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  • ldent42ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859

    Fulbright scholarship to teach Irish in America sounds like it could be a great adventure. Only problem is that my boss is due to retire around the time I'd have to travel over, so I can't really take a sabbatical when I either (a) have a new boss starting or (b) become the boss

    Looks like it's an opportunity I may have to pass up this time...

    Fulbright scholarship is a hell of a thing to pass up.I'd say go for it. When you come back, give your job the opportunity to hire back a Fulbright scholar. If they turn that down, it's their loss.
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  • samjamsamjam New York Posts: 9,283
    ldent42 said:

    Fulbright scholarship to teach Irish in America sounds like it could be a great adventure. Only problem is that my boss is due to retire around the time I'd have to travel over, so I can't really take a sabbatical when I either (a) have a new boss starting or (b) become the boss

    Looks like it's an opportunity I may have to pass up this time...

    Fulbright scholarship is a hell of a thing to pass up.I'd say go for it. When you come back, give your job the opportunity to hire back a Fulbright scholar. If they turn that down, it's their loss.
    I agree with this 110%! Go for it, Jenny!
    "Sometimes you find yourself having to put all your faith in no faith."
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  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 49,990
    edited September 2015
    ldent42 said:

    Fulbright scholarship to teach Irish in America sounds like it could be a great adventure. Only problem is that my boss is due to retire around the time I'd have to travel over, so I can't really take a sabbatical when I either (a) have a new boss starting or (b) become the boss

    Looks like it's an opportunity I may have to pass up this time...

    Fulbright scholarship is a hell of a thing to pass up.I'd say go for it. When you come back, give your job the opportunity to hire back a Fulbright scholar. If they turn that down, it's their loss.
    Agreed, go for it! Big change, going to the US.... life changing. And that is always exciting. :)
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,332
    My wife has a job interview at my alma mater tomorrow morning. She needs a change and I'm so nervous for her. I hope she gets the job.
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  • samjamsamjam New York Posts: 9,283
    edited September 2015
    Job applications are a little easier to swallow when they are for really damn cool jobs. Moving home was hard, but I can't deny the opportunities here. The job app grind is tough, though. Real tough. Hoping something comes my way sooner rather than later. I feel like I've been saying that for a year....because I have been :lol: It's officially been about a year (since I seriously started looking for a job) unemployed.
    "Sometimes you find yourself having to put all your faith in no faith."
    ~not a dude~
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    2012: Made In America
    2013: Pittsburgh, Brooklynx2, Hartford, Baltimore
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  • NamiNami Newfoundland Posts: 5,997
    samjam said:

    Job applications are a little easier to swallow when they are for really damn cool jobs. Moving home was hard, but I can't deny the opportunities here. The job app grind is tough, though. Real tough. Hoping something comes my way sooner rather than later. I feel like I've been saying that for a year....because I have been :lol: It's officially been about a year (since I seriously started looking for a job) unemployed.

    same boat somewhat...moved home to be closer to family knowing the terrible job prospects (little to none), huge competition for the good jobs, and nothing but minimum wagejobs to support a family of 3 and two pets. not giving up hope but damn its hard and im second guessing our decision. Might have to end up moving away (10hrs or so) from family to work....defeating the whole purpose of moving from Ontario but Im hoping something comes up. I wish all applications/employers would give a pfo letter so your not sitting around waiting... tell me so i can move on fuckers....haha
    Hamilton 9-13-05; Toronto 5-9-06, Toronto 8-21-09, Toronto 9-12-11, Hamilton 9-15-11....
  • samjamsamjam New York Posts: 9,283
    Nami said:

    samjam said:

    Job applications are a little easier to swallow when they are for really damn cool jobs. Moving home was hard, but I can't deny the opportunities here. The job app grind is tough, though. Real tough. Hoping something comes my way sooner rather than later. I feel like I've been saying that for a year....because I have been :lol: It's officially been about a year (since I seriously started looking for a job) unemployed.

    same boat somewhat...moved home to be closer to family knowing the terrible job prospects (little to none), huge competition for the good jobs, and nothing but minimum wagejobs to support a family of 3 and two pets. not giving up hope but damn its hard and im second guessing our decision. Might have to end up moving away (10hrs or so) from family to work....defeating the whole purpose of moving from Ontario but Im hoping something comes up. I wish all applications/employers would give a pfo letter so your not sitting around waiting... tell me so i can move on fuckers....haha
    Yeah situations like ours are never easy when it all doesn't match up like you want it. Just gotta be persistent and try to stay positive. Easier said than done, but I have hope. Best of luck to you, Nami!
    "Sometimes you find yourself having to put all your faith in no faith."
    ~not a dude~
    2010: MSGx2
    2012: Made In America
    2013: Pittsburgh, Brooklynx2, Hartford, Baltimore
    2014: Leeds, Milton Keynes, Detroit
    2015: Global Citizen Festival
    2016: Phillyx2, MSGx2, Fenwayx2
    2018: Barcelona, Wrigleyx2
  • NamiNami Newfoundland Posts: 5,997
    samjam said:

    Nami said:

    samjam said:

    Job applications are a little easier to swallow when they are for really damn cool jobs. Moving home was hard, but I can't deny the opportunities here. The job app grind is tough, though. Real tough. Hoping something comes my way sooner rather than later. I feel like I've been saying that for a year....because I have been :lol: It's officially been about a year (since I seriously started looking for a job) unemployed.

