Session Start (AIM - builtcj7:gsgrant): Tue May 06 16:19:14 2003 builtCJ7: congrats! Session Close (gsgrant): Tue May 06 16:19:38 2003 Session Start (AIM - builtcj7:gsgrant): Tue May 06 16:19:41 2003 gsgrant: thanks. I start Monday builtCJ7: nice! gsgrant: how are you doing? builtCJ7: where is your work now? gsgrant: what do you mean? builtCJ7: how far do you have to drive? gsgrant: oh, much closer. I-15 to Clairemont Mesa Blvd., left on Ruffin Road, down a half-block gsgrant: seems like more mature people overall builtCJ7: very cool! bet you are glad to get a job builtCJ7: wish i had a job gsgrant: how did it go with the police dept? builtCJ7: II'm in the waiting game now for both El Cajon PD and INS. builtCJ7: El Cajon - I scored a 96% for the written test, physical and interview. I'm currently waiting for the second interview, polygraph and BG. gsgrant: great. let me know what happens builtCJ7: INS - I scored a 92% on the written. Passed my physical and passed my medical check-up last week. I just (Wed of last week) sent off my 30 page BG info packet. builtCJ7: I'm waiting for the unscheduled "surprise" drug test. The big news is I have an interview on the 27th of this month. If I pass the interview and BG check, then I'm in. gsgrant: don't get busted! builtCJ7: SO, if all goes well I could be off to Georgia in July/August for six months attending the academy builtCJ7: I really hope one of them pans out for me. gsgrant: yeah, it took me six months to find this. actually, I still have a second interview with another company Thursday but unless they can beat the salary by a lot, I'll pass builtCJ7: I really want the INS job builtCJ7: cool, i would check it out builtCJ7: sounds like you are builtCJ7: i guess they had more layoffs at MP3 gsgrant: yep gsgrant: I was chatting with some survivors yesterday. they're nervous and looking for something new builtCJ7: don't know who got let go, do you gsgrant: yes.. builtCJ7: Kevin Smith gsgrant: both Riggs brothers and Mike Matey are all I know builtCJ7: wow builtCJ7: Doug stil have a job? builtCJ7: prob does builtCJ7: hehe gsgrant: i would think so builtCJ7: talk to you later, off to pick up Sharon builtCJ7: from work builtCJ7: congrats on the new Job gsgrant: ok, stay in touch builtCJ7: i wil builtCJ7: l Session Close (gsgrant): Tue May 06 16:29:48 2003 Session Start (AIM - builtcj7:gsgrant): Fri May 16 16:15:58 2003 gsgrant: hey *** Auto-response sent to gsgrant: I am currently away from the computer. *** gsgrant signed off at Fri May 16 16:18:11 2003. Session Close (gsgrant): Fri May 16 18:36:32 2003 Session Start (AIM - builtcj7:gsgrant): Mon Jun 02 21:03:42 2003 gsgrant: yo! builtCJ7: hey, how is it going gsgrant: good hor are you? builtCJ7: good. how is the job going? gsgrant: fine. good place. good people. solid company. not real exciting, but seems secure. and closer to home. how are your job prospects? builtCJ7: samo samo Session Close (gsgrant): Mon Jun 02 21:16:12 2003 Session Start (AIM - builtcj7:gsgrant): Mon Jun 02 21:18:25 2003 gsgrant: finances holding up? builtCJ7: yeah, holding up fine builtCJ7: thank god for that builtCJ7: i'm in the process of the back ground check for being a Federal Agent in Border Patrol builtCJ7: I've passed everything so for. In fact, the BG check is the last step. gsgrant: best of luck builtCJ7: thanks builtCJ7: not a lot in my past so i should be good to go gsgrant: great. we can start a coyote marketing program builtCJ7: he builtCJ7: hehe builtCJ7: i'll let you know how it works out builtCJ7: should know in the next month or so gsgrant: good. sounds like a good career builtCJ7: Do you know anything about collecting unemployment for more then 6 months? gsgrant: sorry, just a sec gsgrant: I thought you could get it for a year builtCJ7: yeah, that is waht the document says, but my last check says i have 330 left gsgrant: you might have to reapply. builtCJ7: yeah, that's what i'm thinking gsgrant: call 'em builtCJ7: tride to call today, but could not get through builtCJ7: i think i'm gona call LHH gsgrant: haven't you gone yet? builtCJ7: no builtCJ7: i'm sure they will answer my question builtCJ7: that's all i want gsgrant: I wouldn't count on them knowing. gsgrant: well, I have to log off. take care. builtCJ7: take care Session Close (gsgrant): Mon Jun 02 21:32:23 2003 Session Start (AIM - builtcj7:gsgrant): Mon