Done yesterday (20121001 Mo)

[mdlbear]

Yesterday I had a dentist appointment at 11am, to get my teeth deep-cleaned. As I was pulling in to the parking lot I got a phone call from $K (the contract agency) saying I'd gotten the contract at $D.

In spite of the fact that I think I'd probably prefer a full-time job at

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[mdlbear]

Thanks. I never had a deep cleaning at my old dentist, either, but the results of this one were noticable; they followed it up with a regular polishing, and insurance is supposed to cover it at 80%, same as a filling. The hygienist said I shouldn't need another for several years.

I'd had a deep cleaning at the dentist before last that was every bit as horrible as you describe it. It certainly sounds like something that's easily abused.

[jilara]

I had a deep cleaning a few yars back, and it was very positive, and covered at 80%. But I had very deep pockets (hmm, pun there?) that were not responding to flossing. I've had friends, though, who have had very bad experiences. Caveat emptor.

[jilara]

Very glad to hear something has come through. As mentioned before, contract work seems to be the wave of the present, and I'm not sure if/when the old model will come back into vogue. Most of the folks I work with at Hitachi are contract, like myself.

[mdlbear]

Some companies are still hiring direct. Including, I think, parts of $D. But it's the easy way to ramp up a new project, and the easy way to check out a new person without having to make a commitment. Or pay benefits.

$K pays benefits, but they're somewhat second-rate as far as I can see. Only one choice for carrier - Aetna. Which wouldn't be my first choice, normally.

[roaringmouse]

If $D is a sure thing, go for it? I am playing Devil's advocate. What if you wait for $T and miss out on $D and never get picked up by $T. I think $D can be a stopgap for something better and will put you in a better space.

On the conflict between kindle app vs phone and sms, I have not heard of this before... ugh?

[mdlbear]

About what I figured. $T sounds good, but it's not a sure thing by any means. If the interview had come a week earlier, or $D's offer a week later, it might have worked. As it is, I'm signing the offer letter tomorrow.