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The thread title never fails to baffle, enrage and amuse me.
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Part of me is hoping that he went to see a therapist and the therapist ordered him to stop posting in this thread and that's why he abandoned it. But we all know that's probably not true.
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Apr 15, 2014 15:28
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Aquatic Giraffe posted:Part of me is hoping that he went to see a therapist and the therapist ordered him to stop posting in this thread and that's why he abandoned it. He does (allegedly) take advice from people who aren't us, so maybe, just maybe...
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Apr 15, 2014 15:52
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He stopped taking the meds that prevented him from hearing his name randomly being called in public. He's not doing anything but being the same piece of poo poo he always has.
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Apr 15, 2014 16:56
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Let's just face it: tomorrow finally came. But I do have to say, Benny, I am a little put off that after all the help I've offered you both in thread and outside that you'd block me on messenger for inquiring about how you're doing.
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Apr 16, 2014 05:42
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Benny you super suck. Super duper super hard. You suck! SUCK SUCK SUCK SUCK SUCK. I just got a new job with two felonies in my criminal background. A full-time job that pays well. With only a high school diploma. Like seriously benny. YOU SUCK!!!!!!
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Apr 16, 2014 05:45
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That drat Satyr posted:Let's just face it: tomorrow finally came. He probably noticed the pattern of him annoying IM contacts to the point where they either ignore him, mock him a little bit in this thread (like I did), or mock him a whole lot and divulge things he's told them in confidence. Magnus Gallant posted:Benny you super suck. Well what were the felonies
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Apr 16, 2014 06:10
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Drug felonies. Convicted two months ago.
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Apr 16, 2014 06:15
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Magnus Gallant posted:Drug felonies. Convicted two months ago. Nice, congrats. Hope it's a tolerable job.
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Apr 16, 2014 06:16
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oval office raja posted:Nice, congrats. Hope it's a tolerable job. Thanks! Yeah it's a pretty great job. I'm happy.
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Apr 16, 2014 06:22
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So when I left this thread last month, I swore to myself that I wouldn't come back until I had actual good news. Of course, I've pretty much burned bridges with each and every one of you and revealed myself as a compulsive liar. So if you don't believe a word I say, as far as I'm concerned I had it coming. Last week I had an interview at a local company for a data entry position. The company is an import business: they buy merchandise from China (gaming accessories, toys, etc.) and sell them online. They're moving to a new online retailer and they need someone to move their inventory. I called earlier today and the manager offered me a job, which I accepted. Orientation starts tomorrow. The shifts are six hours so it's a part-time position. I never asked about pay or benefits, as it's a bad idea to do so during the interview. I'll learn about that tomorrow. I feel incredibly blessed to not only have a job, but one that works towards my volunteer experience and degree. Now on to health insurance. My family decided we should sign up together to share our costs. We started the application process for Covered California back in February and finalized the application before the final date. We're not eligible for the silver plan, but we are eligible for Medi-Cal. None of us have received any word from them because, as I learned from when I first applied, they're as slow as molasses in the middle of winter. And finally, in order to prevent the mistakes I made working at Target, I called my psych the first thing after I confirmed the orientation date. My appointment is Friday at five. My manger told me I'd officially start either Friday or next Monday, so hopefully I'll be able to make it to my appointment. Right now, I feel more optimistic about my future than I've ever been before. EDIT: I haven't read anything from the middle of page 123 to now. Maybe I'll get back to them some day so if I missed anything I'll get back to it later. Benny the Snake fucked around with this message at 04:11 on Apr 17, 2014 |
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Apr 16, 2014 22:55
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It's not a bad idea to ask about pay at an interview, goddamn asgkjskghsdgl. But good for you.
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Apr 16, 2014 22:56
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Seven Hundred Bee posted:It's not a bad idea to ask about pay at an interview, goddamn asgkjskghsdgl. But good for you.
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Apr 16, 2014 22:59
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Normally I'd laugh myself silly about the idea of accepting a job offer without knowing what the compensation is, but I'll make a temporary exception. Progress!
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Apr 16, 2014 23:01
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I'm a softie bleeding-heart milksop, so I'll just say good for you, Benny, and hope things work out well. (Seriously.)
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Apr 16, 2014 23:06
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I will congratulate Benny tomorrow.
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Apr 16, 2014 23:06
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Wow. Finally did it. How many days a week are you working?
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Apr 16, 2014 23:13
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Aqua Bear posted:Wow. Finally did it. How many days a week are you working?  I'll find out tomorrow. To be fair, I did ask the one question that impressed him: what is your ideal candidate? Not too many people ask that question during interviews. Once he told me, I told him how I was that ideal candidate by talking about my previous experience doing data entry, leading interns, and making cold calls for the political campaign. Oh I forgot to mention. I've been volunteering at the library since last week. I plan to continue volunteering. The turnover rate for paid positions is high, so as long as I'm volunteering and I work hard, I should be able to get a paid position. And I can't imagine being happier working at the library than anywhere else.
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Apr 16, 2014 23:24
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Yay Benny!!! You probably won't hear from the insurance people. I didn't. I just up and got cards in the mail then a few days after that is when they called to make sure I got them and the handbook.
