New Job???

[luvmyshiner]

Mark, Mark! Patience my friend! It seemed that it was looking real good, and if you really don't like where you are now it's worth waiting to see what happens - could be something completely innocent like a mixed up message to the GM, or....

Holidays dude. Be patient my friend. If I quit or blew off a job every time I got dumb a** signals from management, I'd be working for myself. . . .

oh nevermind.:

[Dreadman]

It could be part of a personality test Strum. Maybe they're interested to know how you handle this type of scenario (as if it were an important client you're waiting to hear back from). Depending on the wording in your email it may be just what they're looking for. I'd suggest that you deal with any future communications the same way you would if you were trying to land a big deal FOR THEM.

No matter what though, I wish you the best of luck! We're all behind ya and we will be no matter the conclusion.

[Childbride]

Strummy, peeps are neurotic/distracted during the holidays.

heck, i'm neurotic tonight, and i don't even have to deal with the x factors in my family this weekend.

don't jump the gun.

this could be a cool thing for you. give it until next week. trust me.

[Kazz]

Strummy, peeps are neurotic/distracted during the holidays.

heck, i'm neurotic tonight, and i don't even have to deal with the x factors in my family this weekend.

don't jump the gun.

this could be a cool thing for you. give it until next week. trust me.

You pretty much summed up exactly what I was thinking about this.

[Katastrophe]

For three nights I was told that the GM would be calling and three nights the a-hole doesn't call. I just sent an e-mail to the recruiter and told them that if there is no offer by Noon tomorrow, I'm moving on.

Everything was real positive through the whole process and then they start playing some sort of #@$ing game. I don't have time for that kind of bs.

Calm thyself, Strummy. This is normal in today's job market, when multiple people have to consult with others to finalize a new hire. Other things might be happening in the company that require the decision maker's attention, pulling them away from talking about hiring you.

Like others have said, the holidays are coming up, and since you're currently employed, that removes some of the urgency on their part. Give it some time man. We're all pulling for you, no matter what.

[piebaldpython***]

Hold on to yer britches Strum. Don't be so hasty. Unless you have sumpin' else lined up, you have no choice but to move at their snail's pace. I second/third what the others have said too. In today's depressed economy, it's a "buyers" market for employers. As somebody said, their tardiness could actually be a test. We all hate games and BS; but if that's the tune they play, then you have to dance to it. Good luck my friend.

[just strum]

I'd suggest that you deal with any future communications the same way you would if you were trying to land a big deal FOR THEM.

You mean like "Just give me the f'ing order a-hole"

[just strum]

In my job I have to know where everything is at all times. Any project, any delivery, any negotiation, any... I am responsible to know what is going on. When one of my co-workers isn't getting something done, I'm called in to make it happen. That's what I do.

It is difficult to let a middle person handle scheduling and resolving issues (read: I'm a control freak). I want to call direct and get it done, but my hands are tied.

However, after an e-mail asking what the game playing was all about, the GM called me about 20 minutes ago and now we are in the middle of phone tag. My objective of getting this wrapped up before the holiday won't happen, so now we shall see.

[street music]

PATIENCE- Strum, goods come to those who wait or at least that is what my boss tells me most all the time.

[just strum]

Thankfully it is a three day week and I can do a little R&R. I am calling the GM around 8:00 tonight and then the recruiter. I was hoping to have this wrapped up by the holiday, but...

After a little game of phone tag today all I thought about was coming home and playing guitar. Well, playing guitar and the girl in accounting (she's hot, at least in my eyes).

[Dreadman]

You mean like "Just give me the f'ing order a-hole"

Heh heh. Whatever gets the job done.

[sumitomo]

I've be busy and just read this,I hate sweating this kind of stuff.I say you know your job so relax play guitar and if ya get it you get it and if ya don't well it's their loss and there must be something better for ya.Have a great day off,play guitar and listen to that blues station from San Jose.Sumi

[just strum]

Finally!!!

I couldn't reach the guy Wednesday night or this morning, so I sent him a text message.

He just called and I told him phone interviews suck and he agreed, so we are meeting for breakfast tomorrow. It's a quick interview over coffee.

He also noted that the hiring manager, COO and HR Dir are excited about hiring me and he got chewed out for not calling me earlier last week.

So, interview tomorrow and then we'll see where it goes.

Thanks for all of the words of encouragement and the advise to relax (you guessed it, I didn't listen to any of it). However, it's the thought that counts.

[Katastrophe]

Strum, that's awesome!

Black guitar mojo headed your way for continued success in the process!

[bigoldron]

Good luck Strum! Mojo headed your way! :

[just strum]

They have this thing about eating while interviewing - I have a feeling I am going to be gaining weight.

[peachhead***]

Best of luck with your Saturday morning breakfast. Have pancakes :

[sunvalleylaw]

Good luck with it!

[warren0728]

hey strum....saturday morning mojo heading your way....just be yourself man.... :