Tony
Staff member
The further the days go along, the more it looks like my days are in fact coming to an end at OMD. I have been there for about 4.5 years now, but with absolutely no option for advancement, I can't stay there much longer. So I had to start looking for a new job where I can move up in a company.
The first place to call me back was AT&T. This would be an awesome job even though they do work you to death. With two new car payments and a mortgage now, I could use the extra money. Also, it has a little something to do with networking which is exactly what I want to get into, adn should have gotten into quite a while ago. But I didn't want to change jobs.
With AT&T, I have already went in and taken the TMTFII test and passed with flying colors. Well, I "feel" I passed with flying colors (100%, maybe a 98% at the lowest) since they dont' give you a grade, it's pass or fail. As soon as I got home, I had an email informing me of the next class which is tomorrow morning at 10:00. So with two to three inches of snow coming, I get to drive in it and be up there for more testing for the job that I REALLY want. I will update you all on that one.
While sitting here, I received a phone call from Rent-A-Center, which I also applied to. The pay there is not that great. About what I'm making now, but you get 8-10 hours of overtime every week and there are ways to move up in teh company. Within a year, I could be an assistant manager there if I take that job. It is a lot closer to home being it's just north of me, so I WILL save money over working at OMD even though it's the same pay. Just no benefits, and quite frankly, I need the money right now.
As I was talking to the guy from RAC, I received a phone call from Schwans. Those that don't know, Schwans is a company that delivers food right to your door. Pay is great, the company has been around for a long time, and their food is pretty good. The bad about this company is it's very long hours, you are paid commission, and you have to meet a quota. But, I will be doing something different, moving around and not just sitting at a desk all day, and I will be making more money. However, I missed the call from Schwans, called the guy back and left a message for him to call me back (phone tag...). So now I wait.
And that is where I sit right now. If AT&T doesn't work out and I bomb out on the testing or the interview tomorrow, I have other things that I can fall back on. All I know is I have to get the HELL AWAY from OMD (I actually just typed OMG right there and had to correct it). I have done my 4 years with the military and then some and now I'm done. I think it's much worse for a civilian than it is for someone that is enlisted... Just my opinion though lol.
The first place to call me back was AT&T. This would be an awesome job even though they do work you to death. With two new car payments and a mortgage now, I could use the extra money. Also, it has a little something to do with networking which is exactly what I want to get into, adn should have gotten into quite a while ago. But I didn't want to change jobs.
With AT&T, I have already went in and taken the TMTFII test and passed with flying colors. Well, I "feel" I passed with flying colors (100%, maybe a 98% at the lowest) since they dont' give you a grade, it's pass or fail. As soon as I got home, I had an email informing me of the next class which is tomorrow morning at 10:00. So with two to three inches of snow coming, I get to drive in it and be up there for more testing for the job that I REALLY want. I will update you all on that one.
While sitting here, I received a phone call from Rent-A-Center, which I also applied to. The pay there is not that great. About what I'm making now, but you get 8-10 hours of overtime every week and there are ways to move up in teh company. Within a year, I could be an assistant manager there if I take that job. It is a lot closer to home being it's just north of me, so I WILL save money over working at OMD even though it's the same pay. Just no benefits, and quite frankly, I need the money right now.
As I was talking to the guy from RAC, I received a phone call from Schwans. Those that don't know, Schwans is a company that delivers food right to your door. Pay is great, the company has been around for a long time, and their food is pretty good. The bad about this company is it's very long hours, you are paid commission, and you have to meet a quota. But, I will be doing something different, moving around and not just sitting at a desk all day, and I will be making more money. However, I missed the call from Schwans, called the guy back and left a message for him to call me back (phone tag...). So now I wait.
And that is where I sit right now. If AT&T doesn't work out and I bomb out on the testing or the interview tomorrow, I have other things that I can fall back on. All I know is I have to get the HELL AWAY from OMD (I actually just typed OMG right there and had to correct it). I have done my 4 years with the military and then some and now I'm done. I think it's much worse for a civilian than it is for someone that is enlisted... Just my opinion though lol.
