DDC XXXIV: The Original Home Of The DISDads!!!

[CapeCodTenor]

Ok, Gents! Interview's done, and, well, I don't feel 100% confident in my performance. Not that I did horrible, I was just caught off guard by a couple of questions that I wasn't expecting. One of those questions was, "So tell me about some of your strengths?" Me (to myself): "OH CRAP! I didn't practice that one! How to I answer this?! (again, to myself, and within a fraction of a second) "Well, this is a sales role, so... To the interviewer: "I'm really good at talking and interacting with people. If you ask my wife, she'd tell you I probably talk too much. I'm also really good at listening." (Good answer, I thought). He then had a follow up on the listening part, but I forgot what it was. He asked about weaknesses. I said, "There's that saying, "You can't see the forest through the trees." Well, I tend to get hyper-focused on something and forget to look up and at the bigger picture." I thought for not practicing that answer I did ok. I did feel at times I was talking too much when answering a question, which to me made me feel like I was reaching, and I honestly I thought I was with one question, but I hope he didn't think that. I felt I did ok, but I didn't walk out of there with the feeling that I hit it out of the ballpark. When it came time to asking him questions, I stumped him with the question, "If I were offered a job, and I were to accept it, in one week from me starting, what would be the biggest surprise that didn't come up during the interview process?" He liked that question. So in all, I thought I did ok, but certainly could have done better.

 

[Terra Nova guy]

But in that case, they shouldn't have any trouble with kids going to school with mild colds, no?

You would think...
The exact wording in the daily health questionnaire form the school board is "if you have any two (new or worsening) of the following symptoms" and then they list every symptom of any cold/flu ever. I think there is a big grey area in the "worsening" definition. Who in school knows what's worse? I knew if she was worse because I'm home with her. In the end, even though I knew it wasn't Covid, we still kept her out until yesterday because we didn't want any finger pointing or drama over it. She's still not 100%, just some lingering sniffles and a slight cough, but well enough not to cause any fuss and I just wanted her to get back to class.

But let me tell ya, if he says he wants to take you back and get his mouth round your buns, he means this.

Hey, don't knock it 'til you try it...

However, that means I get three or four days off for the rest of the calendar year. I definitely made the right decision to go elsewhere.

Yeah, I think that's a good move.

Ok, Gents! Interview's done, and, well, I don't feel 100% confident in my performance.

Hoping for the best for you.
Those strength/weakness questions are tough.
But they seem to be common in most interviews.
Sounds like you did the best you could with it.

 

[pkondz]

Ok, Gents! Interview's done, and, well, I don't feel 100% confident in my performance. Not that I did horrible, I was just caught off guard by a couple of questions that I wasn't expecting. One of those questions was, "So tell me about some of your strengths?" Me (to myself): "OH CRAP! I didn't practice that one! How to I answer this?! (again, to myself, and within a fraction of a second) "Well, this is a sales role, so... To the interviewer: "I'm really good at talking and interacting with people. If you ask my wife, she'd tell you I probably talk too much. I'm also really good at listening." (Good answer, I thought). He then had a follow up on the listening part, but I forgot what it was. He asked about weaknesses. I said, "There's that saying, "You can't see the forest through the trees." Well, I tend to get hyper-focused on something and forget to look up and at the bigger picture." I thought for not practicing that answer I did ok. I did feel at times I was talking too much when answering a question, which to me made me feel like I was reaching, and I honestly I thought I was with one question, but I hope he didn't think that. I felt I did ok, but I didn't walk out of there with the feeling that I hit it out of the ballpark. When it came time to asking him questions, I stumped him with the question, "If I were offered a job, and I were to accept it, in one week from me starting, what would be the biggest surprise that didn't come up during the interview process?" He liked that question. So in all, I thought I did ok, but certainly could have done better.

Sure hope it works out. When will you know?

You would think...
The exact wording in the daily health questionnaire form the school board is "if you have any two (new or worsening) of the following symptoms" and then they list every symptom of any cold/flu ever. I think there is a big grey area in the "worsening" definition. Who in school knows what's worse? I new if she was worse because I'm home with her. In the end, even though I knew it wasn't Covid, we still kept her out until yesterday because we didn't want any finger pointing or drama over it. She's still not 100%, just some lingering sniffles and a slight cough, but well enough not to cause any fuss and I just wanted her to get back to class.

