So, I got the job. I'm pretty stoked about it, but the pay isn't as good as I had hoped. What is even more depressing is that I think (in retrospect) I could have negotiated more. I'm not use to negotiating salary in person. I have negotiated a range before (i.e. 30k, 40k, etc), but most of my counteroffers have come over the phone, and I think ( Read more... )

I don't know if it's the lack of sleep or the news I got today (about the job I'm interviewing for tomorrow), but man I'm tired and cranky ( Read more... )

I just checked my voicemail and I got a message from the state saying they received my resume and are "very interested in speaking with me". Ohhhhhh yeah. I like that ( Read more... )

NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Remember when gas spiked to $3-plus a gallon after Hurricane Katrina? By this time next week, that could seem like the good old days ( Read more... )

Some people might find these results (which are mine...honest) entertaining.

You are a
Social Liberal
(66% permissive)

and an...
Economic Liberal
(33% permissive)

You are best described as a:

Democrat

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It was a pretty good weekend. Mike and I frantically attempted to clean the house and were pseudo-successful. I mowed the lawn and pulled weeds (not pretty) while Mike cleaned inside. We are considering get some of the carpet replaced as well ( Read more... )

Mike will tease me about writing the PUC protesting the 27.6% natural gas increase this fall, but I did it anyway. ;-)

I'm tired of the public utilities just passing on expenses directly to the consumer while other industries have to go through salary freezes, layoffs, etc.

Drive me batty. :-)

Ok, so a few people have asked me about my lack of public posting. My bad. Not too much is new here ( Read more... )

To help offset my bitterness; I took a blog survey. Almost worked...not.

Gay Preference
You scored -18 (-52 being completely gay, 0 being bisexual, and 52 being completely straight)

You are not exclusively homosexual, but you prefer the same sex over the opposite sex. While you might be willing to fool around with the opposite sex to some ( Read more... )

Ugh. So I got rejected for the job I applied for. It makes NO sense. I'm more than qualified for the position. I have over 10 years experience and a freaking degree. I also have a letter of recommendation from the president/ceo of the company. wtf else do you need ( Read more... )