Update XX: A Darn Good Judge of My Financial Situation

[Smash255]

Bushie, saw the names of the two companies you have sent.  Other than having five minutes here and there have been pretty busy at work.  If I have a bit more time I will look it up for you this afternoon, if not will let you know my thoughts on the companies tonight

[Smash255]

Bushie, if you got a message from the IRS on your phone saying that they are about to file a law suit, and the # they give you to call back is a D.C area code (202) would you make the call?

[Smash255]

Bushie, if you got a message from the IRS on your phone saying that they are about to file a law suit, and the # they give you to call back is a D.C area code (202) would you make the call?

IIRC, the IRS, or any government agency, would send official written notice by regular mail as opposed to calling you up.  Scammers most often use phone and email as their mechanisms.  That's why the IRS would send regular mail.  So, the answer to your question is no, I would not.

That is correct, just wanted to see if you would fall for the scam, noticed it on my answering machine when I got home.

Anyway, regarding your job search.

Both companies seem legit, the Direct Hire position is for a very small company, which could explain why you got a call back as quick as you did.  Haven't seen much good or bad about it but it seems legit.  I'm pretty sure I found the ad, that is probably the most vague job ad I have ever seen if it is the one you applied through.  So you really need to ask questions, because the ad answered nothing.

As far as the other position, the company is considerably larger and an International company.  However, without seeing the ad, knowing if the job is through the company itself, some subsidiary or contract position for the company, or any job description its hard to say

[Smash255]

I am not answering anymore creation-related questions.

Bushie, anytime someone asks you a tough question that forces you to rely on critical reasoning outside of the little bubble you live in you have a take your ball and go home attitude.  Why is that?  It also likely has quite a bit to do with your current situation.

[Smash255]

Sorry for being later on the response. Ya know ... work, and life, and such ...

Anyway, the two companies seem legit. I echo everything Smash said about them. Even though you're unemployed, do try to be a tad discriminating, Jeff. Keep your previous experiences in mind and remember how difficult things can be at a smaller company if you don't "get it" or require some hand-holding.

And ask lots of questions about the specific nature of the job. Ask them to describe a typical day or week. Ask them for 30-60-90-day goals. Ask them what the training / onboarding is like. Particularly at the smaller company, you wouldn't want to wind up in a situation where they have you wearing multiple hats that you don't want to put on.

Mechaman -- great to see you back!

Mecha asked some really great questions, Jeff. Your response was typical -- a non-answer and an "I'll think about it." You don't owe anyone any answers, but if the questions were so good, you really ought to take them to heart. Some people truly are directionless in life, and you may be one of those people -- and if that's the case, it'd do you good to listen to those you trust who give you honest and critical feedback (not those who spoon-feed you answers you want to hear, no matter how nice and comforting they may be).

Whatever the future holds in terms of employment, your health, etc., it's time to DO. It's time to act. No more planning to plan. No more thinking about maybe thinking about ... DO. As much as so many of us would like to slap you silly and set you on a right path, you're the only one who can ultimately do that.

So DO!

does your church dismiss science and godless scientists?

We believe the Bible as infallible and inerrant. Everything that happened in Genesis during creation actually happened on earth.  That's how our universe and our world came to being.  Not from a stupid and idiotic big bang theory.

I know you're "done" answering religion questions, but this one is legit ... how do literalists such as yourself reconcile that Genesis 1:x and Genesis 2:x are literally two different versions of the same story where the events unfold differently? Which one is right?

Bushie, the bolded part is extremely important.  While making sure the company you are working for is legit as opposed to some fly by night is obviously important, the specifics of the job matter more.  Your biggest problem in any of your recent jobs is having a poor understanding of the day to day going in, not knowing what is expected of you, the plan for a timeframe, how you will be trained, etc. 

The company could be very highly regarded and a great place to work, but if you don't have a clear understanding of the process early on, the result will likely be s***

[Smash255]

Holy sh**t, Bushie, have you seen Allison's fb page?  What did you do?

I just looked at her page.  The only thing I've done is I haven't talked to her in a while except for a Happy New Year text.  I've moved on from her, though.  I know it may not be as easy for her to move on, but I've got my eyes on Kenya in a few years and it's better to get there if I'm single.

Wait, you don't currently want a relationship with her not because it wasn't working out, you got bored with each other, lost connection, etc, but because you want to be single for a potential trip to Kenya a few years down the road??

[Smash255]

Someone who needs to lose 15-20 pounds might be able to afford a cheat meal.  Someone who needs to lose 120 pounds can't afford cheat meals, especially when the cheat meals result in constant pig out

[Smash255]

While I'm normally weary of you purchasing walking gear, when I lost a lot of weight back in early high school through walking, I wore a pedometer. You should be able to get a New Balance pedometer to clip on your belt for about $15 that is pretty accurate and tell you how many steps you take in a day.

The nice thing about wearing a pedometer for you is that you get credit for steps you do anywhere, such as walking from kitchen to bathroom.  And you can't cheat it because it works by counting the rigid tempo shakes associated with walking.

This will give you a good idea of your activity level. I was nowhere near your weight or inactivity level, but I started a goal of 10,000 steps a day (I was 3,000-5,000 already steps a day doing nothing) and by the end of the summer before school started again I was 30 lbs lighter and doing upwards of 25,000 steps a day.

Where would I get this pedometer?  Sporting Goods store, like Dicks or Academy?

If you have an android download the S Health app, I-Phone has something similar.  Seriously though Bushie, not being able to walk more than 15 minutes is very serious.  You really do need to take care of this and be serious about it and not half assed as you did in your previous walking attempts.

