Got the job!

I start monday at this company called Borland Software Corporation. They engineer software for other businesses to improve there productivity. It's a contract job for about 3-6 months with me eligible for permanent hire.

Only bad thing is I have a broken hand. I am meeting with the manager tomorrow face to face to tell him of my situation. I called his cell earlier to tell him that I need to ask him a few questions as well as talk to' him, or tell him I have a broken hand.

The doc said I am only "out" about four weeks, but after two weeks I am eligible to get a removable splint.

I am nervous as hell about what they are going to say.

You'll do fine duck man. Just make sure ya keep practicing that 1 hand typing on here till ya meet up with him!

Just be honest with them. If they are jerks about it, you probably don't want to work for them anyway.

Where is the job, Austin?

Congrats on the job!!! id just cut the cast off thats just me though.....:pow:

Where is this job? How much is the pay? What benefits do you have? How far round trip is it? What is the dress code(need to know if you can sport the dock shoes or not lol)? 401k where they match what you put in? Would you still be able to be a computer whacker also:lol:
You have to think about all these things first Duck before you just go accepting any old job out there.... Remember, you will forever have to put this company as a place of occupation and reference.

Just lookin out for ya little buddy! :D

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Where is this job? How much is the pay? What benefits do you have? How far round trip is it? What is the dress code(need to know if you can sport the dock shoes or not lol)? 401k where they match what you put in? Would you still be able to be a computer whacker also:lol:
You have to think about all these things first Duck before you just go accepting any old job out there.... Remember, you will forever have to put this company as a place of occupation and reference.

Just lookin out for ya little buddy! :D

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lol its a contract job so his only benefits are um.... nothing :sad: (just a guess) and that is the problem with contract work, Ducky at least you might have a cance to go with the company for good and get those things. Contract pay is usualy good so theres an up side

Located here in Austin on Capitol of Texas Highway (360) right before spicewood springs. lol I did lot's of research on this company before I sent my application. I even had two different interviews.

IF I do get full hire in a few months I get
401k
dental
medical
savings plan
discounted fitness membership
discounts on dell products

lol I didn't just jump into this. Every single job requirement they had on the posting matched what I did working at SEU.

I start out at $14 an hour and can work up to $19

The broken arm shouldn't be a big deal. They interviewed you, and have seen your qualifications. Accidents happen and you can still work even though your typing skills will suffer. Congrats on the new job!

Make sure you have a story on how you hurt your hand in case they ask. "I don't know" may not work. Good luck, you'll be fine.

Dude must be nice to have a job, I can't wait to be done with my MBA so I can start working.

Just be honest with them bud, I'm sure that won't be an issue. Good luck!

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Dude must be nice to have a job, I can't wait to be done with my MBA so I can start working.

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I was so close to going for an MBA. then I remembered how much I hate school

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Make sure you have a story on how you hurt your hand in case they ask. "I don't know" may not work. Good luck, you'll be fine.

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I hurt it running. Tried to clear these rocks while running, slipped and landed on the side of my hand

Yeah school definitely sucks!!!

congrats David.....don't tell them you broke it wackin....hehehe

just tell me the truth...you were workin your night job at the club, and you lost your grip on the pole and fell...dont lie to em

First...Congrats. Beats working the corner of Caesar Chavez and Red River.

Second...way to *&@*in' go for breaking your hand "mysteriously" one night. Does your boyfriend have a sore rear end???????????? :naughty:

Third...for contract jobs, they typically look for an immediate hire. Not trying to be pessimistic or anything, but they may not like that too much... But good luck anyway Duck Man. :thumb:

The doc said in two weeks I can get a removable cast. I have a meeting with the guy tomorrow to let them know that I have this burden right now but it should be off soon. Thanks everyone though

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The doc said in two weeks I can get a removable cast. I have a meeting with the guy tomorrow to let them know that I have this burden right now but it should be off soon. Thanks everyone though

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how did it go?

Remember that job we talked about Ducky? They are not hiring right now but have put in for positions for 10' fiscal year which is this Oct.... I'll keep you posted. Getting you're duck feet wet with this contract job for now will be good for the next job.

Tell'm you were speed shifting while street racing and being totally irresponsible and endangering the lives of others on the highway and you're a huge risk for the company lol.

Keep us updated, a new job with more money means more mods! Congrats again!

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how did it go?

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It Went really good. The consensus in the office was, "That sucks" and nothing else was really said about it. So I start monday still lol

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Remember that job we talked about Ducky? They are not hiring right now but have put in for positions for 10' fiscal year which is this Oct.... I'll keep you posted. Getting you're duck feet wet with this contract job for now will be good for the next job.

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Yeah let me know Kurt. Hopefully this job works out. I did a tour of the building and of what they do on a day to day basis today and it was soo awesome

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Tell'm you were speed shifting while street racing and being totally irresponsible and endangering the lives of others on the highway and you're a huge risk for the company lol.

Keep us updated, a new job with more money means more mods! Congrats again!

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hahaha drunk racing.. Yeah I'm excited to start seeing the checks come in. lol get an order ready for me for the MP70

congrats on the job man! i wish i could aford more mods and i make about as much as you could make up to. bills and a baby kills the money for toys also having three projects doesnt help :)

congrats buddy