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Post by fluke on Jan 5, 2014 23:02:40 GMT -5
My current job is moving, and that will double my commute. I'm looking at new ones, and found a place that will half my current commute that is looking for a programmer. It's a great place to work (2 relatives work there). I am applying! Prayer appreciated!
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Post by Bainespal on Jan 6, 2014 9:50:27 GMT -5
I hope you get the job.
What kind of programming do you do? Web databases?
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Post by fluke on Jan 6, 2014 10:01:03 GMT -5
I've been doing web db and backends for about 5 years now (Ruby on Rails and now PHP). Before that, I did desktop programming in Delphi. Almost always db related.
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Post by fluke on Jan 7, 2014 12:26:14 GMT -5
I submitted the application last night. I got a call minutes ago from the company. They want to do a phone screening Friday morning! I'm excited and praying.
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Post by Christian Soldier on Jan 7, 2014 13:23:46 GMT -5
Wow... That's fast! You go Frank!
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Post by Kristen on Jan 8, 2014 9:31:55 GMT -5
Praying the way will be smooth.
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Post by fluke on Jan 10, 2014 13:35:05 GMT -5
Thanks everyone. The phone screening went very smoothly. There were a few specific tech questions that I had to say "I am not familiar with that" but I was also able to say, "however, while I have not worked with PL/SQL or Oracle APEX, I have worked with systems designed to do similar functions." (And now that I have looked it up, I see that PL/SQL is the Oracle version of the Firebird internal language).
The recruiter told me that she sees no reason I do not qualify for the next round. AND the programming team is feeling the pinch of being down a person!
This is an awesome opportunity and I have been praising the Father since I saw it listed!
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Post by Kristen on Jan 12, 2014 20:49:57 GMT -5
 Praying continues... |
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Post by Teskas on Jan 14, 2014 20:44:51 GMT -5
Praying for you, fluke.
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Post by fluke on Jan 14, 2014 23:58:42 GMT -5
Talked to my boss today about working from home a few days a week after the move. He isn't really in favor of it. He is going to a trade show for a week, and said he will consider it. I am still praying that the position in the next town takes me. I hope to hear from their HR tomorrow.
Honestly, after the conversation with my boss, I felt unsecure. Not that he will fire me, but I didn't feel like the loyalty I have shown him is returned.
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Post by metalikhan on Jan 15, 2014 12:33:02 GMT -5
Prayers continuing, Frank.
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Post by fluke on Jan 21, 2014 22:02:17 GMT -5
My manager told me today that I can work from home two days a week once we make the move. I have to be in the office on Monday and Friday, but the other days are up to me. Also, they want 10 hours days in the office.
I am still looking. The place I was so excited about put a hiring freeze in place right after my screening. But I met with some recruiters today and found out there are some possibilities for me. One of the recruiters became very pleased to see that I am an associate pastor and seminary grad. He understood why I couldn't move from where I am.
Thank you for your prayers.
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Post by fluke on Jan 23, 2014 16:59:35 GMT -5
I want to squee! The first place called today to set up a phone interview! Tomorrow at 10, I will disappear from work for about an hour. Either the hiring freeze was lifted or this department got an exemption (they are hurting badly). So excited! Prayers continuing and thank you for them!
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Post by Kristen on Jan 24, 2014 19:19:26 GMT -5
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Post by fluke on Jan 24, 2014 21:36:23 GMT -5
Phone interview went fine. They said HR should call me next week to let me know if I get an on sight interview. I am very hopeful and still praying.
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Praying continues...