Not me, Teppy!

Lilty, definitely apply. The new job is more in line with what you want to do long-term, right? So even if you were content where you were, you'd be better off in the new place.

And welcome, Bells!

Not me, I'm happy to say.

Last week you would've scared the crap out of me, though

I am not pregnant, yay! So if it was me, you can spill!

I'm so self-centered.

Lilty, glad that the Capt. is doing well. I have such fond feelings for him. He's like the Peanuts Christmas tree or something. but more of a drama queen.

Also, you don't have to tell your manager you are interviewing, unless she is actually your friend. You can get yourself into lots of trouble that way, i.e., they replace you when you haven't even gotten a job yet. I'm just saying, it seems like the culture there is very CYA, and there's no reason to trust the management. Don't lie or be misleading, but I advise holding your cards as close to your chest as possible.

I don't like these people on your behalf, and I'm suspicious!

Last week you would've scared the crap out of me, though

Oooh. Did somebody get lucky for the holidays?

Hee. Long-ago ex came to town. Things ensued.

Hee. Long-ago ex came to town. Things ensued.

Right on! I'm going to have to give some credit to the new haircut.

Heh. You're right, Nora. Jack is very Peanuts-esque. His frequent death-bowl antics have only endeared me to him more. The little shit.

I don't think I would let my boss know if I got an interview. I do actually consider her a friend, but she's got to be so close with the DM right now, it's entirely possible I could be replaced without getting the job. It means that I'd really hear it in the event I DID get the job, but it'd be worth a couple weeks of pain. Plus, if they really bring in the ringers it sounds like they are going to, they'd probably be ok (or maybe even relieved) when I left. They are holding onto me right now because they think I've got potential, and know that they have dropped the ball big time on my development. If I left, they could bring in some other high performance type.

And now, I've got to go to work, natch. I packed a bag in case it doesn't look like I can get home. See y'all later!

Park Dietz used to have a good reputation. Hope that one case was worth using it as tissue paper.

Better not be me. Unless the recurring nightmare of my adolescence has come true at long last - getting preggers and having no idea how. Not that I forgot the facts of life in my dreams, more... wha? huh? how can... who? when? Darn, I musta missed the fun.

Park Dietz used to have a good reputation. Hope that one case was worth using it as tissue paper.

erika, are you familiar enough with him to know if there's a chance he consulted on a similar (but not the same) L&O storyline, or other series, and just made a mistake in recalling the particulars? I can't imagine having the chutzpah to lie *like that*. I keep thinking that confusing is more likely than intentional lying in a case like this.