After 22 months of unemployment I finally found a good job

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  1. ibefishy

    ibefishy Montipora Capricornis

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    Well as the title states I finally found a job. My being a stay at home dad ends Sunday. I start my new job as a Water Resource Operator on Monday. I will be testing water for one of the local municipalities and making sure that the wells are working properly. In the interview I was asked about water testing, "Oh yeah I know a fair amount about water testing" was my reply. I told them all the stuff I test for and they seemed quite pleased with my response. They dont test for nearly as many things as I test in my tank, but alot of it is similar.
    This will be a good opportunity for me as I am going to be expected to get all the water certifications needed. Along with the full benefits package which includes paid vacations, holidays off, insurance, I will be recieving a great starting wage, especially for our area.
    I am pretty happy about the job, but at the same time I am bummed to be giving up all my free time, getting my daughter ready, taking and picking her up from school. But at least I got to spend 2 whole summers with my daughter.
    Just wanted to share my somewhat good news.
     
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  2. bama

    bama Humpback Whale

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    Congrats on the new job.. Its a tough place to find one these days..
     
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  3. jrwoltman

    jrwoltman Skunk Shrimp

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    Congrats dude, times are tough for many people. Now you can start thinking about what new things to stock your tank with.
     
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  4. telstar

    telstar Fire Worm

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    Congrats on the new job, I know it sucks having to give up time with small kids, but the time you do spend with them will just be that much more special. And with a job you will be better able to provide for them as they grow up. College is expensive I know, I am paying for three.
     
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  5. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Glad you were able to spend so much time with your daughter.l but also, congrats on the new job. :)
     
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  6. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Congrats, best of luck
     
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  7. Takitaj

    Takitaj Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Great score! Congrats!

    I hope I'm as sucessful as I just got laid off Monday. I'm gonna be a stay at home dad too...but only to my fish though ;D

    TJ
     
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  8. Telgar

    Telgar Snowflake Eel

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    Thats great news!
    Too bad by the time your done you'll likely never want to drink tap water again in your life:jester:
     
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  9. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    Family time is good. Congrats dude.
     
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  10. NASAGeek

    NASAGeek Eyelash Blennie

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    Congrats.... losing the time with your daughter is tough, but benefits and insurance and all is providing important coverage for her as well.

    Congrats!

    M
     
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