Hot Tub Forum
General => General info Somewhat hot tub related => Topic started by: Lori on June 20, 2005, 01:51:34 pm
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So...I may not be able to check in as often as I have been. But, this does not mean that I will not be available to bless all of the new tubs being bought and delivered!!!
I just thought it fair to let you all know! I'm still going to be hanging around, you can't get rid of me, but just not as often! (At least until I learn my new job!)
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Didn't know you were looking! I hope to have news in that area soon, if I'm lucky.
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Congratulations Lori, are you selling spas? LOL
I had a strange dream over the weekend. I had planned to go to the Aqua show and my husband couldn't go with, so I asked you.
We were on the same flight to Vegas, but when we got there Chas was there to meet and greet you and he wisked you off to work in the Hotsprings booth. I never saw you again LOL.
I think I'm spending too much time on the forum ;D
Good luck in your new job!
Spahappy :D
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Best of luck to you Lori on your new job. I know you'll do wonderfully well at your new position! Give us some details... ;D
Steve
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You Go Girl.
All the best.
And if you need a character reference, just let us know.
;)
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Didn't know you were looking! I hope to have news in that area soon, if I'm lucky.
I have an opening! It doesn't pay well,but it is fun.I don't have time to waste arguing about the "Super crusty falls-apart" anymore so I would pay someone to do so.Any takers?Chas-you don't count I know you will continue for free.
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So...I may not be able to check in as often as I have been. But, this does not mean that I will not be available to bless all of the new tubs being bought and delivered!!!
I just thought it fair to let you all know! I'm still going to be hanging around, you can't get rid of me, but just not as often! (At least until I learn my new job!)
Sorry, one more thing!Congrats on your new job,hopefully you aren't peddling hottubs.LOL
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Thanks guys and gals! I didn't want to jinx myself by letting you know I was looking! Actually, I've had my eye out for a good opportunity for a while now, but finally got an offer I could be excited about. I have reached a plateau where I am at now, and really can't move any farther, and I needed more ability to go farther!
No, not selling hot tubs, but thought about applying for a secretary job at a local hot tub dealer (not the one I bought from).
Spahappy, I would be honored to go to Vegas with you and sell tubs. We just wouldn't tell Chas it was me! LOL! ;) Who am I kidding, he would figure it out, I don't sound like a Northerner!!!
So...I'm leaving a purchasing job that I have had for 8 years. I am also leaving an employer that I have been with for 11 1/2 years (have had 3 positions). Automotive collision repair and refinish products have lost their luster! It used to be a very fun place to work, but it has slowly become a major stress in my life (hence the purchase of the tub). Some of you know, I attempted to go to law school, but I was turned down (of course, I only applied to the 2 in my Metro area, so the chances were kind of slim). So, I needed to make a different change! I'm going to work for a local insurance company who provide health insurance to the educators of our country, as a disability claims adjuster. This company has been ranked two years in a row (2004-05) as one of Fortune 500's 100 best places to work in the United States. They ranked #11 in 2005. They have great benefits (obviously), been around since 1960, and I have talked to a number of people who either work there, or know someone who works there, and they all have been there 15+ years! So...I am looking forward to a new and different challenge!
Oh yeah, I have the potential for a whole lot more money than my (tight) current boss would ever dream of paying me!!!
Good luck Bill!
Steve, was that enough details? LOL! ;)
Thanks Chas! I'll remember that! You never know! ;D
Thanks Spaman, I appreciate the good wishes!!
I'll keep you all updated!
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Sometimes a change is as good as a rest right?
It sounds like a great opportunity and they are lucky to have you! Much success my dear!
And yes...the details were good! ;D
Steve
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You are right, Steve!
:-* Thanks! I may need to set up the web cam in my office, let you watch me dance on my desk Friday?
LOL! J/T
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Lori
Congrats on your new job. I also work in the insurance industry, in a company (not public held) that is consistently chosen as one of the best places to work in the MPLS/St.Paul area.
Brewman
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Hey Lori, Congrats!
I did the same thing you did 2 years ago and have NEVER looked back.
Now I "work to live" INSTEAD of "living to work." BIG difference!
Drewski
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Now I "work to live" INSTEAD of "living to work." BIG difference!
Drewski
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Thanks Drewski! So very true! I may make a poster and hang it on my wall!!!
Thanks Brewman! We may have to trade stories, once I've been on the job for a bit!
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All I can say is, start reading the Dilbert comic strip.
Brewman
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;) ;D ;) ;D
Way ahead of you, Brewman, way ahead of you!!!
I'll miss my office!!! :'(
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Hey Lori,
Just wanted to wish you luck in your new job!!!!! I always forget about this part of the forum, so I'm just now reading it.... :-(
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!
Peachy
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Thanks Peachy! I'm so sorry to hear about your troubles!!!
I'll let you guys know how my first day goes on Tuesday!
I'm so excited!!! Although, they made me cry today, I really think I'm going to be missed!!!
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Thanks Peachy! I'm so sorry to hear about your troubles!!!
I'll let you guys know how my first day goes on Tuesday!
