Weave Posted September 13, 2021 Report Posted September 13, 2021 Was negotiating for the past 10 days with 2 employers. Just accepted a job offer. It is work that I have absolutely loved doing in the past, with a really neat technology that is up and coming, the work will be challenging in all kinds of good ways, work from home to a good extent, very generous paid time off policy, fantastic pay check, very competitive benefits, and I'll be working relatively autonomously. I start Oct. 4. My boss is not going to be happy tomorrow. 3 6 Quote
Doohicksie Posted September 13, 2021 Report Posted September 13, 2021 Well.... that is awesome. Congrats! Quote
Taro T Posted September 13, 2021 Report Posted September 13, 2021 On 9/13/2021 at 11:23 PM, Weave said: Was negotiating for the past 10 days with 2 employers. Just accepted a job offer. It is work that I have absolutely loved doing in the past, with a really neat technology that is up and coming, the work will be challenging in all kinds of good ways, work from home to a good extent, very generous paid time off policy, fantastic pay check, very competitive benefits, and I'll be working relatively autonomously. I start Oct. 4. My boss is not going to be happy tomorrow. Expand "Sounds" like things will turn the corner for you this October. Which is awesome. Hopefully the Sabres START going around the corner then as well. Not banking on it, but hoping. Quote
Weave Posted September 13, 2021 Report Posted September 13, 2021 On 9/13/2021 at 11:39 PM, Taro T said: "Sounds" like things will turn the corner for you this October. Which is awesome. Hopefully the Sabres START going around the corner then as well. Not banking on it, but hoping. Expand I was in a very good situation currently. I don't particularly like what I am doing, but they treat me very well to do it. I have nothing to complain about. No need to turn a corner. But the opportunity I accepted has all of the positives of my current position, PLUS it is something I really enjoy, AND I don't have to commute 1hr and 20 minutes to do it. 1 Quote
Indabuff Posted October 6, 2021 Report Posted October 6, 2021 In Sedona for our one zero wedding anniversary. Pumped to see what this place has to offer. 1 1 Quote
North Buffalo Posted October 6, 2021 Report Posted October 6, 2021 On 10/6/2021 at 2:33 PM, Indabuff said: In Sedona for our one zero wedding anniversary. Pumped to see what this place has to offer. Expand Pink Jeep tours and take a drive up to Flagstaff... 1 Quote
Sabres Fan in NS Posted October 6, 2021 Report Posted October 6, 2021 On 10/6/2021 at 2:33 PM, Indabuff said: In Sedona for our one zero wedding anniversary. Pumped to see what this place has to offer. Expand Congrats to you both!! I hope that at some point on the trip you both are indabuff. I would hope that after only 10 years that's still a thing. 1 1 Quote
Sabres Fan in NS Posted October 15, 2021 Report Posted October 15, 2021 I just spent the most delightful 2 hours out in the sea in a lake kayak with a good friend and neighbour. What an awesome outing. My first time. Won't be my last. Most out here have sea kayaks, but I am not going out very far initially and we shall see what happens. 1 Quote
Curt Posted October 15, 2021 Report Posted October 15, 2021 On 9/13/2021 at 11:23 PM, Weave said: Was negotiating for the past 10 days with 2 employers. Just accepted a job offer. It is work that I have absolutely loved doing in the past, with a really neat technology that is up and coming, the work will be challenging in all kinds of good ways, work from home to a good extent, very generous paid time off policy, fantastic pay check, very competitive benefits, and I'll be working relatively autonomously. I start Oct. 4. My boss is not going to be happy tomorrow. Expand Just reading. Congrats! How’s it going so far? 1 Quote
Weave Posted October 16, 2021 Report Posted October 16, 2021 On 10/15/2021 at 11:49 PM, Curt said: Just reading. Congrats! How’s it going so far? Expand So far I am happy. The autonomy is proving to be true. The technology is very interesting and challenging in all the right ways. And I enjoy the culture so far. No complaints and no regrets. 3 Quote
Pimlach Posted October 18, 2021 Report Posted October 18, 2021 On 10/16/2021 at 12:24 AM, Weave said: So far I am happy. The autonomy is proving to be true. The technology is very interesting and challenging in all the right ways. And I enjoy the culture so far. No complaints and no regrets. Expand Very cool. I’m enjoying my 6th month of retirement. I just did sign on to do a consulting work for a former major supplier. Will start in November, mostly work from home. Trying to keep my projects with them to 50-75 hrs per month. Maybe I should just stay fully retired? Oh well, looks like another adventure. Quote
WildCard Posted October 18, 2021 Report Posted October 18, 2021 Learned how to change pads + rotors yesterday. Not a handy man at all but my buddy showed me and I got to make sure the lady's vehicle isn't a death machine. Working with your hands is fun; if I can do them nobody should be taking them into a shop, it's a ripoff. 1 Quote
