parkerdt

Thanks, Granny - I'll try to behave

valentine

Best wishes on the new job, Dave. I'll be thinking about you as I sit in the dentist's chair in the morning.

parkerdt

Thanks, Val, from all appearances, so far, I think it is going to be a fun job! Seems like a great group of folks, too. I'll know more tomorrow at this time, tho.

Dave

Edit: End of day 1 and I'm still employed Was a LONG day, not being used to this work thing!

Kyras

You poor, poor baby. I hate going to the dentist. Cleanings, I can handle since I've got this very understanding woman dentist now, but the rest of the stuff makes me break out in a cold sweat as I clench and unclench my fists.

parkerdt

I've got to go to the dentist myself soon, now that I have insurance, again. yuk. I hate the dentist!

And, GRod, yes, I survived Day 1 without flipping off anyone or getting fired.

Dave

Matt_in_VA

Dave,

Congratulations on the new job and informing the rest of us that after being laid (off) in Ohio that the gestation period for a new job is in fact nine months.

Good luck with the new venture.

Matt_in_VA

BTW Dave,

I have a hint for you.

Do try NOT to use this diplomacy with your manager on your new job.

tof

Congratulations, Dave...Been there. (Remember a company called Wang Labs?) It really sucks getting riffed but feels so great when you find something that looks like it will work out and the checks are something a little bigger than unemployment.

rbackhouse

Congrats on the new job, What's the drive from Mebane like ?

BTW I work in RTP for IBM.

parkerdt

It's 34.1 miles from my house in north Mebane to the parking lot at EPA via I-85 and the Durham Expressway. About 30 mins yesterday. Not too bad at all - my last job was a 65 mile drive each way.

Dave