Get me OUTTA the bar!!!!!

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 6:44 am

Good Morning everyone!! I have good news....

I faxed off a resume to a Veterinarian hospital yesterday and got a call for an interview first thing this morning! Keep your fingers crossed for me so I can get out of that darn bar!!!! I'll let you know what happens... :yh_peace

Cass · Post by **Cass** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 7:11 am

Congratulations! good luck with the interview - let us know how it goes.

greydeadhead · Post by **greydeadhead** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 7:12 am

Willl send of some positive vibes for ya. .. Good luck and let usknow how it goes....

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 7:42 am

Good luck BabyRider!

Hope you get the job!

Post by **kensloft** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 8:09 am

BabyRider wrote: Good Morning everyone!! I have good news....

I faxed off a resume to a Veterinarian hospital yesterday and got a call for an interview first thing this morning! Keep your fingers crossed for me so I can get out of that darn bar!!!! I'll let you know what happens... :yh_peace

More good vibes being sent out pronto. Tout de suite. You rule.

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 10:19 am

best wishes for your success!

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 10:32 am

BabyRider wrote: Good Morning everyone!! I have good news....

I faxed off a resume to a Veterinarian hospital yesterday and got a call for an interview first thing this morning! Keep your fingers crossed for me so I can get out of that darn bar!!!! I'll let you know what happens... :yh_peace

Here's wishin ya well girl!! Knock em dead.

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 11:06 am

Wishing you all the luck in the world BR, fingers, toes, arms, eyes & legs all crossed for you although i'm sure it's unnessesary cos if you're as confident as you come across on here you'll walk it. X

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 1:39 pm

Thanks so much everyone! The interview went really well, and I'm going back for a working interview on Wednesday. I feel really good about it, very confident! Thanks for all the good vibes! I'm sure it helped!!! :yh_peace

capt_buzzard · Post by **capt_buzzard** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 1:42 pm

The very best of Irish luck to you BabyRider. There might even be a pot of gold there.

Post by **kensloft** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 5:06 pm

BabyRider wrote: Thanks so much everyone! The interview went really well, and I'm going back for a working interview on Wednesday. I feel really good about it, very confident! Thanks for all the good vibes! I'm sure it helped!!! :yh_peace

Woo-Hoo!

Cass · Post by **Cass** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 7:48 pm

Hi Baby! glad you survived today, very stressful I am sure. What is involved with a working interview?

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 7:58 pm

Hi Cass! Thanks for the good wishes! And it actually wasn't too stressful, surprisingly.

When the office manager was going over my resume with me, she pointed out that I have experience doing dental procedures, and that none of her current techs did. When she was looking at the schedule for what day to have the interview, she picked a day that had 2 dental appointments. I'm HOPING she'll put me on those to get a feel for how comfortable I am doing this. Otherwise, I'll be doing initial exams, getting familiar with their lab, their computer system, x-ray equipment, etc. Turns out, she is looking for a head technician, which could be HUGE for me. I'm so excited I can barely sit still. The time is going to drag till Wednesday. I probably won't sleep a wink! :yh_nailbi

Cass · Post by **Cass** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 8:09 pm

(( baby ))

I am so proud of you and I wish you the best

get some sleep,take deep breaths, relax and be rested. Just do the best you can. Now I can't wait for Wednesday too!

capt_buzzard · Post by **capt_buzzard** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 8:12 pm

BabyRider wrote: Hi Cass! Thanks for the good wishes! And it actually wasn't too stressful, surprisingly.

When the office manager was going over my resume with me, she pointed out that I have experience doing dental procedures, and that none of her current techs did. When she was looking at the schedule for what day to have the interview, she picked a day that had 2 dental appointments. I'm HOPING she'll put me on those to get a feel for how comfortable I am doing this. Otherwise, I'll be doing initial exams, getting familiar with their lab, their computer system, x-ray equipment, etc. Turns out, she is looking for a head technician, which could be HUGE for me. I'm so excited I can barely sit still. The time is going to drag till Wednesday. I probably won't sleep a wink! :yh_nailbi Oh NO. Don't mention the Dental treatments. It get all cool swets just thinking about it.

