I think I got the freakin job!!!!!! HOT DAMN!

[maveric]

Got laid off unexpectedly 2 weeks ago. It really devastated me because there are only a handful of companies in the whole country that manufacture the products I was designing (shipboard furnishings).Those companies are spread out over the country where there are Naval facilities. There are TWO in San Diego, where I am. Got laid off from one and hired by the other. For more $$$$!!Better Bennies!! Half the morning commute time too!! And a more organized engineering dept. too!

Oh, and the owner was my HELPER at the shipyards some 20 years ago! I taught him all the tricks of the trade back then and somehow he bought a company. The first 60 minutes of the interview was with him (owner), where we basically reminisced about the "old days". This absolutely the most comfortable interview I have ever been on.

They will call me Monday to finalize the employment!
I am FUCKING JAZZED!

:woohoo: :bounce: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :toast:

[LisaM]

1. Me too!

Great way for you to start the weekend!

[maveric]

3. You aint kiddin LisaM!

I was really getting down. I'm getting married in September and we were in the process of looking for a new place to rent. Where we are now is way too small for us. And here in San Diego, if you dont have a job, you dont get to rent anyplace!
All systems GO now!
My Fiance is sooooo happy and promised me a special....er, treat...er, you know what I mean, when she gets home from work.

And CONGRATULATIONS on your new employment! :toast:

[LisaM]

9. I don't have new employment!

I was just very happy about yours because you sounded so happy (plus it sounds like a fascinating field).

[Omphaloskepsis]

2. Congrats...

[kwassa]

4. Big congratulations!

In a field as specialized as yours, it could have been very hard to find another job. This was almost easy.

[maveric]

5. It pays to use your networking skills.

I've been in the shipbuilding/repair industry for almost 30 years down here and you get to know a lot of people during that time.
And I NEVER burned bridges!

[ThomCat]

6. Congratulations!

I'm very glad to hear that such wonderful news. :)

[tk2kewl]

7. Congrats!

:toast:

Being in the business your are in... do you know the maximum recommended angle for a gangway ramp? I want to build my own floating dock with ramp but want to keep it as small as possible.

[maveric]

8. I'll check my DOD (departmet of defense), specs for you on that one.

You need mounts for cannons or Phalynx guns?

[tk2kewl]

10. LOL!

nope... just want my family to get in and out of my boat without going up and down a ladder on the bulkhead. The dog is particularly bad at using ladders.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. My dear maveric!

What incredibly great news, sweetie!

Oh, I could not be happier!

You just made my day.....and yours too, no doubt!

Biggo congrats!

:toast: :bounce: :bounce: :toast:

[grace0418]

12. That's great news maveric!

I remember a couple of weeks back when you posted about losing your job. How wonderful that something even better came out of it. YAY!

I love good news! :hug:

[Redstone]

13. Oh, you HAVE that job. When you spend an interview reminiscing, you have it nailed.

Enjoy!

Redstone

[Nicole]

14. Congrats!

:toast: