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Lilah ,'Not Fade Away'


Spike's Bitches 46: Don't I get a cookie?  

[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.


Steph L. - Nov 01, 2010 7:48:06 am PDT #7221 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

"yes, I'm interested, let's talk further"

This. Because as part of the talking further, you can explain that you've never done specifically X before, but clearly you have the demonstrated skills and results to do/learn it.

It's easier to explain that in person, with more time available to elaborate, than in a phone conversation/e-mail.


tommyrot - Nov 01, 2010 7:48:55 am PDT #7222 of 30000
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.

Birthday Happies Ginger!


WindSparrow - Nov 01, 2010 7:57:03 am PDT #7223 of 30000
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.

"yes, I'm interested, let's talk further"

From a selling it point of view, I would frame it that way. One of the first parts of the talking further would be, just how important direct, specific experience is to them at this time.


Strix - Nov 01, 2010 7:57:23 am PDT #7224 of 30000
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger

Happy Birthday, Ginger!!

Steph, I am so sorry about the family situation. You really do not need another kick in the balls (but you are NOT the Angel of Death, I promise.)


WindSparrow - Nov 01, 2010 7:57:45 am PDT #7225 of 30000
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.

Happy birthday, Ginger!

And w00t on the great review, Barb!


DavidS - Nov 01, 2010 8:04:45 am PDT #7226 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Happy birthday, Ginger! Did you go to Waffle House for breakfast?


beekaytee - Nov 01, 2010 8:13:19 am PDT #7227 of 30000
Compassionately intolerant

From a selling it point of view, I would frame it that way. One of the first parts of the talking further would be, just how important direct, specific experience is to them at this time.

Whenever I work with people in career change, I strongly recommend avoiding the 'I've never done this before' statement UNLESS, as Windsparrow suggests, there is a resume requirement of X years experience doing Y specifics.

Usually, the truth is, the applicant HAS done things similar or contributing to whatever is required for success. Understanding an industry's quirks and needs can be learned. True management skill? That's usually inborn, in my experience.


Burrell - Nov 01, 2010 8:29:35 am PDT #7228 of 30000
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!

Happy birthday, Ginger!

And go Vortex on the great job lead, too.


Zenkitty - Nov 01, 2010 8:40:06 am PDT #7229 of 30000
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.

Happy birthday, Ginger! Woot, Barb! Go with the job lead, Vortex! Everybody happy!

Except me. OMG. I have a cold, work is exploding with the stupid, and the cats won't shut up. I want to drug myself with Benadryl and go back to bed.


ChiKat - Nov 01, 2010 9:17:23 am PDT #7230 of 30000
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?

Happy birthday, Ginger!!!!

In terms of qualifying for unemployment, this may vary by state, but there's an important distinction between being fired with cause (i.e., stealing stuff) and being laid off (i.e., reorg, downsizing, "just not working out" etc). You only qualify for unemployment if you're laid off.

This. Illinois says you have to be "unemployed through no fault of your own." So if you quit or are fired with cause, no employment.