Jun 02 21:32:24 2003 gsgrant: u2 Session Close (gsgrant): Mon Jun 02 21:32:26 2003 Session Start (AIM - builtcj7:gsgrant): Tue Jun 17 08:45:14 2003 gsgrant: get hired yet? builtCJ7: not yet gsgrant: the waiting is the hardest part builtCJ7: still in the background investagaton builtCJ7: Sharon, my wife is meeting with him today gsgrant: i told them your narcotics conviction was just a silly clerical error. builtCJ7: haha builtCJ7: thanks gsgrant: any time builtCJ7: He was at MP3 last week gsgrant: wow builtCJ7: and i think he went to Sharp yesterday builtCJ7: so..... gsgrant: well, best of luck. i have to sign off soon. cu later builtCJ7: take care Session Close (gsgrant): Tue Jun 17 08:51:02 2003 Session Start (AIM - builtcj7:gsgrant): Thu Aug 14 13:40:58 2003 gsgrant: Ever get the job? *** Auto-response sent to gsgrant: I am currently away from the computer. *** gsgrant signed off at Thu Aug 14 13:43:03 2003. builtCJ7: stilll working on it *** Error while sending IM: This user is currently not logged on Session Close (gsgrant): Thu Aug 14 13:45:36 2003 Session Start (AIM - builtcj7:gsgrant): Mon Aug 25 17:22:29 2003 gsgrant: yo! builtCJ7: hey, how is it going builtCJ7: how is the job? gsgrant: great. how are you? working yet? gsgrant: job is great. builtCJ7: no, still in the process with PD gsgrant: I really like this company builtCJ7: cool!!!! builtCJ7: how are the hours gsgrant: was that El Cajon PD? gsgrant: hours are flexible. i'm usually here 9:15-5:30. builtCJ7: El Cajon, San Diego, Chula Vista, Torrance, LAPD, Pasadena, etc builtCJ7: that's not bad at all! builtCJ7: do they need a Project Manager? hehe! gsgrant: not at the moment. i'll keep you in mind if I hear builtCJ7: thanks builtCJ7: I got the Job for Border Patrol, just waiting for a start date builtCJ7: Prob in March or Apr builtCJ7: of 2004 builtCJ7: VERY SLOW gsgrant: cool. sounds like a tough job, though builtCJ7: But, i hope one of the PDs pans out first gsgrant: does that include Harbor Police? builtCJ7: Have not app with them builtCJ7: i should check it out builtCJ7: Hey, can i put you down as a reference for SDPD? builtCJ7: as a past co-worker gsgrant: sure thing gsgrant: roger that builtCJ7: thanks! gsgrant: you have my info, right? builtCJ7: you will say good things, right builtCJ7: haha gsgrant: i'm good at making things up builtCJ7: yeah, home phone, work, home addy builtCJ7: hahaha builtCJ7: current employer name and addy builtCJ7: it's a lot, sorry gsgrant: Title: Marketing Communications SspecialistCSA Travel Protection5454 Ruffin Road, 92123858-810-2072 gsgrant: oops. can you figure that out? builtCJ7: yes gsgrant: well good luck. i'm getting ready to take off so chat with you later. builtCJ7: how about your home phone builtCJ7: need that builtCJ7: too gsgrant: 619-465-0547 builtCJ7: thanks!!! builtCJ7: have a good afternoon builtCJ7: evening gsgrant: you too builtCJ7: roger that! *** gsgrant signed off at Mon Aug 25 17:31:45 2003. *** You have been disconnected. Mon Aug 25 18:05:31 2003. Session Close (gsgrant): Mon Aug 25 18:20:39 2003 Session Start (AIM - builtcj7:gsgrant): Tue Oct 14 11:32:09 2003 builtCJ7: hey, how is it going gsgrant: good. i lied and told the PD you are a great guy builtCJ7: haha! gsgrant: have you heard back from them yet? builtCJ7: Well, i thank you for not telling 'em or plans for running drugs out of Mexico builtCJ7: yeah, just took the PT test gsgrant: PT? builtCJ7: The next step is the lie detector builtCJ7: Physical Test gsgrant: they had 7 layoffs here yesterday. our department wasn't affected, though. supposedly we're in a better position for the future. Shardes of MP3.com! builtCJ7: wow, that sucks. Talk about bringing back some bad thoughts builtCJ7: glad you were not apart of it gsgrant: yeah, nerve-wracking builtCJ7: to say the least builtCJ7: thank you for sending it back to her builtCJ7: I've also been applying to other Project Manager jobs just in case builtCJ7: prob gona have an interview next week some time gsgrant: keep me posted. I just got an assignment I have to jump on, so will catch you later. builtCJ7: talk to you later Session Close (gsgrant): Tue Oct 14 11:39:41 2003 Session Start (AIM - builtcj7:gsgrant): Fri Nov 07 12:14:09 2003 gsgrant: any work yet from SDPD? Session Close (gsgrant): Fri Nov 07 12:14:35 2003 Session Start (AIM - builtcj7:gsgrant): Tue Nov 11 