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Might be employed soon!

drobsdrobs Member Posts: 22,620 ✭✭✭✭
edited February 2004 in General Discussion
Worked briefly in a sales position for the month of December, we had a mutual break up at the begining of January. Well now finally have 2 companies interested in me! One wants me in for a 2nd interview tomorrow am, the other wants me in Friday.

So what do you guys think? Both are about the same distance away, one manufactures huge Material Handling Systems for coal burning electric power companies the other manufactures large Printing Presses.

Am thinking it might come down to salary on this one.

Regards,
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  • oldgunneroldgunner Member Posts: 2,466 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If you don't have a preference, salary and benefits would have to do it. Sometimes insurance and bennies are more important than how much you take home each week, so check that out thoroughly.

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  • bsallybsally Member Posts: 3,165
    edited November -1
    Good luck too ya. Still gonna be in the area?

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  • NickCWinterNickCWinter Member Posts: 2,927
    edited November -1
    Best to you, whichever you choose.
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  • He DogHe Dog Member Posts: 51,593 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Since you are a youngster, I will also mention looking into retirement benefits/options. Will they match or partial match 401 contributions? take a look at health benefits too, that can add up. Be nice if both were so good you could close your eyes and throw a dart to choose! Good Luck!

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  • drobsdrobs Member Posts: 22,620 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks guys, yeah still staying in the area. One of the positions might allow me to live just over the border in Kenosha. Kinda tempting since those IL democraps are once again trying to ban all shotguns & Semi Auto Rifles.

    Regards,
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  • FrancFFrancF Member Posts: 35,279 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Henry0Reilly
    If, and only if, all other things are equal, consider that the need for electricity will probably out last the need for printing presses.

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  • njretcopnjretcop Member Posts: 7,975
    edited November -1
    I too wish you the very best, whichever you decide to take. [:)]


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  • Rafter-SRafter-S Member Posts: 2,173 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    FrancF makes a good point. Printing press sales are linked to the economy. In tough times printers don't buy new presses. And though in lean times power companies may pay closer attention to their expenses, at least they have constant revenue streams, whereas printers don't.

    I have personally watched salesmen of printing presses as well as salesmen of printing services get real skinny in a down economy.

    My 2.5-cents worth,
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  • plains scoutplains scout Member Posts: 4,563
    edited November -1
    Despite the fact that the hard core enviros are down on coal, they are more likely to be very unhappy if the electricity goes off. My 2 cents says if you want long term with pretty good retirement and benefits, and probably a job that will transfer just about any where in the US or overseas, coal.



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  • matwormatwor Member Posts: 20,594
    edited November -1
    As an electrician I see alot elecric power plants built in the future. Just check out Kalifornia and their blackout problems, huge need for power plants. Here in MO they have talked of several going up in the next several years. Just hope they hurry up, I could use the job wiring up one of these new plants.

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  • MercuryMercury Member Posts: 7,842 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Matwor,
    There is an excess of power.........do some research on the "power shortages" that CA experienced. It was just like the "gas shortages" in the 1970s. Made a few people rich, bankrupted many others.

    Sickening.

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  • Colt SuperColt Super Member Posts: 31,007 ✭
    edited November -1
    My opinion - long term, there will be far greater need for printing presses than COAL-FIRED power plants.

    However... you're a young man - follow the money!!

    Best of luck.

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  • drobsdrobs Member Posts: 22,620 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Thanks for your thoughts guys. Had a 2nd interview at the printing press company yesterday with the president. Expect an offer soon. Actually got a tour of the factory, was amazed at the size of the place. They do all of there own fab and cutting work, actually have 2 good size laser cutters in house! Also there atmosphere at least in the office seems a little more laid back, dress code wise. Jeans are ok there. The coal material handling system is shirt and tie everyday. [xx(]

    I have a head hunter that is working with the coal handling company that is aware of my 2nd interview w/ the print shop. They pushed me out to next week for the 2nd interview but really want me back.

    Guess I'm gonna try to hold out for the best offer.

    Regards,
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  • salzosalzo Member Posts: 6,396 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Whichever job is closest to a gay porno theatre.

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  • drobsdrobs Member Posts: 22,620 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by salzo
    Whichever job is closest to a gay porno theatre.

    "Waiting tables is what you know, making cheese is what I know-lets stick with what we know!"
    -Jimmy the cheese man


    That's what the internet is for! [:0]

    Regards,
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  • Colt SuperColt Super Member Posts: 31,007 ✭
    edited November -1
    I refuse to make the obvious reply!!

    Can't trap this old fool!!

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