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wiersy111
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 Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 9:20 pm Post subject: WOO HOOOO I GOT THE JOB!!!!!!!! |
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I finally got my interview yesterday. I talked with the interviewers for a good hour. I got hired on the spot, which totally floored me, I figured it would take a week or two for them to decide. I will be a Trainer/Instructor/Operator for the M1A1/M1A2 Abrams, and M2/M3 Bradley simulators. We operate in 5 states, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Montana, Idaho, and Washington. On occasion we will end up in other states. By what I saw on the calendar we will be traveling about once a month for 10 to 15 days at a time. Maybe I will be able to link up for coffee or a beer with some of you nuts.
I was as giddy as a school kid yesterday. After being laid off and taking a substantial cut in pay on my tree trimming job the bills were piling up, but I felt the weight being lifted off my shoulders. The pay is more then I had originally thought, WOW! I need someone to pinch me and make sure this is real.
To start out I get to spend my days playing on the system to get reacquainted with it. Pretty cool play video games on steroids, not have to put any quarters in, and get paid very well while doing it. I am so excited to start this job.
 WOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Set em up Vince the next round is on me!!!! 
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DallanC
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| Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 9:24 pm Post subject: Re: WOO HOOOO I GOT THE JOB!!!!!!!! |
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Congratulations!!!
Do we get free rides in the Abrams simulators? 
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wiersy111
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| Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 9:29 pm Post subject: Re: WOO HOOOO I GOT THE JOB!!!!!!!! |
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If there's any possible way you better believe it.
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slimjim
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| Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 9:35 pm Post subject: Re: WOO HOOOO I GOT THE JOB!!!!!!!! |
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Congrats, wiersy!!!! I can imagine the high you are on. Come down slow!
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Suzanne
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| Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 9:57 pm Post subject: Re: WOO HOOOO I GOT THE JOB!!!!!!!! |
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wiersy111
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| Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 10:08 pm Post subject: Re: WOO HOOOO I GOT THE JOB!!!!!!!! |
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How far is Yakima Washington from you Suz?
That is on of the sites we frequent.
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Bushmaster
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| Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 10:18 pm Post subject: Re: WOO HOOOO I GOT THE JOB!!!!!!!! |
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Very good. I sure am glad to hear it. Those natural highs are somthin'. Aren't they?
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Pumpkinslinger
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| Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 10:27 pm Post subject: Re: WOO HOOOO I GOT THE JOB!!!!!!!! |
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Fantastic! I'm tickled for you! Put me down for one of those rides, I'm willing to travel a bit!
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Elvis
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| Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 10:57 pm Post subject: Re: WOO HOOOO I GOT THE JOB!!!!!!!! |
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great news my good man.. they say get a job you love and youll never work a day in your life.. yours sure sounds like fun best of luck.
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radar
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| Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 2:04 pm Post subject: Re: WOO HOOOO I GOT THE JOB!!!!!!!! |
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That Rocks. If I'm ever in your neck of the woods I'd be real keen to give it a go....makes my job look insipid!!!!
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gelandangan
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| Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 2:27 pm Post subject: Re: WOO HOOOO I GOT THE JOB!!!!!!!! |
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WOW!! Hired on the spot!
For working with video games on shooting stuff too!
WOW WOW!!
Dream job!!
Way to go wiersy!
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wiersy111
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| Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 7:31 pm Post subject: Re: WOO HOOOO I GOT THE JOB!!!!!!!! |
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Thanks all. I can't wait to start my new job. This is a once in a life time opportunity. I think I finally figured out what I want to be when I grow up.
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44marty
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| Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2010 11:55 am Post subject: Re: WOO HOOOO I GOT THE JOB!!!!!!!! |
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| Thanks all. I can't wait to start my new job. This is a once in a life time opportunity. I think I finally figured out what I want to be when I grow up. |
AWESOME , Wiersy!!! Not just a paying job, but a dream career! It will be great to look forward to going to work in the morning. I will be cracking open a bottle of Makers Mark in your honor - had it waiting in the cabinet for 3 years to toast someone's great fortune. MERRY CHRISTMAS !!
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chambered221
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| Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2010 11:25 am Post subject: Re: WOO HOOOO I GOT THE JOB!!!!!!!! |
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Cool, that's one great Christmas gift.........Congrats !!!
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