15:25:58 2003 gsgrant: yo! builtCJ7: hey, how are you gsgrant: good. my company has an opening for Web Content Editor. interested? builtCJ7: yeah, i am gsgrant: go to hotjob.com and do a keyword search for CSA Travel Protection. that job should show up in the results. builtCJ7: ok, i'll check it out right now gsgrant: Jason Shugars has applied. you can send me your resume if you're interested and I'll make sure it gets looked at. builtCJ7: thanks for the heads up builtCJ7: k gsgrant: take a look, let me know gsgrant: i also posted it on the mp3alumni message board on Yahoo. builtCJ7: found it and just read the job details builtCJ7: sounds fun! builtCJ7: what's your email, i'll send you my resume builtCJ7: also, any idea what the pay is? builtCJ7: I think JS will have my experience then I, but, why not try gsgrant: gsg@csatp.com what's going on with the PD? I would imagine pay in themid $40s but can't be sure. they are pretty good about salaries builtCJ7: still in background builtCJ7: i have no idea how long it will take builtCJ7: looking for otherwork gsgrant: i won't say anything about if if they ask. did you hear about Joe Peterson? builtCJ7: yeah, how did he die? gsgrant: Rosanna said he OD'd. Not sure if drugs or alcohol. builtCJ7: OH MY...... builtCJ7: Damn, that is sad..... gsgrant: i barely knew him builtCJ7: same here, but, still, very sad gsgrant: on a lighter note, CSA sent me to Miami for a trade show last month. I brought my wife and we stayed a few extra days. were there when the Marlins won the World Series. The town went crazy. We went to the tickertape parade a few blocks from our hotel. builtCJ7: VERY COOL!!!!!! i bet that was a blast! builtCJ7: we soooooo ned to go on a vacation soom builtCJ7: n builtCJ7: haha, can't type or spell today gsgrant: it was. we went to Key West, too. neat place. but the humidity everywhere was awful. builtCJ7: Man, you are a traviling fool ! builtCJ7: that's cool. Way better then sitting in a office all day, day after day builtCJ7: nic to have a little spice once in a while builtCJ7: do i just send you my resume? builtCJ7: Apply on line also? gsgrant: yeah. i don't know if I'll be traveling again soon. yeah, send it and apply on Hot Jobs as well. Mention my name when you apply. builtCJ7: will do! gsgrant: but email it to me regardless. builtCJ7: sounds like the job is working out well for you builtCJ7: congratulations! gsgrant: yeah , so far. my boss likes me. i survived on layoff round recently. quite a shock as they said they almost never have any. builtCJ7: that sucks.... builtCJ7: glad you didn't get hit gsgrant: yeah. i leased a new car two weeks after I started! builtCJ7: even more stress builtCJ7: how many did they let go? gsgrant: 7 builtCJ7: how many in the company? gsgrant: but I think that's the end of it gsgrant: about 150 builtCJ7: good size, not to big, not tooooo small builtCJ7: again, glad you were NOT hit gsgrant: tnx. well, send my the resume so I can get it in for you. builtCJ7: ok, jsut a sec and you will have it gsgrant: k builtCJ7: thanks! Session Close (gsgrant): Tue Nov 11 15:50:40 2003 Session Start (AIM - builtcj7:gsgrant): Tue Nov 11 15:51:07 2003 gsgrant: got.. be sure to apply on Hot Jobs as they want applications online. builtCJ7: doing it right now gsgrant: great builtCJ7: done. hey, thanks for the heads up on this gsgrant: ok, I put in some good words for you already. builtCJ7: thanks!!! Man, i can use a job right now builtCJ7: thanks builtCJ7: we will see what happens..... Session Close (gsgrant): Tue Nov 11 16:19:26 2003 Session Start (AIM - builtcj7:gsgrant): Tue Nov 11 16:20:43 2003 gsgrant: i'll let you know if I hear anything. builtCJ7: cool gsgrant: be sure to let me know if they call you in. builtCJ7: ok, i will builtCJ7: has JS come in yet builtCJ7: for an interview gsgrant: No. i don't think they've interviewed anyone yet. i was fortunate. i got hired within two weeks of the first phone call. builtCJ7: that was fast gsgrant: yeah. but i had to interview three times with lots of people. it's a pretty easygoing group, though. builtCJ7: Three people, uh. i had another interview that if i pass the first round, i'll meet with two other people gsgrant: no, three interviews. four people the first time, then 5 people, then the CEO gsgrant: they offered me the job by phone an hour after I met the CEO builtCJ7: yeah, this