Oh please, oh please, oh please...

Downeaster · Post by **Downeaster** » Tue Nov 24, 2009 5:29 pm

I just applied for a new job.

A contract security outfit that supplies armed guards for some DoD installations has an opening for a Weapons Handler near me. Basically, the weapons handler runs the armory, issuing and receiving weapons and ammo, dealing with accountability paperwork and doing field level maintenance on M9 Berettas, M16's and M500 shotguns.

In other words, getting paid for what I do for free around here...

If it get it, it will mean a significant raise, WAY better job security, MUCH less stress and a job doing something I love.

The commute will bite, but ya can't have everything.

Anyone that would care to hold a good thought for me, I'd appreciate it!

smokey · Post by **smokey** » Tue Nov 24, 2009 5:47 pm

Sounds like a good opportunity!! It is a real blessing when you can earn a living doing something you enjoy. Good luck to you.

Smokey

greener · Post by **greener** » Tue Nov 24, 2009 6:04 pm

Good luck. Sounds like a fun job.

blue68f100 · Post by **blue68f100** » Tue Nov 24, 2009 6:16 pm

Good Luck. It's always nice to get paid for what you like to do.

KAZ · Post by **KAZ** » Tue Nov 24, 2009 6:19 pm

Positive thoughts your way for sure Downeaster!

Eagle · Post by **Eagle** » Tue Nov 24, 2009 7:18 pm

Good luck.....

Downeaster · Post by **Downeaster** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 5:17 am

Thanks, y'all.

I'll keep ya posted.

(Interesting side note: Spell check thinks "y'all" is a word!)

smokey · Post by **smokey** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 5:35 am

Downeaster wrote:Thanks, y'all.

I'll keep ya posted.

(Interesting side note: Spell check thinks "y'all" is a word!)

Only someone north of Virginia would think ya'll wasn't a word

Post by **Bullseye** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 6:50 am

(Interesting side note: Spell check thinks "y'all" is a word!)

Around here it's a pronoun!

I wish you good luck on the job. It might be prudent to let your neighbors know that someone may come around asking about you for a job investigation.

R,
Bullseye

bearandoldman · Post by **bearandoldman** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:49 am

Hope you get the job with no problems. You stii have your two Henry's?

Be good and have a great Thanksgiving, eh.

ruger22 · Post by **ruger22** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 1:14 pm

Around here it's a pronoun!

What's a pronoun?

Crossing my fingers for ya, Downeaster!!

manic mechanic · Post by **manic mechanic** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 1:55 pm

Good Luck!!

Downeaster · Post by **Downeaster** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 4:08 pm

Actually, BAOM, I'm up to THREE Henrys. I added a Big Boy in .45LC to the 22lr and the 22WRM.

Got some inside scoop on the job from a retired Navy buddy that works there, and now I'm not so sure I want to make the leap.

HE just submitted his resignation and is taking a $5/hr cut because he thinks the contract is going to go south fairly soon. They started out with 8 people, they're down to two and one unfilled position.

He also said there's about two hours per day of actual work (if you dawdle) and you spend the rest of the day counting flowers on the wall. NOT my idea of ideal working conditions.

I haven't abandoned the idea yet, but I'm having trouble getting that old saying about a "bird in the hand" out of my head.

Sigh...

bearandoldman · Post by **bearandoldman** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 4:26 pm

What looks good from a distance may not look that good up close.Think twice or more before making that leap.

Henry the Large???

Downeaster · Post by **Downeaster** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 4:32 pm

bearandoldman wrote:What looks good from a distance may not look that good up close.Think twice or more before making that leap.

Henry the Large???

Close...Big Hank

I hear ya on the think twice thing. I expect there'll be little else on my mind for the next few days.