Imk2 asked a lot of good questions in response to my last post. So, here are your answers:
when are you leaving? - I don't know yet. They are in the process of getting me an electronic visa, then they will solidify my plane tickets.
how are they flying you there? - on a big plane i hope :)
which airline? - most likely the cheapest deal
coach or first class? - I am pretty confident it's coach
how long will they keep you there for the interview? - 3 days
will they be putting you up in a hotel? - yes
if so, which hotel? - don't know yet
will they be providing any food? - yes, they will be taking me out to lunches and dinners every day
will they pay moving expenses, like for the flight, if you get offered the job? - i think so, but not 100% sure
what is the cost of living there like? - real estate is very expensive, but other costs of living are lower than the states
will you be living in an apartment that you have to find on your own, or will you be living on campus? - on campus
how long is the contract for? - 1 year but they hope to have me for 2 or 3
will you get vacation time, and if so how much? - yes. muslim holidays plus vacation plus christian holidays
do they pay for flights back home at all? - yes, one round trip ticket home per year
how much are the flights anyway? - around $1,700 right now
make sure you take tons of pictures - will do!
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05/01/2007 12:46 #39118
answers to your questions imk2Category: potpourri
04/26/2007 10:41 #39050
OMG YAY!Category: potpourri
I got a call from the Qatar Foundation this morning. They want to bring me out for an on campus intehrview!!! Holy shnikes this is amazing! I can't even imagine flying 20 hours for an interview in the middle east. Wooooooooooohooooooooooooo!
imk2 - 04/28/07 13:01
omg...that is soooo fucking awsome! when are you leaving? how are they flying you there? which airline? coach or first class? how long will they keep you there for the interview? will they be putting you up in a hotel? if so, which hotel? will they be providing any food? will they pay moving expenses, like for the flight, if you get offered the job? what is the cost of living there like? will you be living in an apartment that you have to find on your own, or will you be living on campus? how long is the contract for? will you get vacation time, and if so how much? do they pay for flights back home at all? how much are the flights anyway? make sure you take tons of pictures.....this is so fucking cool!
omg...that is soooo fucking awsome! when are you leaving? how are they flying you there? which airline? coach or first class? how long will they keep you there for the interview? will they be putting you up in a hotel? if so, which hotel? will they be providing any food? will they pay moving expenses, like for the flight, if you get offered the job? what is the cost of living there like? will you be living in an apartment that you have to find on your own, or will you be living on campus? how long is the contract for? will you get vacation time, and if so how much? do they pay for flights back home at all? how much are the flights anyway? make sure you take tons of pictures.....this is so fucking cool!
deeglam - 04/26/07 23:39
DAMN! good for you! send some of that luck my way! I hope things works out for you...
DAMN! good for you! send some of that luck my way! I hope things works out for you...
chico - 04/26/07 22:51
Kick ass!!
Kick ass!!
mike - 04/26/07 22:12
Good luck!!! That is really crazy! Who goes for an interview in Qatar. by the by I wonder if the little bread and breakfast I stayed in in Qatar is the same one I fell in lov with. Did it feature the pork free bacon breakfast buffett?
Good luck!!! That is really crazy! Who goes for an interview in Qatar. by the by I wonder if the little bread and breakfast I stayed in in Qatar is the same one I fell in lov with. Did it feature the pork free bacon breakfast buffett?
metalpeter - 04/26/07 17:33
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
james - 04/26/07 14:45
I know this charming bed and breakfast in qatar you simply need to check out.
congrats ^_^
I know this charming bed and breakfast in qatar you simply need to check out.
congrats ^_^
jenks - 04/26/07 12:35
Wow! Congrats!
Wow! Congrats!
mrmike - 04/26/07 11:29
Awesome doesn't even describe it. Very cool!!! May it all go terrifically.
Getting flown in means a lot
Awesome doesn't even describe it. Very cool!!! May it all go terrifically.
Getting flown in means a lot
theecarey - 04/26/07 11:26
OH! hehe :) You are SO in.
