Bippity Boppity Boo
November 13th, 2006Back when I was on the skids and unemployed, I took this class. And one of the things I learned was that 80% of people land jobs through networking.
This surprised me, because I’ve *never* gotten work this way. My last two jobs I got through the Internet. And statistically nobody gets work though the Internet—only freaks get work though the Internet. Like seriously, the success rate is about 5%.
The average person has a much better chance of contracting herpes from Hooker Paris Hilton than contracting work through Monster.com.
… But that’s not saying much.
So I thought I’d probably pull a hat trick—because I’m super freaky like that—and get a third position, my Texas gig, through the Jobternet.
But my friend DaReaVeRoFBiTS had a different idea. He submitted my resume to a co-worker and faster than you can say, “They liked me! They really liked me!” I was given a cubicle and a brand new-box of binder clips.
And then came the office slippers. For The Mother F*-ing Win.
Yes, that’s Office Slippers FTMFW.
Not only is that the name of DaReaVeRoFBiTS super cool blog, it’s also what dude likes to wear on his tootsies.
To celebrate my initiation into Another Very Hip Software Company, darling D mailed me my very own office slippers FTMFW.
Flattered, I told him he shouldn’t have. He’d done so much, getting me a job and now the kick-ass kicks, well, they were just.too.awesome.
I told him I felt like Cinderella. He was my fairy godmother.
“Well,” DaReaVeRoFBiTS replied, “I have been told I am hot when I have my wings on, and when I wave my magic wand, everyone better look out!”
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Now I’m not sure what DaReaVeRoFBiTS meant when he said “magic wand,” but if it’s what I’m thinking, then it’s just not kosher.
Like literally.
He’s not Jewish.
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Not Jewish, but still awesome—thanks DaReaVeRoFBiTS! And happy Monday dear hannihaus readers!
Hanni at Hannihaus dot com
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November 13th, 2006
Yeah office slippers FTMFW, however now in your case they be cubicle slippers FTMFW!!! I find myself having to turn off the massaging function after I eat lunch, it makes me sleepy and then I have to close my office door and turn up the music so my boss doesn’t hear me snore. But other than that they make me happy. I hope they bring the same joy to you!
November 15th, 2006
You just need a tiara to complete the ensemble…
Cubicle Tiara FTMFW if you will.
November 16th, 2006
A cubicle tiara and your very own (pink) stapler. Just for posterity’s sake. You never know when someone (or you know, someTHING) is going to need a good stapling. ; )
And congrats! on the networking. I’ve thus far scored ALL of my jobs that way. I’m currently looking for a change of pace (and a new job), though, so if you see anything on the Jobternet, let a sista know. I’m not above pole-dancing. Or sifting through non-organic raisins. (KIDDING. You know, mostly.)
November 16th, 2006
DaReaVeRoFBiTs –i’m lovin’ them.
marnie–why stop there? Cubicle cabana boy? I think so.
kerianne–I actually know some peeps at Very Large Software Companies out there in Portland and Vancouver. What kind of work is Kerri, Kerri quite contrary looking to do?
November 17th, 2006
Wow, I really need to get a job at that Very Large Software Company
November 17th, 2006
I got my current job through an online job posting, my previous job through hotjobs, my job before that from an ad in the paper, and the job before that online when websites were all text! I’ve only ever gotten two jobs through friends and that was like 10 years ago!
lies, damn lies, and statistics. but glad your networking paid off.