Update XVII: I Ate The Strawberry (The REAL, AUTHENTIC Update)

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

I think the more important question is...

How do you have SEVERAL family dinners over the course of one weekend?  

Granny will once again host the moochers.  Why doesn't Mama ever cook?

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Bushie obviously doesn't want J-Mann to see him in person, because his true appearance would reveal some deep dark secret that isn't obvious when he hides behind internet anonymity.

Perhaps Bushie is actually a woman.  Or a 50 year old chain-smoking dwarf.

Bushie has met Isaac (tmth4u), in fact they have a picture together when they met.........no Bushie is just as described, 30 ish 5'6" and about 300lbs

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

I may take a few naps today.

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Please elaborate on what you plan on doing to prepare for your interview tomorrow.

Same as every day.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Grumps, when you're sick, rest is your best friend.  Don't knock me for the naps.  Not today.

Tell me about it, I have severe bronchitis right now.  I think I'll leave work at 4PM and make it a shorter day.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Something seems suspicious. The total lack of details here makes it sound like A minimum-wage or basic job that he can't afford to take.  I'm concerned if he gets this he'll go further in the hole.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

What exactly were you designing in your last job and what will you be designing in this next one?

In the previous job, I was taking existing drawings of large heating systems (boilers and electrical systems) for large refineries and detailing them, making revisions as handed down by the customer and the engineers.

In this new job, I will be mapping out the same heating systems on a fresh drawing.  For instance, I will be showing where the tanks are and all the other items.  The team who interviewed me said each drawing should take 15-45 minutes.  Admittedly, I may have cooked my own goose when I said I could get them done in 2-3 hours (this was before they told me 15-45 minutes).  I thought to myself, "oops".  I don't know if that statement leaves me out or not.  I'll find out Monday.

RIP.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Poor Papa Bushie. Works eighty hours a week, grills the family its food, and now he has to drive all the way to Tulsa and back so that Bushie can check his mail (??). I just hope to God that Mama Bushie is still letting him have his train room.

Excellent post my dear friend. Bushie is the biggest pussy I've ever seen.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

bushie when will you be moving back in with your parents?

He already has. He's staying all next week.  Just the prelude. 

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Dragging your dad into driving you on a 200 mile round trip (in which he'll obviously be paying for the gas) to pick up some bills (that he is also going to be paying) and your arthritis and gout remedies (that a Native American tribe pays for)?  I'd be mortified to be you, but as you said yourself, you're not even remotely ashamed!

I have no reason at all to be ashamed.  I haven't done anything wrong (except what the forum fabricates).

I'll have your back on this one Bushie.  I don't doubt Dad offered to make the trip with you.  Last question, do you have family over this weekend, or is it just the three of you?

Mom's sister and brother-in-law are at Grandma's through Wednesday morning on their way to Florida.  They'll be back through in about three weeks.

Horrible moochers they are. Just like the rest that impose on Granny.  They should all be ashamed.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Mom and Papa driving to Tulsa and Mama driving you to the doctor.  There are no words.  

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[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Mom and Papa driving to Tulsa and Mama driving you to the doctor.  There are no words.  

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Do you think Mom is going to come into the examination room?

Considering now that he's a 10-year-old,yes   

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Sounds like you may have the bronchitis.

It's certainly possible.  I need to get it cleared up fast.  I have a vacation in 5 days!

Vacation from what? 

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

The last time I tagged along with my parents I think I was 16 years old. Ugh.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Less than half of applications for SSDI are approved.

It would still be worth a shot with Jeff's health condition (as far as we know it).

This is the official eligibility checklist:

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Sounds to me like he gets it.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Al thinks all Bushie can do is clean municipal toilets but isn't disabled enough to go on disability. He doesn't have the physical capability to clean toilets.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

A new gay is born in Oklahoma every day.

They  just can't eat here

http://kfor.com/2014/02/06/graphic-language-enid-restaurant-owner-gets-heat-for-alleged-discrimination/

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Will you take a call center job if one is offered to you yes or  no?

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

How many jobs have you had since Ong?  Count Ameriscam and Kirby. All jobs how many?

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

What is A+?

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

It's a certification exam for IT support. Another get rich quick scheme by Bushie. He thinks he's going to magically get an A on this test for a field he had no interest in entering 72 hours ago.

If I get this job, I will have to pass an A+ certification exam.  I found practice tests that I can do online for free with unlimited attempts.  I took one a few minutes ago and I got a 38% (19/50). 

RIP THIS JOB

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Everything I found on self-study for the A+ recommends buying a prep book, taking multiple different practice exams, and taking apart old computers and electronics for hands on guide. This is weeks to months process and Bushie thinks he'll take the test and get a 90% on it before they call him back.

A few free practice exams online is not proper preparation, sadly.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

But  Bushie YOU are the one applying for a job where a certification that you do not have, and likely will not have in 90 days is required.  And you call us crazy?

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

http://en.m.wikibooks.org/wiki/A%2B_Certification

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Good, find, BRTD...........ugh

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Well, never mind.  I was declined.  So, time for the next gig...

God knew it was best.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

No 32 year old blubbers because he is not included on the weekend getaway.  It's insane. What do you need to get away from?