I feel like I died and went to a communist day care center. I got the job at Roswell!! Not even kidding, it feels like I'm leaving the world we live, to go live in some socialist utopia, previously unknown except in propaganda films. They have hired me PART-TIME, as a permanent employee, meaning that I get health insurance, dental, sick days, personal days, holiday days, as well as some kind of retirement plan option almost immediately. I love Roswell!
I need stuff to wear. I have been so poor for so many years, that I never buy new clothes. Something has always been more important. I haven't been in a professional environment in years and it is freaking me out. Do they have a dress code? I really need to buy an outfit or two, or three, or four.
Parking? Do I have to pay for parking?
Happy Birthday to my lady friend!
UPDATE
The communist day care center comes from one of my favorite films. Desperate Living by John Waters. Check out the opening clip.
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09/06/2007 15:48 #40970
I died and went to...08/31/2007 16:47 #40864
Thank YouWill this thank you for the interview letter complete with the Star Wars postage stamps hurt or improve my chances of getting hired?
mrdeadlier - 09/04/07 09:42
You would most assuredly be hired onto my team in no time. NO TIME.
You would most assuredly be hired onto my team in no time. NO TIME.
fellyconnelly - 08/31/07 22:27
when i sent out resumes to all the cell phone places i saved the really great ones like darth vader for the places i REALLY wanted to work!
when i sent out resumes to all the cell phone places i saved the really great ones like darth vader for the places i REALLY wanted to work!
james - 08/31/07 17:31
Star Wars postage stamps can only be positive.
First, the thank you letter is a great idea.
Second, if they find your choice in postage stamp to be unprofessional then you interviewed with a douche bag and you do not want to work with them.
Win, win.
Star Wars postage stamps can only be positive.
First, the thank you letter is a great idea.
Second, if they find your choice in postage stamp to be unprofessional then you interviewed with a douche bag and you do not want to work with them.
Win, win.
tinypliny - 08/31/07 17:19
Well - I would say it depends upon the rapport you developed with whomever you are sending this letter to. If you got on fabulously, cracked many jokes etc, and shared a huge interest in star wars, this might be a good insider's thank you note. However, I am a bit too cautious in judging people by the way they respond to me in my first meeting with them. In fact, I wait for a whole 5 meetings before I actually step out and make some conclusions - and even they are not set in stone.
I rely heavily on my intuition and my "vibe-detection" radar and it has been pretty successful till now in picking up even subtle mood-changing hints. Do you pick up hints? Why did you choose these stamps? And if you chose those stamps, why didn't you hand-type your letter? Why are you doubting your moves (don't say, because the job is important to you - that is obvious) - the unobvious thought is usually whether your perception of what your interviewer was like, was right or wrong and a lingering doubt about it. If you can resolve the answers to these questions, you will know whether to tone it down or spike it up a notch by hand-writing the letter.
Good Luck!! You are faced with such a hard decision and analysis tree. I am not envious.
Well - I would say it depends upon the rapport you developed with whomever you are sending this letter to. If you got on fabulously, cracked many jokes etc, and shared a huge interest in star wars, this might be a good insider's thank you note. However, I am a bit too cautious in judging people by the way they respond to me in my first meeting with them. In fact, I wait for a whole 5 meetings before I actually step out and make some conclusions - and even they are not set in stone.
I rely heavily on my intuition and my "vibe-detection" radar and it has been pretty successful till now in picking up even subtle mood-changing hints. Do you pick up hints? Why did you choose these stamps? And if you chose those stamps, why didn't you hand-type your letter? Why are you doubting your moves (don't say, because the job is important to you - that is obvious) - the unobvious thought is usually whether your perception of what your interviewer was like, was right or wrong and a lingering doubt about it. If you can resolve the answers to these questions, you will know whether to tone it down or spike it up a notch by hand-writing the letter.
Good Luck!! You are faced with such a hard decision and analysis tree. I am not envious.
jenks - 08/31/07 17:07
that's a lot of stamps! must be some thank you note!
