After faffing around all day on Prime day - putting things into my cart, taking them out, browsing - I only really needed a memory card which was $20 off. So at around 6, I put 1 $50 gift card in to get the $10 account credit, and some other smaller giftcards to get to $150 so I could get my $30 off.
Coupons were expired. Raar. The Giftcard one - whatever, but I scoured the small print of the email about the $30 off one and it did say "while supplies last" so they had themselves covered. I chatted to a CS agent and she confirmed it was expired and apologized. Ah well - just got my memory card and called it a day.
This morning I got an email from Amazon saying their system noted that I'd tried to use the VISA30 coupon after it had expired, apologizing and crediting my account with $30!! So I didn't even have to fill up with stuff to get it and it means my memory card was pretty much free! I dunno if it was the CS chat, or the actual act of trying it but yay!
TL;DR If you tried VISA30 and it was expired, maybe check your email/giftcard balance today?
“With sorrow—for this Court, but more, for the many millions of American women who have today lost a fundamental constitutional protection—we dissent,”
That's awesome! All I bought on Prime day was cat treats. lol
I was almost involved in a pile up this morning. I crossed the Ohio River bridge, traffic was moving fast, and just as we rounded a corner it came to a screeching halt. That's okay because I leave plenty or room in front of me to stop, right? Well, the right lane is closed due to construction. I'm in the middle lane. A dumb motherfucker in the left lane, in a massive pickup truck, following the car in front of him too closely, swerves the whole thing in front of me. I can't make this stop. I see a minivan with kids behind me. They are too close. Traffic was going 60+ and I'm pretty sure that this will be a chain reaction and I'll die from being sandwiched between all these vehicles. The construction lane is blocked by barrels but the actual construction is way ahead. I swerve my little car in between some barrels and put the brakes to the floor and barely miss a concrete wall. Luckily the minivan was paying attention. As I was sitting there in tears the pickup truck cuts off some more traffic and speeds off, probably because he knows he's a compete fucking idiot and should be punched in the face.
Then as soon as I get to work DH calls and tells me his battery is dead and he needs a ride to work. JFC.
“With sorrow—for this Court, but more, for the many millions of American women who have today lost a fundamental constitutional protection—we dissent,”
I'm in a crummy mood. We were both trying to leave for work this morning and my husband couldn't find his wallet (what's new?). I knew I saw it when I was getting ready so I decided to help. I found it on bathroom counter that he had just checked. I was like "here it is" and he got all pissy because apparently I used the wrong tone and therefore basically accused him of being a blind dumbass. Nope. I'm just grumpy that every single morning you're frantically running around looking for your keys or wallet. How hard is it to drop them in the same spot every day?
Would you apply for a job that you're 90% sure you have no shot at, and 60% sure you would turn down if you did get it?
A friend sent me a listing for a job that I am very well qualified for, except that it is 2 GS grades higher than my current position. It's geared towards PhD's and I only have an MS (and this is the main reason for the difference in GS level). I have experience in all 3 of the different job duties they're looking for, and that is not an easy combination to find. The reason I would more than likely turn it down is that it's not a place we're very interested in living, but not completely out of the question.
Friend says always apply. You have nothing to lose. And normally I give that advice, too, but now that it's me I feel like I'm either wasting my time, their time, or both.
Would you apply for a job that you're 90% sure you have no shot at, and 60% sure you would turn down if you did get it?
A friend sent me a listing for a job that I am very well qualified for, except that it is 2 GS grades higher than my current position. It's geared towards PhD's and I only have an MS (and this is the main reason for the difference in GS level). I have experience in all 3 of the different job duties they're looking for, and that is not an easy combination to find. The reason I would more than likely turn it down is that it's not a place we're very interested in living, but not completely out of the question.
Friend says always apply. You have nothing to lose. And normally I give that advice, too, but now that it's me I feel like I'm either wasting my time, their time, or both.
I would apply. Like RockNVoll said, I would hate to be left wondering "what if". And my first thought was that a man would never second guess whether he should. He would apply. And so should you.
Would you apply for a job that you're 90% sure you have no shot at, and 60% sure you would turn down if you did get it?
A friend sent me a listing for a job that I am very well qualified for, except that it is 2 GS grades higher than my current position. It's geared towards PhD's and I only have an MS (and this is the main reason for the difference in GS level). I have experience in all 3 of the different job duties they're looking for, and that is not an easy combination to find. The reason I would more than likely turn it down is that it's not a place we're very interested in living, but not completely out of the question.
