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Saturday, November 3rd, 2007
7:49 pm	Are people incompitent, lazy or just plain stupid? You decide. I had an interview scheduled for 12:00 (noon) today for a weekend job. I showed up at 11:50, waited until 12:00 called Nicky (female) who called me and made the appointment. She response was: "Oh your early. Well, I am busy, so I will not be able to make it until 12:00." I tell her it is 12:00. She answers with: "You're right...I can make it there by 12:45." I say that I will walk around and wait for her. I call again at 13:00, 13:45, and again at 14:00 and leave messages. The last one telling her that I am leaving and to call me if she wishes to reschedule. Get this, she calls me back at 14:05 and asks me where I was. I told her I was walking around, occasionally stopping by the stand and waiting for her. At which point she lets me know that she came, waited and left. At no point did she think to call me. Again, I left her 3 messages...each with my cell # on it. NOTES: 1) The job I would be doing is interviewing people to get their opinions. 2) The person I was suppose to meet is responsible for three sights and hiring customer-service type people to get these opinions. 3) The sight manager is a guy about 50, who wears a beret, with a large beer gut, who has this blank "duh" (with his mouth open) look on his face, and dresses like a shlub. 4) While I sat there and waited for Nicky, I watched while the people there did really bad approaches, used bad body language, and all around awful communication skills. The question once more: Are people incompitent, lazy or just plain stupid? Current Mood: pissed off (Comment on this)
Monday, October 29th, 2007
6:25 pm	Catch Up Not much to say... I have been under the weather now for just over a week. The kind where you feel well enough to go to work, but not much more. And then well enough to go back to work the next day. What an ugly cycle. Well, I have not been climbing for over a week and a half, and have not been feeling well, but when I got the call from a perspective climbing partner, I decided to give it a shot. We met Sunday and climbed for about 1 & 1/2 to 2 hours. When she said she was new, she was not kidding. It turns out she had taken the intro-course and then called me. She needs alot of work, and some of the things she did made me nervous, but I would give her another chance before I pass any judgment. Work is going well... I have an interview this coming Saturday for a part-time (weekend) job. It pays $4/interview to interview people and get their opinions on movie trailers. I hope I get it...I need the money...Then again, don't we all? My sister called me today and told me the menu for ThanksGiving. ...Can't wait - My sister is an amazing cook. Well, its now 18:35, and I am hungry, and do not have much time left on this library computer, so I think I will end this and go get dinner... Current Mood: okay (Comment on this)
Saturday, October 20th, 2007
3:40 pm	Life - Life - Life Hard, interesting, and fun: Well, Wednesday I was suppose to go to the movies, but the buses were really off schedule, I arrived really late, which is actually good, because it was the Simpson's - which I already saw. So I left, went food shopping, went home, and had dinner. Thursday, was a busy day with meetings, work that had to get done and even a lecture from my boss. The good news was that Fontella (the rude, disrespectful, lazy, and incompetent girl) was fired. After work, I went climbing. Met my partner at 20:30. he parent's who were visiting from India where there to watch. It turns out, that he dad, was one of a 13 man crew that climbed Everest. He got to within 700 meters of the top, before they had to turn around. Needles to say (but will do so anyway) that a few people stopped by to talk with him. Friday, work was beyond belief busy. I did not get everything done. That night I went to the vegetarian pot-luck Shabat dinner. There were about 25 people there. The food was good, people nice, conversation pleasant. All-n-all, I had a good time. This morning, I woke up with a stomach ache. Today I am on-line again catching up on emails and looking for a second job. Tomorrow I am going to get a flu shot. Current Mood: okay (Comment on this)
Monday, October 15th, 2007