[Smash255]

I was able to bump it from 15 to 20 minutes tonight and put in 0.8 miles.

How do you have to stop??  Do your legs get tired, you get out of breath??

Oh and do not skip meals, your metabolism is already a cluster****, it doesn't need to be made worse

[Smash255]

I was able to bump it from 15 to 20 minutes tonight and put in 0.8 miles.

How do you have to stop??  Do your legs get tired, you get out of breath??

Oh and do not skip meals, your metabolism is already a cluster****, it doesn't need to be made worse

 

Bushie literally said his heart would give out after a few miles, alarming as that is.

I can understand why someone out of shape could think that about running, but walking holy f***.  That is just on a totally different and beyond scary level there.

Bushie do you realie why we are so concerned about your weight, lack of exercise and health??

[Smash255]

Guys, you have to crawl before you can walk. Go too much too fast and his joints could take hit and blisters etc. I did mix of walking and recumbent exercise bike. Strap on an 80lb backpack and many of you would not make it very far either.
At his weight, he could also skip a meal without that much ill effect. There are slightly different rules than normal dieters when you get up to certain levels of girth.

I realize that.  I'm not suggesting Bushie do anything that I do, go out running or anything like that.  However, it is amazing how out of shape he really is.  The fact he can't walk a mile, and thinks if he walks a couple miles his heart will give out is an extremely dangerous and serious situation. 

[Smash255]

Have you shared the company name with Smash and JMann are you going in this one blind with no research?

Nope, I haven't seen anything on this. 

Bushie is the $30,000 a salary??  A draw?  Does the $30k base even exist?  What kind of sales?

[Smash255]

Anyone want to give me odds that this isn't a "base salary"?

[Smash255]

I think the fact Bushie hasn't sent this to myself or J-Mann is proof he knows it is a scam.

[Smash255]

Sorry for the delay, but I just sent the name of the company to Smash and J-Mann for their review.  I've got nothing to hide here.

WTF

Just saw the add..  About t go to a meeting at work so will get back to you later on this but WTF WTF WTF

[Smash255]

Bushie,

Glad to see you came to your senses. All I can say is good thing I only had two minutes to respond before because I was about to completely go off, J-Mann touched on it in a manner a bit nicer that I was going to, but have a feq questions for you.

1.  What made you think that this job was a $30,000 base salary??

2.  If this was a draw vs commission set up (which is actually the system I work under).  Do you know the requirements to get the draw?  Does the draw come automatically?  Do you need to reach certain goals before a draw kicks in?

3.  Any sales position it will take sometime to get going (even for those who are successful).  How are you paid in the interim?  Do you get some type of training pay?  Does the draw kick in from the start that you then have to pay back through deals?  Do you not get paid until you close a deal (which is what the reviews seemed like?)

4.  What was the commission structure?  What type of % do you get paid?


As J-Mann pointed out sales is not in your skill set, so its not something you should even consider.  However, putting that aside, even if sales was a position you could do well in, the fact you would accept a position without knowing any of the above (which you clearly didn't) is beyond mind boggling.  

 The fact you would accept any job (regardless if its sales or not) without having even the faintest of idea of how the pay structure works I just can't even begin to grasp.  Do you EVER ask any questions at these things?  Seriously..

[Smash255]

Smash, the interviewer mentioned $30,000 base salary for those wanting to get in the management track, which I was, so that's where the $30K came from.  The Sales Rep position itself is all commission.

Yes, and do you just get that Management position?? or do you need to perform in the sales rep position first before being promoted to the Management position??

[Smash255]

Smash, the interviewer mentioned $30,000 base salary for those wanting to get in the management track, which I was, so that's where the $30K came from.  The Sales Rep position itself is all commission.

Yes, and do you just get that Management position?? or do you need to perform in the sales rep position first before being promoted to the Management position??

I would have to start out in the sales position for a bit.

So basically you had an opportunity to get a Management position with a $30,000 base salary (which for all you know could actually be a draw), but in order to get that position you first had to succeed at a full commission sales job?  Is there a reason why you left that VERY IMPORTANT piece of information out initially?

[Smash255]

Smash, the interviewer mentioned $30,000 base salary for those wanting to get in the management track, which I was, so that's where the $30K came from.  The Sales Rep position itself is all commission.

Yes, and do you just get that Management position?? or do you need to perform in the sales rep position first before being promoted to the Management position??

I would have to start out in the sales position for a bit.

So basically you had an opportunity to get a Management position with a $30,000 base salary (which for all you know could actually be a draw), but in order to get that position you first had to succeed at a full commission sales job?  Is there a reason why you left that VERY IMPORTANT piece of information out initially?

I was trying to get myself to believe I could do it.  I also didn't think it would take a long time to get there.  Either way, I goofed.  Now, drop the subject, please.

Bushie, with all do respect most of us on here really are trying to help you out.  While I'm glad you are actually taking our advice, you need to start being more honest.  

The I left it off because I thought I could do it, or I goofed simply isn't a good excuse.  If you actually want our advice, and want our help you can't leave things like that out.  I know you asked me to drop it, but this isn't the first time we have been down this road, which is why its a bit frustrating.  In some cases I don't know if its you simply don't want to be honest with us, or if you simply aren't being honest with yourself.

 Either way if your situation is going to change, that needs to change and anytime someone brings up something that is difficult the drop the subject line, or the disappearing, taking your ball and going home or whatever simply doesn't work.  It doesn't help.