I *doubt* it makes a difference, but sadly you never know. If it's super competitive, I'd stay conservative. But I obsess about that kind of stuff, especially if it's a really critical interview. Is it ok to handwrite? card or letter? signature in blue or black ink? Is a little humor a good idea, or pushing the envelope? Is a subtle pinstripe on my suit too "racy"? haha, I feel your pain. And I'm also talking about medical interviews- hopefully the rest of the word isn't quite so uptight and anal.
that's a lot of stamps! must be some thank you note!
I *doubt* it makes a difference, but sadly you never know. If it's super competitive, I'd stay conservative. But I obsess about that kind of stuff, especially if it's a really critical interview. Is it ok to handwrite? card or letter? signature in blue or black ink? Is a little humor a good idea, or pushing the envelope? Is a subtle pinstripe on my suit too "racy"? haha, I feel your pain. And I'm also talking about medical interviews- hopefully the rest of the word isn't quite so uptight and anal.
mrmike - 08/31/07 16:54
Can't hurt
Can't hurt
08/31/2007 08:51 #40851
For your birthday-Bonus RoundWe will enjoy a nice dinner.
We will go to Cirque Niagara's Avaia!
We will return here.
This is our room. View of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls!
We will watch the fireworks from the King Size bed at 10pm (I hope to make it back in time) Image borrowed from
We will play Hot Hot Penny all night long!
We will go to Cirque Niagara's Avaia!
We will return here.
This is our room. View of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls!
We will watch the fireworks from the King Size bed at 10pm (I hope to make it back in time) Image borrowed from
We will play Hot Hot Penny all night long!
james - 08/31/07 15:14
You are a good man.
You are a good man.
lauren - 08/31/07 11:23
Wow, you are one lucky boy!
Wow, you are one lucky boy!
mike - 08/31/07 10:50
seriously I am super excited!
seriously I am super excited!
mike - 08/31/07 10:49
OMG That is awesome! Cirque Avaia and Hot Hot Penny and you! What more can a boy ask for?!!?! You're the greatest! THANKS!
OMG That is awesome! Cirque Avaia and Hot Hot Penny and you! What more can a boy ask for?!!?! You're the greatest! THANKS!
tinypliny - 08/31/07 10:10
If that's a birthday celebration, I want one now dammit! No wait, I want all my birthday celebrations back! ALL OF THEM!
If that's a birthday celebration, I want one now dammit! No wait, I want all my birthday celebrations back! ALL OF THEM!
08/30/2007 16:37 #40837
New Roswell Employee?Today I had a very successful interview at Roswell's Smoker's Quit Line. It was really great and besides being nervous to the point of wanting to vomit, sweaty palms and all (not such a great handshake), I was proud of the way I did. One of the women who interviewed me tested my Spanish, and I performed very well both times and it was all very natural. I think this job is going to be so good for my life in so many ways. I'm talking like I already have it, but the interview just went so well, we were laughing and it just seemed relaxed and I lost all my nervousness by the end of the interview.
You have no idea how crazy it is to get to this place. They had to send an escort with me both ways and I still don't know how to get there. Seriously, it is a maze and that definitely showed my worst weakness, sense of direction! The lobby is so great at Roswell's Main Hospital. They had some man playing the piano as well as some guy who made origami animals that were really good. His sign said "Free to take" and I wanted one so bad, but I really didn't think it was a good idea to take one. Aren't they for people who have cancer or are a family member or something? Plus I was going to an interview and how professional would it be for me to bring in an origami zebra? Instead I carried a cool planner with a lotus flower on the front and a purple tinted folder holding my "papers". The lobby was so great for my anxiousness levels. I'm sure it is helpful to the people who are suffering. Anyways I really love Roswell, and would be so proud to say I was an employee. I don't see what you could say bad about that place, but maybe I'll find out ;)
You have no idea how crazy it is to get to this place. They had to send an escort with me both ways and I still don't know how to get there. Seriously, it is a maze and that definitely showed my worst weakness, sense of direction! The lobby is so great at Roswell's Main Hospital. They had some man playing the piano as well as some guy who made origami animals that were really good. His sign said "Free to take" and I wanted one so bad, but I really didn't think it was a good idea to take one. Aren't they for people who have cancer or are a family member or something? Plus I was going to an interview and how professional would it be for me to bring in an origami zebra? Instead I carried a cool planner with a lotus flower on the front and a purple tinted folder holding my "papers". The lobby was so great for my anxiousness levels. I'm sure it is helpful to the people who are suffering. Anyways I really love Roswell, and would be so proud to say I was an employee. I don't see what you could say bad about that place, but maybe I'll find out ;)
jenks - 08/31/07 14:03
Don't be sad, Lib! I'll make you an origami zebra! or, at least, or origami something... Maybe a shirt made out of a dollar bill (they're super cute.)