5:46 pm	Fun Weekend My fun weekend started on Thursday. Ok well, Wednesday actually. Wednesday I went rock climbing Thursday I went to a cool movie about extreme rock climbing. While there, I won some free stuff and learned that I never want to do it. Friday was a really good and bad day at work. Fontella, the girl I cannot stand was doing her usual bad and lazy job and insulting me. I told her several times to stop and that the "nick-name" of Lil' Dan was inappropriate and that I would not put up with it or her. So, she was making me mad, by me having to do extra work and put up with her. NOTE: As far as the organizational chart goes, I am directly below the branch manager. There are three others at that level. One is Michael, who is the boss of Charles, who is the supervisor of Fontella. And she keeps calling me Lil' Dan. We are at a company, I am 3 levels above her, and she is lazy and disrespectful. What an idiot! Well, I complained, and she got transferred. Go figure. It turns out, that she was also making Charles's life difficult. Now she has the job of receiver. This means, she can no...longer walk around, chat with people, or budget her own time. Now, she has to sit at her desk, except for her breaks, log-in components, and has quotes to meet. I am HAPPY now! Anyway, I was stressed, so I called up my climbing partner, who it turns out was also stressed, but about her home-life. So, we went climbing. Saturday, I ran errands and did my laundry. I got my new phone activated. New phone - SAME number. I actually haggled over the price, and got the following: A new 3G phone and case for a $30 rebate. Yes, I got them to pay me ($30) to take the new phone and free case. The plan... Old: 400 minutes for $50 New: 450 Minutes for $40 + I get free cell-to-cell calls, and a bunch of extras for free too. I even got 1/2 off on the activation fee. Israel taught me well!!! Sunday I went hiking with the NEW Jewish Mosaic hiking club. It was their first hike. It was a nice 3+ hour hike. Afterward, we went out for beer and munchies. I even made some friends. Work today was really tough. Borderline extreme, but I did it, and got out at 16:40, only 10 minutes late. Not bad for a busy Monday. Wednesday I am going to go to the movies with the MeetIn Portland group. $10 gets you the movie, a burger, and a beer. Yes, here in Oregon, you can drink beer in the theaters. Friday night I am signed up to go to the vegetarian pot-luck sorta-shabbat meal. Current Mood: good (Comment on this)
Tuesday, October 9th, 2007
6:07 pm	Memories Some interesting things: 1) Saturday, I was at the Lloyd Center mall, where they have an indoor ice skating rink. I was trying to get a new phone...more on that later...when I heard Hebrew being spoken. So, I introduced myself to one of them, and found out that they work for Intel here in Portland. So, one of them had his kids with him, and they were all skating. So, it seems that one of them was interested in the skating instructor (mo-rah = (f)teacher). So first I hear the father ask the son if he will ask her out, then I hear the son's father's friend, then all of a sudden, the guys little brother skates up and asks if he will ask her out. I lost it and started laughing. 2) Getting a new phone... I saw a deal, where I get a new phone, with a bunch of accessories, and a plan that saves me $10/month and gives me more time with more services. I just had to sign-up for two years. DONE. My number stays the same. 3) I was invited by my sister (and I will probably end up going) to see the Trans-Siberian Orchestra in concert here in Portland. 4) While I am still going to the gym, I am not really doing that much climbing, as it costs to rent the gear. But I am going tomorrow night to get certified as a belayer. 5) The Yankees lost last night. I guess they wanted to be fair this year and give another team a chance. 6) I am looking forward to Thanksgiving at my sister's this year...she has already started to plan the menu. 7) Finally got the problems with the company credit cards fixed...I hope! Still have to call about rates. 8) Still no luck with the women on: J-Date, Craigslist-dating and Craigslist-casual. Woman suck!...I wish! 9) The sun in the morning when I went to work and as opposed to rain was nice. As was the warmer weather. 10) Plans, hopes, dreams...they were all nice... Now I have new ones... ...To be continued Current Mood: hopeful (Comment on this)
Sunday, October 7th, 2007
6:36 pm	Money...what's that? I went over my finances, and came to the conclusion, that while I make enough to live on, I do not make enough to live and and pay off my debts (that i accumulated in Israel and with my company). So, I did two things: 1) Cut my finances to the bone. Which was not easy, as I do not spend all that much to begin with. 2) I applied today for a second job. Mall security guard - No, I am not kidding. I am already certified from my work with PPS, it is indoors (which in Portland is a good thing in the winter) and it pay about $10/hour for part-time work. Yes, I realize it sucks, but you got to do what you got to do. Tomorrow, I will be contacting the temp agency I work for to find out about an additional part-time job. I have promised myself that by November 1st, I will be working both my full-time and a part-time job. That means weekends