This (maybe) job in Oregon.

by Steph on July 25, 2008

At first, I was a wee bit on Bill’s side about it all. I mean, HOW DARE THEY have him out there under false pretenses, those bastards?! But then common sense and reason (and a few level-headed friends) hit me, and I’m on Team “It’s more than you’re making now, and we don’t have to live with your parents! AND you can always KEEP LOOKING”. Bill was solidly on Team “I’m not nearly as desperate as these fuckheads seem to think, plus there’s a possible job in Houston, and my mama never taught me that a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, so fugoff” until tonight.

We had a little Come to Krishna meeting, and I pretty much told him it would be utterly stupid to throw away this job because his whiny butt felt like they’d misled him. Mislead all you want, me fine boyos, so long as you send him that paycheck twice a month. (Plus pay for our move out there because hello? No relo means just that – no relocation for this happy, little family.) Bill has promised to call the recruiter in the morning and let her know that so long as the relo package is good, we’re there.

Wouldn’t it be a real bitch if all the dickering this week made them decide not to make an actual offer after all? Yeah. I don’t let myself go there. Really.

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Vote -1 Vote +1d July 25, 2008 at 8:58 am

I’m in the camp of go with the job that’s being offered and if you get a better one later, then go to that job.

And yeah dude, if they don’t nut up for the relo, then it’s a no-go.

And don’t worry about the dickering and no offer. Maybe it will make them realize that Bill isn’t some desperate noob and they’ll realize they’re trying to dick him on the pay. Like “hey, maybe this guy is thinking it through because he realizes we’re dicking him!!”

So don’t worry about that. And as I’ve always said, if you don’t get the job, house, whatever it is your yenning for, it’s not meant to be.

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Vote -1 Vote +1Queen Bee July 25, 2008 at 9:40 am

ok, wait, so he got the job? But it’s in Oregon. Remember, i’m trying to catch up here. where in Oregon? Definitely make them pay for the relo. BUT call the local chamber of commerce and request a relocation guide, it might cause you a couple of nickels, but it is SO worth it. You’ll learn everything you need to know!

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Vote -1 Vote +1Steph July 25, 2008 at 10:03 am

d – I’m not sure how to respond to this comment. Because I’m pretty sure I promised to take the head off the next person who told me que sera, sera. ;)

QB – He got the job probably, yes. LOL. Thanks for the idea about calling the Chamber, though. I hadn’t thought of that at all!

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Vote -1 Vote +1Missy July 25, 2008 at 10:14 am

Dude we’ve talked about this and I think what y’all decided is the smart move. Taking this job doesn’t mean they own his ass forever. He can keep looking and when something better goes along he won’t have any qualms about leaving because, well, they were pretty much douchers. So yay!

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Vote -1 Vote +1Celeste July 25, 2008 at 10:26 am

I concur. He can always move on.

Speaking of moving on, did you say Screw-ston?! There’s a possibility (however slim) that you might move to a place near me?! Aw Steph, you made my heart pitter-patter just a little. lol

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Vote -1 Vote +1Steph July 25, 2008 at 10:36 am

Missy – That’s pretty much where we are. Although he has two face to face interviews scheduled next week. LAWLZ.

Celeste – Houston is actually pretty high on our list of places we wouldn’t mind going. He has a face to face down there next week. So, we’ll see.

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Vote -1 Vote +1matteroffactmommy July 25, 2008 at 1:20 pm

as long as you’re getting the re-lo, then i certainly understand taking the job. shit, like you say – he can always “passively” look for a more well-paying position while working for the Organ company.

but what the hell do i know…

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Vote -1 Vote +1Melanie @ Mel, A Dramatic Mommy July 25, 2008 at 3:42 pm

Don’t go without no relo. A’ight?

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Vote -1 Vote +1Queen Bee July 25, 2008 at 4:59 pm

well, i think it’s clear what women want when their husband moves..RELIZZOCATION! Wow, Snoop Dogg would be so embarrassed by my white ass.

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Vote -1 Vote +1Steph July 25, 2008 at 7:50 pm

MoFM – I think you know a lot, even if you can’t outcuss me. Heh.

Mel – Right?

QB – LLOL. We truly *can’t go without a relo package.

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Vote -1 Vote +1Auds July 25, 2008 at 11:33 pm

I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you guys. Like the others have said, if it doesn’t work out, you can always move on.

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Vote -1 Vote +1Steph July 27, 2008 at 8:54 pm

Auds – Apparently, the mojo laid down by the folks who read this blog is fierce. Bill has yet another face to face interview next week. So. We’re still undecided. lol

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