Some good news.....

2LZ · 07-06-2010, 10:40 AM

Well folks, it seems we've been getting hit here with some pretty bad news lately. Not only the recent deaths but also, I'm sure many here have been hit by the economy and other things that have popped up to make our lives a bit more difficult. Life can throw you a curve ball at a moments notice and we never really know what's coming around the corner.....which is why we try to live each day to its fullest.

So....I figured it may be due time to share a little good news.

About a month ago, another branch of Fish and Game (who I work for) advertized a job opening and I applied for it. It would also be a well-needed promotion for me. After much study and preparation, I interviewed a couple weeks ago......and after about a week of waiting impatiently, I landed it!

I was actually quite shocked. Usually....with the government, they already know who they want to hire, but have to go through all the time wasting procedures and interviews first anyway.

I have two more days here at the License and Revenue Branch and am going to be starting my new job on Thursday.

The good part is I'm not going to be shackled to a cube anymore.

I'll be outside on my feet about 60% of the time.....so hopefully this 20 pounds I acquired over the last 3 years will vanish!

It really is going to be nice to get away from the code and regulatory end of the job and get my hands dirty again. I'll now be handling part of the the purchasing and procument for the branch, along with overseeing the maintenance of 15 acres which also includes a small fleet of trucks, boats and ATV's. There's 2 fish hatcheries where I'm going for Salmon and Trout and it's right on the American River.....so the view of the bikini clad rafters and bicyclists pedalling by on the bike trails should make for a nice view! 8)
Oh!....and I actually get to have a window! WOO HOO!!!

Cal25 · 07-06-2010, 11:40 AM

Congratulations are on order! Thank you for shareing with us.

Weldangrind · 07-06-2010, 12:27 PM

Excellent news! I'm feeling unchallenged lately, and your message inspires me.

FastDoc · 07-06-2010, 01:27 PM

Wonderful news! Yes, we all need to hear good news!

Jim · 07-06-2010, 01:48 PM

Congrats

TurboT · 07-06-2010, 02:28 PM

Well done, Sir!

I too, am job hunting, which I hate. I do hope to share good news with everyone like you did in a right hurry.. 8)

lego1970 · 07-06-2010, 02:38 PM

Congrats! Sounds like a cool job.

SpudRider · 07-07-2010, 01:55 AM

Congratulations, 2LZ!

Spud

alkamp · 07-07-2010, 12:08 PM

Nice.

We used to float the AR when I was stationed at Mather eons ago. good memories

parker955 · 07-07-2010, 01:04 PM

Congrats man this new position sounds really great for you. I'd be stoked if I were you to.

MICRider · 07-07-2010, 09:27 PM

Grats! Sounds like a cool job

Cheers,
Stew

07-06-2010, 10:40 AM	#1
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,078	Some good news..... Well folks, it seems we've been getting hit here with some pretty bad news lately. Not only the recent deaths but also, I'm sure many here have been hit by the economy and other things that have popped up to make our lives a bit more difficult. Life can throw you a curve ball at a moments notice and we never really know what's coming around the corner.....which is why we try to live each day to its fullest. So....I figured it may be due time to share a little good news. About a month ago, another branch of Fish and Game (who I work for) advertized a job opening and I applied for it. It would also be a well-needed promotion for me. After much study and preparation, I interviewed a couple weeks ago......and after about a week of waiting impatiently, I landed it! I was actually quite shocked. Usually....with the government, they already know who they want to hire, but have to go through all the time wasting procedures and interviews first anyway. I have two more days here at the License and Revenue Branch and am going to be starting my new job on Thursday. The good part is I'm not going to be shackled to a cube anymore. I'll be outside on my feet about 60% of the time.....so hopefully this 20 pounds I acquired over the last 3 years will vanish! It really is going to be nice to get away from the code and regulatory end of the job and get my hands dirty again. I'll now be handling part of the the purchasing and procument for the branch, along with overseeing the maintenance of 15 acres which also includes a small fleet of trucks, boats and ATV's. There's 2 fish hatcheries where I'm going for Salmon and Trout and it's right on the American River.....so the view of the bikini clad rafters and bicyclists pedalling by on the bike trails should make for a nice view! 8) Oh!....and I actually get to have a window! WOO HOO!!! __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Excellent news! I'm feeling unchallenged lately, and your message inspires me. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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07-06-2010, 01:27 PM	#4
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Wonderful news! Yes, we all need to hear good news! __________________ Happy to serve.
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07-06-2010, 01:48 PM	#5
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Congrats __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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07-07-2010, 01:55 AM	#8
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Congratulations, 2LZ! Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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07-06-2010, 11:40 AM	#2
Cal25 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Terrell and Grapevine Tx. Posts: 1,585	Congratulations are on order! Thank you for shareing with us.
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07-06-2010, 02:28 PM	#6
TurboT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Surrey, B.C., Canada Posts: 2,185	Well done, Sir! I too, am job hunting, which I hate. I do hope to share good news with everyone like you did in a right hurry.. 8)
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07-06-2010, 02:38 PM	#7
lego1970 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Blue Springs, Missouri. United States Posts: 505	Congrats! Sounds like a cool job.
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07-07-2010, 12:08 PM	#9
alkamp Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 93	Nice. We used to float the AR when I was stationed at Mather eons ago. good memories
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07-07-2010, 01:04 PM	#10
parker955 Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9	Congrats man this new position sounds really great for you. I'd be stoked if I were you to.
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07-07-2010, 09:27 PM	#11
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Grats! Sounds like a cool job Cheers, Stew
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