and 2-3 (after my full-time job) days during the week. So lets see what I managed to cut: -$10/month on my phone bill. From $50 to $40. -Watching all my expenses. I should manage to save another $5 maybe $10 per week. I was only spending about $60-$70 to begin with, for food, entertainment and etc. -Do not own a car. -Do not have any monthly service/payments (such as internet or cable) that I can cancel. -Have the cheapest of rents. -No girlfriend. Yes, I also see this as a negative thing. Luckily, I feel that things will (hopefully) get better. On brighter notes: -Am looking for a casual encounter on CraigsList. -Have a good job that I enjoy doing. -Have a nice place to live, where the guy who I rent from likes the place warm. And my heat is included in the rent. -Usually end up meeting new and interesting people on the bus and have interesting or at least strange but fun conversations. -Have great friends, some of which are reading this now, and who I wish all the best. -And I look forward to the future. Current Mood: depressed (Comment on this)
Sunday, September 30th, 2007
2:42 pm	Climb high - Climb far - Your aim the stars - Your goal the sky Yesterday morning (0900-1200) I did my intro course in rock climbing. Then I (in order)... -Gave one of the guys there my number and told him to call me if he had free time to get together and practice. -Checked the wall at the gym for anyone looking for a climbing partner. (saw three possibles) -Went on-line and sent three e-mails and called one of the three. -One called me back and said she already has a partner. -Another called me, and we sent arranged to meet the next day (Sunday - today) at 10:00 and give it a try. -The third has yet to get back to me. Today, I showed up at about 0930 and did a pre-climbing (mandatory) belay practice/quiz. Aced it. The girl there even said she was impressed..."most people who just took the course need to be re-shown/retold at LEAST one thing between the knots, what to check for, and the commands. I (toot-toot there goes my own horn) did not. She even (keep your minds out of the gutter) liked my hand-work with the rope. My partner showed up, we climbed for about 1 & 1/2 hours, we both had fun, and I hope she calls me again. We have tentative plans for Tuesday night (2000-2200) Her: Anita - married (to a jew) - mother of two - Indian - 42 - seems like a nice person. We are both beginner climbers. I am debating whether or not to buy my gear rather then to keep renting, but for now, at least until I am more certain, will just keep renting. NOTE: To purchase all (harness, shoes, carabeaner, belay device, chalk bag and chalk) the items, works out to be about 30 rentals. Well, my time (1 hour) is almost up here at the library and tomorrow I am back at work. For now, I think I am going to go home, have some lunch (its now 1515), watch some tv, and relax. Current Mood: & relaxed, but sore & tired (Comment on this)
Saturday, September 29th, 2007
2:44 pm	Good news at work followed by - why does shit keep happening to me? I met with the big boss (who was away last week on vacation in Vietnam - that is where is wife is from) during the week. We spoke for about 15-20 minutes, and he said: "He likes the work I am doing" "Everyone of the managers there had nothing but good things to say about me" etc. Yesterday, on the way home from work... I was on the bus, it was raining on and off, and that bus only comes every 30 minutes. I get on, and there is this woman with her 2 kids (ages about 4-boy and 7-girl). It becomes very clear, that as a mom, she sucks. The kids are not listening to her at all. They are caring on, fighting, screaming, and running around. When she does try and stop them from misbehaving, they stick their tongues out, tell her no, and hit her. After about 5 minutes, I get up and move to the very front of the bus. NOTE - My bus ride home is about 30-40 minutes. Friday it took 40. I try and ignore her, and not have the bus driver fine her or throw her off the bus. At the end, I finally get off, and she gives me the finger. After all, how dare I get upset with her brats, and her inability to parent. Or should I say, how dare I question her at all? BITCH!!! Today, I took my introductory rock climbing and belaying course at the local indoor rock climbing gym. It was alot of fun, but man am I sore. Can't wait to do more...I have already signed up for a one month membership. Current Mood: amused (Comment on this)
Monday, September 24th, 2007
