08-28-2009
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Red Wing, MN
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Re: Swifty
My comments were coming from my own experiences, things I look for when interviewing and hiring. And Andrew you are right, some of the ways employers hire is pure bullshit, but not all, just like some people with degrees will take a lower paying job in the hopes that they can work their way up and eventually get into the position they want, but not all. Keep working at it, keep a positive attitude, look employers in the eye and be honest when interviewing.
I myself work a ton of hours, and I get burnt out as well, but like Mlomker said, some people are just workaholics and have some drive to exceed even their own expectations, while some people are content to just make it by, both can be happy, but are doing totally different things. Do what makes you happy.
As far as Swifty goes, he posts crazy shit like that all the time on Facebook. It's not a new thing.
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08-28-2009
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#2
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Banned
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Boulder, CO
Drives: Conquest
Posts: 5,049
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Re: Swifty
Perhaps that is my problem then, is that I'm not conveying in my resume/c.v./cover letter what I can deliver. I'll just keep working on the whole thing till it goes my way, I guess.
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08-28-2009
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Smells like cat poop
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: maple grove
Drives: an evo's fat korean cousin
Posts: 2,549
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Re: Swifty
Swifty recommended me as a part time tech at a local Goodyear. Thanks Swift.
Almost three years later, I'm a manager and get a bunch of Style members great deals!
P.S. For those that know, I hate my second job. 
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08-28-2009
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Banned
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Boulder, CO
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Re: Swifty
Good benefit for risking your life in the service of our country.
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08-29-2009
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#5
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Hates Everything
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Las Vegas
Drives: Neon
Posts: 445
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Re: Swifty
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Originally Posted by FattyBoomBatty
Good benefit for risking your life in the service of our country.
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I'm joining the Air Force and am going to be working on Jet Engines in an Air Conditioned hangar more than likely. Hardly very much of a life risk. But yes, a good majority of our forces are in dangerous places/conditions.
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08-29-2009
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*Resting In Peace*
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Heaven
Drives: 94 Plymouth Acclaim/2008 EvoX
Posts: 2,430
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Re: Swifty
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Originally Posted by dumb_ricer
I'm joining the Air Force and am going to be working on Jet Engines in an Air Conditioned hangar more than likely.
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My Dad did the same job based out of Little Rock during Vietnam. I understand the appeal since I enlisted in the Corp, myself (rejected due to asthma). Once you're in you don't have a lot of choice about where you are stationed...the government owns you. I think it's safer to assume that your life actually is on the line because saying 'no' is basically not an option once you are in. Predicting the future is impossible...who knows what war we will be in 2-3 years from now.
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08-30-2009
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Pewp Champion
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Blaine
Drives: Teh Bean
Posts: 12,309
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Re: Swifty
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Originally Posted by dumb_ricer
I'm joining the Air Force and am going to be working on Jet Engines in an Air Conditioned hangar more than likely. Hardly very much of a life risk. But yes, a good majority of our forces are in dangerous places/conditions.
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That's what I thought to joining the Air Wing. Then I ended up living in Yuma for 2.5 years, and spending time in the middle east with minimal A/C, wearing full cammies every day and helmet, and carrying all your chemical gear in a back pack every where you go,and scud missile sirens going off every day. You really never know what could happen. You're going into the military, so don't expect that you won't ever be put in a dangerous situation. I bet the guys at Pearl Harbor thought they had it made.
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08-31-2009
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Hates Everything
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Las Vegas
Drives: Neon
Posts: 445
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Re: Swifty
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Originally Posted by Halon
That's what I thought to joining the Air Wing. Then I ended up living in Yuma for 2.5 years, and spending time in the middle east with minimal A/C, wearing full cammies every day and helmet, and carrying all your chemical gear in a back pack every where you go,and scud missile sirens going off every day. You really never know what could happen. You're going into the military, so don't expect that you won't ever be put in a dangerous situation. I bet the guys at Pearl Harbor thought they had it made.
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I would actually "enjoy" that I think. It is an experience not many people get to say they have had. I almost hope I have to go somewhere dangerous at some point. They don't train you for no reason!
I originally wanted to do one of the most dangerous jobs in the military. Whatever happens, happens, and I am looking forward to it!
Oh, and to bring this back on topic........
***Edited, did you not see my post about no bashing? No more warnings, only bans***
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Last edited by scheides; 08-31-2009 at 08:05 AM..
Reason: "FUCK YOU SWIFTY..."
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08-31-2009
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Crash Course Racing
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Skid Row
Drives: in circles
Posts: 2,623
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Re: Swifty
Swifty seems alright to me from the few times I've met him. I think most of the guff he got on here was from talking up his car when it never even ran.
And as far as Swifty having a girl now, how can you afford a girlfriend with no job?
You must share your secret 
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08-29-2009
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Re: Swifty
Just thought Id drop this in here too.

Last edited by A//// Guy; 08-29-2009 at 02:16 AM..
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08-29-2009
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#11
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Re: Swifty
"Rubbing one out in space is great... Except after awhile its like living in a snow globe!"

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Originally Posted by shoutbox
cmspaz: Someone buys me a rubber fist, and I'll rock it on my hood.
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08-29-2009
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livin the dream
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: iowa
Drives: 07 zx6r and 04 Rx8
Posts: 451
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Re: Swifty
thought this thread was about swifty not pullin dick in space or how the military is and how jobs suck or are bitchen i do respect the good words about the military though
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08-29-2009
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#13
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*Resting In Peace*
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Heaven
Drives: 94 Plymouth Acclaim/2008 EvoX
Posts: 2,430
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Re: Swifty
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Originally Posted by 96GST16g
thought this thread was about swifty not pullin dick in space or how the military is and how jobs suck or are bitchen i do respect the good words about the military though
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Good thing we're in the off topic forum, then.
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