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Apr 16, 2014 23:32
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Benny the Snake posted:I was so nervous during my interview that I forgot to ask Woah, déjà vu. Isn't this pretty much verbatim what you said about your sears interview?  Glad you got a job though, congratulations!
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Apr 16, 2014 23:41
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Shelf Adventure posted:Woah, déjà vu. Isn't this pretty much verbatim what you said about your sears interview?
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Apr 16, 2014 23:49
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Benny the Snake posted:What I had going for me for this job were two things: one that I lived nearby and two I graduated from Cal Poly Pomona. The manager told me his niece and nephew graduated from Cal Poly as well. So I had to focus on my data entry experience. Good news! Hopefully the next time you come back to the thread it will be with news just as good or better. Things can only go up, yes?
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Apr 17, 2014 00:07
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God bless.
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Apr 17, 2014 00:10
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For most people accepting a job without knowing the salary, hours worked per week or when you start woring would be.. funny, but it's progress.
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Apr 17, 2014 00:15
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I dont know, I can see being nervous during an interview and forgetting, especially if a workshop said no to do so. For future ref, while it does feel risky to ask, it might be safe at the end when you are asking questions, and it is safe after he says you have the job. Hours and shifts are always valid questions unless they are obvious.
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Apr 17, 2014 00:50
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Yay Benny!! Just to clarify -- it is bad to ask during an interview, generally. But it IS ok (and you should, you goon) ask what the salary and hours are when you are offered the job, before you accept.
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Apr 17, 2014 00:51
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Here, just in case you left this out too:
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Apr 17, 2014 00:55
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I want this to be true, Benny. I want it so bad. Congrats, man.
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Apr 17, 2014 01:36
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Benny the Snake posted:I was so nervous during my interview that I forgot to ask Congrats, Benny. Don't worry about the exact number of days, just keep moving forward.
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Apr 17, 2014 01:54
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Apr 17, 2014 02:10
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Glad you're doing well, but I'd be lying if I'm not a bit disappointed you didn't come back with tales of how you rammed a shopping cart through your house.
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Apr 17, 2014 03:15
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Congrats on the job Benny! I take back how harsh I was earlier. From this point forward, nothing in your life is more important than being a good employee. No matter what they ask you say yes. Work hard and be honest.
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Apr 17, 2014 03:17
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Well, poo poo! Great news!
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Apr 17, 2014 03:22
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Magnus Gallant posted:be honest if you've learned nothing else from this shitshow of a thread, at least learn this. Lying is for children, and when people learn you've lied, that's what they view you as.
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Apr 17, 2014 03:36
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Good job Benny. I genuinely hope you're telling the truth because it would be nice for something positive to happen for you, even after all of your...well, Benniness. I really, really hope you stick with this for a while, long enough that you can earn some self-confidence. And consistent appointments with the therapist.
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Apr 17, 2014 04:08
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Benny the Snake posted:Last week I had an interview at a local company for a data entry position. The company is an import business: they buy merchandise from China (gaming accessories, toys, etc.) and sell them online. They're moving to a new online retailer and they need someone to move their inventory to a new online retailer. I called earlier today and the manager offered me a job, which I accepted. Orientation starts tomorrow. The shifts are six hours so it's a part-time position. I never asked about pay or benefits, as it's a bad idea to do so during the interview. I'll learn about that tomorrow. I feel incredibly blessed to not only have a job, but one that works towards my volunteer experience and degree. A few things: It's probably bad form to ask about salary during an actual interview, but it's perfectly reasonable at the moment the person offers you the job. At that point you are entering negotiations on the position, and it is proper to know the terms you are accepting for employment. The position, as noted in your post seems like a short term job at the start. This isn't bad, it is still good work experience in a non retail environment where you can prove yourself to be a skilled, dedicated worker that can be of benefit to the company when the project of moving the inventory information is completed. At the very worst, you will get some great experience out of this if you can handle the job. I'm not trying to dissuade you from taking this, but don't expect this to be your meal ticket. It is a great stepping stone for anyone who has only minimal real world work experience in retail, political volunteer work or a grandmaster cart crasher. Just loving keep trying, dude. You failed to accept the illustrious duel challenge in the Thunderdome out of, what a lack of self esteem? I can understand if you tried and failed, but you didn't even try with that, you just assumed failure and passed. For shame, man.
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Apr 17, 2014 04:15
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Money talk durin a 'view is more than standard. That said, your job sounds like a scam.
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Apr 17, 2014 04:36
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Haha. He is getting roped into a MLM scheme, and you dingbuttes are telling him, "Good work Benny!". This should be good for a few laughs at least.
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Apr 17, 2014 09:54
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I am not an expert in web design, but they are moving from one internet retail site to another and everything has to be entered in manually?  Is that normal???
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Coffee Wolf posted:Here, just in case you left this out too: And in case you have to deal directly with your Chinese merchants at any point I made you a little something to help you showcase your cultural sensitivity and firm grasp of human interraction   Gotta agree with those saying it sounds fishy as gently caress, but maybe I'm just naturally skeptical and it's going to be legit awesome for you  Edit: 宿醉 (suk zeoi) is a hangover in Mandarin and Cantonese if you ever need to know that for any reason. franco fucked around with this message at 13:16 on Apr 17, 2014 |
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