I think somewhere along the way we both ran off the tracks. Reading your words again, I admit I'm at fault for misunderstanding you; but, like you, I had to go on what I knew. It doesn't help that our past interaction has been negative.

And no, actually, I've paid my taxes considerably; I only lost my job a few weeks ago and I'm only doing this until I get a better job, which I hope is soon. Besides, you have to do what you have to do to survive (within reason) until you can get back on your feet. Further, I'm not on any sort of welfare what-so-ever. I've considered it as a temporary bridge, so to speak, but I've just not gotten around to looking into it. I'm more concerned with finding a job and getting through school.

Now you're comparing me to a god? Wtf? Dude, you're taking my words and running the wrong direction. I'm not saying I expect my words to be revered. What I expect is a level headed (reasonable) approach, and I didn't feel you were being level headed or reasonable.

Anyways, how about we clear the slate, and start our discussion over? Like I said, I think we both misunderstood, and I let my temper get the best of me.

I apologize for everything. No excuses, I was a douche.

Mea culpa?

~L

Do you look like a scruff? Have pink hair? Wear jeans and a tee-shirt to an interview? I ask this because people actually do this going to job interviews. I have seen help wanted  signs in my area at fast food places and places like Lowe's and Home Depot. I have no idea what vibe you give off, but you can't look like a guy that's going to pick his nose while making a customers sub. If needed you can pick up a business suit at a thrift store, and that's what I recommend you wear, no matter what type of job you interview for. There are plenty of tips for interviewing on the internet, many just plain common sense. If you are going to interviews, that means those places ARE hiring, which means the problem is you, the way you are presenting yourself.

My youngest son (I do love him) looks like that and then wonders why he is not getting the girls! (Around here, even a hippie can get a job flipping burgers).  But at 17, he still has some growing up to do and maturing.

He wants to be a singer - and is a great guitar player - but he has my voice!  Which means unless he is going to do rap, there is no hope for him in that area.

Back to the actual topic of the OP, this isn't at all surprising. A moonbat issues a challenge with the intention of puffing up his own ego and then runs for the hills when the challenge is actually, and surprisingly (to him), accepted.

Pretty typical behavior for one of that sort.

Actually, i would disagree, seeing as you claimed that I felt my word was, to put it in a different way, divine wouldn't that mean that, according to you, I think of myself as being divine? God like?

Anyways, I digress.

Eh, I was a douche though.

I wouldn't call it sensitive, per se. It's that, while I'm not perfect, or suave, or debonair, I know I'm a decent guy. So, on the one hand I truly don't care what people say, on the other hand there is that part of me that doesn't care for what I felt was trashing my name. One of my hopes in life is to leave behind a good legacy, you know? Nothing fancy, just to be known for being honest, caring, strong, etc.

Make any sense?

Anyways, I'm meandering again. I appreciate it btw.

Unless you're applying for a position as an artist or porn star, lose the goatee and put on a suit (preferably black or dark navy blue) over top of the nice shirt (with a tie), slacks and clean, polished dress shoes . Without even actually see you, just by your description, I see a "pompous ass, that wants to go outside the business norm, and may or may not show up for work on time each morning". How's that? First impressions are everything, and the potential employer is sizing you up the moment they lay eyes on you, before a word is even said. This usually takes 5 minutes or less. This advice applies for paper boy to CEO, and most everything in between. Your way... better have a friend on the inside that has outstanding credibility with the employer or is the employer. Like I said, friendly advice, do as you wish.

Exactly! What makes it news is that HE made it news.

Pompous ass? Pfft, please. I've always shown up for work; in fact, setting aside one or two incidents that were out of my hands, I have always arrived early and done my done, as it was supposed. 

I am curious however. How do i come off as you've claim? 

And I'll take whatever advice someone is willing to pass along; I appreciate it. 

I can? No way! 

Many moons ago I was in charge of a large IT department.  We contracted with a firm to install 3500 Macs in schools.  Much later I hired the leader of the contract company, and one of his temp employees.  Hiring the leader was easy.  he was technically excellent and interviewed well.  But the other guy - he was technically excellent. 

The leader asked me at a later time what I thought about the temp worker.  I told him I hired him because I knew he could do the job - having worked with him.  But that was the only reason I did since he was the WORST interviewee I had had in a long time.  The leader basically reflected my response on why HE had hired him as well.

That temp became a good friend of mine even to this day.  But he is just a lousy interviewee.  He is smart, personable, and a nice guy.  And right now has one of the hardest jobs in the tech industry (supporting college professors).  I guess they hired him (I did give him an excellent recommendation) because no one else wants the job (and I do not blame anyone for not wanting it).

Lucas-

I don't buy any of it. I pop in here from time to time and I rarely if ever log in so there is really no need to have a valid user ID to see anything important here.

You want people to believe that you have so many email addresses you can't try them all. You want to pretend that you can't remember your credentials. I call Shenanigans.

In your next iteration try not to lie right out of the gate. It will lend a load of credibility to your always professed 'I've changed/grown up/matured ... I swear this time' line.

Doc this was interesting. I am glad I caught this bit of news here because I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere else I frequent.

Just John - it is always good to hear from you!  I know you are tied up with the little (not so little any longer, eh?) ones.  They do look adorable.  I think I saw part of a stuffed chest in one of the pics on your 30 fingers and toes site!

Doc-

They are not so little anymore. That is for sure. I keep saying that I am going to get around to posting updates on their site but it's too much fun playing with them and I really have no desire to look at a computer after work is done.

It's crazy to think that next week they will be starting school. They are going to a head start program here. They are doing so well. Chloe alomst passed the test to get into 'real school'. She was just a couple of point shy and I think after meeting their teachers that next year they will all pass the test.

My wife does an amazing job with them. She is ready for a break though. Tuesday wont come soon enough for her.