TAN #195 ExTANt Reality. (Page 49)

I only wear them because you buy them after for $75 a pair.

Good Morning TAN. 

This made me audibly chuckle.

Morning TAN!

More job hunting on tap for today!  One of my friends who used to work in law firms (now an analyst for the FBI) has reached out to a friend of hers who is the managing partner of an intellectual property firm so I sent my resume to him last night.  He actually got back to me around 10pm last night and said we should all try to arrange a happy hour to get together with some of his work colleagues to meet without the pressure of an interview.  I like the idea, but this doesn't seem like the normal way of meeting a managing partner? 

Morning Troy and Flyboy.

Good job making it in Lisa, take care getting home.

That does sound a little odd.  I would take Tony if I were you.

That doesn't really sound like a fun way to start the day... and be careful getting home tonight! 

Tony will be there, as will my friend.   The partner (and my friend) told me that they do things a tad differently at his firm to make it a place where people like to go to work and so they reduce turnover of their staff, so maybe this is supposed to be indicative of that aspect of the firm?

"Glitter pewps" made me giggle. 

He needs to stop motor boating the stripers.

I pretty much got the job I have now over a few gin and tonics with an OLD boss, who called in a favor for me after that happy hour. I think it's awesome to start off like this! Even if it isn't a good fit, you never know where a connection will lead you. 

Ah well that could be a really nice change from a lot of places!  Good luck!!

This is actually what I'm hoping will happen!  I know the firm doesn't have anything open at the moment, but by getting to meet one of the managing partners under less formal circumstances seems like it could be a good thing.    

I agree. Maybe a different approach, but even if this doesn't work out, it will give you the ability to meet a few people in the industry and maybe additional possibilities. In most cases, is not what you know, but who you know.

Thanks!  Fingers crossed that something good comes out of it.  Either that they'll have a spot open up that I would be a good fit for, or that maybe my credentials get passed on to one of his connections. 

Apparently he's also a triathlete, so we can spend the happy hour exchanging various race war stories cuz everyone knows that what happens when triathletes get together. 

I've found this to be very true.  It was through knowing people that I got hired at the Vancouver law firms that I worked for.  If it happens that was in Chicago too, I'm fine with that! 

Hmmmm that explains a lot.  I only know you goofs! 

I've heard Tony can be a charming guy if he needs to but that may just be a rumor.