Life's Little Twists and Turns

Originally Posted by Da Klugs

Step 2 - Jason "Get's the call". Former employer is going to call at some point in time after your last day there. They are going to need you for something. Be ready with a fair consulting rate but make the minimum billable 5 years.

Jason, Dave is 100% here. THIS WILL HAPPEN. Happened to me (though I left on friendly terms, and did side work for old employer for years), happened to at least a dozen friends I know!!

Be prepared. Either tell them to take a flying Fu... er, Leap, or quote them a price that will make it well worth your while. The phone will probably come in the form of first wanting to know how to do something that you CAN tell them oveer the telephone. DON'T!!! Let them know up front that ANY information provided will be on a pay basis, and that there is a minimum time billable, and that a contract will have to be signed!! NO Exceptions! Don't be surprised if they cave and pay your price!!

[Nely]

Congratulations Jason. I'm glad this turned out great for you. Take care my friend.

[catfishm2]

Great news Jason! Congratulations!

[floydp]

I found a lyric that works Mate because you

Can't Keep A Good Man Down
John Miles

It's easily said with your gun to my head,
No-one wants to fight a fighter.
If this is a dream then I'll stay out of bed,
It's always dark before it gets lighter.
I'm not being used again,
No I won't be used again,
I said I won't be used again,
You can't keep a good man down.

Who can you squeeze when you're down on your knees,
No-one wants to be a soldier.
Don't stay by my side I'm not easy to please,
And in the end you'll find I get colder.
I'm not being used again,
No I won't be used again,
I said I won't be used again,
You can't keep a good man down.
Ooh-ooh now I've got my feet on the ground,
Ooh-ooh you can't keep a good man down.
Ooh-ooh now I've got my feet on the ground,
Ooh-ooh you can't keep a good man down.

Ooh-ooh now I've got my feet on the ground,
Ooh-ooh you can't keep a good man down.
I said Ooh-ooh now I've got my feet on the ground,
Ooh-ooh you can't keep a good man down .........

[icehog3]

Congrats Jason...good things happen for good people, and I'm glad this happened to you!

[Puffy69]

Happy for ya Brutha...Glad things worked out and I know you'll do a good job..

[hollywood]

Congrats Jason! Really glad to hear you made out on top!!

[DonWeb]

Originally Posted by DownUnder LLG

Man, one day I'm redundant ...

i'm sure you know this, but let me say it (to everyone)

[SIZE="5"]no one, anywhere, is redundant -- every one has intrinsic value[/SIZE]

Originally Posted by DownUnder LLG

But I'm loving this new job.

i am so happy for you... now you can be my (not so) secret santa again!

[Danimal]

Wow, I'm glad to hear things are looking up for you!

[TypeO-]

Good to hear that you've landed squarely back on your feet. It seems that you and I work in the same industry. Competent, experienced people are extremely hard to find. You obviously sold yourself well.

What, no "wingman" jokes yet?

[pinoyman]

Originally Posted by TypeO-

Good to hear that you've landed squarely back on your feet. It seems that you and I work in the same industry. Competent, experienced people are extremely hard to find. You obviously sold yourself well.

What, no "wingman" jokes yet?

Very Happy for You Iceman!
"You're still dangerous, But You can be my wingman anytime"

[GOAT LOCKER]

Congrats mate! Never a doubt you would come out on top.

[galaga]

Congrats Mate, now go put a shrimp on the barbie and have a beer.

[Warhorse545]

Glad to hear this. Sounds like you are going to be just fine.


Stacey

[Dogwatch Dale]

Outstanding news Jason! It's great to hear the positive turn of events. Can't keep a good man down!