jobs

[meow meow]

what type of job/career are you wanting to get wacky?  why are you not already snapping necks at Morgan Hunter or Robert Half?

I'm interested in HR and recruiting future employees. Also, there's companies like DST and Garman that are looking for college  recruiters to go to campuses and speak about the opportunities that the company has for entry level positions. I think I would be great at that. I wouldn't mind getting back into inside sales either. I just had a really bad experience at DSI and I think that rocked me a little bit. Honestly, I was going through a lot during that time. Anxiety attacks, losing hair, etc. Over the last two years, the doctors found out I had an underactive thyroid, high blood pressure, and a severe case of depression from a chemical imbalance. The doctors finally figured out what was triggering it and  the meds have been working. I feel like myself again. I could probably take on a position like that again at this time, now that I'm feeling better.

mrs wacky cool with you going back to Manhattan all the time to "recruit" fillies?

[Tobias]

have ms wacky negotiate salary for you

[Mrs. Gooch]

have ms wacky negotiate salary for you

Yeah, you don't want to get below her threshold for how much you can make for her to marry you.

[420seriouscat69]

lol. She wouldn't mind me traveling. She trusts me. I'm kind of turning into a grumpy old man anyways when it comes to college towns. It would be strictly business.  We'll see tho, those jobs seem hard to get in line for right now. They're well paying too.

[lopakman]

I've received 3 job offers this week.  It's going to be tough to decide which one to take.

That's awesome, you should take the one that will give you the most fullfillment/opportunity, and if that happens to be the one that pays the most then Heeeyyy!

They're all pretty much doing the same thing, so the fulfillment is probably equal.

One job is with my current company, a Fortune 10 company, very stable, great benefits. Close to my home.

Second job is with a new company but selling a product that I'm very familiar with.  Would work from home when not out visiting clients.

Third job has the most earning potential but is a very small company (10 employees).  Would need to drive into the office every day which is about 25 miles away from the new house.

You should stay with your current company but use your other job offers as leverage for a raise and extra vacation time. 

[CNS]

Wacky, if you did as well at the software place as you say, you would have to be a pretty good sales person.  Find a reputable company and a good product and earn.  I mean, you weren't a software guy, but lead sales there for a while.  If you can do that with a product you had no clue about, you could hit homeruns on the reg for a product you do know about.  Also, apply at places with good reps even if you don't know the product.  Again, if you can sell software without a great IT handle, you could probably sell most other things.  I would seriously look into medical sales.

Also, in my limited experience, HR depts have a higher turnover than the other depts in many orgs.

[420seriouscat69]

Wacky, if you did as well at the software place as you say, you would have to be a pretty good sales person.  Find a reputable company and a good product and earn.  I mean, you weren't a software guy, but lead sales there for a while.  If you can do that with a product you had no clue about, you could hit homeruns on the reg for a product you do know about.  Also, apply at places with good reps even if you don't know the product.  Again, if you can sell software without a great IT handle, you could probably sell most other things.  I would seriously look into medical sales.

Also, in my limited experience, HR depts have a higher turnover than the other depts in many orgs.

Good advice. Thanks! 

[8manpick]

Have you considered working for a headhunting company?

[420seriouscat69]

Have you considered working for a headhunting company?

Yeah. I'm in talks with a few right now. They place nurses and other Healthcare positions. I have an interview next Tuesday with one.

[jmlynch1]

I had a similar interview for Kiewit Power a couple years ago

Nebraska!

[ben ji]

I did tie and no pants

Overdressing is really never a bad thing, imo.  Worst case you are showing that you are making every effort and really interested.  I've had people interview with me that were way overdressed and they pretty much always get the job

Agree.

My company (More blue collar than white collar) hired a guy who came to the interview in a 3 piece suit. His nickname for the first 6 months was 3 piece until we realized he was not good at the white collar part of the job, he now works in the blue collar department.

Point being he was well dressed and it helped get him the job.

[420seriouscat69]

what type of job/career are you wanting to get wacky?  why are you not already snapping necks at Morgan Hunter or Robert Half?

