I saw Secretariat race once in person at Saratoga - HE LOST
I had forgotten how small the field was for that race. Still exciting to watch after nearly 44 years
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I had forgotten how small the field was for that race. Still exciting to watch after nearly 44 years
I was never into the horses.
But there was one magical summer at Wonderland where I made small fortune with a dog named Rooster Cogburn.
Just because I was a John Wayne fan and loved that movie.
But there was one magical summer at Wonderland where I made small fortune with a dog named Rooster Cogburn.
Just because I was a John Wayne fan and loved that movie.
So I'm sick of taking phone calls in my current, full time position. I've been doing it for about 4.5 years, and while I'm very good at it...it's boring. I'm not challenged by work anymore.
If I could teach full time, I'd love it...but sadly, I only facilitate when we have new classes, which is a couple times a year. In addition, my teaching assignment is technically a TDY, 18-36 months, and I'm just over 2 years in. They've hired another couple trainers on the TDY, and I'm slowly being phased out of that. No problem, it is what it is.
Anyways. I've started applying for some other stuff within the company. Not opposed to something customer facing, but I could use a break. Have a friend in our Tech Ops (Maintenance) department who's a Supply Attendant. Essentially a part/tool runner for mechanics when they're servicing aircraft. It's a fast paced job (which I love), and while it's relatively simple, there's certainly going to be a learning curve, and that's exciting. I applied and he's recommended me to his managers.
I have an aptitude test this Thursday for it. We actually use the Wonderlic test. So I've been practicing. 50 questions in 12 minutes. Average person gets around 25 I guess. Just got a 41 (out of 48 questions answered) and I'm feeling real good.
If I could teach full time, I'd love it...but sadly, I only facilitate when we have new classes, which is a couple times a year. In addition, my teaching assignment is technically a TDY, 18-36 months, and I'm just over 2 years in. They've hired another couple trainers on the TDY, and I'm slowly being phased out of that. No problem, it is what it is.
Anyways. I've started applying for some other stuff within the company. Not opposed to something customer facing, but I could use a break. Have a friend in our Tech Ops (Maintenance) department who's a Supply Attendant. Essentially a part/tool runner for mechanics when they're servicing aircraft. It's a fast paced job (which I love), and while it's relatively simple, there's certainly going to be a learning curve, and that's exciting. I applied and he's recommended me to his managers.
I have an aptitude test this Thursday for it. We actually use the Wonderlic test. So I've been practicing. 50 questions in 12 minutes. Average person gets around 25 I guess. Just got a 41 (out of 48 questions answered) and I'm feeling real good.
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So I'm sick of taking phone calls in my current, full time position. I've been doing it for about 4.5 years, and while I'm very good at it...it's boring. I'm not challenged by work anymore.
If I could teach full time, I'd love it...but sadly, I only facilitate when we have new classes, which is a couple times a year. In addition, my teaching assignment is technically a TDY, 18-36 months, and I'm just over 2 years in. They've hired another couple trainers on the TDY, and I'm slowly being phased out of that. No problem, it is what it is.
Anyways. I've started applying for some other stuff within the company. Not opposed to something customer facing, but I could use a break. Have a friend in our Tech Ops (Maintenance) department who's a Supply Attendant. Essentially a part/tool runner for mechanics when they're servicing aircraft. It's a fast paced job (which I love), and while it's relatively simple, there's certainly going to be a learning curve, and that's exciting. I applied and he's recommended me to his managers.
I have an aptitude test this Thursday for it. We actually use the Wonderlic test. So I've been practicing. 50 questions in 12 minutes. Average person gets around 25 I guess. Just got a 41 (out of 48 questions answered) and I'm feeling real good.
Do what your heart longs for and take the leap.
Good luck! Thats great!
LouJersey
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So I'm sick of taking phone calls in my current, full time position. I've been doing it for about 4.5 years, and while I'm very good at it...it's boring. I'm not challenged by work anymore.
If I could teach full time, I'd love it...but sadly, I only facilitate when we have new classes, which is a couple times a year. In addition, my teaching assignment is technically a TDY, 18-36 months, and I'm just over 2 years in. They've hired another couple trainers on the TDY, and I'm slowly being phased out of that. No problem, it is what it is.
Anyways. I've started applying for some other stuff within the company. Not opposed to something customer facing, but I could use a break. Have a friend in our Tech Ops (Maintenance) department who's a Supply Attendant. Essentially a part/tool runner for mechanics when they're servicing aircraft. It's a fast paced job (which I love), and while it's relatively simple, there's certainly going to be a learning curve, and that's exciting. I applied and he's recommended me to his managers.