Sabres Fan in NS Posted October 18, 2021 Report Posted October 18, 2021 On 10/18/2021 at 2:36 PM, WildCard said: Learned how to change pads + rotors yesterday. Not a handy man at all but my buddy showed me and I got to make sure the lady's vehicle isn't a death machine. Working with your hands is fun; if I can do them nobody should be taking them into a shop, it's a ripoff. Expand Thanks, Charlie. I changed the spark plugs on the Legend. It is a good feeling. +++++ In other awesome news ... kayaking is very fun. Went out for the second time at sunrise today. I love it, but am feeling it a bit in my arms. Out for about 2 hours. Pretty stiff wind on the return. 1 Quote
WildCard Posted October 18, 2021 Report Posted October 18, 2021 On 10/18/2021 at 5:35 PM, New Scotland (NS) said: Thanks, Charlie. I changed the spark plugs on the Legend. It is a good feeling. +++++ In other awesome news ... kayaking is very fun. Went out for the second time at sunrise today. I love it, but am feeling it a bit in my arms. Out for about 2 hours. Pretty stiff wind on the return. Expand Thanks, NS. Coincidentally I will agree with you as well, kayaking is a lot of fun. It's a great feeling to get out on the water like that, and it's a great workout. I like river/stream kayaking more, but lakes are good too. Quote
Sabres Fan in NS Posted October 18, 2021 Report Posted October 18, 2021 On 10/18/2021 at 5:37 PM, WildCard said: Thanks, NS. Coincidentally I will agree with you as well, kayaking is a lot of fun. It's a great feeling to get out on the water like that, and it's a great workout. I like river/stream kayaking more, but lakes are good too. Expand My friend and I use lake kayaks in the Atlantic. Why find a lake somewhere when the ocean is, indeed, your playground. Walk out the door and in a few feet walk we are on the wharf and then out to sea. Can't be beat. Most here use sea kayaks out in the ocean, but those are for sissies (can I say that?). 1 Quote
WildCard Posted October 18, 2021 Report Posted October 18, 2021 On 10/18/2021 at 5:40 PM, New Scotland (NS) said: My friend and I use lake kayaks in the Atlantic. Why find a lake somewhere when the ocean is, indeed, your playground. Walk out the door and in a few feet walk we are on the wharf and then out to sea. Can't be beat. Most here use sea kayaks out in the ocean, but those are for sissies (can I say that?). Expand Had no idea there was a difference to be honest, just looking at that now pretty cool. I've never kayaked in the ocean, closest I've gotten to that is a tourist excursion in the Caribbean's but that doesn't count lol. Atlantic sounds really cool. 1 Quote
Sabres Fan in NS Posted October 18, 2021 Report Posted October 18, 2021 On 10/18/2021 at 5:43 PM, WildCard said: Had no idea there was a difference to be honest, just looking at that now pretty cool. I've never kayaked in the ocean, closest I've gotten to that is a tourist excursion in the Caribbean's but that doesn't count lol. Atlantic sounds really cool. Expand It is very cool. To be clear we are not talking open ocean here. That would be crazy in anything smaller than the Titanic. Nice sheltered bay, but lots of islands and inlets to explore. Lots of birds and seals. A shark, or two, are not uncommon. Quote
Doohicksie Posted October 18, 2021 Report Posted October 18, 2021 At this point in my life, the awesome part comes being able to pay someone else to do that kind of work. 1 Quote
Stoner Posted October 18, 2021 Report Posted October 18, 2021 On 10/18/2021 at 5:35 PM, New Scotland (NS) said: Thanks, Charlie. I changed the spark plugs on the Legend. It is a good feeling. +++++ In other awesome news ... kayaking is very fun. Went out for the second time at sunrise today. I love it, but am feeling it a bit in my arms. Out for about 2 hours. Pretty stiff wind on the return. Expand What did we tell you about the breakfast burritos? 1 Quote
Doohicksie Posted October 19, 2021 Report Posted October 19, 2021 The germ that is making me sick as a dog is not Covid-19 which is pretty awesome. 1 Quote
bob_sauve28 Posted October 19, 2021 Report Posted October 19, 2021 On 10/18/2021 at 5:40 PM, New Scotland (NS) said: My friend and I use lake kayaks in the Atlantic. Why find a lake somewhere when the ocean is, indeed, your playground. Walk out the door and in a few feet walk we are on the wharf and then out to sea. Can't be beat. Most here use sea kayaks out in the ocean, but those are for sissies (can I say that?). Expand I moved up to a sailboat this year and loved it! On a lake though! 1 Quote
Stoner Posted October 19, 2021 Report Posted October 19, 2021 On 10/19/2021 at 6:51 AM, The Ghost of Yuri said: The germ that is making me sick as a dog is not Covid-19 which is pretty awesome. Expand No GOGOY? Quote
Doohicksie Posted October 19, 2021 Report Posted October 19, 2021 On 10/19/2021 at 12:40 PM, PASabreFan said: No GOGOY? Expand Are you speaking English? It's hard to tell sometimes. Quote
Popular Post WildCard Posted November 3, 2021 Popular Post Report Posted November 3, 2021 Bought our first house! 4 6 Quote
Hank Posted November 3, 2021 Report Posted November 3, 2021 The National Lacrosse League has a multi year broadcast deal with ESPN. Very happy I'll get to watch Bandits games on there. Quote
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