Friend says always apply. You have nothing to lose. And normally I give that advice, too, but now that it's me I feel like I'm either wasting my time, their time, or both.
Honestly, I always say apply, but in this case, I might take more time to think about whether I could live in the job location first. There are only a few cities I could live in, so that's a big deal to me, and I wouldn't want to waste my time flying out for an interview(s) for something I'd never actually take first. If that 60% could get down to 30%, then I would apply. Otherwise, probably not.
Omgosh, papiercherri, I'm glad you weren't hurt--and everyone else, too. That sounds scary as hell. Save
AmyRI Applying and interviewing takes a lot of time/effort. If it's a place that you would absolutely hate to live, I probably wouldn't apply unless it would open a lot of doors or something.
Post by dreamcrisp1 on Jul 14, 2016 13:23:45 GMT -5
I got horribly sad news today. Our friend died. He never woke up. He's 33. And his wife is pregnant and due in December. I cannot believe it. I am so sad for his wife and family. I can't even get over the shock. I feel so sick to my stomach and wish I could go home from work.
I got horribly sad news today. Our friend died. He never woke up. He's 33. And his wife is pregnant and due in December. I cannot believe it. I am so sad for his wife and family. I can't even get over the shock. I feel so sick to my stomach and wish I could go home from work.
Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry. And how terrible for his wife also, that's devastating.
Would you apply for a job that you're 90% sure you have no shot at, and 60% sure you would turn down if you did get it?
A friend sent me a listing for a job that I am very well qualified for, except that it is 2 GS grades higher than my current position. It's geared towards PhD's and I only have an MS (and this is the main reason for the difference in GS level). I have experience in all 3 of the different job duties they're looking for, and that is not an easy combination to find. The reason I would more than likely turn it down is that it's not a place we're very interested in living, but not completely out of the question.
Friend says always apply. You have nothing to lose. And normally I give that advice, too, but now that it's me I feel like I'm either wasting my time, their time, or both.
Are you even eligible to apply? I know that I am not even eligible to apply for a GS position that is 2 grades higher than my current grade. HR would find me ineligible for the position and that would be the end of it. I wouldn't apply.
dreamcrisp1, I am so very sorry. papiercherri, I am so glad you are okay, but that is scary. Too many people drive like assholes. UnderProtest, Sending painless moving vibes. I know you are overwhelmed.
Since I haven't been feeling so great, I shared the "to-do" list to get ready to leave tomorrow with Mr. P. So instead of packing, I took a nap yesterday afternoon and this morning I went out to do some errands and then spent two hours getting a mani and pedi. Mr. P was really busy trying to get shit together while I was out, in between conference calls and work stuff. He has not asked me where I was. He must be scared to...LOL.
How have you been feeling? I don't think I've seen an update recently.
That's because there's nothing good to update. I'm basically having a complete and total breakdown mentally and emotionally because of everything that's going on health, career, life, etc.
Would you apply for a job that you're 90% sure you have no shot at, and 60% sure you would turn down if you did get it?
A friend sent me a listing for a job that I am very well qualified for, except that it is 2 GS grades higher than my current position. It's geared towards PhD's and I only have an MS (and this is the main reason for the difference in GS level). I have experience in all 3 of the different job duties they're looking for, and that is not an easy combination to find. The reason I would more than likely turn it down is that it's not a place we're very interested in living, but not completely out of the question.
Friend says always apply. You have nothing to lose. And normally I give that advice, too, but now that it's me I feel like I'm either wasting my time, their time, or both.
Are you even eligible to apply? I know that I am not even eligible to apply for a GS position that is 2 grades higher than my current grade. HR would find me ineligible for the position and that would be the end of it. I wouldn't apply.
I'm not actually on the GS pay scale, but I am a Fed. My pay band goes up as high as this position, but that is the top and I am at the bottom. It's a position open to anyone, not just Feds, and it doesn't say anything that would lead me to believe I'm ineligible.
dreamcrisp1, explorer2001, I'm coming in a bit late but want to send warm thoughts to both of you. You've both brought joy to this board and I am sad to see you hurting.
Try to find some joy in the coming days, even if it's just in small things.
Hugs explorer2001. I hope things improve for you very soon. You have so much on your plate, it's unfair.
dreamcrisp1, I've been thinking about your friend since I first read the post this afternoon. I'm so sorry for your loss, and for his wife and family. What a horrible shock that must have been for her.