Foo - I'm happy, happy, happy!!!

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RonH
01-14-04, 06:56 AM
I finally got a job!!

After 9-1/2 months of being unemployed, discriminated against because I'm 59 (no proof though), and having lots of free time to ride (I'm really going to miss that :cry: ) I now have to join the rest of you doing the 8am-5pm grind.
Actually I don't think it will be that unpleasant ;) .

There have been a number of BF members who have given me hope and encouragement during these past months and I'd like to thank them for their kind words and support. :beer:

For those of you who are familiar with Atlanta, I'll be working at Scottish Rite Children's Medical Center (http://www.choa.org). You can read my profile to see what I'll be doing.

The hospital is about 11+ miles (18 km) from home so I'm hoping I can find a good commute route. And Pete, the Medical Center Marta station is less than two blocks away, so I can include public transportation at times.

And after the paychecks start coming in, I'll be checking out new bikes - maybe a new commuter (not sure) and maybe another bike to keep my Litespeed company. :)
I'll keep you posted and ask for opinions once I decide what bike(s) I'm looking at.


Steele-Bike
01-14-04, 07:09 AM
Congratulations, Ron! I hope you enjoy your new job (and possibly new bike).

Now you will have the opportunity to go on at least two good bike rides a day.

SamDaBikinMan
01-14-04, 08:24 AM
Congrats...I think? I won't get to bump into you at the park anymore Ron.

Of course there is an old saying, I doubt in your last moments you will regret having not had the opportunity to work more. So I hope you made the best of the time off ;)


djbowen1
01-14-04, 08:27 AM
Conrats

cbhungry
01-14-04, 08:28 AM
Congrats, what a great facility you will be working at!

LittleBigMan
01-14-04, 08:33 AM
Alright, Bro!

Time to celbrate! :D

:beer:

chewa
01-14-04, 09:02 AM
Great news Ron.

Hope you enjoy the new challenge.

Anything with "Scottish" in the title will be A-OK

Stubacca
01-14-04, 09:19 AM
Way to go, man... glad to hear that your first thought about what to do with the paychecks is more bikes :D:D:D

MsVicki
01-14-04, 11:15 AM
Excellent, Ron! I love Scottish Rite, it is great!

RonH
01-14-04, 04:38 PM
I now have to join the rest of you doing the 8am-5pm grind.

<edit> My hours will be 7:00am - 3:30pm. </edit>



The hospital is about 11+ miles (18 km) from home so I'm hoping I can find a good commute route.
Working those hours will mean I'll have to get up at 5:00am and leave for work at 5:45 if I commute by bike. This will distrub my weary wife (she has a really demanding job in healthcare) who gets up at 6:00 for her job. Not sure if commuting will work. I'll just have to see how things work out. :(

RegularGuy
01-14-04, 05:16 PM
Yay!

Unemployment sucks!

bac
01-14-04, 05:31 PM
Major congrats, Ron!!!!! Good luck with the new position. :)

blwyn
01-16-04, 09:09 PM
Congrats, welcome back to the tax payer roles. With the budget deficit, your contribution will be greatly appreciated.

Guest
01-16-04, 09:45 PM
Congrats, and as a side note, don't forget to fix your claims on your W-2 (legally fix, that is), as Uncle Sam will be taking out a little more this year since there are 53 weeks this year instead of our usual 52! :( I think you have until like the second week of February to do this before it's too late...

Koffee

Sandra
01-26-04, 10:19 PM
Congrats, Ron! How is the new job working out?

RonH
01-28-04, 06:44 PM
I'm in my second week.
You know how you always seem lost for the first couple of weeks? :rolleyes: Well everyone has been very helpful.
Working in a children's hospital is much "quieter" than a regular hospital. :)