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Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L USM

08/22/2005 09:37:46 PM · #1

I have an interview tomorrow at noon with a hospital that is only 23 miles from my home. The one I currently work for is 99 miles one way.
Currently I work every Fri-Sun, 12 hour shifts on midnights. Due to the distance, I drive there on Fridays and stay the weekend, then drive home. It was no big deal the first few months, but I have gotten to where I hate working every weekend, and having to be away fom home so much. The new job would be 5 days a week, 8 hrs a day - then home each night. So, wish me luck and keep me in your thought at noon tomorrow (EST)

- Linda

lentil

Canon EOS-5D

08/22/2005 09:38:54 PM · #2

Yay Linda! Good luck. I hope it goes really great for you!

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70 f2.8 L IS

08/22/2005 09:39:13 PM · #3

Best of luck Linda! I feel your pain, I currently commute 104 miles one way, 4 times per week. Done that for 4 years so far. Yuck.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

08/22/2005 09:42:40 PM · #4

The interview itself has already done one good thing - gave me an excuse to buy a new outfit. Told hubby I really needed it to look my best.
I usually don't get nervous about interviews, but this one has me a bit jittery. It starts out with an aptitude test that takes 90 minutes. Then one guy interviews you and explains the details of the position. After that, the supervisor interviews you. The entire process I was told would take 3 hours. Should have a nice ulcer when I get done.

- Linda

alfresco

Nikon D700

08/22/2005 09:52:46 PM · #5

Good luck Linda. I'm assuming you're going to Mqt General. If they give you grief I know a couple people there, give the word and the interviewers can be "talked to" :)

I feel your commuting pain as well, I live three miles from work. It is much too close. Much. Too. Close.

Edit: Spelling, -2 pts.

Message edited by author 2005-08-23 00:14:06.

08/22/2005 10:29:14 PM · #6

Alfresco - I had no idea there was another DPCer who lived so close to me! I live in Champion - actually Humboldt Twp, and my father in law has property in Baraga near Beaufort Lake.
Yes, I am interviewing at Mqt General...right now I'm at OSF St.Francis in Escanaba. Much too far to be driving through the winter as I did last year. Would really like to get into Bell Memorial, but they do not have openings very often.
If you ever want to GTG to shoot some photos let me know. Hubby and i are planning to walk across the Mackinaw Bridge on Labor day - hope to get some cool shots!

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II

08/23/2005 09:52:55 PM · #7

Well - I made it through the interview. I felt it went pretty well, but they won;t be making a decision for 2-3 weeks. Ugh. I hate waiting - I'm one of the most impatient people around. This is gonna drive me nuts.

- Linda

ShannonLee

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

08/23/2005 09:54:05 PM · #8

how exciting! a commute is no fun! goooooooooood luck to ya!!

SJCarter

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

08/23/2005 10:02:02 PM · #9

Most excellent vibrations are being generated in your direction... Watch for good karma on its way to you! ;-)

swan

Nikon Coolpix 8800

08/23/2005 10:07:32 PM · #10

Good luck, Linda =) I was stucked with a bad job for six years!!! I know the pain

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

08/23/2005 10:11:55 PM · #11

thanks for all the good wishes. I figure the 2-3 week wait now will get me out shooting more pics as I try to burn nervous energy.

tolovemoon

Canon EOS Rebel SL1

08/23/2005 10:13:41 PM · #12

I will be sure to say an extra prayer, Good luck.

SandyP

Canon EOS-5D Mark IV

Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 USM

08/23/2005 11:03:33 PM · #13

Good Luck Shutterpug! My prayer for you is that whoever interviewed you and makes the decision will not be able to get you out of his or her mind, and will find more favor with you than ANYONE else! :)

Be sure to let us know!!
SandyP

alfresco

Nikon D700

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

08/23/2005 11:40:31 PM · #14

Hopefully they didn't give you too hard a time, a 3 hour interview sounds like such a pleasure :( Good vibes from out west headed your way.

I was at Mqt Gen just last Wednesday for a dose of healing. As a treat for being a good boy I got a tour of the IT facilities; some extremely impressive equipment they have from a geek viewpoint.

I think a Yooper GTG is a capital idea, I'm always up for a photo op. I've never done the bridge walk, I think my fear of man-made heights might kick in. I have no doubt some great photos could come from that though!