5:41 pm	I am so proud of myself 1) I am learning more and more how to be constructively assertive. 2) After two weeks, I am really getting the hang of the new job. Today, Monday, the busiest day of the week, and I still managed to leave on time. 3) Yesterday, I managed not to kill someone, who desperately needed killing. Story - I was walking down the street, and some guy that was part of an impeach Bush/911 conspiracy protest, stopped me by getting in my way, and telling me about 911 (actually, all he said, was that it was a government lie) and that I should look at the evidence. I tell him: -I am from NJ. -I had friends in EMS, that died as a result of 911. -That I already looked at the evidence. -That I do not believe it is a conspiracy. He then tells me...NO, I am not kidding...that I must not really care about my friends, or I would take the time to better look at the evidence. There really needs to be a "he deserved killing" law. Again, I looked at the evidence, I saw THE video that he is basing all his proof on, and because I came to a different conclusion then he did, I must be wrong, and need to be more open minded. I am so sick of that BS mind-set. But I am proud that I was able to just walk away from the asshole. Sorry, just could not resist the name calling. 4) That I handled the REALLY bad way that the organization I belong to hosted an event yesterday. I was suppose to see the Body World exhibit, but due to bad information, directions, and no follow through, and a lousy apology, I was unable to see the exhibit. So, I went downtown, and did something else. 5) Kept my cool this weekend with my housemates girlfriend, between her dirty looks and her non-replying to my greetings of hello when she walked in the door. 6) The way, I did and will handle my last employer - PPS (Portland Patrol Services). It seems that they are holding my last paycheck. Why? Well, I gave two weeks notice - Worked the two weeks - Finished on Sunday morning - Called them Wednesday to orange me to drop it off the the next Tuesday after hours, since I am now working and can't be there between 0800 to 1600 (which is when I work) - Checked with my bank on Friday, and was told they did not do the auto deposit - I called them as was told that they do not release the last paycheck until they get their uniform back. Mind you...I did not sign anything that gave them this right, nor is it in their employee hand book (which I rewrote for them), nor is it my last paycheck according to the handbook. They are basing all this on the document that I did sign that says I will be responsible for the equipment I give them...and based on this and their past experiences, they are avoiding small claims court in order to get their uniform back by holding my paycheck, until I turn it in. They then kept saying that if I were to come right now (then and there), I would get my check sooner, then Tuesday. Again, while I was assertive, I did not lose my cool, raise my voice, or get angry. Instead, I thought of what I now needed to do to handle and cover myself on Tuesday. I am proud of me, and starting to like the new more relaxed me. Yes, I still have a whole lot work to do, but I feels its a good start. Then as a reward from me to me, I signed up for an introductory course in indoor rock climbing. Its this coming Saturday from 0900-1200. Will keep you posted... Current Mood: hopeful (Comment on this)
Saturday, September 22nd, 2007
9:28 pm	Reflection Yom Kippur just ended, and I am not really sure if it was a good or bad thing this year. While I did not go to a synagogue, I did try and fast, and did try to reflect. The fast made me very ill, with severe head and body aches. I finally called it quits about 15:00, before I needed an ambulance. As for the reflecting, I realized that fasting and I do not really agree (something I already knew), that the world is a crappy place, where people have always (and probably will always) do bad things to one another (myself included for honesty's sake), and that nice guys do not finish last...they either never finish or get kicked in the head and pushed around so much that they too become jerks. G_D, I so can't wait for next year's Chagim. Happy Fuckin New Year. That felt good to get off my chest. All and all, it has not been a bad year. I have a nice place to live, minus one bitchy house-mates girl friend. Don't get me wrong, she seems nice, and makes him happy, but every time I see her, she gives me the nastiest looks, and when I say something like hello or good evening, I get a yeah or hi, either with a dirty look or she does not look at me at all. But hey, she likes her, she makes him happy, so I keep my mouth shut. Have a good job that I like doing. Am just barely starting to save some money to start paying off my debts, but have to call my old partners AGAIN, to get they to stop making more charges that I have to pay. NO, I am not going into details on this one. Now, while I am doing well, I am still tired of getting kicked in the head, and the BS I have to deal with. I wonder...will the cockroaches do a better job, once they take over? Current Mood: crappy (Comment on this)