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 8:19 pm

capt_buzzard wrote: Oh NO. Don't mention the Dental treatments. It get all cool swets just thinking about it.
I am SOOOO sorry Captain! I forgot about your fear of dentists. I don't much like being in "the chair" myself. Funny thing, though, doing this procedure doesn't bother me in the least.

And Cassie, thanks for being excited with me! First thing when I get home Wed. I'll jump on here and let you all know how it went. But keep sending the positive vibes, gang! The job's not a lock yet. YET. Thanks again for everyone's support! It means more than you know. :yh_peace

A Karenina · Post by **A Karenina** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 9:04 pm

abbey wrote: fingers, toes, arms, eyes & legs all crossed for you
Abbey, I bet you look very funny!

Baby Rider, you'll wow them on Wednesday just as you did today. No doubt in my mind!

What do you like about the place? What might be a drawback? Talk, talk...it'll help ease the stress (I think!).

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 9:24 pm

I like that it's a small practice. One doctor only. The practice is limited to only dogs and cats. No birds, reptiles, ferrets etc...I never much liked working with exotics, so that's cool too. A potential drawback could be that the office manager is looking for someone to come in and "take charge" to use her words. She's looking for a head technician. I don't want to waltz in and start stepping on toes of the girls who have been there a while, but none of them (apparently) have the experience that I do. It could be a fine line to walk at first, but that's one of the things that make it so challenging. How to show my experience, and not look like a know-it-all? It's going to be interesting, to say the least.

A Karenina · Post by **A Karenina** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 9:45 pm

BabyRider wrote: I like that it's a small practice. One doctor only. The practice is limited to only dogs and cats. No birds, reptiles, ferrets etc...I never much liked working with exotics, so that's cool too.
Very cool! Being a smaller practice would mean you'll get to know the customers and the pets over time?

Sounds like you'll definitely be in your comfort zone with no exotic pets. That's great for you - it means you'll excel. And knowing you, you won't be happy with your performance unless you do excel.

Getting personal, and please ignore it if you'd rather...how will this affect your time with your fiance? Will you be working different shifts?

BabyRider wrote: A potential drawback could be that the office manager is looking for someone to come in and "take charge" to use her words. She's looking for a head technician. I don't want to waltz in and start stepping on toes of the girls who have been there a while, but none of them (apparently) have the experience that I do. It could be a fine line to walk at first, but that's one of the things that make it so challenging. How to show my experience, and not look like a know-it-all? It's going to be interesting, to say the least.
Not look like a know-it-all...Wish I could help on that, but I tend to come off like I know everything, even though I know damn well I only know most everything.

I tried to learn a lot about not stepping on toes at a new job/position since it was a required course. I didn't do very well on it, though. Thing is, if you are hired to be a take-charge person, then that's what you should do. If the other girls were qualified for the position or wanted the position, then they'd already have it. That attitude could account for why I didn't do well in the course. LOL

Only advice I have on that is to ask them for their input, so they know you respect their experience and thoughts. Just listen to them. If you make a different decision, then let them know why. Get them excited about what you're doing. I think it's called Management aka Manipulation. (wicked grin)

We have a lot of new people at my job right now. Nothing annoys me more than hearing them praise their last place of employment, how much better things were done over there. I always want to say, "Go back, then!" ... but of course, I just smile and nod.

I also don't like radical changes being made without consulting those of us who know the company, our systems, and the various laws/regulations. So asking your soon-to-be coworkers for their input will help alleviate a lot of potential problems.

Have you managed or been the take-charge person before?

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 9:58 pm

Now, see? I knew I could count on you AK, to focus my energies! First, yes, it will definitely be opposite schedules for my fiance and I. I'm used to staying up late and waiting for him, (he works afternoons) and I won't be able to do that now. But! I won't be working Sundays, and there is one day during the week the clinic isn't open. So the night before that I'll be able to stay up and we'll be able to go out Saturdays. That was one of the first things we talked about, and both of us know that I'll be much happier back in this field, so that can only be good for the relationship. It is going to be very strange not to see him during the day, though.

