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NikLR Grand Master

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18 minutes ago, SAT said:

Best of luck! 

Thanks!  The phone interview went really well and the practice manager is coming in on her day off for the interview.  Too bad my face looks like a pizza... bleh.  

 

Im trying to decide if the job itself is the cause of my stress or the place of employment.  This is definitely further from home and the hours are later but id have every Sunday/Monday off. 

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I apparently got the job I interviewed for.  😂

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20 hours ago, N-o-l-a said:

Interview didn't go that great, at least in my view. I'm not too sure if it was my purple hair or the fact I haven't worked in years, but HR lady seemed indifferent. I've actual never had an interview for which I didn't get the job, so I sense it might hurt my ego some. Then again, I wasn't really sure it was going to work anyway because I can only afford to work a weekend a month so I don't lose health insurance.

 

 

Would they offer good enough health insurance for you to work more?  

Many HR are indifferent.  Employers do like to see normal hair colours and ooen availability.  As a new graduate itll be harder for you anyhow.

 

But on the plus side libraries are awesome.  Maybe see if they need part time help vs volunteer only?  Ive applied at so many libraries but never even called. I love books and am stupid organized with mine.  But all they see is "retail customer service."  What they should see is "merchandising to exact plan specifications" aka put ###### where it should go, precisely. 

 

 

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1 hour ago, NikLR said:

Job interview today.  Nervous but not.  Worried about making good choices about my career path. 

Good luck!

 

20 minutes ago, NikLR said:

Would they offer good enough health insurance for you to work more?  

Many HR are indifferent.  Employers do like to see normal hair colours and ooen availability.  As a new graduate itll be harder for you anyhow.

 

But on the plus side libraries are awesome.  Maybe see if they need part time help vs volunteer only?  Ive applied at so many libraries but never even called. I love books and am stupid organized with mine.  But all they see is "retail customer service."  What they should see is "merchandising to exact plan specifications" aka put ###### where it should go, precisely. 

 

 

 

It was a volunteer position when we moved here. They've moved to paying people, but the pay works out to just kind of a little bit to cover your time. So, it isn't a real career type of job and they can't offer benefits. The other places I could apply have openings and do have benefits, but to work full time, I'd need childcare, which brings me right back to zero or negative.

 

I think of the purple hair as a screening tool. A lot of employers have relaxed their hair color policies recently.  I think that I'm in a position in life where I don't mind being choosey and trying to find a company where I'd be a good fit.  If it were my absolute dream job, I'd budge to red, but for less than a living wage, you can forget it. Anything I do for less than $20-22/hr is just to get out of the house anyway.

 

Library jobs are competitive, for sure. I think short of a library science background, they are probably looking at somehow who has a B.S. degree in something related. For the pay, that is probably not warranted. Even one of my high school friends who has a MS in library science works in student life instead.

3/2/18  E-filed N-400 under 5 year rule

3/26/18 Biometrics

7/2019-12/2019 (Yes, 16- 21 months) Estimated time to interview MSP office.

 

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The second guy died. 

Tiff said he's from Malaysia. No relatives here. 

People on FB trying to reach out to his family. 

 

https://nypost.com/2019/01/18/second-victim-dead-in-brooklyn-hammer-attack/

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7 minutes ago, Asia said:

Happy belated birthday to Mini-B & Dave! :)

Belated, overly absent bad Asia!  Belated, BELATED overly absent OVERLY ABSENT bad BAD Asia!

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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6 hours ago, NikLR said:

Worried about making good choices about my career path. 

When you reach full perspective, reach out, and there might be an opportunity in the Pre-Owned Toilet Seat industry, si Niki-B. ma'am.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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3 hours ago, N-o-l-a said:

I think of the purple hair as a screening tool. [...] If it were my absolute dream job, I'd budge to red

We happen to know that the POTS industry is partial to rubias, insider tip ma'am.

However, the purple-haired are considered when they're dedicated, driven, and inspired, aspire to same ma'am.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Make-excusing Asia!  Make-excusing, MAKE-EXCUSING Asia!

Promise-bettering Asia!  Promise-bettering, PROMISE-BETTERING Asia!

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We long ago eclipsed this week's POTS sales quota in both units and dollars, routine occurrence man.

We think that we shall "play Steveklar" and nap in our office, zzz we man.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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18 minutes ago, cdneh said:

Lunar eclipse this weekend. If the weather doesn't mess it up.

You sound anticipatory, si Eh ma'am.

 

Generally condemnable Asia!  Generally, GENERALLY condemnable CONDEMNABLE Asia!

You get busy and bonus ALL of our posts right now, young lady, oj tak.

 

Afternoon/evenin', condemnable Commie-, eclipse-anticipatin', and other babes with rep-point inventories!

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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22 minutes ago, cdneh said:

Lunar eclipse this weekend. If the weather doesn't mess it up.

Its snowing here.  

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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3 minutes ago, NikLR said:

Its snowing here.  

We are waiting on a cold front meant to be coming through later tonight. We have a marginal risk of severe weather until about 0300.  I am hoping we don't get any sun this afternoon at all. There is plenty of warm temps enough already for when it smacks into that low.

Just to be on the safe side, I am going to lug a couple of things out to the shelter. I hope we don't have to trek out there in the dark.

It is meant to be out of the way by the time the eclipse starts, so here's hoping.

I can explain it to you. But I can't understand it for you.

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