To those that work the nights - Page 2

*TAG UR IT* · 01-15-2008, 01:55 AM

Going to have to go back and read all the posts, but yes, it is worth it. It won't last forever. I, too, get paid for the different and somewhat late hours. You're talking about doubling your income. Take it and do the year deal. If after you've done it for a while and haven't adjusted to it, you can change back after a year. You should get used to it after a while. But, I think it's worth a shot.

PoPoCamaro · 01-15-2008, 02:27 AM

I love working nights...I work nights for two months at a time and then days for two months and then back to nights and back and forth all year long. I like working nights because I just come home in the morning, go to sleep and wake up without an alarm clock. I get my running around done in the afternoon when everyone else is at work, and I still have some time to get together with friends or family before going back to work. I highly recommend investing in some great black out curtains though. Good luck!

Pencil.Fight · 01-15-2008, 04:12 PM

Thanks for all your input and advice. It's been more helpful than I thought.

I had my phone interview today. It only lasted about 15 minutes, but I think it went pretty well. They want me in for a face-to-face tomorrow afternoon. They didn't ask me any of Microsofts famous questions like "How would you move Mt. Fuji?" They're moving away from those types of things. They did ask me a question about driving though, which I thought was interesting. Before I give you my answer, I want to hear some of yours.

"You're on the freeway in bumper to bumper traffic on your way to give a presentation in front of Bill Gates. You know you're not going to make it in time sitting in that traffic, but the car pool lane is wide open. What do you do?"

I thought it was a pretty good question. Your answer says a lot about you. It was less a personality question than it was a problem solving question though.

*GTAHVIT* · 01-15-2008, 04:37 PM

Taking the carpool lane will most likely compound the problem. Better to call them from a cell and explain the situation, apologize for delaying Mr. Gates as you're sure he is very busy. And ask if they would like to reschedule at his convenience or wait for you to arrive.

This shows that you trust people (even someone as high up as Mr. Gates) to be understanding when events are out of your control. And you are willing to make it up when they are available.

Otherwise you might have to explain that you couldn't call right away because you were getting a ticket and the officer wouldn't let you make a call. Or you would have to lie altogether.

Pencil.Fight · 01-15-2008, 05:43 PM

That probably would have been my second choice for an answer. This is actually an issue I have pondered many a time while on the freeway and late for work, so the answer was actually quite easy for me.

I said that I would take all the cash out of my wallet, grab some homeless guy from an on ramp and zip on into that HOV lane. They all laughed and said that was something they hadn't heard before, but I think they liked my answer.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-15-2008, 09:21 PM

That's a pretty nice answer,

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I'd have said something along the lines of...well, I'm not one who's apt to get caught in rush-hour traffic in the first place - so...I'd pich myself, wake-up, and get to work so I can deliver that presentation.

*KILLER74Z28* · 01-16-2008, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pencil.Fight

That probably would have been my second choice for an answer. This is actually an issue I have pondered many a time while on the freeway and late for work, so the answer was actually quite easy for me.

I said that I would take all the cash out of my wallet, grab some homeless guy from an on ramp and zip on into that HOV lane. They all laughed and said that was something they hadn't heard before, but I think they liked my answer.

I would have done basically the same thing. Ask some of the passengers stuck in traffic if they would like to make a few quick bucks…

The_Stache · 01-16-2008, 11:27 AM

Quote:

I said that I would take all the cash out of my wallet, grab some homeless guy from an on ramp and zip on into that HOV lane. They all laughed and said that was something they hadn't heard before, but I think they liked my answer.

Quote:

I would have done basically the same thing. Ask some of the passengers stuck in traffic if they would like to make a few quick bucks…

Was indeed my first reaction as well.

*TAG UR IT* · 01-16-2008, 12:15 PM

I'd tell'em....

First off, If I was meeting w/ Bill Gates, I'd show up at least an hour early. I'd have gone over all my info numerous times and would have been meticulous about everything. Therefore, there's no way that I could have been stuck in traffic. Seriously? I would NEVER put myself in a situation where I could be late for something important. I always show up well ahead of time to prevent crap like that from happening. Now...if I left early and ran across an accident that kept up all the traffic, I'd call explaining about the accident on the freeway, I've been sitting there for X amount of time (still plenty of time before the meeting, of course), and ask what they'd like to do. I could be on time and I could be late. Don't know how long this is going to take. Personally, I'm not letting some stinky homeless guy w/ hepatitis (take your pic what type) and any other disease known to man to get into my car. It sounds like a good idea when you say it, but is a whole different story when it comes time to do it. Believe me.....I know.

Pencil.Fight · 01-18-2008, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TAG UR IT

Personally, I'm not letting some stinky homeless guy w/ hepatitis (take your pic what type) and any other disease known to man to get into my car. It sounds like a good idea when you say it, but is a whole different story when it comes time to do it. Believe me.....I know.

Yeah, in reality my answer wouldn't even work. How many homeless people do you actually see on the side of the road on the freeway? On the ramps, sure, but it's illegal to stand or walk on the freeway. At least, it is here.

