Nataly 38 #26 March 17, 2011 Quote Quote all that leather will make you look tough. Y'know, she hasn't told us what she's interviewing for. We're all assuming she needs to change into more appropriate attire, but for all we know leather might be the exact look her potential future employer is looking for. Well, the role *would* be in Switzerland (where such trades are fully legal)!!! But sorry to disappoint... It's for an accounting role... Somehow I doubt the watch-industry-dress-code includes leather! Well, maybe for the watch-strap..."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #27 March 17, 2011 Quote Well, the role *would* be in Switzerland (where such trades are fully legal)!!! How far from Virgin-Burner?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #28 March 17, 2011 Logically, the most cost-effective would be boobies, since you'd always be able to (thusly) hitch a ride. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #29 March 17, 2011 Quote Logically, the most cost-effective would be boobies, since you'd always be able to (thusly) hitch a ride. BEST answer yet!!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #30 March 17, 2011 Quote Quote Well, the role *would* be in Switzerland (where such trades are fully legal)!!! How far from Virgin-Burner? Don't know; don't want to know. (No offence, VB!) In any case, for a role in Switzerland my preference would be to work on that side of the border but to live in France."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #31 March 17, 2011 I am currently reading this: http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl/9780307588142.html I got some amusement of reading their problems with running CIA operations in Switzerland due to the Swiss being so punctual and tidy. "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #32 March 17, 2011 Quote I am currently reading this: http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl/9780307588142.html I got some amusement of reading their problems with running CIA operations in Switzerland due to the Swiss being so punctual and tidy. God bless predictability - every accountant's dream!! Looked for it on iBooks - not available You've mentioned it before and it sounds good. Will keep an eye out for it because I own so many books already that I'm determined to stick to electronic purchases from now on."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #33 March 17, 2011 It was only ~$14 USD from Amazon. I've read all his non-fiction books, and watched his BBC documentary about suicide bombers. They are all excellent! It is surprising how wrong my pre-conceived notions were about how a CIA agent operates in the field."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #34 March 17, 2011 Quote It was only ~$14 USD from Amazon. I've read all his non-fiction books, and watched his BBC documentary about suicide bombers. They are all excellent! It is surprising how wrong my pre-conceived notions were about how a CIA agent operates in the field. Looked for it again and realised it's available on iBooks but not with my UK account... So I just discovered I could install Kindle on my iPad and guess what? I can buy it electronically through that "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #35 March 17, 2011 There is a Kindle app for iPad???Well, I just learned something new. "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #36 March 17, 2011 Quote There is a Kindle app for iPad???Well, I just learned something new. Yup!! Struck me as odd, but it's there, it's free, and it works! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hokierower 0 #37 March 17, 2011 Depends on the bike... Ducati + Girl in Leathers = Job There's something almost mythical about a chick on a sportbike decked out from head to toe in racing leathers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #38 March 17, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Where's the "drive" option? Do you have a car? Nope. But I do think this would be the best option if I did. Another option is ask an aquaintance for a ride. Tell them you'll pay for gas and buy them lunch. That's all it would take for me to drive somebody somewhere an hour or 2 away. I don't have any friends/acquaintances who don't work *and* have a car *and* live in France!! I also don't know anyone stupid enough to lend me their car!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpsalot-2 3 #39 March 17, 2011 Ride your bike, wear your leather, and your dark sunglasses, and pack a large knife on your side........that might even intimidate your future employer enough to give you a raise right off. I forgot to VOTE.......BOOBIES of course.......showing a little of that never hurt in an inteview either..... Life is short ... jump often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billeisele 130 #40 March 18, 2011 do they not have rental car companies there ?Give one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #41 March 18, 2011 Quotedo they not have rental car companies there ?yes tehy do, but it is not really helpful/useful to rent a car to go to a citycenter (Marseille is the 2nd biggest city in France) and driving there is... how would I say it.... particular. I'd go with the train thing. Nat, is it for Cla..ns ?scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #42 March 18, 2011 QuoteSometimes I feel so lost and alone because I don't check with DZ.com to assess my every minuscule decision. I guess I'm just terribly anti-social... VACUOUS vacuous [ˈvækjʊəs] adj 1. containing nothing; empty 2. bereft of ideas or intelligence; mindless 3. characterized by or resulting from vacancy of mind a vacuous gaze 4. indulging in no useful mental or physical activity; idleYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david3 0 #43 March 18, 2011 Quote Quote Sometimes I feel so lost and alone because I don't check with DZ.com to assess my every minuscule decision. I guess I'm just terribly anti-social... VACUOUS vacuous [ˈvækjʊəs] adj 1. containing nothing; empty 2. bereft of ideas or intelligence; mindless 3. characterized by or resulting from vacancy of mind a vacuous gaze 4. indulging in no useful mental or physical activity; idle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #44 March 18, 2011 Quote Nat, is it for Cla..ns ? Huh???? Well, I opted for the bike. I left early in case I ended up taking a wrong turn, but it was dead easy So the drive there was easy... The interview.. Well.. I made a lot of rookie mistakes.. Mostly, I'm rusty with my interview technique and not used to explaining my experience in French. I thought I would be ok after the last interview, but honestly, I think I'm actually going to have to practise (out loud) in front of a mirror! Not a total disaster, but somehow I doubt the consultant will be putting me forward for all the best jobs... D'Oh! Oh well.. Practise makes perfect.."There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
