So I got a phone call ...

JoeRedskin · 10-04-2013, 10:24 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, 10:28 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, 10:30 AM

So you're buying drinks then right?

MTK · 10-04-2013, 10:37 AM

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

Lotus · 10-04-2013, 10:44 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, 10:56 AM

time to bring in the strippers and cocaine!

JoeRedskin · 10-04-2013, 11:02 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.

Monkeydad · 10-04-2013, 11:40 AM

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

Big congrats!

firstdown · 10-04-2013, 01:03 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?

skinsguy · 10-04-2013, 01:10 PM

Congrats to you Joe! I know you'll do well sir! And congrats to you mredskins for your new job too! And hope you'll be there soon too Matty!

I've been looking for a new job for almost a year now with not a great deal of luck. So, I'm still driving an hour to work everyday - getting tired of the commute! Starting to wonder if I.T. is something I should stay in or not.

Ruhskins · 10-04-2013, 01:47 PM

Congrats! Tuition benefits are awesome.

Chico23231 · 10-04-2013, 01:53 PM

Congrats Joe, I know you've been pushing for something new for awhile. Man I need some movement in my job, but fighting to keep my head above water through layoffs of the last several years has been work in itself.

NC_Skins · 10-04-2013, 02:29 PM

Congrats Joe! A well deserved promotion my good man.

CrazyCanuck · 10-04-2013, 02:30 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...

mooby · 10-04-2013, 02:47 PM

Congrats Joe! It's about time you got something you deserved. I'm looking forward to the big coke-and-sex party, let me know when it goes down.

10-04-2013, 10:24 AM	#1
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 62 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.

10-04-2013, 10:28 AM	#2
mredskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 12,867	Nice! Just got a new job myself. It does blow being the new guy but that wears off in time. __________________ When life gives you paper jams, turn them into paper footballs!

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