# New job. w00t! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 20, 2008, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-job-w00t/473615 "2008-11-20T05:20:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Rick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-job-w00t/473615/1 "2008-11-20T05:20:28Z")
Since I retired out of Volvo Cars I have been futzing around looking for a permanent position. I did some consulting, and have been working with a buddy of mine, running his shop. Anyway I have been talking to one of the large nearby dealers about a shop foreman’s position. Due to the econony, and the fact that they have this boat anchor in the position, that is all it has been, is talk. Anyway, last Thursday I got a call from the Service Manager (my contact). He told me he was leaving (got a better offer), and he told his boss that if the company had any brains at all, they would hire me as his replacement. He even went so far as to set up an interview with the general manager. :eek:🆒 All I could say was “Is there any other opinions or anything else I should know?” Anyway I kept the appointment, and talked with the big boss for about 1 hour. Today they called back and hired me. I am completely gob smacked over this. I thought I might someday make a SM after being a shop foreman for a few years, nope I am skipping right into step 5 from not even being on the board. This is awesome. I had to take a drug test this afternoon. I hope they grade on the curve, because I didn’t have time to study first. Or as my son said, looks like I picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue. w00t! Starting Friday, I will be the service manager at one of the largest Volvo dealers in Southern California. The only down side, is that it will cut into my doping time while I learn the job. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![NinetyWt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/cc9497/32.png) [@NinetyWt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NinetyWt)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 5:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-job-w00t/473615/2 "2008-11-20T05:23:38Z")
Yay!! Congratulations! ---
**Author:** ![Silver\_Tyger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Silver\_Tyger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Tyger)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-job-w00t/473615/3 "2008-11-20T05:25:33Z")
Is this the one that stood you up on Saturday? ---
**Author:** ![Rick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-job-w00t/473615/4 "2008-11-20T05:26:43Z")
Yes, but he had a good reason, the freeway was closed due to the fires. No harm, no foul. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-job-w00t/473615/5 "2008-11-20T13:56:20Z")
Congratulations. Wishing you luck and joy in your new career. ---
**Author:** ![jali](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ecae2f/32.png) [@jali](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jali)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-job-w00t/473615/6 "2008-11-20T14:08:19Z")
Hell yeah! Yay! ---
**Author:** ![Omegaman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e480ec/32.png) [@Omegaman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omegaman)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-job-w00t/473615/7 "2008-11-20T16:21:12Z")
Bully for you! I’m sure in a couple of months they’ll realize how lucky they were to get you. I’d wish you luck, but I know you don’t need it. Skill and planning smoke the chrome off luck every time. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-job-w00t/473615/8 "2008-11-20T16:25:45Z")
Kewl! That means that at the next Dopefest, you’re buying! ---
**Author:** ![Rick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-job-w00t/473615/9 "2008-11-20T16:33:24Z")
First round anyway. ---
**Author:** ![Autolycus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/22d042/32.png) [@Autolycus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Autolycus)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-job-w00t/473615/10 "2008-11-20T20:57:57Z")
Huzzah! ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-job-w00t/473615/11 "2008-11-20T21:05:41Z")
I’m pretty sure this is karma, mister! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Santo\_Rugger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e95f7d/32.png) [@Santo\_Rugger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Santo_Rugger)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-job-w00t/473615/12 "2008-11-20T21:36:42Z")
> [@Rick](#): > > Since I retired out of Volvo Cars I have been futzing around looking for a permanent position. I did some consulting, and have been working with a buddy of mine, running his shop. **Rick** , sorry to bust your bubble, but the invaluable advice you give to us on the board does not count as consulting. :rolleyes: :p:D Good for you, man, it’s cool that it just kind of fell into your lap like that! I’m applying for a new job now, myself, and it _appears_ that things are looking good. Let’s hope I’m posting a similar thread in a month or so! ---
**Author:** ![Rick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-job-w00t/473615/13 "2008-11-20T21:51:56Z")
No honest, I got paid for some consulting. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Silver\_Tyger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Silver\_Tyger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Tyger)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-job-w00t/473615/14 "2008-11-20T22:20:24Z")
> [@Rick](#): > > Yes, but he had a good reason, the freeway was closed due to the fires. > No harm, no foul. I was just looking for context. Good for you! ---
**Author:** ![Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sticks_and_scones/32/16951_2.png) [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sticks_and_Scones)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-job-w00t/473615/15 "2008-11-20T22:45:51Z")
Good luck, **Rick**! Just remember, the Policies and Procedures manual and Warranty Administrator are your friends. Pie (Former Warranty Administrator)😃 ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-job-w00t/473615/16 "2008-11-20T22:54:40Z")
excellent! congratulations! ---
**Author:** ![Rick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-job-w00t/473615/17 "2008-11-20T23:09:09Z")
> [@Always Brings Pie](#): > > Good luck, **Rick**! > > Just remember, the Policies and Procedures manual and Warranty Administrator are your friends. > > Pie > (Former Warranty Administrator)😃 A good warranty admin rocks! As far as policies and procedures go, proceed until apprehended, and then beg for forgiveness. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![cherry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/da6949/32.png) [@cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cherry)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-job-w00t/473615/18 "2008-11-21T12:51:19Z")
Cool, congrats! I love my volvo, but I’m in the market for a new car in 09 hopefully. ---
**Author:** ![Rick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-job-w00t/473615/19 "2008-11-21T13:35:17Z")
> [@cherry](#): > > Cool, congrats! I love my volvo, but I’m in the market for a new car in 09 hopefully. [shameless plug] Feel like driving a few miles north to buy it?[/shameless plug] It’s 5:30 ish, and I’m off to see what the future brings.