I am going to take your advice on dealing with the other girls. I was a general manager for a restaurant for a couple of years, which meant I hired and fired a bunch of waitresses. So this is going to be a bit different, though not totally unfamiliar. I just can't wait to get my feet wet! I'm bouncing around my house like a kid on Christmas Eve! Just waiting for Wednesday... :yh_wait

Thank you so much for all the input, AK. It sure did help release some tension.

And just a note of warning for everyone: When you get sick of hearing all my crazy stories about work, TELL ME! I tend to get a little carried away!

Post by **kensloft** » Mon Jan 31, 2005 11:15 pm

BabyRider wrote: Now, see? I knew I could count on you AK, to focus my energies! First, yes, it will definitely be opposite schedules for my fiance and I. I'm used to staying up late and waiting for him, (he works afternoons) and I won't be able to do that now. But! I won't be working Sundays, and there is one day during the week the clinic isn't open. So the night before that I'll be able to stay up and we'll be able to go out Saturdays. That was one of the first things we talked about, and both of us know that I'll be much happier back in this field, so that can only be good for the relationship. It is going to be very strange not to see him during the day, though.

I am going to take your advice on dealing with the other girls. I was a general manager for a restaurant for a couple of years, which meant I hired and fired a bunch of waitresses. So this is going to be a bit different, though not totally unfamiliar. I just can't wait to get my feet wet! I'm bouncing around my house like a kid on Christmas Eve! Just waiting for Wednesday... :yh_wait

Thank you so much for all the input, AK. It sure did help release some tension.

And just a note of warning for everyone: When you get sick of hearing all my crazy stories about work, TELL ME! I tend to get a little carried away!

Woo-Hoo!!!!! Yee-Haw!!!!! Yipee!!!! Good For You Guys. Love it.

A Karenina · Post by **A Karenina** » Tue Feb 01, 2005 8:51 am

kensloft is yee-hawing!?! I wonder how that sounds with a Canadian accent. LOL!

BabyRider, it sounds like you've thought everything out. Some adjustment, true, but you're focusing on the positives. I'll add my own yee-haw...of course mine is in a proper drawl (hair toss).

I'm so excited for you! Please, talk about work. It gives me an excuse to do the same. :p

Post by **kensloft** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 1:36 am

A Karenina wrote: kensloft is yee-hawing!?! I wonder how that sounds with a Canadian accent. LOL!

BabyRider, it sounds like you've thought everything out. Some adjustment, true, but you're focusing on the positives. I'll add my own yee-haw...of course mine is in a proper drawl (hair toss).

I'm so excited for you! Please, talk about work. It gives me an excuse to do the same. :p

There ain't nuthin' better 'n a Canadian Toronto drawl driven Yipee! Been to Texas and they just don't know how to do it justice. You 'mellicans always thing you speak velly vell. No me fool! Me get velly h'angry. No-o-o-o fooly me. :-4

weeder · Post by **weeder** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 3:49 am

BabyRider wrote: I like that it's a small practice. One doctor only. The practice is limited to only dogs and cats. No birds, reptiles, ferrets etc...I never much liked working with exotics, so that's cool too. A potential drawback could be that the office manager is looking for someone to come in and "take charge" to use her words. She's looking for a head technician. I don't want to waltz in and start stepping on toes of the girls who have been there a while, but none of them (apparently) have the experience that I do. It could be a fine line to walk at first, but that's one of the things that make it so challenging. How to show my experience, and not look like a know-it-all? It's going to be interesting, to say the least.
Good Luck BR/ Sorry Im late.. Havent been here much the past cpuple of days. Id love to soo you back taking care of FURRY animals.

cars · Post by **cars** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 6:42 am

BabyRider wrote: I like that it's a small practice. One doctor only. The practice is limited to only dogs and cats. No birds, reptiles, ferrets etc...I never much liked working with exotics, so that's cool too. A potential drawback could be that the office manager is looking for someone to come in and "take charge" to use her words. She's looking for a head technician. I don't want to waltz in and start stepping on toes of the girls who have been there a while, but none of them (apparently) have the experience that I do. It could be a fine line to walk at first, but that's one of the things that make it so challenging. How to show my experience, and not look like a know-it-all? It's going to be interesting, to say the least.