Realistically I would do what you said Tag. I'd try and leave way too early, and if I still thought there'd be a possibility that I wouldn't make it, I would call in and explain the situation to someone.

I knew they were looking for something innovative and "outside the box", so I went with my original answer.

On another related note, I had my face-to-face interview yesterday. I just got a call this morning telling me that they wanted to give me the job! :party0048:

So, starting January 30th, I will probably not be on here nearly as much as I am now. My current job consists mainly of sitting at a desk and answering the phones if/when someone calls us (maybe 4 calls a day?). So I have plenty of time to browse the forums.

My new job, however, will be working with a team that is "understaffed and overworked" so I will be keeping quite busy. I may have to start turning on my computer at home to get my Camaro fix!

Still, this job is my ticket to getting those keys as soon as the Camaro becomes available, so I really can't complain. Not to mention the fact that it's going to launch my career in the IT industry.

I'm 21 and making over $60k a year, and it can only go up from here!

(Please god, don't let computers become obsolete for at least 40 years!)

PoPoCamaro · 01-18-2008, 09:10 PM

Congrats Pencil!

*TAG UR IT* · 01-19-2008, 12:21 AM

Congratulations, Pencil! 60K at 21 is a heck of a lot more than most people make w/ even more years on ya. Stick with it. If the hours are rough, remember that it won't be forever. You'll start getting used to the hours and hey, maybe it'll be something you actually like. If not, remember...$$$$$$$$. That'll put that smile back on your face!

BTW, I did like your "outside the box" thinking. That was an answer I wouldn't have expected to hear. I'm sure they got a kick out of it. lol.

*GTAHVIT* · 01-19-2008, 10:07 AM

Congratulations!!!! Well done!

01-15-2008, 04:37 PM	#18
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	Taking the carpool lane will most likely compound the problem. Better to call them from a cell and explain the situation, apologize for delaying Mr. Gates as you're sure he is very busy. And ask if they would like to reschedule at his convenience or wait for you to arrive. This shows that you trust people (even someone as high up as Mr. Gates) to be understanding when events are out of your control. And you are willing to make it up when they are available. Otherwise you might have to explain that you couldn't call right away because you were getting a ticket and the officer wouldn't let you make a call. Or you would have to lie altogether. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

01-15-2008, 09:21 PM	#20
Mr. Wyndham I used to be Dragoneye... Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 31,876 View My Garage	That's a pretty nice answer, . I'd have said something along the lines of...well, I'm not one who's apt to get caught in rush-hour traffic in the first place - so...I'd pich myself, wake-up, and get to work so I can deliver that presentation. __________________ *"Keep the faith."* - Fbodfather

01-19-2008, 10:07 AM	#27
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,444 View My Garage	Congratulations!!!! Well done! __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

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01-15-2008, 01:55 AM	#15
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Going to have to go back and read all the posts, but yes, it is worth it. It won't last forever. I, too, get paid for the different and somewhat late hours. You're talking about doubling your income. Take it and do the year deal. If after you've done it for a while and haven't adjusted to it, you can change back after a year. You should get used to it after a while. But, I think it's worth a shot.

01-15-2008, 02:27 AM	#16
PoPoCamaro Drives: 2000 Dodge Dakota Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 32	I love working nights...I work nights for two months at a time and then days for two months and then back to nights and back and forth all year long. I like working nights because I just come home in the morning, go to sleep and wake up without an alarm clock. I get my running around done in the afternoon when everyone else is at work, and I still have some time to get together with friends or family before going back to work. I highly recommend investing in some great black out curtains though. Good luck!

01-16-2008, 12:15 PM	#23
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	I'd tell'em.... First off, If I was meeting w/ Bill Gates, I'd show up at least an hour early. I'd have gone over all my info numerous times and would have been meticulous about everything. Therefore, there's no way that I could have been stuck in traffic. Seriously? I would NEVER put myself in a situation where I could be late for something important. I always show up well ahead of time to prevent crap like that from happening. Now...if I left early and ran across an accident that kept up all the traffic, I'd call explaining about the accident on the freeway, I've been sitting there for X amount of time (still plenty of time before the meeting, of course), and ask what they'd like to do. I could be on time and I could be late. Don't know how long this is going to take. Personally, I'm not letting some stinky homeless guy w/ hepatitis (take your pic what type) and any other disease known to man to get into my car. It sounds like a good idea when you say it, but is a whole different story when it comes time to do it. Believe me.....I know.

01-18-2008, 09:10 PM	#25
PoPoCamaro Drives: 2000 Dodge Dakota Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 32	Congrats Pencil!

01-19-2008, 12:21 AM	#26
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Congratulations, Pencil! 60K at 21 is a heck of a lot more than most people make w/ even more years on ya. Stick with it. If the hours are rough, remember that it won't be forever. You'll start getting used to the hours and hey, maybe it'll be something you actually like. If not, remember...$$$$$$$$. That'll put that smile back on your face! BTW, I did like your "outside the box" thinking. That was an answer I wouldn't have expected to hear. I'm sure they got a kick out of it. lol.

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