tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post3480431504105176380..comments2023-06-13T02:29:34.635-07:00Comments on World of Weasels: Help WantedWeaselMommahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01695797746467444304noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-81135857656742351002009-01-10T04:06:00.000-08:002009-01-10T04:06:00.000-08:00My boy has been unemployed for over a year! When h...My boy has been unemployed for over a year! When he moved in, his friend looked at me and said "now you have an unemployed boy living with you... do you know what you are getting into?" <BR/><BR/>At least my boy cleans the house and does dishes! I am so sorry! How frustrating that must be!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-16764171131327937292009-01-09T14:29:00.000-08:002009-01-09T14:29:00.000-08:00Not shaving, eh? Maybe he's training for internati...Not shaving, eh? Maybe he's training for international mustache month (February).Vishuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05633347655370330518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-52383939322929993292009-01-08T15:47:00.000-08:002009-01-08T15:47:00.000-08:00Thank heaven the holidays are over, huh? That can'...Thank heaven the holidays are over, huh? That can't be an excuse any more. I can't complain, because Mr.4444 is doing a few more things around the house these days. As we speak, he is on the phone with a recruiter and has an offer...in Toronto. Sorry, Toronto; not a fan of becoming a Canadian, eh?! (Nothing against Canadians, of course!)Mrs4444https://www.blogger.com/profile/06426176094895489541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-45616895373768503122009-01-07T20:32:00.000-08:002009-01-07T20:32:00.000-08:00Mr. Weasel. You serving the silver bullets? What t...Mr. Weasel. You serving the silver bullets? What time?<BR/><BR/>I sometimes wonder about my geekiness. I have yet to play WoW. I've never even actually seen it.<BR/><BR/>Sleeping in...what is this thing you talk about? Is that even possible?OhCaptainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09399011365659793142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-33354648367600953212009-01-07T14:52:00.000-08:002009-01-07T14:52:00.000-08:00If I can get Dean Wormer out of the house over the...If I can get Dean Wormer out of the house over the weekend, I'll host a toga party!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-22708736166303976432009-01-07T11:14:00.000-08:002009-01-07T11:14:00.000-08:00I was in his position years ago. The first few wee...I was in his position years ago. The first few weeks you are dilligent as hell, and don't spare a moment of valuable job searching time. Then as time goes by, the sense of urgency fades and you get depressed. You are consumed with other things now, yet still...looking. You figure you've put out hundreds of applications, resumes, etc. And are waiting for them to respond. Can't call them everyday because you'll be a pest. You mull over the idea of being self employed but then the taxes ,health benefit costs and a non contiguous stream of work knocks the wind out of your sails. <BR/> Sadly his and a lot of other professions are being outsourced. I ended up changing professions. Based on what I knew, I applied it to the external part of a system. I was a diagnostic programmer for years. I went outside the box. being that I knew what made it tick, I could easily interface and configure stuff. (hint)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Anyway, he needs to be in a routine, just like kids. Give him chores. Send him to the store. Part time (gratuity) work? Have him investigate drug serialization. Lots of upcoming work in that arena.<BR/><BR/>Tell him to shave. That interview will come soon enough and he doesn't want to have red blotches from the rushed grooming. <BR/><BR/>Oh, and hide the beer. How dare he!<BR/><BR/>I'm watching out for him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-64746184985855787522009-01-07T08:44:00.000-08:002009-01-07T08:44:00.000-08:00@ de-I ~ It's all good. I think you're sweet. No...@ de-I ~ It's all good. I think you're sweet. Now go have a beer.<BR/><BR/>@ NukeDad ~ I knew you'd see it my way. He always has made fun of my silver bullets (as I'm sure you are dying to) and prefers beers that I can not pronounce nor enjoy. This time of year the garage can double as a fridge, maybe I'll keep it behind the bikes.WeaselMommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01695797746467444304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-14779719135787420672009-01-07T08:43:00.000-08:002009-01-07T08:43:00.000-08:00I hear cattle prods aren't too expensive. Talk abo...I hear cattle prods aren't too expensive. Talk about motivation. At the very least, it'll keep him out of your beer.<BR/><BR/>P.S. Where do you want me to send the questions for the interview.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00873541253069090821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-15899522919593453302009-01-07T07:43:00.000-08:002009-01-07T07:43:00.000-08:00I'd like to stick up for him, but digging into you...I'd like to stick up for him, but digging into your beer stash is just wrong on so many levels. Find a new hiding place and get used to room temperature brewski's.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-22426262724786184182009-01-07T06:21:00.000-08:002009-01-07T06:21:00.000-08:00Sorry if I over reacted - It's just that I work wi...Sorry if I over reacted - It's just that I work with so many people that are in some sort of crisis that I tend to react quickly when certain stimuli occur.<BR/><BR/>I believe I have some cold ones in my refridge and will take one whenever the knee jerk response to a post is to play Dear Abby.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-36907055998074800952009-01-07T04:50:00.000-08:002009-01-07T04:50:00.000-08:00OMG, "He started drinking My Beer. My Silver Bulle...OMG, "He started drinking My Beer. My Silver Bullets."<BR/><BR/>Now he has gone too far! Time for drastic measures. Make him volunteer at the kids' school. He could join "Copy Cats" and work the school copier or volunteer as a classroom aide. Chaperoning a school field trip could serve as shock therapy!<BR/><BR/>I've been there with Mr.Bad Momma. Thankfully I have a safe haven to escape to..... Hang in there! and find a better hiding place for your beer!Bad Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14416108087753867957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-70346100762146967322009-01-07T04:41:00.000-08:002009-01-07T04:41:00.000-08:00Great post and PERFECT picture, I was laughing bef...Great post and PERFECT picture, I was laughing before I even started reading.