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Post by strat-0 on Jun 9, 2008 21:28:52 GMT -5
Well, it seems I have turned the corner on a long, unhappy time for me. I begin a new job Monday, starting up and heading the automotive program / department at a state community college here. Geez, it's been a six-month drought -- my unemployment benefits ran out last week! I thought the interview went OK with the committee et al last week, and then the president called me this morning to make the offer. Quite scary starting up a program from scratch - I've never done that before! But I'm prepared to give it all I've got - revive some of the old network, call in a few friends or favors. But I think it will be good to teach again. I will be able to use the online program I developed for my previous employer, because the state has already licensed it for use in state colleges, so that will help me a bit. Anyhow, as scared as I am, I am breathing a sigh of relief this evening.  I was getting close to the end of my rope! |
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Post by RocDoc on Jun 9, 2008 22:43:43 GMT -5
fuckin' A stratmeister!!!
great to hear this great news from you!
hip hip hooray (times like about a thousand) for ya!!!
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Post by strat-0 on Jun 10, 2008 7:04:13 GMT -5
Thanks, Doc!
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Post by phil on Jun 10, 2008 7:09:31 GMT -5
That's great news! Just look like you mean it when you kick the tires and you'll do just fine ...  I'm happy for you ... |
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Post by Ayinger on Jun 10, 2008 18:29:40 GMT -5
Quite scary starting up a program from scratch - I've never done that before! But I'm prepared to give it all I've got - revive some of the old network, call in a few friends or favors. But I think it will be good to teach again. It'll feel like being re-born Jeff. Just to get back into the game,,,,,, Take that energy you'll feel and run with it brother! |
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Post by wayved on Jun 12, 2008 0:05:55 GMT -5
Kick ass strat! Thats awesome! You have no choice but to kick ass.
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Post by strat-0 on Jun 12, 2008 2:18:50 GMT -5
Thanks, fellas! I might be a bit busy for a while! |
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Post by skovrecky on Jun 12, 2008 8:22:00 GMT -5
Congrats, strat. I think that's really awesome.
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Post by Thorngrub on Jun 12, 2008 17:04:07 GMT -5
hey that's good to hear, Strat-0 - - good luck gettin that going, and godspeed to you ! (I think that means I hope everything turns out well like, in a kickass way;)
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Post by strat-0 on Jun 14, 2008 1:39:20 GMT -5
Thanks, I appreciate it, Skvor and Thorn. I'm gonna be busier than a one-legged man in an ass kicking contest for the foreseeable future, though!
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Post by RocDoc on Jun 14, 2008 11:16:52 GMT -5
since january 21st my mom's been on a steady decline, helped along (unfortunately) by the local medical community's unforgiving fuck-ups.
she died this morning.
in this case 'a better place' does apply, because there was no way she was coming back...
ouch.
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Post by Ayinger on Jun 14, 2008 15:16:12 GMT -5
My greatest heartfelt condolences R____, to both you and all of your family. I tried giving you a call last Saturday to see how things were going....didn't leave a message or anything.
I know what it's like to have a parent go through a protracted illness (and deal with the local health"care" issues). I so remember too when the doctor made that walk into the hospital waiting room and told us my father had passed. My first words were: "Well, there's peace,,,,there's peace"
May your mother have the same.
D o n
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Post by strat-0 on Jun 14, 2008 16:23:04 GMT -5
I'm so sorry for your loss. Don't know what to say. God bless
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Post by Matheus on Jun 14, 2008 17:05:19 GMT -5
Doc, all of my hippie good vibes are pulsating your way.
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Post by rocknroller on Jun 14, 2008 17:23:17 GMT -5
Sorry to hear that RocDoc. My sincerest sympathies.
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I was getting close to the end of my rope! 