The chairs in the lobby are comfy too. And there's a coffee shop.
i'm only a part-time roswellian, but I'll be back in... november/december I think? I'm excited! the lunch crew will be like DOUBLE what it was last time I was there!!
Don't be sad, Lib! I'll make you an origami zebra! or, at least, or origami something... Maybe a shirt made out of a dollar bill (they're super cute.)
The chairs in the lobby are comfy too. And there's a coffee shop.
i'm only a part-time roswellian, but I'll be back in... november/december I think? I'm excited! the lunch crew will be like DOUBLE what it was last time I was there!!
paul - 08/31/07 10:01
Maybe we will be eating lunch togther soon.
Maybe we will be eating lunch togther soon.
ladycroft - 08/31/07 07:46
um, that should have read:
"i don't work for roswell"
i'm not telling you not to work for roswell, haha.
um, that should have read:
"i don't work for roswell"
i'm not telling you not to work for roswell, haha.
ladycroft - 08/31/07 07:45
don't work for roswell :)
but i know you've been wanting this for a while lib, so i'll chant for you through my stuffed up little nose.
don't work for roswell :)
but i know you've been wanting this for a while lib, so i'll chant for you through my stuffed up little nose.
james - 08/30/07 20:59
congrats. It sounds like a nice job.
I am fully expecting hating being a public school teacher so I am hoping to get a job at Roswell someday.
See you there.
congrats. It sounds like a nice job.
I am fully expecting hating being a public school teacher so I am hoping to get a job at Roswell someday.
See you there.
mike - 08/30/07 20:14
ditto here, oh to be a non-roswell estripper, is a sad place to be!
ditto here, oh to be a non-roswell estripper, is a sad place to be!
leetee - 08/30/07 20:11
Wow... cool. Good luck (not that i think you will need it, since you have enough charm to get the job... but i want to wish it for you anyway)!!!
I do kinda feel like (e:Hodown) on this one -- a bit left out. Hands up those very few (e:strip)pers that don't work for Roswell!
Wow... cool. Good luck (not that i think you will need it, since you have enough charm to get the job... but i want to wish it for you anyway)!!!
I do kinda feel like (e:Hodown) on this one -- a bit left out. Hands up those very few (e:strip)pers that don't work for Roswell!
carolinian - 08/30/07 19:19
Two things:
1. Knock'em dead.
2. I knew roswell had lots of perks, but I never imagined they had their own escort service. ;)
Two things:
1. Knock'em dead.
2. I knew roswell had lots of perks, but I never imagined they had their own escort service. ;)
tinypliny - 08/30/07 18:44
That is SO cool! Good Luck!!!!! I hope you get the job!!! And then we can meet at the cafeteria with the dinosauric carbon footprint and the greasy pizzas which reflect your face. :)
I love the piano music in the lobby too. It's a brilliant idea.
Which animals did you particularly like in the lobby?
That is SO cool! Good Luck!!!!! I hope you get the job!!! And then we can meet at the cafeteria with the dinosauric carbon footprint and the greasy pizzas which reflect your face. :)
I love the piano music in the lobby too. It's a brilliant idea.
Which animals did you particularly like in the lobby?
museumchick - 08/30/07 17:36
That's wonderful about the job interivew. I think that's so cool that you could get to help people that way.