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-2173251013955506302009-01-07T03:47:00.000-08:002009-01-07T03:47:00.000-08:00What field is he in? Never know when a friend of ...What field is he in? Never know when a friend of a friend's cousin's boyfriend might know of a place that might be hiring...<BR/><BR/>You know, I don't drink beer, you could sneak out and hang out here for awhile without having to worry about your stash and let him be all domestic until he is at the point of shaving, showering, getting dressed and going door to door in search for employment. Of course you would learn the hard way how appropriate my blog title is, not much going on in the middle of Ioway except playing with the bugs. Though we could reenact the Flat WeaselMomma posts, think I have a few sips of codeine cough syrup left ;).The Microblogologisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12259187351177996677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-52702671965536531362009-01-07T01:50:00.000-08:002009-01-07T01:50:00.000-08:00@ Melisa ~ You may be on to something.@ Seashore ~...@ Melisa ~ You may be on to something.<BR/><BR/>@ Seashore ~ We should get T-shirts.<BR/><BR/>@ Sue ~ Is nothing sacred anymore?<BR/><BR/>@ MuskRat ~ Both these issued need to resolve themselves.<BR/><BR/>@ de-I ~ You are very sweet and kind. In reality, this was very tongue in cheek and Mr. Weasel laughed the hardest upon reading it. He's doing okay!<BR/><BR/>@ Mama Smurf ~ I will have to build a secret fridge compartment.<BR/><BR/>@ Terri ~ Great offer, but not if you actually like a clean house. I on the other hand, could make Angels sing in your kitchen.<BR/><BR/>@ Michelle ~ Having him around is great. Having him just hanging around, not so much.<BR/><BR/>@ Nap Warden ~ I have my limits, lol.WeaselMommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01695797746467444304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-75474593977084017012009-01-06T19:58:00.000-08:002009-01-06T19:58:00.000-08:00Oh no! Sounds like he crossed a line:PHey, I sent ...Oh no! Sounds like he crossed a line:P<BR/><BR/>Hey, I sent you an email...did you get it?Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00625673916138703709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-78738366664959423462009-01-06T19:51:00.000-08:002009-01-06T19:51:00.000-08:00Ouch! Good luck with keeping your stuff together ...Ouch! Good luck with keeping your stuff together and out of his paws. I must say that you're far more patient than I am. My husband teaches school so he's home alllll summer long. Hats off to you!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07803503583347758969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-87350054251010678682009-01-06T19:13:00.000-08:002009-01-06T19:13:00.000-08:00I could use a cleaning lady. Think he could manage...I could use a cleaning lady. Think he could manage that job? I'll even keep some beer on hand for him.terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510457113017189354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-50023827701408998722009-01-06T17:47:00.000-08:002009-01-06T17:47:00.000-08:00Oh man! Hide it! For the love of God woman HIDE ...Oh man! Hide it! For the love of God woman HIDE THE BEER!!!!Mama Smurfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18156035813578322910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-48694566692093202812009-01-06T17:40:00.000-08:002009-01-06T17:40:00.000-08:00The whole being out of work thing seems to be terr...The whole being out of work thing seems to be terribly debilitating to people. I've had two friends go into serious depression when laid off for the first time after long years working.<BR/><BR/>From my own experience of being laid off and having a business fold, I would say that getting out and doing anything - even volunteer work - is critical to getting one going again.<BR/><BR/>Sorry if this is too serious a comment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-29709162813381718072009-01-06T17:16:00.000-08:002009-01-06T17:16:00.000-08:00That sucks! I would hate that, too (both his plig...That sucks! I would hate that, too (both his plight and yours).<BR/><BR/>I'm working on your interview questions, btw. Finally.Michael from dadcation.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09961356620989366475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-76816273665928644612009-01-06T16:19:00.000-08:002009-01-06T16:19:00.000-08:00You can overlook a lot, but not the beer stealing....You can overlook a lot, but not the beer stealing. How dare he!As Cape Cod Turnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16047430228350114744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-28992445894592598542009-01-06T16:16:00.000-08:002009-01-06T16:16:00.000-08:00I empathize with you - I am a WoW widow too!I empathize with you - I am a WoW widow too!seashore subjectshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08249164512343867204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-89559801768846470962009-01-06T13:02:00.000-08:002009-01-06T13:02:00.000-08:00He drank your beer????? Jeez. That really crosses ...He drank your beer????? Jeez. That really crosses the line. Maybe Woodman's is hiring: he could get the beer cheaper! :)Melisa Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252498482861679154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-77436683699399994052009-01-06T12:59:00.000-08:002009-01-06T12:59:00.000-08:00@ Tom ~ Thanks, hopefully both will happen.@ Rhond...@ Tom ~ Thanks, hopefully both will happen.<BR/><BR/>@ Rhonda ~ He better find something and go back to drinking his own brand of sludge.<BR/><BR/>@ Nonna ~ It's for the kids sake and the life insurance.<BR/><BR/>@ Laura ~ I'm sure he'll shave for the next interview. Prospects have just been slow with the holidays and no one in their offices.WeaselMommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01695797746467444304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115679628400900738.post-90553348238803581442009-01-06T12:20:00.000-08:002009-01-06T12:20:00.000-08:00You'd better design that cooler/purse immediately ...You'd better design that cooler/purse immediately so you'll have a better hiding place!! Remind Mr. W that he'll have to shave for any promising interviews (the same stupid standard of a clean shaven face more likely to land a job as a female interviewee wearing a skirt more likely to get a jog--finally, an almost-fair "single standard"). Good luck with your additional child!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00619730947350578202noreply@blogger.com