Sunday, September 16th, 2007
2:43 am	Funny (actually more weird then funny, but its all how you look at it) Shit Last night I spent my graveyard shift being a kinder garden cop. The entire time I spent dealing with drunk residents and their guests, complaints between residents...they're smoking from their balcony...they're making to much noise...they're dog is barking...they keep going into the trash room (don't ask). In the morning, I got the unpleasant experience of dealing with a needy-whiny-druggie, that wouldn't leave me alone. She insisted on telling me her problems. I guess she was delusional and thought I (of all people) wanted to hear her problems. Man did she pick the wrong sympathetic person. What an annoying bitch. While trying to sleep, my house-mates dogs kept running around the house, as dogs will do. Then tonight while waiting for the bus, I (no, I am not kidding) saw a moped and a small scooter racing each other on the road. The really funny part here, was that they were slowing down traffic, and the cars kept passing them. Now, I am back at working dealing with more drunk idiots, and literally counting the seconds left I have here and with my company...just under 14,000 seconds (about 4 hours) to go. UPDATE: This is an later edition: While at work tonight, I was speaking with another security guard, who told me the following: "Jones (the really lazy guy that no-showed me) also no-showed him." NOTE: Jones was hired a day or two after me, but we did our certification course together. So, like me, today (Sunday) marks our (and the other 3 people in the class) one month anniversary with the company. He then told me that he was with Jones when they checked their schedules (via emails) and Jones did not receive an email. Maybe they decided to let him go, and not let him know that he was no longer suppose to show-up. I mean with great offense, fuck him! In the one month we have been working for the company, lets review his stats: No-showed 3 times that I know of. Showed up late 2 times that I know of. Did a pathetic, lazy, and incompetent job at best, while on duty. Actually since he never left the chair, and was suppose to do rounds, we can actually say that he committed negligence and dereliction of duty. Damn, as bad as the salary here is, I can honesty say that he was over-paid. 1800 seconds (about 30 minutes) left of this job...tick-tick-tick Current Mood: anxious (Comment on this)
Saturday, September 15th, 2007
3:54 am	I can't decide on which title is more appropiate Should the title be: 1) Stop the world I want to get off. OR 2) Is it me, or is it the rest of the world that is crazy? WARNING: gripe-session immanent: Right now, I am at work. I am at work at my old job (Portland Patrol Service), which ends Sunday morning at 07:00. I so cannot wait. Then all I have to do is turn in my gear. On a side note, if I had to place a wager if PPS will be around in a year or two from now (without making any real changes), I would put my money on NO. If for some reason, they were able to still have their doors open, I would then guarantee that they would be in some major problems. The really funny part is that they think that they now have it made, having just signed (not one, but) two city contracts. Time will tell. All I know for certain, is that come Sunday at 07:00, I am done!!! Out clean and with a good conscious. After all, I worked for them for only 2 weeks, and still gave them and worked two weeks notice. And that's after they: 1) Refused to make it only one week, so that I would not have the overlap of working two jobs at once, which is why I am here tonight. I worked my new job from 08:00 to 17:30 and am now doing my old job from 23:00 to 07:00. 2) Gave me BS when I came into work my 23:00 to 07:00 shift on Saturday night. When I arrived at work, I was informed that my shift was until 09:00 (=10 hour shift). Then the guy that said he needed the extra two hours, did not show. The supervisor tried to contact him, and when they finally did, he stated that he got permission to cancel that shift from a supervisor-LIE. In the end, my scheduled 8 hour shift turned into 12 hours. 3) Then they gave me such crap when I tried to call out sick that night (yes, I am feeling 100% better) on last Sunday night, saying that if they could not find someone, that the shift is still mine, and I would still have to come in and do the shift. 4) So far, this shift has been one problem after another with these pain in the ass residents. Examples include smoking, damage to the building, and noise complaints about drunk idiots. - Cock-Suckers THE END of the grip session: GOOD NEWS: The new company I am working for is CTDI (Communications Test Design, Inc.). The URL is: www.ctdi.com I am actually in a temp-to-hire position. The position is QC Manager. I think they will probably hire me in the end. I will know at the end of three months, but this seems like a position that 1) People in the company have stayed at it for 1-2 years. 