OH! hehe :) You are SO in.
leetee - 04/26/07 10:46
IS there a "break a leg" for job interviews? No? Ok, i reckon GOOD LUCK will have to do!! :O)
IS there a "break a leg" for job interviews? No? Ok, i reckon GOOD LUCK will have to do!! :O)
04/25/2007 12:40 #39037
happy to be in one pieceCategory: potpourri
I thought I was prepared for the rain today. I wrapped my pack in a plastic bag, put on my rain pants and shell, and was ready to brave the elements. Let us put an emphasis on brave. I learned something about my bicycle at the most inopportune moment.
As I approached the intersection of Delaware and Utica the light turned red. I applied the breaks only to learn they do not work in the rain, at all. I slid through the red light and almost got rolled over by an SUV. My stomach tried to barf my heart out.
UPDATE: Delayed reaction. I started crying out of the blue, then realized why. Life is so precious. I'm not ready to extinguish my flame just yet.
As I approached the intersection of Delaware and Utica the light turned red. I applied the breaks only to learn they do not work in the rain, at all. I slid through the red light and almost got rolled over by an SUV. My stomach tried to barf my heart out.
UPDATE: Delayed reaction. I started crying out of the blue, then realized why. Life is so precious. I'm not ready to extinguish my flame just yet.
chico - 04/25/07 23:15
Am deeply relieved to know you are OK.
Am deeply relieved to know you are OK.
metalpeter - 04/25/07 17:52
First of all glad you are ok. Secondly that sounds pretty scary.
First of all glad you are ok. Secondly that sounds pretty scary.
mrmike - 04/25/07 15:47
Glad the SUV missed
Glad the SUV missed
04/21/2007 16:38 #38990
4 thingsCategory: potpourri
Feeling much better!
I got a new side mirror for my bicycle and that makes me very happy. My old one is really crap and keeps moving out of position. I can't tell you how useful they are if you have to ride in the streets of Buffalo!
I caught up on all my sport pscyh assignments AND completed my final research paper, 3 weeks ahead of schedule. Sweeeeeeeet!
Just 25 more days til graduation. Then I can tell all these bitches, "Peace out Mother Fuckers!". Joy, joy, joy.
P.S. Since I don't have a computer at home at can't say it tomorrow:
HAPPY EARTHDAY
I got a new side mirror for my bicycle and that makes me very happy. My old one is really crap and keeps moving out of position. I can't tell you how useful they are if you have to ride in the streets of Buffalo!
I caught up on all my sport pscyh assignments AND completed my final research paper, 3 weeks ahead of schedule. Sweeeeeeeet!
Just 25 more days til graduation. Then I can tell all these bitches, "Peace out Mother Fuckers!". Joy, joy, joy.
P.S. Since I don't have a computer at home at can't say it tomorrow:
HAPPY EARTHDAY
04/20/2007 15:39 #38978
rhetorical goatsCategory: potpourri
I find it entertaining when someone that used to be your friend only contacts you when they need something from you. Do they really think they are fooling you with their rhetorical 'how are you"? Please.
Random item found in office fridge today: pina colada goat ice cream
Random item found in office fridge today: pina colada goat ice cream
ladycroft - 04/25/07 15:24
It's a blank white carton and the top is stamped in red with 'creekview'.
It's a blank white carton and the top is stamped in red with 'creekview'.
james - 04/20/07 19:12
Can you tell me who made that ice cream? Not out of any desire to try it, I just like to keep tabs on weird foods.
Can you tell me who made that ice cream? Not out of any desire to try it, I just like to keep tabs on weird foods.
leetee - 04/20/07 17:44
entertaining and annoying. particularly if the friendship ended in fireworks. even more annoying are friends that keep you around just so they can ask a favour.
goat meat or goat milk ice cream? i can totally imagine goat milk ice cream... but hunks of goat meat... now that is weird.
entertaining and annoying. particularly if the friendship ended in fireworks. even more annoying are friends that keep you around just so they can ask a favour.
goat meat or goat milk ice cream? i can totally imagine goat milk ice cream... but hunks of goat meat... now that is weird.
mrmike - 04/20/07 16:14
I wonder what a Pina Colada Goat tastes like?
I wonder what a Pina Colada Goat tastes like?
What a great opportunity! I hope you'll have a wonderful interview and trip!
Sounds awesome!
Yep, I have hookah! Up for it? It's from Egypt. I'm sure you'll be doing plenty of that in Qatar. I heard they are wicked cheap in the middle east. And I paid a pretty penny for mine.