Get that. My point being that if the school is going to enforce rules that prevent your child from attending, then isn't the onus on them to provide for said child's education in their absence?

 

[budamacdvcr]

Hello gents! Just a quick stop by to wish everyone, or at lest those that get one, a good weekend.

 

[CapeCodTenor]

Hoping for the best for you.
Those strength/weakness questions are tough.
But they seem to be common in most interviews.
Sounds like you did the best you could with it.

Its funny, I haven't been asked strength/weakness questions in ages, so I was completely caught off guard. Luckily I'm good on my feet.

Sure hope it works out. When will you know?

Thanks, so do I. He said sometime next week, possibly early next week...so we'll see.

 

[pkondz]

Luckily I'm good on my feet.

As long as you don't put them in your mouth.

Thanks, so do I. He said sometime next week, possibly early next week...so we'll see.

Good. You're not waiting for months.

 

[docsoliday1]

Thanks guys. He will be OK eventually. In summary, one Drill Instructor took a particular dislike to my scrawny, hillbilly son and another trainee from Puerto Rico and made it his mission to break them. After 3 weeks of getting only a couple hours of sleep a day, he succeeded with my boy.

Other than sleep deprivation, not sure how that would end up in a medical discharge.

Something for your son to ponder...

He could go into one of the other branches and then go to Air Force later. Knew a guy once who had been in all 4 branches during his career.

Other possibility is write your congressman or senator and see if they can intervene on his behalf.

Other possibility is talk to recruiter and explain what happened and see if they can do anything.

I guess what I'm saying is don't give up. Just about everything in the military has a waiver if you know the right way or who to ask.

 

[londontime]

Morning chaps. London is wetter than Nemo's swimming trunks this morning. Got a couple of new games to try out with the boy today, so looking like a lazy one.

Business in the front, party in the back....... gotta love a mullet.

It may be over for you.

Did you not explain the "International Disdad Calling It" regulations when you joined your new firm?
Well that was an opportunity missed.

Or have I been calling it for 200 weeks with well crafted, Disney relevant and researched Dangly bits/B00by jokes and everyone has still carried on working?
Gotta say, I'm pretty disappointed.

If you only had a heart.

I'd be tender, gentle, and, apparently, awful sentimental. Who knew?

Nicely done.

If a little disturbing

But somewhat less disturbing than the alternative.

However, that means I get three or four days off for the rest of the calendar year.

That's illegal over here, in our socialist Utopia.

Years ago I read the comics in the Saturday newspaper and saw something that stuck with me. A quick Google search and I couldn't believe it popped up right away.

Pretty much sums up my attitude towards golf.

Now, someone ask for his ssn, bank account #, birth certificate, etc.

Apparently a Prince from Nigeria will be along shortly. Apparently unclescrooge is the beneficiary of a will. Congrats!

As long as you don't put them in your mouth.

#TWSS

One of those questions was, "So tell me about some of your strengths?"

That is literally, the lamest question in an interview. Maybe apart from "What are your weaknesses". That's for the interviewer to find out with well thought out questions specific to the role. What a dumdum.

Get that. My point being that if the school is going to enforce rules that prevent your child from attending, then isn't the onus on them to provide for said child's education in their absence?

No, rules only work one way. When it suits them.


Have a zip a deee doo dah day y'all.

 

[Cinderella's Fella]

Good morning and happy Friday, guys. I missed the conversation yesterday due to spending all day on the golf course in perfect weather. Got my money's worth, too, since I took as many shots as I possibly could.

Were you doing shots with the boys?

 

[Cinderella's Fella]

For the record, for those who might care, in my last job interview I was asked what my weaknesses were, I said, kryptonite and Lois Lane! I got the job...

 

[londontime]

For the record, for those who might care, in my last job interview I was asked what my weaknesses were, I said, kryptonite and Lois Lane! I got the job...

I always wanted to say "ignoring stupid questions" and then sit there awaiting another question

 

[PrinceHamza001]

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[londontime]

Salutations, my american freinds! I learnt my spelling off Facebook! and also those from Canada! I am looking for a man who has inherited many millions of Nigerian dollars! He must contact me in the next 24 hours! Many riches await! He may even be able to buy Tony Starks house! Yes it is that much money! He might even get a cheeky go on Gwyneth for good measure!

