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  1. Well said ^. Money can't buy happiness and if you're miserable in your job, it sucks the fun out of life. Believe me, I just left a job after investing several years there to move on to something that made me happier. And I think the "blue collar" work ethic Minister speaks of is a put on your work boots and nose to the grindstone thing. That you have to invest a bit of blood, sweat and tears if you want success (unless, of course, you "know somebody"). Actually, the "worst that can happen" is that he struggles to even get a job - there are no guarantees.
  2. And now I'm convinced you are, in fact, trolling. So you are developing a life plan based on Hedley lyrics? This is getting good now. And please use spellcheck, this is killing me. FTR, you weren't discussing what you wanted to be. You were discussing your salary expectations in just starting out...those are two different things. All those things listed in the song? People have to work their way in - attend an interview, beat out all the other interviewees by using people skills, prove their worth and then settle in. You CAN be whatever you want if you try hard enough. Your employer will then establish your salary based on what he/she feels you're worth. We are the champions, my friend(s).
  3. Well said. Thing is, the entire purpose of an interview is to look beyond the stuff on paper so that supports the thinking that you have to have more than a degree. People skills as well as fundamental, basic communication skills are part of the big picture. This guy needs work on some of that. Confidence is a definite asset but there's a fine line that crosses over into cockiness and arrogance, which don't make for great first impressions.
  4. I think you've missed the point of our comments. It's not that we're shooting down his ambitious attitude, it's how he's presenting things in a "the world owes me" way. To feel that someone will hand you a golden ticket isn't realistic...you have to go out there and earn opportunities that will come your way. Or at least hunt them down and prove yourself as part of the process. We're not saying it's impossible...we're saying it's unreasonable to expect that simply flashing a degree will secure you a starting salary that he's aiming for. He'll have to demonstrate his worth beyond that piece of paper and that's where our argument comes in. Confidence is great but if basic people skills like humility aren't in place (along with spelling and grammar), you've likely got to work on that as part of your game plan. Talking the talk is only part of it and if you can't walk the walk (or compose a proper cover letter), someone else will likely beat you out. It is "doable"....but a well rounded approach is more likely to succeed than walking in and throwing down a piece of paper with a sense of entitlement behind it.
  5. Well the reason it starts out that way? Trolling is against the rules and will eventually get you evicted here so we tend to think most threads are sincere and truthful, if at least initially. So most will respond accordingly. Secondly, people who troll others on the internet? Either lacking in intelligence or not applying it to something useful. And my final point being that someone pumping their own tires as the greatest being on the planet should have a basic grasp of spelling and grammar in support of that. Clearly, not the case.
  6. Well, although I suspect it to be a troll job it opened up a good discussion and it's pretty slow at the moment so why not delve into it? Realistic expectations vs fantasies about becoming King.
  7. Watching the Mike Keenan story on Sportsnet..'94 finals right now.

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    2. Wheels22

      Wheels22

      I hope they show the part where he took over the Canucks and ruined them

    3. King Heffy

      King Heffy

      Terrible coach, terrible person.

    4. Psylocke
  8. Recommendation. Attributes. Don't. I'm for hire, when you hit the big times I can teach you how to spell for $70/hour.
  9. I so want this series to continue..... This playoffs has been one of the most exciting in awhile.
  10. Did Sather have a stogie there? He looks like he hasn't exhaled in hours.
  11. It's ignorant. And empower. "toward getting" a career. Management. But keep going... (again, you'll have to improve on the basics as this would not get you in the front door) And I don't mean to sound cruel or shoot down your ambition - it's good to have dreams and aspirations. But to feel that you can just slide into a role that requires working into undermines those who do work hard to get where they're at. You are not special...the first thing your parents should have done was to provide a reality check. We're all special, so you're but one in a large pool of fish. The way to stand out isn't to demand that you do, it's to work hard and along with that, have some humility. You can't scream that you're brilliant, you have to prove that you are. It's a talk/walk thing. There are some things that aren't taught in school that you may be lacking in. Those are a big part of success.
  12. I think the Rangers will fluke off a win here. One of those things where a team's all over the other, but lose anyhow.
  13. Here's how it works. You don't get REWARDED for a college education - it prepares you and the rest is left up to you. It isn't a free ticket to anything, it's a foundation and you must build from that. Honestly, your basic grammar, punctuation and the way you present yourself are the first clues that you have some work to do. Also, arrogance and a sense of entitlement won't take you far, get rid of that stuff. Confidence is fine, the rest comes off smug and like a know it all. Pace yourself, Work hard, show your skills, continue to absorb things and get your foot in the door someplace. Then hone your skills - be punctual, pleasant, reliable, a team player as well as a leader, and see what develops as you establish yourself as a solid employee. Also - check into how many kids straight out of college are having a hard time finding jobs and ending up in menial ones. So much so that a recent report suggested that some colleges may soon be required to ensure that there are jobs available to meet the number of people they're running through their programs. It's competitive out there - your college degree is but one part of it and you'll have to now prove yourself in order to move through the ranks. Your degree holds no power - you do and you can't sit back and expect things, you have to make them happen. Good luck. I think you'll need it.
  14. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQwtMsGtI2U&feature=kp Currently my in the car go to song.
  15. OK, nuckster 33 and Tangerines - enough. Let it go now. And don't bother reporting others if you're engaging in the same behaviour. Report then back away, that's how it's done please/thanks.
  16. OK guys, thank me later...Miss USA swimsuit comp about to begin.

    1. Tanev's Smirk
    2. Tearloch7

      Tearloch7

      it made me dig out my old speedo ../g

    3. -DLC-

      -DLC-

      Ahaha, awesome. (I picked the winner and the runner up)

  17. I love Ray, TL. This is one of my favourites of his...
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