Yea for ME! I got hired by the V.A.

[b5blue]

Well after struggling for the last 2 years with construction at a dead stop here in Florida I can finally hang up the old tool belt for good. The Veterans Administration called today and I'm hired! After months of filling out applications for anything I might be able to do there they have seen fit to hire me for there new position in supply. Finally a job with full benefits, paid vacations/holidays and some security. This is the best Thanksgiving in a long time. Bay Pines V.A. center is 2 miles from my house so I can keep using the Charger and start actually restoring the body next year! It's been rough and I want to encourage anyone out there to hang tough you will find work if you keep trying! I had a great boss in construction the last 10 years but when a small company can't get contracts your just out till they do. I wanted to work for the V.A. in some form to help all our Veterans who have given so much for our great country now that my 3 kids are mostly grown up. (my youngest is 16)         

[squeakfinder]

Congratulations. Nice to hear some good news.

[Mr.Woolery]

That's great news! 

[skip68]

    Good for you.  Times are pretty bad but seem to be getting better.   

[The70RT]

Good deal Neal 

[Silver R/T]

congrats man

[MoparManJim]

congrats man! 

[268RTs4ME]

Congradulations on your new employment, at least it not a deployment. Remember the veterans, they"ll never forget You.

[b5blue]

Thanks everyone! 

[FlatbackFanatic]

Congrats!!

[4cruzin]

WOW you are now a minority . . . you have a job!   

[jb666]

Congratulations!!   

[mikepmcs]

Congrats. I'm in SSD myself here at Togus VA. I send exam requests frequently to Bay Pines for the snowbirds that live there in the winter and here in the summer.
I'm about to quit though.  I love the job, don't get me wrong but I can't stand the lack of leadership and the fact that people can't get fired. I'd have wiped out about a quarter of the people there already.  I miss the military very badly and don't function so well in the civilian sector or.... like to be around people for that matter.  
You're probably normal though, so you'll love it!  I'm not, so it's time for me to move on I think.

Wonder if Blackwater is still hiring.

Congratulations again, you'll do great!!!

[CB]

Great news! Congrats dude! 
CB

[71ChallengeHer]

That is great news. Congrats 

[Steve P.]

That's fantastic Neal. Very happy to hear it... But I don't think I'd be driving the Charger to the VA. Some of us are old farts and can't park very well..    Not me of course, but some.... 

Congrats buddy.....

[RD]

congrats.. i used to work for the VA.. be prepared for bureaucracy and a dog eat dog world... not sure how it will apply to you, but the VA can be very "heavy" on their employees.  My advice, go in there, be good acquaintances, but never allow them to know the real you... there were a lot of "opportunists" where i worked and it was very very disheartening.  Due to this, i resigned and never looked back.

Not trying to dissuade you, just suggesting you be very careful who you friend.

[b5blue]

I have a friend who has been there 2 years. Prior to his start I kept telling him to hear me in the back of his head saying: SHUT UP! (He's a good yacker) Now he is telling me the same thing you are.  In his case I remind him he is giving me my own advice back. I'm very aware of this type of thing and have no grand plans to rule, I want to help the system that takes care of our Veterans. I would be very interested in what happened to you in your situation if you wanted to PM me about it. If not I understand it's behind you. (There is already buzz going on apparently as my position is new to the system) 

[1969chargerrtse]

Well after struggling for the last 2 years with construction at a dead stop here in Florida I can finally hang up the old tool belt for good. The Veterans Administration called today and I'm hired! After months of filling out applications for anything I might be able to do there they have seen fit to hire me for there new position in supply. Finally a job with full benefits, paid vacations/holidays and some security. This is the best Thanksgiving in a long time. Bay Pines V.A. center is 2 miles from my house so I can keep using the Charger and start actually restoring the body next year! It's been rough and I want to encourage anyone out there to hang tough you will find work if you keep trying! I had a great boss in construction the last 10 years but when a small company can't get contracts your just out till they do. I wanted to work for the V.A. in some form to help all our Veterans who have given so much for our great country now that my 3 kids are mostly grown up. (my youngest is 16)         

Great News.  I was at the VA yesterday working on the elevators.  I love walking through the halls of people that fought for my freedom.

[b5blue]

Thanks! I consider it an honor to help them and count myself lucky to have been chosen, apparently many applied.  (now the long wait till end of Jan. to start)

[hemi68charger]

Cool !!!!   congrad's........... Your new nickname is "Klinger".....   

[b5blue]

I'd prefer "Radar" 

[hemi68charger]

I'd prefer "Radar"  

 That was actually going to be my 1st reply, but thought I'd look like a moron saying that since Klinger was the supply NCO...  

But, Radar it is....  
Now you need to decorate your office/cubicle like M*A*S*H