I finally got a job!

[James Hart]

R&D at a candy factory, sounds like fun.

High tech stuff going on... I was given a case of Peanut butter M&M to take home and share with my friends, they were being tested at the time a couple cities nationwide prior to being released. One guy I saw a few times was working of 'Kudos' bars.
(Yes it was that long ago!)

 

[Loel]

Congrats on the position with a fine company indeed!

Bit of a side story:

My older brother owns a small private limousine service
out of Sudbury Ont,he has picked up Mr.Mars Sr on several occasions at the Sudbury airport, drives him to Azilda,Ont, where he catches a float plane,that takes him to his private island near Manitoulin island Ont,bro tells me he always stops at a supermarket goes inside himself for a couple bags of stuff
and always gets a bouquet of flowers for his wife,a very
kind elderly gent with a tattered old hat and wind breaker,
i don't even know if he's still alive,if working for the company
is anything like Mr.Mars Sr,your in for a good ride..

 

[seanm]

the environment is extremely comfortable for me.

Congrats! A comfortable environment is worth a lot.

 

[SoComSurfing]

Way to go, Tim. I know you've got to be extremely stoked about this! Now as for that new bass... sounds to me like you need to make it to the NYC GTG. Hope you get the time to make it. If not, we'll know the reason and you totally get a pass on this one!

 

[tplyons]

Congratulations!

Don't gain too much weight!

Thanks! As far as gaining weight, the factory has an incredible weight room that I can use on my lunch hour, so I intend to use it. Other than that, I've got a YMCA membership ready to be put to good use!

Congrats! I was hired on to work for Kmart doing cashier & customer service stuff this week. Pending any surprises, I have orientation Friday and I start working my normal shifts next week. It dovetailed perfectly with me getting laid off. My last day was yesterday. More hours for about the same money.

I'm immediately starting a new gear (i also want a new bed) fund & the "Cam wants a vacation" fund. Each will get between $20 & $50 per paycheck. I figure, start early so that i will be used to working with less.

Congrats on the job!!

Congrats! I'm starting the fund as well, but it will be a mere $20 a week (after I buy a new bass and amp and pay off my credit card) but other than that, I'm concentrating on paying off my Harley, my new Car, and my student loans.

So when do the free cases of candy start arriving at my house?



-Mike

As soon as pigs fly.

got your tweet earlier on it, but was stupid busy at school..

congrats, man!!

Yeah, I tweeted, and assumed that I had posted on TB. Then I looked and realized I didn't. I knew today felt good, so I sent my money for the TB GTG in August. I'm just glad I have a job now to afford it!

Congrats! A comfortable environment is worth a lot.

Thanks! I spent a few days there getting to know the company and each and every day I walked out of there telling myself that I would love to work there.

The average age in the office is about 26-28ish. A bunch of good people there that I would enjoy working with.

 

[tplyons]

Way to go, Tim. I know you've got to be extremely stoked about this! Now as for that new bass... sounds to me like you need to make it to the NYC GTG. Hope you get the time to make it. If not, we'll know the reason and you totally get a pass on this one!

I sent my payment today (yesterday actually) and I'll be there, 99% sure. But I'll be looking for the perfect bass just one more time before I place the order of perfection!

I look forward to seeing you all there to celebrate a million good things!

 

[Joe Gress]

Awesome dude! Good Luck and God Speed!

 

[kserg]

Now you can afford to get me that diamond ring and man up to your responsibilities...

 

[jambassist]

Hey Tim, grand news on the job. Just a suggestion here. Skip the new gear. You don't need it and you know you don't need it. Credit card, student loans, motorcycle payment, plus trying to save a bit is what you need to focus on. Actively work to reduce your debt then you can take a look at another bass.

You have every reason to be happy and thankful for what you have. More things does not mean more happiness. I wish you well.

 

[capnsandwich]

That's some sweet news (no pun intended). Now let's talk about candy bars. What's the policy on getting some of them?

 

[MJ5150]

As soon as pigs fly.

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SWEET! I'll PM you my home address.



-Mike

 

[tplyons]

Hey Tim, grand news on the job. Just a suggestion here. Skip the new gear. You don't need it and you know you don't need it. Credit card, student loans, motorcycle payment, plus trying to save a bit is what you need to focus on. Actively work to reduce your debt then you can take a look at another bass.

You have every reason to be happy and thankful for what you have. More things does not mean more happiness. I wish you well.

Actually, I do need new gear. I sold everything to get through college.

I just want to pick up some gear again so I can start playing out, something that I consciously gave up in college so I could graduate on time. Don't worry, I won't be going too crazy.

I've got it planned out, that even with buying new gear, I can have the credit card and motorcycle paid off by November, right when the student loans start becoming due.

I've moved back in with my parents, helping out around the house in exchange for a very reasonable rent, allowing me to pay off my debt quicker and I plan on moving out of here, right into owning my own home with little time spent renting.

In other words, I've got a very aggressive plan to pay down my debt to very reasonable levels as quickly as I can, while paying maximums into my 401k and saving the rest.

Thanks for the concern... but I've got WAY too many spreadsheets figuring this stuff out. I spent a good long time in college working with this stuff, and don't plan on changing anything too much.

 

[J. Crawford]

I love your new line beside your avatar. I literally lol'd.