hard
Off, dude. Off. Otherwise, agree entirely. I'm happier than a pig in poop. Have yet to fly with a jerk (although I hear there's at least one...dodged the bullet so far, won't be bidding, well, nevermind). But I'm nearing Older Than Dirt status and I'm in no hurry to steal your seat. I'm enjoying "there's a problem? Look left."
08-13-2019 | 07:42 AM
#2775
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08-13-2019 | 07:10 PM
#2776
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From: Aircraft & Seat: old & hard
08-13-2019 | 08:30 PM
#2777
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Joined: Sep 2007
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Eh, we'll keep it between ourselves and the rest of the internet. A few mistakes here and there won't get you drummed out of the Grammar SS. In point of fact we're happy to see a *few* mistakes, as you'll be constantly looking over your shoulder, and therefore more enthusiastic in your Duties!
08-13-2019 | 11:22 PM
#2778
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In point of fact we're happy to see a *few* mistakes, as you'll be constantly looking over your shoulder, and therefore more enthusiastic in your Duties![/QUOTE]
I'm extremely grateful for that point of view. A mistake was made and a opportunity to fix it was offered. Life-changing lessons were learned, I agree 100% with your statement.
I'm extremely grateful for that point of view. A mistake was made and a opportunity to fix it was offered. Life-changing lessons were learned, I agree 100% with your statement.
08-14-2019 | 11:17 AM
#2779
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 3,576
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08-17-2019 | 11:15 AM
#2780
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