I'm interested in HR and recruiting future employees. Also, there's companies like DST and Garman that are looking for college  recruiters to go to campuses and speak about the opportunities that the company has for entry level positions. I think I would be great at that. I wouldn't mind getting back into inside sales either. I just had a really bad experience at DSI and I think that rocked me a little bit. Honestly, I was going through a lot during that time. Anxiety attacks, losing hair, etc. Over the last two years, the doctors found out I had an underactive thyroid, high blood pressure, and a severe case of depression from a chemical imbalance. The doctors finally figured out what was triggering it and  the meds have been working. I feel like myself again. I could probably take on a position like that again at this time, now that I'm feeling better.

mrs wacky cool with you going back to Manhattan all the time to "recruit" fillies?

I forgot to mention that I had an offer from Robert Half 3 years ago, but I chose the DSI position over them and they've been sour grapes ever since. I have a buddy who's a manager there and he said: "They really liked you, but once you chose that other position, you burned your bridges here".   

[star seed 7]

what a stupid company then

[420seriouscat69]

what a stupid company then

Agreed. I mean, I get their point to an extent, but still, they were rolling out the red carpet for me. I would think a job placement company would understand the value of taking the better bargain.

[8manpick]

I had a similar interview for Kiewit Power a couple years ago

Nebraska!

Actually the Power division is headquartered in Lenexa...

[Institutional Control]

I know everyone has probably been on the edge of their seat waiting for my decision... I'm going to stay at my current company and I've accepted the new position.

[slobber]

Congrats Matt. I am happy for you.


Gonna win 'em all!

[michigancat]

I did tie and no pants

Overdressing is really never a bad thing, imo.  Worst case you are showing that you are making every effort and really interested.  I've had people interview with me that were way overdressed and they pretty much always get the job

Agree.

My company (More blue collar than white collar) hired a guy who came to the interview in a 3 piece suit. His nickname for the first 6 months was 3 piece until we realized he was not good at the white collar part of the job, he now works in the blue collar department.

Point being he was well dressed and it helped get him the job.

Overdressing can bite you in certain cases, at least at certain companies on the bay area. The idea is that if you show up for an interview in a suit when the guy interviewing you is in a t-shirt and hoodie, you don't understand the culture and won't fit in.

It's stupid, but it's there. In KC, you should be fine overdressing just about anywhere.

[The Big Train]

I had a similar interview for Kiewit Power a couple years ago

Nebraska!

Actually the Power division is headquartered in Lenexa...

I have a cousin that works there

[Dr Rick Daris]

I did tie and no pants

Overdressing is really never a bad thing, imo.  Worst case you are showing that you are making every effort and really interested.  I've had people interview with me that were way overdressed and they pretty much always get the job

Agree.

My company (More blue collar than white collar) hired a guy who came to the interview in a 3 piece suit. His nickname for the first 6 months was 3 piece until we realized he was not good at the white collar part of the job, he now works in the blue collar department.

Point being he was well dressed and it helped get him the job.

Overdressing can bite you in certain cases, at least at certain companies on the bay area. The idea is that if you show up for an interview in a suit when the guy interviewing you is in a t-shirt and hoodie, you don't understand the culture and won't fit in.

It's stupid, but it's there. In KC, you should be fine overdressing just about anywhere.

you really didn't need to do this. everybody already knows you live in the bay areaa.

[michigancat]

I did tie and no pants

Overdressing is really never a bad thing, imo.  Worst case you are showing that you are making every effort and really interested.  I've had people interview with me that were way overdressed and they pretty much always get the job

Agree.

My company (More blue collar than white collar) hired a guy who came to the interview in a 3 piece suit. His nickname for the first 6 months was 3 piece until we realized he was not good at the white collar part of the job, he now works in the blue collar department.

Point being he was well dressed and it helped get him the job.

Overdressing can bite you in certain cases, at least at certain companies on the bay area. The idea is that if you show up for an interview in a suit when the guy interviewing you is in a t-shirt and hoodie, you don't understand the culture and won't fit in.

It's stupid, but it's there. In KC, you should be fine overdressing just about anywhere.

you really didn't need to do this. everybody already knows you live in the bay areaa.

OUR GUY WACKY IS INTERVIEWING W/ A BAY AREA COMPANY RICK DARIS

[420seriouscat69]

  I wore a suit the first time I interviewed with this company, while everyone else who worked there was wearing jeans and a polo (bright orange. That's their moto!). I didn't have a orange button up at the time either. This time I did.

[420seriouscat69]

Also, congrats Matt!

[star seed 7]

What is a moto

[michigancat]

What is a moto

It's like a scooter