How (and why) to Ramble on your goat sideways
06-09-2016, 12:04 PM
I'm dying today. Company said I passed all of the interview stages and all that was left was the reference checks and CBC. I know that all of my references submitted their info early yesterday afternoon. Was really hoping to hear something today so that I could give my official notice.
I hate this in-between uncertainty. When I didn't know anything, that was okay -- I was hopeful but trying to remain open to other possibilities. Now that I think I have it, but I don't know for sure that I have it, it's killing me.
I hate this in-between uncertainty. When I didn't know anything, that was okay -- I was hopeful but trying to remain open to other possibilities. Now that I think I have it, but I don't know for sure that I have it, it's killing me.
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06-09-2016, 02:50 PM
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Bar talk related... lol
So last night another 'regular' tried to call me out saying I'm a mooch. I'm thinking, wtf?
Had the ability to count my drinks on one hand and name all of the free shots that were given to me by others. When I tried to ask him what his example was that made a mooch, he couldn't answer. Then played victim and was saying to his buddy behind him "why is he in my ear?" because I was confronting his bs claim.
Thoughts?
So last night another 'regular' tried to call me out saying I'm a mooch. I'm thinking, wtf?
Had the ability to count my drinks on one hand and name all of the free shots that were given to me by others. When I tried to ask him what his example was that made a mooch, he couldn't answer. Then played victim and was saying to his buddy behind him "why is he in my ear?" because I was confronting his bs claim.
Thoughts?
I'm dying today. Company said I passed all of the interview stages and all that was left was the reference checks and CBC. I know that all of my references submitted their info early yesterday afternoon. Was really hoping to hear something today so that I could give my official notice.
I hate this in-between uncertainty. When I didn't know anything, that was okay -- I was hopeful but trying to remain open to other possibilities. Now that I think I have it, but I don't know for sure that I have it, it's killing me.
I hate this in-between uncertainty. When I didn't know anything, that was okay -- I was hopeful but trying to remain open to other possibilities. Now that I think I have it, but I don't know for sure that I have it, it's killing me.
If they tell you to go take a drug test, it's really yours (assuming you can agree on the salary).
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06-09-2016, 04:46 PM
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Yeah, reference checks are really a formality. Nobody submits references who aren't going to say good things about them, so it's very unusual to have an offer get killed for that reason.
Getting HR to do all the paperwork can take a while, OTOH.
--Ian
Getting HR to do all the paperwork can take a while, OTOH.
--Ian
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06-09-2016, 07:05 PM
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Bar talk related... lol
So last night another 'regular' tried to call me out saying I'm a mooch. I'm thinking, wtf?
Had the ability to count my drinks on one hand and name all of the free shots that were given to me by others. When I tried to ask him what his example was that made a mooch, he couldn't answer. Then played victim and was saying to his buddy behind him "why is he in my ear?" because I was confronting his bs claim.
Thoughts?
So last night another 'regular' tried to call me out saying I'm a mooch. I'm thinking, wtf?
Had the ability to count my drinks on one hand and name all of the free shots that were given to me by others. When I tried to ask him what his example was that made a mooch, he couldn't answer. Then played victim and was saying to his buddy behind him "why is he in my ear?" because I was confronting his bs claim.
Thoughts?
I can't think of a better way of telling him off than that.
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06-10-2016, 07:28 PM
I'm dying today. Company said I passed all of the interview stages and all that was left was the reference checks and CBC. I know that all of my references submitted their info early yesterday afternoon. Was really hoping to hear something today so that I could give my official notice.
I hate this in-between uncertainty. When I didn't know anything, that was okay -- I was hopeful but trying to remain open to other possibilities. Now that I think I have it, but I don't know for sure that I have it, it's killing me.
I hate this in-between uncertainty. When I didn't know anything, that was okay -- I was hopeful but trying to remain open to other possibilities. Now that I think I have it, but I don't know for sure that I have it, it's killing me.
Around 4 PM today I get a call from the recruiter, but not the call I wanted. She said that she had to apologize, but the department VP who gives final approval on new hire offers has been out of the country and won't be back until late next week, and once he returns they will be trying to tie things up for the 2nd quarter. Long and short, it will probably be a couple weeks before they can extend a formal offer.
