I would be there right now.

Simon ,'Objects In Space'


Spike's Bitches 44: It's about the rules having changed.  

[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.


Nora Deirdre - Aug 11, 2009 4:04:30 am PDT #19330 of 30000
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)

Hey, guys- can I have your opinion on this email that Tom is sending to the HR lady at the place he interviewed at (after they contacted him unsolicited for an interview)?

I just wanted to touch base with you about the interview I had with (company) on July 8.

I am assuming that you have decided to go in a different direction, but if that is not the case, then I wanted to let you know that I am still interested.

If possible, could you let me know if a decision has been made, and whether there is any feedback you or the XXX group [with whom I interviewed] might have on areas where I might be able to improve my skills, or the manner in which I communicate them.

All the best,


sj - Aug 11, 2009 4:29:42 am PDT #19331 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

Mom just called to tell me that my friend K's dad passed away yesterday. He was the one I mentioned last week who had cancer. Can you send some -ma for her and her family?


Sparky1 - Aug 11, 2009 4:45:00 am PDT #19332 of 30000
Librarian Warlord

Someone I work with was married into the Kennedy clan, so I expect a little sadness from her today.

sj, lots of peace~ma to your friend's family.

billytea bombed us again!


billytea - Aug 11, 2009 4:49:26 am PDT #19333 of 30000
You were a wrong baby who grew up wrong. The wrong kind of wrong. It's better you hear it from a friend.

bt, this picture screams future world leader:

I'm not ruling it out at this stage. We can only hope that his will be a benevolent dictatorship.


Steph L. - Aug 11, 2009 4:51:16 am PDT #19334 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

I for one welcome our new lethally cute overlord.


WindSparrow - Aug 11, 2009 5:14:17 am PDT #19335 of 30000
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.

sj, much ~ma for your friend and the whole family.

since I'm sticking with the Dead Honesty policy even when it screws me a little bit, and since I know my thoughts can be scary to others, I usually show little enthusiasm in job interviews, even when I'm excited about the job. I have no idea what to say that would sound sane or normal, and end up hesitant.

Could you say something along the lines of, "I want you to know that I am very excited/interested/intrigued/something about this job, even though I am too nervous to really show it"?

I for one welcome our new lethally cute overlord.

Yes, the cabal of Buffista sprog taking over the world can only be a good thing. We hope. And hey, it might make it easier to have Buffista Island.


WindSparrow - Aug 11, 2009 5:18:49 am PDT #19336 of 30000
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.

Oh, and Nora, in Tom's place I think I would skip this paragraph:

I am assuming that you have decided to go in a different direction, but if that is not the case, then I wanted to let you know that I am still interested.

It just doesn't feel quite right to me. And it may not be necessary, as contacting them does show continued interest.


WindSparrow - Aug 11, 2009 5:22:21 am PDT #19337 of 30000
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.

Trifecta?

I would just like to say, that while Ryan is a paragon of infant male pulchritude, the family photos really are so perfect, too.


beth b - Aug 11, 2009 5:28:56 am PDT #19338 of 30000
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!

Somehow the whole letter is vaguely negative, Nora

something more like. I am getting in touch with you because I am really interested in opportunity X at company Z. I am curious to know where you are in the process,

On a personal note , I am also interested in improveing my interview skills and I was hoping someone had the time to give me some feedback

and Shir -- somewhere a long the line in an interview - say something about looking unflappable even when you are excited nervous , or lots of different things are going on ....

I am full of advice.

Sending out the ma~~~ sj


Nora Deirdre - Aug 11, 2009 5:32:24 am PDT #19339 of 30000
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)

Oops, he sent the email already. But thanks for the feedback.