Great news, congratulations-things will go your way! As far as walking the fine line, I have found that a diplomatic way you can approach things is in the way you choose & use your words. Like when you know a better or the correct way, you could say something like "how about if we tried this", or "maybe this might work". Actually showing your knowledge, but in a discreate way. And if that does'nt work then it's your call. If the office manager wants you to "take charge", well then "take charge". "Knowledge is power", and if the other girls see you have the knowledge, they will follow your lead. Good luck & best wishes!

Cars :driving:

Post by **kensloft** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 12:08 pm

wenutu wrote: I'm going to Canada soon and now I'm worried I'm not going to understand a single word anyone says :-2

You'll understand everybody. Have a good time. Realize that we are just ordinary folk of the Canadian persuasion. Think about how long it will be before you are able to get back and maybe visit the folks down south too.

If anything we will understand you because we get a whole lot of Coronation Street thrown into the mix. If you go to Quebec and don't speak French you will discover that when they hear your accent and your accent when you are trying to find out where the bathroom is, they will, as a rule, lapse into English because they give credit to people that try to speak to them in French.

You'll have a ball.

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 1:29 pm

Hey, everyone! All the support means so much to me, you really have no idea..You guys are great! The interview went very well. I was there for about 3 hours, dealt with the meanest cat I've ever seen, a 3.6 pound yorkie that tried to rip my finger off, a HUGE mutt named "George" who immediately goes defensive as soon as you separate him from his owners...various other things. Kinda weird, the very first dog I got my hands on today was a euthanasia. How's that for prophetic? Worried me a bit...Silly superstitions, I know. I got to work a bit with the Dr., who is very nice. Easy-going, laid back. Not your typical "I'm-a-doctor-tremble-before-my-wisdom-and-power" type. They are doing a few more interviews, so it's a waiting game again. :yh_sigh

I'm still pretty confident that I did well and made an impression. Please keep the positive thoughts coming! I should know something Monday. :yh_wait

Cass · Post by **Cass** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 3:49 pm

Babyrider ~ you had to kill a dog during your work interview??

Post by **kensloft** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 4:07 pm

>>^..^ Babyrider ~ you had to kill a dog during your work interview??

Got any friends at the Humane Society? Not that you should look at this as being a clarion call for changing the doctor. Just, if you don't feel that they should be euthenized, Not that you got to go out of your way but you know... ?

I'm noticing that as I am writing to you I am thinking thoughts of love.

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 8:39 pm

Yes, I had to put a dog down today. And yes, kensloft, the dog needed to be put down. He was in renal failure and the owners had gone to every length to save him. He was emaciated and in a lot of pain. Putting down a dog in that condition is not a sad thing for me.

Cass · Post by **Cass** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 8:41 pm

Hi Baby... what an interview!!

Post by **kensloft** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 9:27 pm

BabyRider wrote: Yes, I had to put a dog down today. And yes, kensloft, the dog needed to be put down. He was in renal failure and the owners had gone to every length to save him. He was emaciated and in a lot of pain. Putting down a dog in that condition is not a sad thing for me.

Didn't think that there could be anything other than that. I know that you aren't planning on going to work in a killing factory. Did it come across that wimpy or judgemental? Didn't mean it that way.

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 9:35 pm

BR, glad it went well and I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

That may have been the meanest cat you have ever seen, but just be thankful

you've never come across my husband's cat. I refer to her as "Devil :yh_devil

Bitch Kitty From Hell"! I asked our vet techs one time if they have a way of

remembering an awful kitty (was a tech I'd known for a long time, so I felt

comfortable) and she said "Yeah, Val, we do" and showed me Gracie's chart

with a big red flag sticking out of it!! This kitty we always say, get your chain

mail out. She has to be box sedated to do ANYTHING. Naturally it costs more!

Was a surprise to me, my previous experience with kitties was ones who keel

over purring on the exam table!! Oh well!!

