So I got a phone call ...

JoeRedskin · 10-04-2013, 09:24 AM

... and was offered a job - Senior Counsel for Litigation. Still in the same office but different division and different client. Not much of a pay bump but doing stuff I love (litigation - a big variety from real estate, commercial, civil rights, torts, etc.). I am to be lead chair on all the big stuff, and help advise and mentor the line attorneys.

Big huge perk - Free college tuition for the kids if they go to a school in the UM system.

It was a bit out of the blue b/c I had applied for it some time ago and was told I had not gotten the job. Still some hoops to jump through so can't tell my supervisors just yet. My new boss's attitude was "We would like you here yesterday" but it's still the govt. so gotta make sure all the bureaucratic BS is done.

Pretty f'ing psyched.

mredskins · 10-04-2013, 09:28 AM

Nice! Just got a new job myself. It does blow being the new guy but that wears off in time.

FRPLG · 10-04-2013, 09:30 AM

So you're buying drinks then right?

CrazyCanuck · 10-04-2013, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by FRPLG

So you're buying drinks then right?

...and you should see the donation he made to the WP...

Monkeydad · 10-07-2013, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by CrazyCanuck

...and you should see the donation he made to the WP...

Goal amount for this month: 50 USD, Received: 0 USD (0%)

MTK · 10-04-2013, 09:37 AM

Congrats guys. I'm hoping to be in the same boat soon enough.

Lotus · 10-04-2013, 09:44 AM

Well done guys. I am happy for you. Please pat yourself on the back well and treat yourselves to celebrations!

skinsfaninok · 10-04-2013, 09:56 AM

time to bring in the strippers and cocaine!

JoeRedskin · 10-04-2013, 10:02 AM

Thanks all.

@ FRPLG - You show up in Baltimore, I'll buy a round or two. I think, however, we should probably forgo the cocaine and strippers.

Giantone · 10-05-2013, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Thanks all.

@ FRPLG - You show up in Baltimore, I'll buy a round or two. I think, however, we should probably forgo the cocaine and strippers.

So you don't want to be a politician ?(lol) Congratulations ,the UM stuff is fantastic!!!

Monkeydad · 10-04-2013, 10:40 AM

That might be the best job benefit I've ever seen...free college for the kids.

Big congrats!

firstdown · 10-04-2013, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

... and was offered a job - Senior Counsel for Litigation. Still in the same office but different division and different client. Not much of a pay bump but doing stuff I love (litigation - a big variety from real estate, commercial, civil rights, torts, etc.). I am to be lead chair on all the big stuff, and help advise and mentor the line attorneys.

Big huge perk - Free college tuition for the kids if they go to a school in the UM system.

It was a bit out of the blue b/c I had applied for it some time ago and was told I had not gotten the job. Still some hoops to jump through so can't tell my supervisors just yet. My new boss's attitude was "We would like you here yesterday" but it's still the govt. so gotta make sure all the bureaucratic BS is done.

Pretty f'ing psyched.

That's great to hear. Your hard work and patience has paid off. Is this the same promotion you were thinking passed you by?

JoeRedskin · 10-04-2013, 02:00 PM

Again, thanks all!

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Originally Posted by firstdown

That's great to hear. Your hard work and patience has paid off. Is this the same promotion you were thinking passed you by?

No. Different one from earlier in the Summer. They told me in July that it had been given to someone else. The person who took it, however, had applied for other jobs as well and one of them came through. The issue now is whether they have to readvertise or if they can just name me based on the last round of applications.

firstdown · 10-04-2013, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Again, thanks all!

No. Different one from earlier in the Summer. They told me in July that it had been given to someone else. The person who took it, however, had applied for other jobs as well and one of them came through. The issue now is whether they have to readvertise or if they can just name me based on the last round of applications.

You need to treat yourself to a steak dinner and few cold drinks!!!!!!!!!!
Actually you probably need to treat your wife to nice dinner and a few glasses of wine because we know she is the one who keeps you straight.

Slingin Sammy 33 · 10-04-2013, 03:06 PM

Congrats, well deserved! I'll be up for the Chicago game, if you want shoot me a PM and I got the first round.

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JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 63 Posts: 10,401	So I got a phone call ... ... and was offered a job - Senior Counsel for Litigation. Still in the same office but different division and different client. Not much of a pay bump but doing stuff I love (litigation - a big variety from real estate, commercial, civil rights, torts, etc.). I am to be lead chair on all the big stuff, and help advise and mentor the line attorneys. Big huge perk - Free college tuition for the kids if they go to a school in the UM system. It was a bit out of the blue b/c I had applied for it some time ago and was told I had not gotten the job. Still some hoops to jump through so can't tell my supervisors just yet. My new boss's attitude was "We would like you here yesterday" but it's still the govt. so gotta make sure all the bureaucratic BS is done. Pretty f'ing psyched. __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

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JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 63 Posts: 10,401	Re: So I got a phone call ... Thanks all. @ FRPLG - You show up in Baltimore, I'll buy a round or two. I think, however, we should probably forgo the cocaine and strippers. __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

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