On the positive side, she did say that all of the feedback and information she's received has been overwhelmingly positive, and asked that if I get any other offers before I hear back from them, to immediately call her so that she can see if things can be moved along any faster.
It could have been a much worse call, on balance. Just have to wait a bit longer.
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06-10-2016, 09:34 PM
Car update: I got it back! 
Everything feels good, a little wavey on bounce due to 1 new rear silver bilstein strut.
BUT... I hear a terrible noise when getting up to highway speeds. I've only driven it once on the way home but my first guess is the front wheel hub bearing
That's where it sounds like 'most' of the sound is coming from (Front Left). I thought maybe it's the 4 brand new tires but I doubt it.
Going from a dodge dart rental back to the msm was night and day, I forgot how quick it was even not in boost. Missed the 6 speed too.
I'll post another update if I figure anything else out or it fails
Everything feels good, a little wavey on bounce due to 1 new rear silver bilstein strut.
BUT... I hear a terrible noise when getting up to highway speeds. I've only driven it once on the way home but my first guess is the front wheel hub bearing
That's where it sounds like 'most' of the sound is coming from (Front Left). I thought maybe it's the 4 brand new tires but I doubt it.
Going from a dodge dart rental back to the msm was night and day, I forgot how quick it was even not in boost. Missed the 6 speed too.
I'll post another update if I figure anything else out or it fails
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06-10-2016, 11:59 PM
Annnd... It's the hub
Turn left, noise fades. Turn right and its MUCH louder
Will a regular NB2 hub with abs work with my MSM? I'm assuming 'yes'
Genuine Mazda Miata OEM Front Wheel Hub with ABS
Turn left, noise fades. Turn right and its MUCH louder
Will a regular NB2 hub with abs work with my MSM? I'm assuming 'yes'
Genuine Mazda Miata OEM Front Wheel Hub with ABS
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06-11-2016, 01:03 AM
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Sweet Jesus, $220 for a friggin hub? Get on Rock Auto or even Amazon and stop getting raped. You can buy a brand spaking new Timken hub AND a tube of Amsoil Dominator to repack it for less than $100, but some might call that overkill. Hell, last time I checked we have guys on this forum tracking $25 china eBay hubs packed with Amsoil grease with no issues.
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06-11-2016, 08:09 AM
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Clutch should still engage. It just wouldn't get cold. It's gotta be the coil inside the clutch, or a fuse.
Had a bearing go on the Jeep. Caused the coil to rub, which then shorted out. All the parts places wanted big bucks for a new compressor. Ebay had just the bearings and coil for cheap. Saved me well over $100 bucks, plus whatever the cost of a recharge would have been.
Had a bearing go on the Jeep. Caused the coil to rub, which then shorted out. All the parts places wanted big bucks for a new compressor. Ebay had just the bearings and coil for cheap. Saved me well over $100 bucks, plus whatever the cost of a recharge would have been.
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06-11-2016, 08:42 AM
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Clutch should still engage. It just wouldn't get cold. It's gotta be the coil inside the clutch, or a fuse.
Had a bearing go on the Jeep. Caused the coil to rub, which then shorted out. All the parts places wanted big bucks for a new compressor. Ebay had just the bearings and coil for cheap. Saved me well over $100 bucks, plus whatever the cost of a recharge would have been.
Had a bearing go on the Jeep. Caused the coil to rub, which then shorted out. All the parts places wanted big bucks for a new compressor. Ebay had just the bearings and coil for cheap. Saved me well over $100 bucks, plus whatever the cost of a recharge would have been.
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06-11-2016, 09:49 AM
Sweet Jesus, $220 for a friggin hub? Get on Rock Auto or even Amazon and stop getting raped. You can buy a brand spaking new Timken hub AND a tube of Amsoil Dominator to repack it for less than $100, but some might call that overkill. Hell, last time I checked we have guys on this forum tracking $25 china eBay hubs packed with Amsoil grease with no issues.
I did check rock auto and grabbed a TIMKEN.
Won't be able to repack since I don't have a garage or tools at the moment
Should be ok to just get me by and to work.Since it'll be maybe a week or 2 before I get it installed... Any tips on making sure my current one lasts? It's only getting audible at 45mph+ and like I said, louder on right hand turns, quiet on left.
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