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Old 02-25-2016, 05:24 PM
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It's not a non sequitur if it's your thread Jeff

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Old 02-25-2016, 09:10 PM
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Glad to hear you are socializing successfully, Jeff. Assuming you are strong enough to withstand any pressure to drink, there is no reason you should miss out on socializing with your friends. And yes, that is the best way to get a good job in the real world.
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Old 02-26-2016, 12:46 AM
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It was a primarily a restaurant that served liquor Scott. Social situations are the primer to get into their main offices. At least that is my experience. Lastly, I agree, I don't want to hang out in bars. And I don't.
This is a legitimate point and I think Jeff should be supported as he navigates this. It, unfortunately, is true that social situations often lead to contacts and help deals come together. Maybe take up golfing Jeff? Better than hanging out at a bar, no?
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Old 02-26-2016, 02:50 AM
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Yesterday afternoon a bunch guys I grew up with were meeting at a bar in town, then going downtown to a hockey game. After the game I think they were going to hit the downtown bars, there were 2 sober drivers. These are guys I haven't seen in a long time but spent almost everyday with them in teens and early 20's.
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I will soon be back looking for work after owning my own company, these people are independently wealthy and own their own companies and are well connected around here. I need to start shaking some hands and making small talk with people in hopes of landing a job.
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Social situations are the primer to get into their main offices. At least that is my experience.
Jeff while I don't want to rain on your thread I'm trying to work this out. If you wanted to meet old friends and they would only meet you in a bar, well that would be one decision. Not a good one but a decision you made.

Meeting "independently wealthy [who] own their own companies and are well connected around here" is not a necessary precursor to getting a job nor is "I need to start shaking some hands and making small talk with people in hopes of landing a job."

Jeff I know what you are looking for is support on not drinking in a bar but my concern is that you went in the first place and that you believe socialising through any sort of drinking and glad handing is a precursor to a job. It's not.

That is your AV talking.

You don't need headhunters, drinks in bars or any of the rest of this. Your record is enough and if you need to set up another of your own businesses again you can do that.
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Old 02-26-2016, 03:57 AM
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What breed are the big dogs I used to have a Rottweiler before he passed as long as thier trained & treated right they are great dogs & have great memory with ppl they'l remember you as uncle Jeff
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Old 02-26-2016, 04:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Meraviglioso View Post
This is a legitimate point and I think Jeff should be supported as he navigates this. It, unfortunately, is true that social situations often lead to contacts and help deals come together. Maybe take up golfing Jeff? Better than hanging out at a bar, no?
Thanks Mera, I love golf by the way. I'm just not very good at it. But I like playing. Never drank when I played either.
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Old 02-26-2016, 04:34 AM
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Jeff while I don't want to rain on your thread I'm trying to work this out. If you wanted to meet old friends and they would only meet you in a bar, well that would be one decision. Not a good one but a decision you made.

Meeting "independently wealthy [who] own their own companies and are well connected around here" is not a necessary precursor to getting a job nor is "I need to start shaking some hands and making small talk with people in hopes of landing a job."

Jeff I know what you are looking for is support on not drinking in a bar but my concern is that you went in the first place and that you believe socialising through any sort of drinking and glad handing is a precursor to a job. It's not.

That is your AV talking.

You don't need headhunters, drinks in bars or any of the rest of this. Your record is enough and if you need to set up another of your own businesses again you can do that.
I always appreciate input. Another set of eyes and ears is always welcome. I guess I was "taught" that that is how many jobs are obtained...through connections.
Regarding your last statement, there is nothing I want more than to open up my own business again, and I have been racking my brain as to what that could be or what I could do.
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Old 02-26-2016, 04:36 AM
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What breed are the big dogs I used to have a Rottweiler before he passed as long as thier trained & treated right they are great dogs & have great memory with ppl they'l remember you as uncle Jeff
Hey Wolf, mine is a golden retriever and the other one I think is a german shorthair? I'm not sure to be honest. He's bigger than my golden by quite a bit. He's a great dog, but neurotic. Needs a lot of attention.
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Old 02-26-2016, 04:44 AM
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Hi!!!

So glad to hear you made it! Flex those sober muscles. I would just caution you to be extra vigilant in the next couple of days. In my experience my AV was rampant after these type of successful episodes. Keep up the good work and keep us posted!
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