2) It is so in-depth and complicated, that I cannot even imagine them wanting to go through this training process again. 3) My position is such, that on the chain-of-command document, I answer directly to the branch manager. AND 4) I am not only making a good work impression, but also a good personable one. I do this by try to smile most of the time and by saying people's name when I speak to them. I have been there one week, and know about 95% (about 25) of the people by name. My first week went really well. I learned a lot, seemed to be well received, and I think I made a good impression. Time will tell. Social News: I met someone and went out (actually stayed in) once. Here are some interesting details: 1) She is Jewish. 2) Originally from India. 3) She is now Israeli. 4) Works for Intel. 5) Is 40 years old (and like me, never married). 6) We met through J-Date. Onto the story...I contacted her through J-Date. We ended up speaking, and she invited me over to her place. I tell her I will call back in two minutes after I check the schedule. I try one minute later, and the line is busy. It then stays busy for the next 2 hours. The next day, I get ahold of her and she tells me it was her sister who lives down the street, and for some reason, she does not call me back after she finishes with her sister, so I miss that week. The next week, (this past Sunday) I traveled 2 hours there and 1 & 1/2 hours back on the light-rail to see her for 1 & 1/2 hours. It turns out both she and her sister have Intel cars, and it would have taken her 20 minutes each way to come to me or 10 minutes to town (which is only 20-30 minutes for me). I always have to call her, because even though she works for Intel (who gave her a car) she does not have (since for some reason, they did not give her one) a local phone. Then she tells me that her and her sister are going to Canada for a trip, and I am welcome to come. No details, and it is during the week, so I cannot go anyway. Am I the only one confused here? Opinions please. The future... 1) I want to do more indoor rock climbing 2) Will be going on Sept 23rd to see the Body World Exhibit here in Portland. 3) And will be checking the MeetIn and MeetUp sites. 4) Time will tell... To be continued Current Mood: tired (Comment on this)
Saturday, September 1st, 2007
12:43 am	Do good things come to those who wait? The answer is NO, but if you actually get off your ass and do something, then you have a shot at it. Wow! have two weeks gone by since my last posting? OK...well there are a few things in my life worth noting (in some sort of order): 1) I have been working the graveyard (23:00-07:00) shift as a night concierge. 2) Took and passed (on the first try with a 92) my Oregon Driver's written test (no, I do not need to take the practical) 3) After only 10 days, I was offered a promotion at work to assistant supervisor for the graveyard shift, which after I finish getting trained in 2-3 months, I would become the graveyard shift supervisor. NOTES: This company has about 100 employees, I have been there less then 2 weeks, all new employees are considered as trainees for the first 6 months, supervisors get more pay, and they offered me the position. I mean I know I do a good job and usually stand out above the rest, but I could not believe this one myself. A 2 week trainee getting offered a supervisor position. SHIT! 4) I thought about it, and turned it down. I did this because I would be the full time GRAVEYARD supervisor. This means that I would work not 4, but 5 overnights, have alot more responsibilities, and they would want me to remain on graveyard for at least one year. Can we all say NO to a year of graveyard shifts. I know I can. 5) I just saw my schedule for the next two weeks...once again, I am doing graveyard concierge for two more weeks. 6) So, as I said before, this job inspired me to get out and look for more work...and once I determined I did not want graveyards (but something for conducive to a social life), that while I am good at being a security guard (and I like the work, I do not like the life-style), and that I wanted more/different in general, I started to really look for another job. 7) I applied on Monday for a QA Tech job through a temp agency. 8) Had the interview with CTDI (Communications Testing Design, Inc.) on Wednesday. 9) Got my driver's license in the mail. 10) Got offered the job as a temp-to-hire today (Friday). 11) Called up PPS (Portland Patrol Services) and gave my 2 weeks notice. 12) I will be starting work with CTDI on Sept 10th, and finishing with PPS on Sept 15th. A week from hell, but it was the only way...and I wanted the job...and now I have the job. GO ME! NEXT: I have a few social events (non-dates) set up, just for some fun. Examples: Tonight before work, I went to a movie (Blades of Glory) in the park. Sunday I will be going to someone's house for a Concert with Visiting Musician. Wednesday I am doing 3-D glow in the dark mini-golf and pizza. Friday I am doing indoor rock climbing. I am trying to get something going through J-Date. I have been corrisponding with one lady, but so far nothing. And... ...Time will tell. Current Mood: optimistic (Comment on this)
