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Stimulus working? Economy recovering?
Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 2:41 pm
by Crackpot
It appears I have an interview on monday. That's twice in two weeks I've got a cold call for local design positions.
That said traditionally design positions such as mine have been an early indicator of recovery (and recession) And the last month or so there have actually been a rather large (even by non recession standards) listing for design positions on the Michigan Talent Bank. could it be in six months to a year we will be well on our way to climbing our way out of this trough?
Re: Stimulus working? Economy recovering?
Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 3:06 pm
by Lord Jim
CP, how dare you suggest that the economy might be improving...
Now for penance, I want you to say four Our Steve's and six Hail editec's.....
Re: Stimulus working? Economy recovering?
Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 3:35 pm
by Crackpot
I also say this now as a hedge against those who would say that the recovery has anything to do with those who were elected in the mid terms.
Re: Stimulus working? Economy recovering?
Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 9:10 pm
by Gob
Lord Jim wrote:CP, how dare you suggest that the economy might be improving...
Now for penance, I want you to say four Our Steve's and six Hail editec's.....
Oh god, "tea enema of the nose" at 7.00 am is not needed thanks Jim
Congrats C-P, I hope whichever you choose works out well for you.
And if it doesn't work out, blame the MOTU.
Re: Stimulus working? Economy recovering?
Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 6:05 pm
by Crackpot
Interview confirmed. Have to be up and at the interview at 9:00. Not used to that.
Re: Stimulus working? Economy recovering?
Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 6:35 pm
by Lord Jim
Bon Chance CP....
Re: Stimulus working? Economy recovering?
Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 6:44 pm
by Lord Jim
Here's some advice....
Since the interview is Monday morning, I suggest that you party hard all weekend and go into the interview with a raging hangover...
Nothing impresses a prospective employer more than knowing he'll be getting an employee who can play with pain....
Re: Stimulus working? Economy recovering?
Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 7:30 pm
by Crackpot
Did I mention that it's for a japanese company?
Re: Stimulus working? Economy recovering?
Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 7:59 pm
by Sue U
As you have been previously advised, learn from others' mistakes: Remember to wear pants!
Re: Stimulus working? Economy recovering?
Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 8:32 pm
by dales
Japanese Company, eh?
Remember to wear matching sox and bow low.
And, if a business card is presented, do NOT use it's edges to clean your nails.
A few deep breaths of nitous oxide before the interview will guaranteee a lasting impression.
Following my suggestions, how can you lose?
Re: Stimulus working? Economy recovering?
Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 8:44 pm
by Gob
Crackpot wrote:Did I mention that it's for a japanese company?
Don't forget your short sword, just in case you fail the interview .
Re: Stimulus working? Economy recovering?
Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 8:51 pm
by Lord Jim
And whatever you do....
DON'T MENTION THE WAR!
Re: Stimulus working? Economy recovering?
Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 8:55 pm
by The Hen
Good luck CP.
Re: Stimulus working? Economy recovering?
Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2010 9:32 pm
by Gob
The US economy grew at an annualised rate of 1.7% between April and June, up from a previous estimate of 1.6%, the US Commerce Department has said.
Despite the upward revision, it still marks a sharp slowdown from the rate of 3.7% recorded in the previous quarter.
The latest revision of second quarter growth factored in more consumer spending than previously thought.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11446652
Re: Stimulus working? Economy recovering?
Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2010 12:27 pm
by rubato
The main point of the stimulus was to stop the economic freefall into a 2nd great depression brought on by Republican policies and when that is done, bring growth.
It succeeded as well as it deserved to; it was funded at too low a level so that while it did stop the collapse and bring modest growth the stimulus would have to have been larger to bring greater growth in this time frame.
Yrs,
rubato
Re: Stimulus working? Economy recovering?
Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2010 2:25 pm
by oldr_n_wsr
Good luck Crackpot.
Re: Stimulus working? Economy recovering?
Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 11:36 am
by Crackpot
Murphy's Law being fully in effect I wake this morning to find I have no hot water.
Re: Stimulus working? Economy recovering?
Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 12:56 pm
by oldr_n_wsr
A cold shower is a good "pick me up".
Re: Stimulus working? Economy recovering?
Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 2:21 pm
by Sue U
Pants! Remember the pants!
Re: Stimulus working? Economy recovering?
Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 3:19 pm
by loCAtek
How did I miss this?
Awesome possum!
Good Luck, CP!