I have an aptitude test this Thursday for it. We actually use the Wonderlic test. So I've been practicing. 50 questions in 12 minutes. Average person gets around 25 I guess. Just got a 41 (out of 48 questions answered) and I'm feeling real good.
Wonderlic is great, but what's your 40 time?
All the best. Worst advice my parents ever gave me was if you have to work make as much money as possible. It's miserable. Do what you feel you'll enjoy most and something where you feel like you make a difference.
So I'm sick of taking phone calls in my current, full time position. I've been doing it for about 4.5 years, and while I'm very good at it...it's boring. I'm not challenged by work anymore.
If I could teach full time, I'd love it...but sadly, I only facilitate when we have new classes, which is a couple times a year. In addition, my teaching assignment is technically a TDY, 18-36 months, and I'm just over 2 years in. They've hired another couple trainers on the TDY, and I'm slowly being phased out of that. No problem, it is what it is.
Anyways. I've started applying for some other stuff within the company. Not opposed to something customer facing, but I could use a break. Have a friend in our Tech Ops (Maintenance) department who's a Supply Attendant. Essentially a part/tool runner for mechanics when they're servicing aircraft. It's a fast paced job (which I love), and while it's relatively simple, there's certainly going to be a learning curve, and that's exciting. I applied and he's recommended me to his managers.
I have an aptitude test this Thursday for it. We actually use the Wonderlic test. So I've been practicing. 50 questions in 12 minutes. Average person gets around 25 I guess. Just got a 41 (out of 48 questions answered) and I'm feeling real good.
If it's a hangar situation,it may be fast paced,I always worked line stations and the stock clerks spent 70% of their time doing nothing. How many RONs or is it a phase check station with a hangar?
EverettMike
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These were awesome. Highly recommend them. Have a few tips if anyone wants to make them.
Bad Puck Bounce
Run Ralphie Run
Just one of those days where everything possible seems to go wrong.
I think I'm just going back to bed.
I think I'm just going back to bed.
Yeah there are some days when it just doesn't pay to crawl out from under the covers. I hope tomorrow goes better for you
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this snow is depressing, hard to believe it was merely 9 days ago I was ogling Mrs Odaat on the beaches of Jamaica
I`m a winter guy until Mid March, then golf and sunshine is all I can think of
I`m a winter guy until Mid March, then golf and sunshine is all I can think of
lol I saw your FB post--I didnt want to pry as to why you were emotional.
One of the few things I miss from the South....My favorite food..
Glove Malfunction
Ference is my binky
Bad Puck Bounce
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From my few trips to Texas I miss Whataburger badly hahaha
Zaxby's is a close second though.
Well I'm at a hub. We do overnight maintenance in our hangars on 757s, A330s, MD88 and MD90. We also do maintenance for Hawaiian's A330s and Virgin's 787s.
I forgot that MSP was a NWA hub. I interviewed there in 1986 but took a job with Eastern Airlines in Boston instead.
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So I'm sick of taking phone calls in my current, full time position. I've been doing it for about 4.5 years, and while I'm very good at it...it's boring. I'm not challenged by work anymore.
If I could teach full time, I'd love it...but sadly, I only facilitate when we have new classes, which is a couple times a year. In addition, my teaching assignment is technically a TDY, 18-36 months, and I'm just over 2 years in. They've hired another couple trainers on the TDY, and I'm slowly being phased out of that. No problem, it is what it is.
Anyways. I've started applying for some other stuff within the company. Not opposed to something customer facing, but I could use a break. Have a friend in our Tech Ops (Maintenance) department who's a Supply Attendant. Essentially a part/tool runner for mechanics when they're servicing aircraft. It's a fast paced job (which I love), and while it's relatively simple, there's certainly going to be a learning curve, and that's exciting. I applied and he's recommended me to his managers.
I have an aptitude test this Thursday for it. We actually use the Wonderlic test. So I've been practicing. 50 questions in 12 minutes. Average person gets around 25 I guess. Just got a 41 (out of 48 questions answered) and I'm feeling real good.
Wow, I found someone else besides the Dallas cowboys and my company that uses the Wonderlic!
I have yet to figure out how it is predictive of job success. But supposedly 25 is a decent score, so 41 is really good. I think our highest was around 36.
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