Well? ???
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Yeah, sorry! My head is still swimming, but today it seemed to be a lot clearer! Shoot, I can't complain..my new supervisor bought us (their is one other newbie being trained with me) lunch yesterday, and the "department store" paid for pizza today. Learning the new computer software, now that is a challenge!
It seems to be going fairly well! We observed some of the girls on our team processing claims today, and that gave me a better idea of what to expect. Of course, I have a long way to go...I still have to take a medical terminology class, HIPPA class, and one other class (they are all on-line through work) but it has only been 2 days!!!
I think I'm going to like it. Everyone is so friendly! Oh yeah, our team pooled their money together to buy us a pop this afternoon! I almost can't believe how nice everyone has been.
One other thing, the girl who is training with me and I have started walking during our breaks! Encouraging each other to excercise, which I desperately need! We walked the equivalent of a mile today, which is a big deal for me!
Anyway, I blab too much! I'll fill you in on more, later!
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Lori,
Congratulation on your new job in the insurance industry!!!!
I have been an insurance fraud investigator for 19 years. It is a great career and a lot of fun. Benefits in this industry are fantastic as well.
You will find that there is a lot of room for growth in this industry if you want to move up.
The only drawback is, sometimes you shouldn't advertise too much that you work for an insurance company....lots of folks out there hate insurance companies because of some poor prior claims or customer service experience where their expectations were not met. Most of the time I find that their expectations were unreasonable, but sometimes it's best just not to even open that door for conversation!
But....that said, I love my job, I hope you will too!!!
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Thanks Circit!
I'm sure that is true, about people's reactions, but I came from the Automotive Industry (Refinish to be exact)! I have tough skin! ;D
It really does seem fun and challenging! Every day is an adventure at this point! Wow, fraud investigator, I'm sure that is an interesting job! Thanks for the encouragement. I'm liking it, so far!
Besides, it could be worse, I could've been accepted to law school! LOL! ;) Now I don't have to worry about bad attorney jokes! Just bad short jokes! ;)
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Thanks Circit!
I'm sure that is true, about people's reactions, but I came from the Automotive Industry (Refinish to be exact)! I have tough skin! ;D
It really does seem fun and challenging! Every day is an adventure at this point! Wow, fraud investigator, I'm sure that is an interesting job! Thanks for the encouragement. I'm liking it, so far!
Besides, it could be worse, I could've been accepted to law school! LOL! ;) Now I don't have to worry about bad attorney jokes! Just bad short jokes! ;)
Bad attorney jokes???? Girl you do not have to worry about that coming from me...I destest lawyers! Here's why...worked for 2, first fired me after 90 days...he said I didn't fit in right after I busted my butt to get them caught up!! Second was a super guy.....let me work for him for 4 months before he decided taht Criminal law was not his forte...he went and decided to go corporate law intead. Yes ladies and gents......BP used to be a Legal Secretary and I was learning to do Paralegal. Nobody will hire me. Cause one I haven't done the ls for about 6 years (I was a CNA when the back went) and two....cause I have an open comp case!
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My wife tore up her back at work eight years ago and they are just now trying to close the case and get a final settlement.
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Well Chas I got very lucky...Work Comp has paid all the bills (I have around 1/2 a mil. in the ole back right now) Got a disability settlement from comp about 3 years ago of about 2500. Should have been more but, I guess they pay more for legs and arms then they do backs (now isn't that stupid!"
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Lori, you see what I mean???!!! Here it comes!!!!
::) :P :-[ :-/ :'(
Anyone out there want to mention a good experience??!
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Yep, I have a great experience to talk about that is directly attributable to an insurance company. Don't worry I'll be brief as I need to get back to fighting my "ring around the tub issue".
This involves a devastating hail storm that struck our area in June 1998. Softball hail pummeled everything in our city of 60,000. Windshields gone! Campers gone! Home roofs gone! Trees, branches, leaves gone! This storm was so bad that snow plows were called out to clean out the various city streets. It was a unique storm in the fact that hail struck prior to the rainfall instead of the other way around. Nothing, like my cedar shakes had the chance to soften up and get ready to be pummeled. Not that it mattered though, those stones were huge!
Most of the insurance company’s immediately sent out adjusters. My company, Farmers Union made the error of using an adjusting company. Their adjustors were penny minded dorks with no idea as to the values of things that needed to be repaired or replaced. Their adjustment on my home; which was damaged as bad as anyone else’s in the neighborhood, was over 10 grand shy of what my actual estimates came in at to repair the damages. I called my agent and explained my dilemma and the very next day a real Farmers Union adjustor was there redoing the adjustment. Guess what? $2300.00 higher than the estimates and they paid it all! They also terminated their relationship with the crap adjustment company because others had complained as well.
So there you have it, a true and good story about the evil insurance industry. I have discovered though that the old adage of "treating people with politeness plus being fair and square" or "treating people the way we would want to be treated" comes full circle every time.
Congrats on your new career! You sound like someone who knows what they want and have the guts to get it! Good for you!
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Thanks Campsalot! That was a great story!