So I finally got in touch with all my recruiters. and got in contact with a few new ones. and all goes well till i meet this recruiter who is really feisty and trying to get me to apply for a job i don't want. now i know beggars can't be choosers but seriously! imagine Rocky intimidating you to apply for a job and little me (teeny tiny me) holding my ground saying "i don't think so.."
well this went on for ages until i finally manned up and said
"look i can be picky. I know what my skill set is worth. so do you have other job opportunities?"
now Rocky looks really mad (I'm sure he will pound the table or me, maybe I should save my coach bag?)
but Rocky surprises me by saying and not fist pounding "no that's all I got, recruiters have it tough too with all these job freezes."
Aah.. so i get it.. Rocky is saving his ass by throwing me into a thankless situation which I will end up in anyway but this time no paycheck to ease the pain!..
Well "NO thank you Rocky!" is all i have to say... I pick my coach bag up before it really gets pounded and looses its boxy shape. internally I'm thinking "douche bag much!"
Well Rocky isn't finished he's telling me how I got to cut my salary needs. and jump at what ever bone he throws. Well news flash Rocky, I need my salary it pays bills. So, i take a deep breath and say to him " Well when you have a job that matches my skill set and salary range please do get in touch. "
Maybe I should write in qualifications "calm under pressure" I mean I did survive Rocky!
oh well, Craig's list has job posts does anyone reply to those when you send out emails for job applications?
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was this the guy from RAD? oh im so sorry.. i didnt know ryan had left.. you have to give me details...
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