That's wonderful about the job interivew. I think that's so cool that you could get to help people that way.
jim - 08/30/07 17:32
roswellstrip dot org
roswellstrip dot org
hodown - 08/30/07 17:23
I feel so left out. I'm like the only person left on (e:strip) who doesn't work there!
I feel so left out. I'm like the only person left on (e:strip) who doesn't work there!
mike - 08/30/07 17:02
Congrats! I'm sure you will do great there!
Congrats! I'm sure you will do great there!
08/28/2007 23:14 #40795
MiscMy Buddhist organization wants us to discuss Nuclear Abolition in our next meetings. If you want to see the flier check out this gather file. Just use this tracking number to download. 0381773001188355247
The Soka Gakkai became prolific after the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The first Soka Gakkai president died in prison at the hands of the Japanese government.
I took some pictures at dusk, my favorite time. If I were up a sunrise, that would probably be my preferred time. Mike asked what I was taking pics of but I wasn' t sure what to say.
I have the cutest wab in the world. I have never seen him lay like this.
The Scajacuada is so nasty.
Park bench tranquility.
Motion
My leg looks like a tasty chicken wang.
Don't step on the crack you'll break your mother's back!
Buffalo tranquility.
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The Soka Gakkai became prolific after the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The first Soka Gakkai president died in prison at the hands of the Japanese government.
I took some pictures at dusk, my favorite time. If I were up a sunrise, that would probably be my preferred time. Mike asked what I was taking pics of but I wasn' t sure what to say.
I have the cutest wab in the world. I have never seen him lay like this.
The Scajacuada is so nasty.
Park bench tranquility.
Motion
My leg looks like a tasty chicken wang.
Don't step on the crack you'll break your mother's back!
Buffalo tranquility.
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tinypliny - 08/30/07 22:58
I think my favourite among today's shots is the park bench. How lovely it might have been to sit on that bench and enjoy all the sunsetting glory on your face!
I think my favourite among today's shots is the park bench. How lovely it might have been to sit on that bench and enjoy all the sunsetting glory on your face!
libertad - 08/29/07 13:21
felly: Great quote~!
thee: I need to get up earlier
lady: Your awesome!
hodown: I knew you would get excited about my rabbit. and that is not a euphemism.
James: From Dennis Kucinch's website---
"I think that the United States must lead the way for nuclear abolition." He went on to say, "I think we have to get rid of nuclear weapons. The idea that somehow by having nuclear weapons you make the world a safer place is essentially insane... Under my administration, we will work to abolish nuclear weapons and engage every nation which is a nuclear nation to do the same and every non-nuclear nation not to develop nuclear weapons."
and I bet that Edwards does look great with his perfect golden locks at sunset!
felly: Great quote~!
thee: I need to get up earlier
lady: Your awesome!
hodown: I knew you would get excited about my rabbit. and that is not a euphemism.
James: From Dennis Kucinch's website---
"I think that the United States must lead the way for nuclear abolition." He went on to say, "I think we have to get rid of nuclear weapons. The idea that somehow by having nuclear weapons you make the world a safer place is essentially insane... Under my administration, we will work to abolish nuclear weapons and engage every nation which is a nuclear nation to do the same and every non-nuclear nation not to develop nuclear weapons."
and I bet that Edwards does look great with his perfect golden locks at sunset!
libertad - 08/29/07 13:17
james - 08/29/07 13:01
I think John Edwards is the only chap to come out and say we should work towards global nuclear disarmament.
He also looks good in photos taken at sunset.
I think John Edwards is the only chap to come out and say we should work towards global nuclear disarmament.
He also looks good in photos taken at sunset.
hodown - 08/29/07 09:03
I love your rabbit. It's so adorable!!!
I love your rabbit. It's so adorable!!!
ladycroft - 08/29/07 03:38
Robin Williams in that one about the fotomat.
Robin Williams in that one about the fotomat.
theecarey - 08/29/07 00:29
Yes, before 10am and just before sunset are the key times for taking advantage of the best light.
I like the sidewalk- the perspective and light/shadows.