He goes by the name of unclescrooge!
My search continues!

Well that was unexpected....

 

[declansdad]

WTH was that?

 

[declansdad]

Morning all.

Damp here today and I need to work outside. I think I'll have a coffee and let it dry up a bit. Volleyball practice later today and them maybe some cold drinks at the home bar.

Have a good one all.

 

[londontime]

WTH was that?

I was bored waiting for the boy to get off the game.

 

[AirGoofy]

Morning all. You all enjoy the weekend. Last night, I produced approximately 107,520 jars of sauce, and that was at 80% effective rating. One of the machines was down while, and the back end of the line was down longer.

Ok, Gents! Interview's done, and, well, I don't feel 100% confident in my performance. Not that I did horrible, I was just caught off guard by a couple of questions that I wasn't expecting. One of those questions was, "So tell me about some of your strengths?" Me (to myself): "OH CRAP! I didn't practice that one! How to I answer this?! (again, to myself, and within a fraction of a second) "Well, this is a sales role, so... To the interviewer: "I'm really good at talking and interacting with people. If you ask my wife, she'd tell you I probably talk too much. I'm also really good at listening." (Good answer, I thought). He then had a follow up on the listening part, but I forgot what it was. He asked about weaknesses. I said, "There's that saying, "You can't see the forest through the trees." Well, I tend to get hyper-focused on something and forget to look up and at the bigger picture." I thought for not practicing that answer I did ok. I did feel at times I was talking too much when answering a question, which to me made me feel like I was reaching, and I honestly I thought I was with one question, but I hope he didn't think that. I felt I did ok, but I didn't walk out of there with the feeling that I hit it out of the ballpark. When it came time to asking him questions, I stumped him with the question, "If I were offered a job, and I were to accept it, in one week from me starting, what would be the biggest surprise that didn't come up during the interview process?" He liked that question. So in all, I thought I did ok, but certainly could have done better.

Ahhhhhh, those tricky questions. Sounds like you did ok. Hope you get the job offer.

Did you not explain the "International Disdad Calling It" regulations when you joined your new firm?
Well that was an opportunity missed.

Or have I been calling it for 200 weeks with well crafted, Disney relevant and researched Dangly bits/B00by jokes and everyone has still carried on working?
Gotta say, I'm pretty disappointed.

Stay dry. The weather looks awful on the match this AM. I did tell my new job about your actions, but they don't recognize DDC or Mi6.

For the record, for those who might care, in my last job interview I was asked what my weaknesses were, I said, kryptonite and Lois Lane! I got the job...

Good ones. I just answer with I just work too dang hard.

 

[pkondz]

Replies later. Cooking dinner...

 

[pkondz]

The finished product before I finished off the product.
(Toasted pretzel bun, mustard, ketchup, garlic aioli, beef, cheese, sautéed onions, pickles, fried egg, lettuce.)

Or have I been calling it for 200 weeks with well crafted, Disney relevant and researched Dangly bits/B00by jokes and everyone has still carried on working?
Gotta say, I'm pretty disappointed.

I don't qualify. It's a rare Friday that is actually a work week Friday for me.

Apparently a Prince from Nigeria will be along shortly. Apparently unclescrooge is the beneficiary of a will. Congrats!

Congrats! And I see it's already come to fruition!

#TWSS

Knew someone would go there. It's pretty much a given around here.
That's why I'm still here.

No, rules only work one way. When it suits them.

For the record, for those who might care, in my last job interview I was asked what my weaknesses were, I said, kryptonite and Lois Lane! I got the job...

Salutations, my american freinds! I learnt my spelling off Facebook! and also those from Canada! I am looking for a man who has inherited many millions of Nigerian dollars! He must contact me in the next 24 hours! Many riches await! He may even be able to buy Tony Starks house! Yes it is that much money! He might even get a cheeky go on Gwyneth for good measure!

He goes by the name of unclescrooge!
My search continues!

Last night, I produced approximately 107,520 jars of sauce,

Brings a whole new meaning to getting off the sauce.

 

[Cinderella's Fella]

Or have I been calling it for 200 weeks with well crafted, Disney relevant and researched Dangly bits/B00by jokes and everyone has still carried on working?
Gotta say, I'm pretty disappointed.

Not everyone...