:yh_eyerol

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 10:07 pm

valerie wrote: BR, glad it went well and I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

That may have been the meanest cat you have ever seen, but just be thankful

you've never come across my husband's cat. I refer to her as "Devil :yh_devil

Bitch Kitty From Hell"! I asked our vet techs one time if they have a way of

remembering an awful kitty (was a tech I'd known for a long time, so I felt

comfortable) and she said "Yeah, Val, we do" and showed me Gracie's chart

with a big red flag sticking out of it!! This kitty we always say, get your chain

mail out. She has to be box sedated to do ANYTHING. Naturally it costs more!

Was a surprise to me, my previous experience with kitties was ones who keel

over purring on the exam table!! Oh well!!

:yh_eyerol
Thanks for the good thoughts! Funny, we had to tank down the cat, too! He is mean anyway, but his problem was constipation, so you can just imagine how much more ornery that made him!! :yh_rotfl

Kensloft...I didn't think you sounded wimpy or judgemental at all! :yh_bigsmi

Der Wulf · Post by **Der Wulf** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 10:20 pm

BR, ya hafta get that job, Already got your job title HOT MAMA, Healer Of Them Minks And Marsupial Animals. Besides it's time for Der Wulf's physical

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 10:23 pm

Der Wulf wrote: BR, ya hafta get that job, Already got your job title HOT MAMA, Healer Of Them Minks And Marsupial Animals. Besides it's time for Der Wulf's physical

I am falling off my chair laughing!! Damn, but it felt good to laugh like that!!

Oh, BTW...you DO understand that one of the procedures for a physical is to take a temperature, right?? :yh_devil

Post by **kensloft** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 10:24 pm

BabyRider wrote: Kensloft...I didn't think you sounded wimpy or judgemental at all! :yh_bigsmi

Knew it. Just wanted to have you say it. Each one of these brings me closer to the crown of most posts. (don't remind me that you get another one too) Love.

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 10:25 pm

kensloft wrote: (don't remind me that you get another one too) Ok, I won't. Oh look, yet another one!!! #700, no less! :yh_rotfl

Post by **kensloft** » Wed Feb 02, 2005 10:57 pm

BabyRider wrote: I am falling off my chair laughing!! Damn, but it felt good to laugh like that!!

Oh, BTW...you DO understand that one of the procedures for a physical is to take a temperature, right?? :yh_devil

Oh? Do I detect someone else that has picked up on the incredible mirth that Der Wulfe creates in people's minds and hearts? Sometimes before I open his mail I have to sit closer to the floor. Save on the aches and bruises. I am ever thankfull that the only hurt in the ribs is from the muscles being over-extended for a long while because you catch his humour. Subtle like a sledge hammer. Don't need to take his temperature. It'll be hot. Do you have to pay if you break the thermometers? He could cost a fortune. :-5

Cass · Post by **Cass** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 5:20 am

BabyRider ~ are you going to neuter Der Wulf? :sneaky:

Erinna1112 · Post by **Erinna1112** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 8:58 am

Cass wrote: BabyRider ~ are you going to neuter Der Wulf? :sneaky:
Mrs. DerWulf might have something to say about that...but whether it's "Heck no!!" or "here's the scalpel" is anyone's guess... :wah:

Me? Pad my post count?

Der Wulf · Post by **Der Wulf** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 10:46 pm

Cass wrote: BabyRider ~ are you going to neuter Der Wulf? :sneaky:
Don't mess with Der Wolf

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 10:48 pm

Der Wulf wrote: Don't mess with Der Wolf

:yh_nailbi

Der Wulf · Post by **Der Wulf** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 10:50 pm

Erinna1112 wrote: Mrs. DerWulf might have something to say about that...but whether it's "Heck no!!" or "here's the scalpel" is anyone's guess... :wah:

Me? Pad my post count?
And as for you sweets, Der Wulfess has reserved that pleasure for herself.:yh_cry :yh_hypno

Der Wulf · Post by **Der Wulf** » Thu Feb 03, 2005 10:56 pm

BabyRider wrote: :yh_nailbi
Bet my stick's bigger!:D