Yes, before 10am and just before sunset are the key times for taking advantage of the best light.
I like the sidewalk- the perspective and light/shadows.
fellyconnelly - 08/28/07 23:57
"Most people don't take snapshots of the little things. The used Band-Aid, the guy at the gas station, the wasp on the Jell-O. But these are the things that make up the true picture of our lives. People don't take pictures of these things."
name that movie/actor
"Most people don't take snapshots of the little things. The used Band-Aid, the guy at the gas station, the wasp on the Jell-O. But these are the things that make up the true picture of our lives. People don't take pictures of these things."
name that movie/actor
That is such a crazy movie clip! hahaha
Congrats on the new job, and having health insurance! I finally just got it again after not having it for two years. Ski season is bound to be interesting this year!
With out getting into any detail I know exactly what you mean (might not be exactly the same but pretty close). In terms of the video I don't think I saw it when I first replied to this post. That thing about the wrong number would be really cool to have on as an away message or on an answering machine.
Thanks everyone! Yes, I used the Star Wars stamps, I had already mailed it out when I posted the pic.
Why don't I take the metro to be more environmental?
I probably will, but honestly, I am afraid for my safety. Now I know there are those of you out there that will think I'm being wussy or paranoid or that my fear is unfounded, but I have had lots of problems in the past. Maybe those people that would say I shouldn't be afraid haven't been attacked themselves, but I have multiple times and am nervous about my route at night. As far as the metro goes, I have a couple of options. Take the subway to Utica station and then take the Utica bus to Elmwood or take a Summer St or North St bus to Elmwood and then the Elmwood bus to my house. The whole process of course will require walking and waiting in areas that make me feel uncomfortable to be around alone at night. I really wish that I didn't feel this way, but once you have something happen to you, you can't really ever forget it. I would feel more comfortable taking a bike (provided I'm in the right clothes), but the season is about to change and I usually only ride in the summer.
The building I'm working in is the main hospital building. I'm so excited! I hope I could go to lunch at least once in a while with all the roswellian (e:peeps).
Thank you lib!
I'm so happy you got the job :) Hurray for you! I'd make you a celebratory treat but...
Won't you be commuting by bike in the non-snow weather?
OOOOh, can't wait to meet you in campus! :) Just curious, did you end up sending the starwars stamps?
What Jim says about the dress code is pretty accurate - you might need to dress up only when you are meeting the patients. Otherwise, the whole atmosphere is pretty casual everywhere.
Why not use the metro/buses to commute to work? You don't live that far away. It will avoid the whole parking mess *and leaves a smaller carbon footprint*. :)
Woohoo! As they say on the WG boards, "Attawaytogo!"
thats really awesome! an, everybody works at roswell, because its the only place to work in blo. or the only really great place to work in blo, or so it seems.
That's so awesome! Congratulations:).
congrats!! i'm so happy for you!
Well done sir.
And thank you for posting that clip. Last I saw that movie I was a decade younger and far from sober.
congrats!
(why does everybody work at roswell??)
Atta boy!!
Congratulations, Not sure what else to say other then I'm glad you got it. Oh yeah so you are part time and get benifits that doesn't happen to many places so be happy you do get some.
Oh I was wrong about parking I guess. Maybe it's just our building and you need a permit or something.
Congratulations!!!!!
(parking at roswell is a bit of a PITA, though... I think there's a big waiting list for the garage. And it's expensive. But there are metered spots (but watch out for tickets- just ask (e:imk2). And there's the trico lot, which is cheaper, but farther away so you have to take a shuttle. (or walk a few blocks.))
Well Done!
Which building are you in? I think parking is free on campus. Dress code for us on the web team is pretty low key - I don't actually know what it is but polo shirts or buttons downs and jeans seem the usual. If you're not dealing face to face with clients then you probably won't have to dress up too much.
Damn, gotta rename the place Roswell Peep. Salutations my brother, congrats on the new gig. Hope it is just the beginning!
Congratulations!
Welcome to the ranks of the insured! Congratulations.
congrats!!! a new adventure awaits..