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Old Nov 12, 2009 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by brantshali,Nov 12 2009, 01:36 PM
What does it take to get a well-paying ($70k in Seattle equivalent) job in today's market?
Handjobs. Lots of handjobs. . . and treachery.

I hate to say it, a lot of bigger employers want proof that you survived an undergraduate degree. . . but that's a separate rant (says the guy with a BMEd).
Old Nov 12, 2009 | 12:52 PM
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Undergrad degrees aren't viewed so much as proof of knowledge, but proof of sticking with something for an extended period. It's easier for them to evaluate this as a measure than trying to translate your experience into an equivalent value...
Old Nov 12, 2009 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by brantshali,Nov 12 2009, 01:52 PM
Undergrad degrees aren't viewed so much as proof of knowledge, but proof of sticking with something for an extended period. It's easier for them to evaluate this as a measure than trying to translate your experience into an equivalent value...
As I said. . . separate rant.

Maybe I'm projecting the situation I'm in, but it would seem to me that you have to prove your value to the company, and specifically to the hiring manager. Most first-line managers at bigger companies have pretty substantial blinders. . . and so long as there's a ready supply of applicants, they can get what they (think) they want.

That's where the handjobs and treachery come in.
Old Nov 12, 2009 | 02:36 PM
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what day is this?
Old Nov 12, 2009 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 8D_In_Trunk,Nov 12 2009, 01:27 PM
ahhhhhhhhhh sO said the blindmom

headz to vid tread w/that snappy lil #
Old Nov 12, 2009 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by vtecmom,Nov 12 2009, 03:36 PM
what day is this?
Today.
Old Nov 12, 2009 | 02:40 PM
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what does seaman taste like?
Old Nov 12, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 8D_In_Trunk,Nov 12 2009, 03:39 PM
Today.
not 4 the Limey it isnt

headz back 2 vidz w/yet anotha SD tune
Old Nov 12, 2009 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by the s2k dude,Nov 12 2009, 03:40 PM
what does seaman taste like?
I haven't licked anyone in the Navy lately.

You better get crackin' on that; btw, I want quantifiable differences between:

Enlisted vs. Officers
Pilots vs. Submariners
Nuke Engineers vs. Standard Propulsion. . .

. . . actually, I'm kidding on that last one, but the idea of you licking radioactive people entertains me.
Old Nov 12, 2009 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by vtecmom,Nov 12 2009, 03:41 PM
not 4 the Limey it isnt

headz back 2 vidz w/yet anotha SD tune


I assure you that it's Today in Singapore. You can ask the Limey himself; he'll give you the same answer.



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