SpeedRacer 1 #1 June 13, 2003 ...The Unemployed Skydivers Association, that is! After being unemployed for about six months, I have finally received a job offer from someone with whom I had an interview a little over a week ago. I will be doing AIDS research at a lab at Fort Detrick. Just got the email today saying they're going to offer me the job, and that I should call them Monday to get the details. Only problem: The email did not mention what the salary would be!! I have to WAIT UNTIL MONDAY TO FIND OUT!! arrrruuuuuugh!!! (i'm worried about this b/c the guy hinted that they might not pay as well as the last place I worked...and I was definitely NOT being overpaid there)....I'm praying they don't lowball me too much...my unemployment benefits have about run out & I have no other serious job prospects at this time. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #2 June 13, 2003 So where is Fort Detrick? Sorry to hear about your getting a job dude That really sucks!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,593 #3 June 13, 2003 Coolio. Doin' the "good pay" dance -- either way, doing the "congrats on the job?" dance Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #4 June 13, 2003 Fort Detrick is in Frederick, MD. Right near the pond where the terrorists packaged the Anthrax. Fort Detrick is home to United States Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (MRMC), and the National Cancer Institute (NCI-Frederick). My job will be with NCI. When you drive in there you gotta show ID to armed guards & have your car searched. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,593 #5 June 13, 2003 Quoteyou gotta show ID to armed guards Let me guess -- your badge picture will be a copy of your avatar, right Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robskydiv 0 #6 June 13, 2003 Go Speed Racer. Everything will be alright. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #7 June 13, 2003 Congrats man, and I really hope they don't low ball you, that would suck. ~~~~~~~~~~ VIBES ~~~~~~~~~~__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #8 June 13, 2003 Thanks everyone!And I'm also hoping that the armed guards don't start pulling out the latex gloves. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #9 June 14, 2003 Ft. Detrick is a quiet little place and that part of Maryland is beautiful! Good luck on the interview and follow your own advice: watch out for the latex gloves! Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #10 June 16, 2003 I'm supposed to call them "after lunch" today to discuss the offer. Bleeaurgh...I hate this shit. I wish it was all over. (But with a paycheck I can get back up in the sky again. I hope that "sun" thing comes out this week.) Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alias 0 #11 June 16, 2003 It'll be alright there Speed. I do business with Dietrich and SAIC-NCIFRC. Fredneck is a quite area getting busier. You have a few turbine DZ's with-in a few hours, the Chesapeake Bay and the beaches... It's nice.....I think Carpe Diem Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #12 June 16, 2003 Yeah I know all about Fredneck. I've been living here for a year, less than 2 miles from Ft Detrick so it won't be much of a commute. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alias 0 #13 June 16, 2003 I guess I'll be checking profiles next time I jump in Carpe Diem Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #14 June 16, 2003 WOOOOOHOOOOO!!!! Just talked to the HR dept. They're actually offering me $2k MORE than I made at my last job!! Thanks for all the good vibes everyone! I gotta go buy a case of beer now! Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #15 June 16, 2003 yeah! Great news! When do you start? Time for a road trip before that? lolRemster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #16 June 16, 2003 Congrats on the job, SpeedRacer! Now you can respond to your private messages and say you'll go on the Frederick Brewery tour I mentioned to you. And if you feel the urge, that would be a perfect time to buy your case of beer! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ladyskydiver 0 #17 June 16, 2003 Congrats!Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jceman 1 #18 June 16, 2003 That's great, Speed! Congratulations on landing the new job. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
ladyskydiver 0 #17 June 16, 2003 Congrats!Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #18 June 16, 2003 That's great, Speed! Congratulations on landing the new job. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
