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Monday, August 29, 2005

Pet Peeve 

I was wandering around Newbury Comics the other day and noticed something disturbing. Hilary Duff has a greatest hits CD. What is this all about? How many albums could she possibly have? Two at the most. It is ridiculous and offensive in a way. There should be some sort of rule or guideline when it comes to a "Greatest Hits" compilation. Here is a list of what I think should be some of those guidelines/rules

1) At least 10 years of making albums.

2) At least one song that has been in the top 10.

3) Maybe 2-3 songs that have been in the top 20

4) No new songs on a greatest hits compilation. Most times these new songs suck ass. Nobody wants to hear them. (this is kind of a pet peeve within a pet peeve)

Short list of guidelines I know. I am sure that some of you out there (ahem Jason ahem) could give me fine examples of bands that do not fit the above guidelines who deserve to have a greatest hits album. You all know what I mean, you know what I am getting at. People like Hilary Duff and I am not just referring to that type of music it goes for all genres have no need of greatest hits albums.

I may have ranted about this before but I saw it over the weekend and wanted to share again.

Peace out.

Tuesday, August 23, 2005

Round 2 

Well, I went and had my interview last Thursday. The first person I met was a woman from HR. That interview went just OK. I wasn't getting a good vibe from her at all, I mean she was nice but it just didn't feel right. I guess my main concern was that the job she was describing was very vague. I certainly didn't want to rush into a job with vague responsibilities. I need something more concrete. I want to know what I am getting myself into before I do anything.

The second woman I met that day was my potential boss's boss. The mailroom supervisor was not in that week so I met with her instead. I felt that went a little better but not great. She was also vague, but with her it was different. She asked if I would be willing to incorporate this or that into a job. Was I willing to do this or that? She seemed more interested than the HR person at least. She asked me more questions about experience and whatnot. Like I said better but not great. I was told that HR would call me to set up another interview early this week to meet with the mailroom manager. Even with that I left very discouraged not really sure if this was something I wanted at all.

My second interview, this time with the manager, was today at 9:30. I was dreading this very much. I didn't even want to go interview. I was just so uninterested at this point. I told myself just go and see what it is like and take it from there. Positive attitude. Positive attitude. I can't go into this with anything but a good attitude. If it isn't what I want I can just say no thanks.

This interview went much better. I learned more about the position and what they really wanted. It is a typical mail room position but they want someone who can do more than just deliver and pick up the mail. They want more of a utility infielder. Someone who could do and cover all the jobs in the mailroom (and there was many). I was feeling much better after talking to this guy. I had more concrete answers to what I would be doing. We talked for close to an hour and he told me that there was 2-3 more people that he was going to see. He said if I haven't heard in a couple of weeks to call HR and see what was going on with the position. I thanked him and went on my way.

I went and had breakfast (salt bagel toasted with cream cheese on the side & OJ) satisfied that I gave good interview and hoping for the best.

Peace out

Friday, August 19, 2005

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Monday, August 15, 2005

BBH 

I was laying in bed last night trying to fall asleep. I was thinking about how I wasn't getting any response at all in my job search. I knew if a kept that thought process up I wouldn't get to sleep for a while so I said fuck it rolled over eventually fell asleep.

Last week I applied to Brown Brothers Harriman, a mailclerk position. I remembered that someone at my old job new some people over there so I asked her to ask over there. I heard nothing really from her or Brown Brothers. I asked my friend if she had inquired about my resume, she said they never heard of me (she was joking).

A little while later my phone rings and it is someone from Brown Brothers asking if I was still interested in the position (of course I was). She asked me a few questions. When was I available for an interview? (Wide open). Was I working now? (no). Why did I leave? Now this is a tough question to answer, I hate this question. My answer was something along the lines of, "Well I was there for 10 years and felt it was time for a change." Then she said she would call back and set up an appointment time.

Now I am thinking, why do they need to call me back? I said I was wide open. Set it up now! I thought I might have blown the short phone interview. Anyway 50 minutes later another woman calls (trupti khatri, yeah that is her name). I will be interviewing with her on Thursday at 9AM. It gives me time to get some facts and figures about the company, ready myself and hopefully give good interview.

Bring it on!!!
Peace out.

Thursday, August 04, 2005

Happy Tree Friends 

Check out some of the episodes of Happy Tree Friends. They are sick, twisted and full of random cartoon violence. Great stuff.

Peace out.

Tuesday, August 02, 2005

Serenity/Firefly 

I just want to bring to everyone's attention the movie Serenity which is coming out in late Sept. If you watch the trailers and they look good to you make sure you put Firefly on your Netflix queue. You don't want to be lost.

The show is very good and the movie looks awesome. I can't wait.

Peace out.

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