Thursday, August 16th, 2007
11:42 am	It gets worse, not only am I doing graveyard, but the also put me as a concierge. I got to see first hand last night what I will be doing as concierge. It is actually worse then I thought. Not only do I have to greet them as they walk in and out, answer their questions that they might have about the area, and order them cabs/town cars when they ask, but I also have to retrieve their packages and dry-cleaning from the back room and (no, I am not kidding) get the door for them when they come in and out. I am not a security guard, I am a doorman & concierge in one, who they (for4 some reason) want to wear a security uniform. I specifically asked for three things from my supervisor when it came to my schedule: 1-NOT gave-yard - That is what they gave me. 2-NOT as a concierge (as I wanted to be mobile) - That is what they gave me. 3-NOT to work alone, but to have others officers around - I am by myself. Thank goodness they listened to my requests. Something tells me that I will not be there (if I can help it) to long. AAAAAUUUUUGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!! The one good thing I can say about what they have done for/to me, is to give me good incentive to find a better job QUICKLY. Current Mood: annoyed (Comment on this)
Wednesday, August 15th, 2007
3:53 pm	G_D strikes Again I just got my (work) schedule for the next two weeks, for my security job. Date DAY TIME OTHER 16 (Thurs) 23:00 08:00 20:00 meeting Michelle about possible side job 17 (Fri) 23:00 07:00 18 (Sat) 23:00 07:00 1900 meeting Joel & his wife for Dinner at the Thirsty Lion 19 (Sun) 23:00 08:00 21 (Tues) Not working 19:00 meeting Grant-Producer of Northwest Classical Theatre for volunteering opportunity 23 (Thurs) 23:00 08:00 24 (Fri) 23:00 07:00 25 (Sat) 23:00 07:00 26 (Sun) 23:00 08:00 30 (Thurs) 23:00 08:00 31 (Fri) 23:00 07:00 FUCK!!! I thought I was done with graveyard shift. I told them I only wanted day, afternoon, and evening shifts. The times that Tri-Met is running. They said Tri-Met is running at the start and end times, and we need you then. GREAT! Again, FUCK!!! Well, I will do these shifts, I will let them know for next time I do NOT want graveyard shifts, and if need be, I will do them for the two weeks after equaling one month. If they put me down a third time (another two weeks) after that, I will give them my 2 weeks notice. G_D am I being more then fair. Current Mood: annoyed (Comment on this)
Monday, August 13th, 2007
6:39 pm	Theatre Life in Portland Saturday afternoon at 15:00, I went and saw "As You Like It" done in the park, done by the Northwest Classical Theatre Company (www.nwctc.org), in a park in downtown Portland. It was alot of fun, and afterwards I took the produces card and sent an e-mail in order to get back into theatre life, as I already miss it. "The Lighting Man" wants to return. I also sent an e-mail to Portland Center Stage, but they are more of a professional thing, and at the moment, all they could think of was usher. Today I actually started (sort-of) my low-paying temp job, as a patrol officer for Portland Patrol Services. I filled out the standard application and did the interview. Then once offered the job, I filled out their company application, went and got finger printed, went and had a urine test, filled out the state-police background check (where you tell them all the jobs you did and the places you lived for the last 10 years), read their employee manual, and today took the introduction class and test in order to get DPSST certified. I (47 out of 49 correct) passed. Here is the kicker. I am not on the clock until my first patrol shift starts, which is Wednesday 16:30-00:00. So, basically put, I do not get paid for my first 10-15 hours of bullshit. WOW! where I can sign-up for a second time? What-ever...I guess we all have to pay our dues one way or another. So, tomorrow, I am FREE - ROFL Here is my schedule so far: 10:00 Go back to employers office to get uniform, turn in additional paperwork from today and get answers to questions. 12:00 Meet Lori for lunch to discuss possible business/work Sometime between 1300-1800 Go to KOHL job fair near the airport Sometime between 1300-1800 The goto Portland DMV and get Oregon drivers license 20:00 Meet Michelle in Pioneer Square for possible follow-up. Also check internet for job on the 6 sites that I check daily and to view my e-mail through-out the day for any possible changes to the schedule. Thank goodness I get to relax tomorrow. Current Mood: busy (Comment on this)