    same boat somewhat...moved home to be closer to family knowing the terrible job prospects (little to none), huge competition for the good jobs, and nothing but minimum wagejobs to support a family of 3 and two pets. not giving up hope but damn its hard and im second guessing our decision. Might have to end up moving away (10hrs or so) from family to work....defeating the whole purpose of moving from Ontario but Im hoping something comes up. I wish all applications/employers would give a pfo letter so your not sitting around waiting... tell me so i can move on fuckers....haha
    Yeah situations like ours are never easy when it all doesn't match up like you want it. Just gotta be persistent and try to stay positive. Easier said than done, but I have hope. Best of luck to you, Nami!
    thanks Samjam, same to you!
    Hamilton 9-13-05; Toronto 5-9-06, Toronto 8-21-09, Toronto 9-12-11, Hamilton 9-15-11....
  • JWPearlJWPearl Posts: 19,893
    I'm going to say it's a lovely day but I'm still tired so I'm going back to sleep
    Good night..:)
  • PapPap Serres, Greece Posts: 29,181
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  • 2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,332
    She's at the interview right now - I'm at home today and hoping that it all goes well. My wife is an amazing lady and her talents are so incredibly wasted in her current position. She's the hardest working person I have ever known in my life and I just hope that someone takes a chance on her because it's been so difficult for me to watch her stress out for so long.
    www.cluthelee.com
  • jnimhaoileoinjnimhaoileoin Baile Átha Cliath Posts: 2,682
    It looks like the one place I will be stuck with my old name is here on this damn website, grrrrrr
  • Empty GlassEmpty Glass In Rob's shed Posts: 12,329
    More sleep
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  • SD48277SD48277 Posts: 12,243

    She's at the interview right now - I'm at home today and hoping that it all goes well. My wife is an amazing lady and her talents are so incredibly wasted in her current position. She's the hardest working person I have ever known in my life and I just hope that someone takes a chance on her because it's been so difficult for me to watch her stress out for so long.

    Keeping my fingers crossed for your wife. Best of luck! :lucky:
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  • SD48277SD48277 Posts: 12,243

    It looks like the one place I will be stuck with my old name is here on this damn website, grrrrrr

    Jenny, you can ask the mods for a name change.
    ELITIST FUK
  • jnimhaoileoinjnimhaoileoin Baile Átha Cliath Posts: 2,682
    SD48277 said:

    It looks like the one place I will be stuck with my old name is here on this damn website, grrrrrr

    Jenny, you can ask the mods for a name change.
    Yep have sent a message to Kat, fingers crossed :)
  • SD48277SD48277 Posts: 12,243

    SD48277 said:

    It looks like the one place I will be stuck with my old name is here on this damn website, grrrrrr

    Jenny, you can ask the mods for a name change.
    Yep have sent a message to Kat, fingers crossed :)
    Ok, cool. I realized I posted this several hours after you, and probably had already received an answer. My apologies.
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  • jnimhaoileoinjnimhaoileoin Baile Átha Cliath Posts: 2,682
    SD48277 said:

    SD48277 said:

    It looks like the one place I will be stuck with my old name is here on this damn website, grrrrrr

    Jenny, you can ask the mods for a name change.
    Yep have sent a message to Kat, fingers crossed :)
    Ok, cool. I realized I posted this several hours after you, and probably had already received an answer. My apologies.
    Never apologise for trying to help :) Kat got back to me and told me to contact the Ten Club, so have just messaged them now. Hopefully they'll help me out!
  • jnimhaoileoinjnimhaoileoin Baile Átha Cliath Posts: 2,682
    Wishing I'd remembered I can use capitals in my username haha, it looks like a random jumble of letters hehe :)
  • JWPearlJWPearl Posts: 19,893
    ive lost interest might have been
    something you said or done
    besides i deserve good things
    and i dont care for competition
  • samjamsamjam New York Posts: 9,283
    SD48277 said:

    She's at the interview right now - I'm at home today and hoping that it all goes well. My wife is an amazing lady and her talents are so incredibly wasted in her current position. She's the hardest working person I have ever known in my life and I just hope that someone takes a chance on her because it's been so difficult for me to watch her stress out for so long.

    Keeping my fingers crossed for your wife. Best of luck! :lucky:
    My fingers are crossed too, good luck to her!
    "Sometimes you find yourself having to put all your faith in no faith."
    ~not a dude~
    2010: MSGx2
    2012: Made In America
    2013: Pittsburgh, Brooklynx2, Hartford, Baltimore
    2014: Leeds, Milton Keynes, Detroit
    2015: Global Citizen Festival
    2016: Phillyx2, MSGx2, Fenwayx2
    2018: Barcelona, Wrigleyx2
  • jnimhaoileoinjnimhaoileoin Baile Átha Cliath Posts: 2,682
    edited September 2015
    Watching Requiem for the Dead: An American Spring 2014. Absolutely horrifying. The story of Ethan and Kaitlin Austin is just unbearable
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  • JogillJogill Posts: 4,549
    Whether the Australian dollar is ever gonna go up.
    late PJ bloomer- what was I doing in the 90's that I didn't know who Pearl Jam was???
  • 23scidoo23scidoo Thessaloniki,Greece Posts: 19,328
    Airbnb..
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  • JogillJogill Posts: 4,549
    edited September 2015
    That's on my mind ALL the time!!
    Post edited by Jogill on
    late PJ bloomer- what was I doing in the 90's that I didn't know who Pearl Jam was???
  • JWPearlJWPearl Posts: 19,893
    a hug or kind words never go astray to show someone you care
    guess thats when you know someones true colors
  • JogillJogill Posts: 4,549
    Whether to take the offer to buy my house and where I will live if I sell now
    late PJ bloomer- what was I doing in the 90's that I didn't know who Pearl Jam was???
  • ldent42ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    My eyes are burning
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  • JogillJogill Posts: 4,549
    What I'm gonna do all day. It's gonna be a wet one - ughhhh!
    late PJ bloomer- what was I doing in the 90's that I didn't know who Pearl Jam was???
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