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I did a little digging, and found that the salary range for similar jobs was $120k and up. The state was offering about $90k, so I knew they were not going to get anyone with the actual qualifications that they were seeking. I did some reading, learned a few buzz words, and sent in my application and resume.
When it came time for the actual interview, things did not go at all as I expected. They started with a written exam on the linux operating system, which I aced due to my heavy background in unix. Then proceeded with a scripted oral interview, which was nothing like anything I had ever experienced before. Three people sitting around a table (four counting myself), questions being asked from a script, and the answers being graded by each of the three interviewers.
I thought at the time that I did reasonably well, not embarrassing myself at least. But definitely not impressive. Looking back on it, I don’t think any of the three interviewers really knew how to grade my responses, so they were simply going on my composure, demeanor, and use of the English language.
About 2 months later, I received a written notification that they had chosen another candidate. I didn’t think too much about it, just moved on with my life. Then, about 6 months after the interview, I get a phone call from one of the men who interviewed me. He was the manager for the job position I had applied for, and he asked me if I were still interested. By then I had gone back to work for Chevron in a contract position, and wasn’t interested. But I was curious, asked a few questions, and we talked for a while.
It turns out I was the only candidate who passed the written linux exam, and I had the highest score on the scripted interview. But … (You knew there was going to be a “but”, right?) The state comptroller is an elected position, and a big campaign donor had asked for his nephew to be given the job, so he was. When the new employee showed up for work, he was so grossly unqualified for the job that it was an embarrassment for everyone involved. He worked less than a week, and quit.
Everything worked out well for me, I spent 10 years working contract for Chevron, making more money than the state had offered. But the whole thing did leave a bad taste in my mouth, wondering just how many technical jobs are filled by incompetent people in the public sector.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
Anyway, my BIL had used that food and was bored so he dug around, found what was needed, and sent in receipts for a few bags of food. Ended up being so few people bothered, that his share of the settlement was $1,000+, way more than he submitted receipts for.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
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2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
2021 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe Granite Crystal over Saddle
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus Daytona Gray over Beige
2017 BMW X1 Jet Black over Mocha
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I’m considering getting one of those undercarriage wash gizmos to get the salt out from the underside. Currently I fill the door jams and rockers with fluid film and spray the hose up into the wheel wells when it’s above freezing.
Fortunately, only one car stays out all winter and the cargo van is already a lost cause.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
I thanked them for blowing one of my vacation days and filed a complaint with the civil service division ( because what they did was illegal). That was in 1977 and I’m still waiting to hear back.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
The Carvana offer is certainly tempting, but I have no clue what I would get to replace it.
Did you try Carmax? When I got bids on my Explorer last month, they were a lot higher.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
Is it registered yet?
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
@qbrozen - it's not registered. I just got the Iowa transit title today. I will have to pay sales tax when I register it. I'm thinking I could probably trade it now using the Iowa title without registering it or paying the sales tax.
I never bothered to run mine through. Not that I am against looking for something else, or banking $, but I really like it and find it handy!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Two continuances is less likely than winning your traffic case.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I’ve had trouble in the past getting accurate bids on non-registered vehicles.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
Tacoma lease deals seem to be in the high $400s for a midrange model. Working backwards using current interest rates, I suspect the buyout after 39 months of payments would be around $30k, so probably not a better deal than buying one outright.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Sorry this is happening to you.
Question for those who know more about this stuff than I do (which is most of you), is it bad to buy tires and not install them? Do tires have a shelf life? How long can they be stored and not installed?
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Kind of reminds me of how some property management agreements are worded so that late fees go to the property manager and not the property owner…
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
They're on the BMW though and I really like them, solid value as well.
Who knew!
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
If your buyer fails to follow through, we’ll immediately work with the next-highest bidder(s) in an attempt to sell your vehicle at an agreed-upon price. In the event that we can’t strike a deal, we may offer to re-list your car free of charge, or we will pay you half of the collected buyer’s fee after 90 days.
Of course, I doubt they'd ever offer up half the fee. They'll just offer to relist it. If you turn them down, well, that's on you, and they are not obligated to pay you one cent.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
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I'm sure you will, but I'd raise this as high as Daddy Doug if need be - what a really poor showing if you're going to demand exclusivity.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
The Contis they put on my Maverick have an OE tread depth of only 8/32”. I’m sure Ford saved a few cents on each vehicle by speccing them that thin (most similar tires are at least 9 or 10/32”), but I doubt they will last as long as you’d expect.