Friday, August 10th, 2007
11:17 am	I have a job Well, I now have a job. It is working as an unarmed security guard on a bike in downtown Portland. The company is Portland Patrol Services. And before anyone goes looking on the web for them, they do NOT have any sites or real information other then (what I found) their address. I interviewed on Tuesday. The guy offered me the job on the spot. I told him I wanted a day or two. Accepted the offer yesterday (Thursday). Then I filled-out some papers, went for a urine test, and scheduled my finger-print test for today, which is where I will be going to in a few minutes. The pay is bad, but the job is temporary, and it will pay the bills until I can find something better. And believe me, I am still looking. On the bright side, I get to learn all of downtown, get some exercise, and get payed (a little) to do it. So, I start by taking their class to become DDTT? certified, on Monday at 11:00. The class should take 6-8 hours. Then I start my actual job sometime (probably Tuesday) next week. For now, I have to study their company manual. NOTE: I already pointed out some errors to them in their manual. Maybe I should stick to doing QA work? Current Mood: optimistic (1 Comment |Comment on this)
Thursday, August 2nd, 2007
11:11 pm	Keep Portland Weird "Keep Portland Weird" Is a saying, which means that the people here like the variety. Here are a few things that happened to me: -Applied to several more jobs. -Had two really good phone conversation with two possible employers. -Still have three more jobs that I need to send in the applications. Today: -I was suppose to be going on a art tour, but the guide never showed. -Found a old fashion video arcade. Played some Duck Hunt, Gauntlet, Knock-Out, Pole Position, and the ORIGINAL Star Trek pinball game (that counts in increments of 10). -On the way home, a saw this really cool Harley, and when I stood there looking at it, the guy who owned it, gave a a pamphlet on how I can save my eternal soul. I am still waiting to receive my copy of the latest Harry Potter book. At the moment, I am 1103 out of 1367. The library has 500 copies. You do the math. I am spending this weekend at my sister's again this weekend. It seems that my 10 boxes arrived from Israel. - FINALLY! Then I have to be at some companies to fill-out applications early next week... Current Mood: okay (Comment on this)
Friday, July 27th, 2007
11:36 am	Date what date??? I was suppose to have a date last night with Melissa. Suppose to you say...Well, what happened??? Saturday: She contacted me via JDate. I replied with me e-mail and phone number. Sunday: She called we and left a message. I called back, we spoke for 35-40 minutes and agreed to meet on Thursday. Thursday: When I went online, I saw that she sent me a message on JDate. Note: She has my phone number. The message stated that she does not have time for our dating at this time. What Bullshit!!! How hard is it to find one sane women, who actually wants a commited relationship, and not play head-games? AAAAUUUUUGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! WOMEN SUCK!!! Current Mood: annoyed (Comment on this)
Wednesday, July 25th, 2007
6:02 pm	Another day, but no more money Yesterday: 1) I went to a HUGE job fair here in Portland, that was put together by Monster.com They stated dozens of companies, and over a hundred positions throughout. It took me 1 & 1/2 hours to get there, 1/2 an hour to find the bus stop to get back, and another 1 & 1/2 hours to get back. There were... 9 tables, 8 companies (1 did not even bother to show), and 10 opens. Of which... 4 were for recruiting positions (One in Arizona), and the rest (except one) were outside sales positions. This means traveling salesperson type jobs. 2) Then went to 9 temp-agencies. 5 did not answer their phones nor were not where they said they were in the phone book. 2 were just for administrative positions. The other two took my resume and had me fill-out their applications. 3) Dropped-off an application for a security guard. It will at least pay me, until I can find something better. 4) Spent about 2-3 hours filling out the on-line application for Enterprise car rental for one of their positions. Today: At 10:00, I did a walking tour of Portland. At 14:00, I took another tour of Portland, in which they described the cities darker side of Portland's history. Tonight I am meeting Joel and his wife for dinner. Tomorrow, my date with Mellisa... Current Mood: tired (1 Comment |Comment on this)