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Job Interview
« on: February 14, 2017, 08:26:48 AM »
Had my first phone interview yesterday!  Went really well - they said they'll bring me out in the next 1-2 months for an in-person interview and tour.

http://achatespower.com/

Distance between their office and Ruoxi's office isn't bad either.  We could definitely find somewhere to live with reasonable commutes for both of us.

https://goo.gl/maps/Q89pxJb99CQ2
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Re: Job Interview
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2017, 08:34:25 AM »
Right on Ben! Congrats!  8)
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Re: Job Interview
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2017, 08:46:10 AM »
Congrats Ben!  You know, that's like 2 minutes away from where I work... maybe less.
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Re: Job Interview
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2017, 01:37:11 PM »
Uh oh Steve ...   :P :P :P
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Re: Job Interview
« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2017, 07:56:46 AM »
Feel free to use me as a reference.
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Re: Job Interview
« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2017, 06:56:58 PM »
Flying out tomorrow, interview is all day Friday.  First I give a one hour presentation about stuff I've done at previous jobs, and then I have 13 half hour individual interviews with upper management and lead engineers (8am to 5pm).  Seems a bit brutal, but maybe it's their way of testing my endurance.  Wish me luck!

This is the first time I'm going to CA and not packing fishing gear.  :o
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Re: Job Interview
« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2017, 06:58:33 PM »
Good luck Ben!  I'd say break a leg, but Tim's already done that.  ;D

Let us know how it goes.
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Re: Job Interview
« Reply #7 on: March 25, 2017, 09:55:54 AM »
I think it went well.  It's an interesting company, that's for sure.  Now I wait to see if they make an offer!
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Re: Job Interview
« Reply #8 on: March 25, 2017, 01:31:51 PM »
You seem like a well educated solid dude to me.

I'm sure you did well 8)
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Re: Job Interview
« Reply #9 on: March 25, 2017, 03:45:50 PM »
Right on Ben!
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Re: Job Interview
« Reply #10 on: March 26, 2017, 08:20:05 AM »
Hope it works out for you, but I don't wish a broken leg on you  :D
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Re: Job Interview
« Reply #11 on: March 26, 2017, 09:02:33 AM »
Quote from: Tim524 on March 26, 2017, 08:20:05 AM
Hope it works out for you, but I don't wish a broken leg on you  :D

You're too kind!  ;D
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Re: Job Interview
« Reply #12 on: March 26, 2017, 10:02:56 AM »
Fingers are crossed.  Good luck, Ben!
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Re: Job Interview
« Reply #13 on: March 26, 2017, 10:08:33 AM »
Quote from: Tim524 on March 26, 2017, 08:20:05 AM
Hope it works out for you, but I don't wish a broken leg on you  :D

He doesn't need to break a leg. That catfish spine traveling through his leg more than qualifies. Hope it works out Ben.

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Re: Job Interview
« Reply #14 on: May 16, 2017, 01:52:05 PM »
I have some bad news, but it's not the end of the world.  The company I interviewed with wasn't able to secure funding, so they're closing the position.  They said to check back in about three months.  Plan B is to get my boss here at CAT to let me work remotely.  An Illinois salary doesn't go very far in California, but I think it's what I'll do for now.  Aiming for an early summer move out to San Marcos.
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