job i have to meet with the CEO also builtCJ7: i guess that is the new way of doing interview builtCJ7: s gsgrant: who's the company? builtCJ7: SDDR, they own an imaging center in Chula Vista builtCJ7: I meet all the req except i don't speak spanish..... builtCJ7: we will seee gsgrant: si gsgrant: CSA is much closer builtCJ7: yes, it is. They pay at the other job makes up for it. but, really at this point, pay is not as important. AMYTHING is better then what i'm making today, which, is zero builtCJ7: haha gsgrant: hard to believe it will be one year as of Friday builtCJ7: please don't tell me this... builtCJ7: haha gsgrant: it's the ugly truth builtCJ7: tell me about it builtCJ7: Well, at least my house is all BLING BLING now gsgrant: good builtCJ7: i have done soooooo much work to it now builtCJ7: in fact, got the mood lights up last night builtCJ7: check it ou builtCJ7: hang on, let me get the link gsgrant: k builtCJ7: They go on at 5:30 and off at 10pm via a timer. They light up the three trees I just planted, and a little bit of the rose garden. I'm pretty happy with the end result. (Link: http://www.dehesa4x4.com/dehesa/derrick/Bling/DCP_1979.jpg)http://www.dehesa4x4.com/dehesa/derrick/Bling/DCP_1979.jpg builtCJ7: jsut seeded the grass, installed sprinklers on a timer blah blah blah gsgrant: very impressive builtCJ7: the pic was around 9pm gsgrant: putting up lots of holiday lights? builtCJ7: yeah, i did all the wiring (installed an outlit near the roof) and have a timer. Will put them up after t-day gsgrant: u da man! builtCJ7: i just built that railing also builtCJ7: the list of things i have done to the house is HUGE builtCJ7: but, it is time for me to get to work Session Close (gsgrant): Tue Nov 11 16:36:39 2003 Session Start (AIM - builtcj7:gsgrant): Tue Nov 11 16:36:43 2003 gsgrant: we still want to sell the condo and get a house builtCJ7: it's worth it! lot's of hard work, but, pays off IMO gsgrant: yeah, we've been fixing it up with new carpeting and flooring, toilets, etc. gsgrant: hope to sell with a year builtCJ7: wow! builtCJ7: good luck on the sale! i'm sure you will make a killing off of it! gsgrant: you, too, if you decide to move gsgrant: good talking to you. I'll keep you apprised builtCJ7: ok, talk to you later builtCJ7: bye builtCJ7: and thanks Session Close (gsgrant): Tue Nov 11 16:38:37 2003 Session Start (AIM - builtcj7:gsgrant): Tue Nov 11 16:38:38 2003 gsgrant: yw Session Close (gsgrant): Tue Nov 11 16:38:41 2003 Session Start (AIM - builtcj7:gsgrant): Wed Nov 12 14:03:32 2003 *** NOTE: This user is offline. Your messages will most likely *not* be received! Session Close (gsgrant): Wed Nov 12 14:04:30 2003 Session Start (AIM - builtcj7:gsgrant): Fri Nov 21 13:26:07 2003 builtCJ7: got a job gsgrant: ? builtCJ7: it's about time gsgrant: great. where? builtCJ7: In KM builtCJ7: aobut 6 miles from my house builtCJ7: maybe 8 builtCJ7: so close builtCJ7: It's a project manager position at auto anything gsgrant: Auto Anything? What's that gsgrant: ??? builtCJ7: Sorry, was on the phone. Anyway, they sell auto parts accessories builtCJ7: (Link: http://www.autoanything.com)http://www.autoanything.com builtCJ7: I'll be responsible for getting new merchandise on the site and in the print catalog. gsgrant: you're just 5 minutes from my office. we'll have to get together. when do you start? builtCJ7: I'm also responsible for establishing "an order of process" for a lot of different things there. They had a growth spurt, so for a lot of things, there is not a process to follow.. gsgrant: cool builtCJ7: anyway, pretty happy builtCJ7: cool! gsgrant: when eo you start? builtCJ7: i go in on Moday to meet with them about there Proposal to me builtCJ7: pay etc gsgrant: what if SDPD comes through? builtCJ7: i might start on Tue or after t-day builtCJ7: if the pay is good, i might stay with autoanything builtCJ7: i really don't know builtCJ7: what i will do gsgrant: let me know when you get settled in. my work phone is 858-810-2072. yeah, it is nice not to have to drive so far builtCJ7: very nice builtCJ7: ok, i will builtCJ7: talk to you in a few builtCJ7: take care gsgrant: have a nice T day builtCJ7: Hey, you too!!! Session Close (gsgrant): Fri Nov 21 13:35:41 2003 Session Start (AIM - builtcj7:gsgrant): Fri Nov 21 13:35:49 2003 gsgrant: tnx Session Close (gsgrant): Fri Nov 21 13:35:52 2003