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June 30th, 2010, 12:38 PM
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Strat-O-Master
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
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Got a new Job!
Well Strat-Talk Family, I have been sitting on this news for a couple of days now, but since it is official now I would like to let you guys know I got a new job. I prayed and prayed that I wouldn't be unemployed after college. I just graduated in May and I'm allowed to work my student job until August. I was so worried that I wasn't going to be able to find anything, and I even had started selling off some of my gear in anticipation. Well last week they called me to let me know I had got a job working for the University of Alabama as a Community College Transfer Adviser! 
I'm so excited I begin work on August 16th and I start training on the 12th of July. Training includes an all expenses paid trip to Washington D.C and a White House tour during my 23rd Birthday ( July 25-29).
It sucks that in total I have had to let 3 guitars and an amp go ( bugera 1960, Squier CV, 1981 Fender bullet, and I am trying to sell Lucille now), but Im not too worried. This new Job pays almost 4 times what I have been making in a month, and my girlfriend just started her nurse job which pays about 3600 a month. So soon, after I pay off some of my debts, You should expect an NGD or NAD from me every other week... Ok Im kidding about that, but I am going to buy some nice stuff to replace the stuff that went.
Anyway just wanted to let you guys know.
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June 30th, 2010, 12:41 PM
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Congrats! What was your major? Being only 20 myself, I'm pretty terrified of what is waiting for me after college. I'm hoping to transfer to a university here pretty quick, but have no idea what to take since I have no idea what I want to do with my life. Sorry you had to sell off some gear, but I'm sure you'll replace it all, and then some!
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June 30th, 2010, 12:42 PM
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Senior Stratmaster
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Avondale
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congratz!
you deserve it....once you are comfortable, the gas gets harder to fight though  |
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June 30th, 2010, 12:42 PM
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Senior Stratmaster
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Tokyo
Age: 40
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congratulations!!! I need me one of those (a new job) this one is getting old...
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June 30th, 2010, 12:51 PM
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Strat-Talker
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Miami, FL
Age: 42
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Congratulations, Yogi! A 4X jump in salary is definitely going to fuel some GAS |
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June 30th, 2010, 12:54 PM
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Strat-O-Master
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Everett, WA.
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That's great Yogi!
Great to hear such an awesome update!
A testimony to the power of prayer!
Thanks for that!
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June 30th, 2010, 01:16 PM
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Strat-O-Master
Join Date: May 2009
Location: portland, or
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good deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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June 30th, 2010, 01:47 PM
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Strat-O-Master
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Age: 20
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Congrats!!!!
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June 30th, 2010, 01:47 PM
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Senior Stratmaster
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Louisville Ky
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Congrats ! And an SEC school to boot ! Good deal.
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June 30th, 2010, 02:05 PM
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Strat-O-Master
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LeftyBlake
Congrats! What was your major? Being only 20 myself, I'm pretty terrified of what is waiting for me after college. I'm hoping to transfer to a university here pretty quick, but have no idea what to take since I have no idea what I want to do with my life. Sorry you had to sell off some gear, but I'm sure you'll replace it all, and then some!
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I was a lowly English Major ( Just search the internet for English Major jokes...). My best advice is to start applying for jobs super early and make sure to do some volunteer work or an internship. I didn't have either but my work as my Fraternity's Vice President really appealed to a bunch of interviewers. I also started applying for jobs in March or April. I probably filled out 5 applications a day from March-June, only a hand full of people called me back, and I finally got a job after about 3 months of applying. Be diligent and don't give up. Also see a professional about career counseling. I saw one that showed me some pointers about setting up my resume and where to look for jobs. Monster.com and craigslist are incredible sources.
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June 30th, 2010, 02:32 PM
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Senior Stratmaster
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Chi-Town
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Awesome man, enjoy DC. I was just there this weekend.
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June 30th, 2010, 03:28 PM
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Strat-O-Master
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Riviera Paradise
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Good news is the best kind... glad to hear it Yogi. You've been working for all these years for your future and now your future is paying you back. Good luck at the new job and may you prosper... I see many HNGD's in your future.
Last edited by srvwannab; June 30th, 2010 at 04:17 PM.
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June 30th, 2010, 04:09 PM
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Senior Stratmaster
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Newark, DE
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Congrads on the NJD. What are you gasing for now?
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June 30th, 2010, 04:25 PM
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Strat-O-Master
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
Age: 23
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Well I'm close to selling my Epi Lucille and I've always wanted to have a high end 335. So I'm looking at Heritages, Gibsons, Tokai and Edwards. I also have always lusted after either a vintage fender amp or a Two rock.
However my dog has been sick lately and I haven't had money to take him to the vet, so I'm gonna take care of my best friend first.
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June 30th, 2010, 05:05 PM
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Senior Stratmaster
Join Date: Sep 2009
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CONGRATS Yogi, made my day to read this, I know how much you've been looking for a job
enjoy mate, also congrats for your GF too.
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June 30th, 2010, 11:45 PM
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Senior Stratmaster
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Fort Worth, TX
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Congrats Yogi! That's great news!
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July 1st, 2010, 12:05 AM
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Strat-O-Master
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Here
Age: 23
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awesome, i graduated this winter, but have been lazy about the job thing.. i still have no idea what i want to do. it sounds bad, but i'd be perfectly happy doing nothing.
my career advisor told me to join the air force... lol. that's exactly what you want to hear when leaving college
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July 1st, 2010, 02:23 AM
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Senior Stratmaster
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Portage, PA
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Congrats, Yogi! I'm sure that really puts your mind at ease.... Sucks losing the '81 Bullet... mine got burned up. When is your B-Day? Mine is the 29th... I'll be 50.  I just read something from a naturalist in a magazine that said "Nature really has no use for humans over 50." Which I guess is actually true, when you think about it... But I digress... Congrats again!
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July 1st, 2010, 10:42 AM
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Strat-O-Master
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wideglide
Congrats, Yogi! I'm sure that really puts your mind at ease.... Sucks losing the '81 Bullet... mine got burned up. When is your B-Day? Mine is the 29th... I'll be 50. I just read something from a naturalist in a magazine that said "Nature really has no use for humans over 50." Which I guess is actually true, when you think about it... But I digress... Congrats again! |
Oh man its all good. I ended getting trade partial/cash for the bullet so I was happy. Got another 335 no name clone that plays a lot better than my lucille and I also got a custom prototype pedal that the guy builds. Its based off TS808 circuit but with a fat switch and two different gain stage voicings. Much better than an Ibanez 808 or 9 IMO.
Oh and my birthday is on the 26th. Hopefully they'll let me get away from training for a bit so I can celebrate a little bit
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July 1st, 2010, 12:00 PM
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Strat-O-Master
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: England
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Great news Yogi. Glad things are working out for ya.
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