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["Wendy" <crazygardens AT verizon.net>]

I went on a job interview yesterday.  I'm confused.  This was the most bazaar 
job interviews I have ever been on at one of the most bazaar places I have 
ever been in.  Here is their web site.  If you have dial-up, you may have 
problems loading it.  It is graphics intensive with lots of flash.

http://www.inventionland.com/

I took the tour through the sliding bookcase.  They claim to put out over 200 
products every month.  I didn't see any sign of anyone really working.  I saw 
a lot of young people reading email at computers and a lot of movie prop type 
stuff.  If they are putting out 200 products every month, I would expect to 
see thousands of products in mid development.  I saw not a one.  The kitchen 
is not even a functional kitchen.  All props.  I peaked inside the 
electronics "robot" room and it was obvious to me that there is not a lot 
going on.  There was not even sufficient test equipment to do what they 
claim.  They have a "stocked" "parts room", but I didn't look in the drawers. 
 I could tell from the selection of wire, that this is a show also.  I peaked 
inside most of the "rooms" and didn't see anything productive going on.  They 
couldn't tell me what they wanted me to do, what the pay was, or what the 
benefits package involved.  The "Vice President of Creativity" did the 
interview.  I asked him how many of their inventions actually made a profit.  
He said he didn't have those numbers with him.  I asked him to name me one.  
He mumbled and changed the subject.  What the H*** is going on there????

He said to call today and let them know if I want the job.  I"m going to tell 
them No.

Wendy
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Congratulations Grandma!!!!!!    It's hard to believe the kids are that old
already.  Is Katie excited?  My oldest daughter will be 25 this year and she
is not sure if she wants kids yet.  She lives with her fiancee in a half
double in town.  Both have fairly decent jobs and she graduates with her
masters this year.  She apologized to me last year about not making me a
grandma yet and I told her to live her life anyway she sees fit.

I worked for a small company for 9 years.  I was supervisor of customer
service, prototype, and electronics testing, besides all my other duties.  I
used to make jokes that I needed a bigger hat rack.  I hope your paychecks
don't bounce like mine did from time to time.

BTW how close are you to the fires?  I hope they are way, way far away.

Wen

> Well, where do I start...today was one hell of a day...
> This is Day 12 of working, my third week.  I got a raise today, along
> with new responsibilities.  The job is hard(I've even lost 10 pounds),
> but I guess I am doing okay.  I now have 3 titles..lol..3 titles at
> work, that is..
> Technical Services Chemist, Quality Control and Process Development, and
> as of today, Plant Safety Officer.  Small company, many hats...
> I found out this evening that I will soon be wearing a new hat in my
> personal life as well, and with that also comes a new title, that of
> Grandma.
> Jeez, I can't even believe I just wrote that.
> Kate is pregnant and I should get a grandchild for Christmas this year.
> I just hope that he/she is healthy and doesn't inherit the medical
> problems of my son in law. They are living with his parents at present,
> an arrangement to enable them to afford going back to school, but that
> seems to be out the window for the foreseeable future.  They don't even
> have enough room for a crib at present.  I want a grandchild, but I sure
> wish the circumstances were different so that he/she would have a better
> start in life. Oh well, since I can't change anything, I might as well
> think about all the positives of having a grandbaby instead of the
> negatives...
> It's time to babyproof the house..(just when I thought it was safe to
> get that leather sofa I've always wanted..lol)
> I need some garden time, and oh how I miss those days of sitting out
> there with my goats...
> Bev
>
> --
> Bevanron of EarthNSky Farm   Sleep well tonight, for somewhere in the
> ocean's depths, MY son is protecting YOUR freedom.
>
>
>
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