What have you done today? (Pt 2)

[odeon]

Nothing wrong with working hard, though.

[Jack]

*Purrs at the Renster*

I've got confidence in you. If you don't get the bank job, are you gonna go for the mining job still?

I had the mining company interview last week (I think. I get days and dates mixed up). I was emailed today by them saying my background in IT is not what they're after. If I'd finished the Programming course, I would have gotten it, most likely. Bummer.

Went for an interview about a scholarship at a bank in the city. It felt a little bit awkward when I was being shown around as they were asking questions about my studies. I felt my answers weren't what they wanted. I found out all the other applicants were either doing or have done computer science at uni. And here I am, going to TAFE. I'd be very surprised if I get the scholarship but if I do, I think I'd really enjoy it. It just looked like a neat place to work.

How did you find out about the other applicants? You mentioned before, having to submit your diagnosis with your resume; does that imply a disability is a hiring advantage?

All the applicants were interviewed together. I got the chance to talk to some of them before we went in for the group interview.

Part of the deal hiring autistics is because it makes the company look good hiring a demographic that typically has very low employment numbers. There's also the idea that autistics are great when it comes to having anything to do with computers. That's me being cynical because I'm pretty much the bottom of the heap when it comes to anything computery. As with uni I end up studying twice as much to produce the same output as everyone else.

I don't know if that answered your question.

Was curious because in the US there's disability affirmative action laws for government jobs and companies with government contracts, so in some cases disability can be a hiring advantage.

[Jesse]

Dusted my rock and mineral collection. 

[Phoenix]

Picked up my new glasses 

[renaeden]

Picked up my new glasses 

Do you see much better? Maybe you can post a pic? Teehee.

I'm waiting for mine! I hope to get them before Christmas.

[Phoenix]

Picked up my new glasses 

Do you see much better? Maybe you can post a pic? Teehee.

I'm waiting for mine! I hope to get them before Christmas.

I love mine! I'm still adjusting to progressive lenses but I will post a pic in another forum.

[odeon]

I worked in the office, which was nice. I actually like the people I work with.

[Queen Victoria]

I told The PR I was going grocery shopping.

Went to my favorite diner for the spaghetti and meatball special.  Then I went to one grocery store.  Came back with 4 items.  I told her I'd gone to 2 stores, but the selection wasn't great and that I'd try again Saturday. 

Mommy told a fib, Mommy told a fib.

[rock hound]

Made reservations at a delightful B&B in Kentucky for our annual trip to visit Carla's family.

[Phoenix]

I told The PR I was going grocery shopping.

Went to my favorite diner for the spaghetti and meatball special.  Then I went to one grocery store.  Came back with 4 items.  I told her I'd gone to 2 stores, but the selection wasn't great and that I'd try again Saturday. 

Mommy told a fib, Mommy told a fib.

But Mommy got a quiet dinner to herself!

[Lestat]

No takeout bag for her?

[Queen Victoria]

No takeout bag for her?

nope.  I was being quite proudly selfish. 

We drove around the night before looking at Christmas lights.  She had hot chocolate, I had coffee and we munched on chocolate doughnuts while viewing. 

['andersom']

Let me buy you another coffee to enjoy in blissful solitude.

[Phoenix]

No takeout bag for her?

nope.  I was being quite proudly selfish. 

We drove around the night before looking at Christmas lights.  She had hot chocolate, I had coffee and we munched on chocolate doughnuts while viewing.

Good for you. Parents give a lot most of the time, it's just fine to keep a little to ourselves once in awhile.

So far I've had a shower, fed the dogs, did some work, and got my groceries and Facetimed my niece.

[Queen Victoria]

No takeout bag for her?

nope.  I was being quite proudly selfish. 

We drove around the night before looking at Christmas lights.  She had hot chocolate, I had coffee and we munched on chocolate doughnuts while viewing.

Good for you. Parents give a lot most of the time, it's just fine to keep a little to ourselves once in awhile.

So far I've had a shower, fed the dogs, did some work, and got my groceries and Facetimed my niece.

Well, I did a bath, toast and coffee.  Not a morning person.