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Another alternative would be to follow Loosh's suggestion and get a job at SoA. :-)
-Dennis
dun_dun_dun_dun the dungeon.
-Dave
-mike
Why stay in the World Bank Group? Benefits, mostly, and quality of life issues. I get 28 days of leave, changing to 30 after 2003 (10 years), 15 days sick leave, 3 days paternity leave for each child, and up to 5 days family sick leave to look after them. Every 2 years they pay for the family to go to Brazil, all expenses. No income taxes since I'm on a diplomatic visa and the Bank is considered foreign soil (a rather huge yet legal loophole). It's hard to leave all that and work in "the real world".
I can strangle trolls like Hondabro (ask Ken) and claim diplomatic immunity. Just kidding about that one. ;-)
Prospects look good. Out of the 3 people that interviewed me for the first job I applied for, 2 were old friends, and rumor has it I'm the top candidate so far. I have another interview Tuesday, and again I'll know 2 people out of the 3 that will interview me. That plus I've had two invitations to apply for other jobs. So things are looking good.
A book? Yes, I think I will, eventually. Two actually. One about cars, or maybe the history of Subaru. The second about Ethics, or the lack thereof, at the Bank. Though I'm sure I'd have to write that one anonymously or lose my pension!
Thanks to all for the positive thoughts. This has really become a support group.
Hey Don, how's the wife? :-)
-juice
Good luck with your interviews! I'm a firm believer that one door closes only to nudge others to open.
KarenS
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Wow, can I apply for a job at the World Bank!? ;-)
Hondabro (cringe) -- glad that's done with.
Ken
I'm going to Japan next week on business. Any Subaru-specific things you want me to look into?
Ken
Maybe One of Two Serges!
-mike
-mike
Oh, Japan? Sweet. One of the jobs I'm applying for may include some travel, that would be cool. See if you can hit a dealer and find out what's in the pipeline. They seem to get everything sooner.
paisan: Darlene said there were 7, actually, and dealers ought to carry them. I have not seen a Haynes or anything like that for the newer models.
-juice
-mike
It's a loop hole you could drive a Subaru through, but the reality is the Bank uses it to pay a lower salary than the market commands. My college grad peers typically earn more, so it isn't quite a free lunch.
Still, I'll take the benefits and quality of life over ultimate salaries.
-juice
-juice
-Dennis
Just catching up on some of the posts- sorry to hear about the internal games going on at your company, but Good Luck on the interviews!
Mark
-bv
-juice
On another note, I lost my sister to a new Camry. She purchased it before I could convince her to go the Impreza / 03 Forester route. Of course the first words out of my mouth were; "what - not a Subaru?".
Ken - Have a great trip. Japan is so civilized. Love the seat covers in the taxis.
Greg
-juice
Write that ethics book *after* you retire!
Cheers!
Paul, one of ??
They have all the Subaru manuals there.
Heather
Ken
paisan: Speaking of e-mail, I sent you one. I may be able to check that XT6 out for you as it's practically in my back yard.
Ken: If you're picking up STi Forester parts in Japan, maybe you could think about picking up dupes for me...? ;-) Enjoy the trip.
Will do my best to hit the chat tonight - I spoke at a conference in Princeton, NJ today and have been delivering training to a client all week prior to today. I'd much rather write than talk at the moment.
Ed
One of the managers for the job I'm interviewing for on Tuesday wants to meet tomorrow 'cause he's leaving town. That can only be good, because I know he did not ask all the cadidates to meet with him.
Plus, I got two "invitations" to apply for other positions, so it looks good. Those I'll also keep as Plan B.
-juice
Ciao,
Luciano
Great chat yesterday. A dozen or so participants, but it was quite active.
paisan: LOL about the # of bodies (unethical managers) that fit in the Trooper. Made me feel better. Thanks.
Go a prequel to an interview today at 2pm, which is a good sign. Why else would this one particular manager want to meet me, specifically?
-juice
Bob
I've only missed one or two all year long!
-juice
One too many Steves
Wait...yes, the Supreme Court of the Subaru Crew has ruled, by a 6-3 margin, that "Steve" is officially a name for Subaru owners. Congratulations, Steve, Steve, Steve, and Steve. And Steve and Steve too.
That makes it Dave, Mike, Steve, and any name with a "K".
What if you have a different name? Exceptions are made for pet owners and Mac users, plus teachers and anyone with more than a BS or BA degree.
;-)
-juice
he is an i-club member
New ones are $22,500, the $6 grand in mods he'll likely not recover. Mileage is ultra-low, that thing is cherry. I bet the bidding gets up to $20 grand, and that would still make it a bargain.
-juice
-Who knows How Many Serges? Only The Shadow Knows!
Even optimistically, current new price of $22,500 plus $6 grand in mods is $28,500. But it's used, so you lose 10% immediately, another 5% at least for the mileage and half year of use. Maybe 10% if it's been a whole year.
That ball parks it, optimistically, at $22,800 to $24,225.
-juice
(If not I still qualify as a Mac user, whew !)
lol
Heather
BTW: I don't buy the 'wife is scared of it now' bit. even if it made an honest-to-god 320HP and had a fat torque curve (not high rpm peaky) it still wouldn't be amazingly worse than stock. you can drive a fast car slow! but not vice versa, hehe. if she really is scared of it, she should've been scared of it bone stock too.
There's another reason, like the wife WANTS an Outback instead because they're bigger, cushier, etc.
-Colin
Yeah, if the wife was scared, he could just shift at 3000rpm and never really get into the boost.
But we know who wear the pants in that family! Just kidding!
-juice
Keep your fingers crossed for me please!
Heather
!
What else? It's more refined, more rigid chassis. Quieter and smoother.
-juice
Thanks, Heather
I agree, i would be interested to know the backstory on that whole situation. And why would someone drop 28K into something they werent sure their wife wouldn't like? Did the crack fairy visit, or does it have something to do with sense being inversely proportional to disposable income?
-Rachel
Heather
Thanks for the comic relief on a Friday afternoon.
Good luck Heather. You deserve the new OBS, and the white contrats nicely with the two-tone. Definitely a 5 speed this time! ;-)
-juice