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could use a little luck (update)
« on: May 19th, 2008, 11:17am » |
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Well here is the basic scenerio
I have an opportunity to go to work doing what I really love.
(running into burning buildings)
Tonight is the 1st phase, the civil service test. Now granted I should do ok on the test I need to kick butt!
I have a few strikes going in.
1. 45 years old.
2. male
3. Caucasion
4. would take a pay cut.
5. did I mention 45?
I have to compete for a physical job against 599 other applicants half my age. There is only 12 openings.
Basicially I will need to get at least 95 to even be considered.
I have studied but in my opinion not enough. every practice test I take I keep getting between a 85 and 90.
My stress level is off the charts and the beast usually hits around 6:30 to 7:00 and the test starts at 6:30.
Will need to consentrate and do a 200 question test in 2 hours.
Oh did I mention I am a 45 year old cauc male going for a civil service job and a pay cut to boot. One would think with age I would get smarter. it does however have a better retirement and benefit plan, and I would not have to move half way across the country again.
I just hope I can do the right thing and still do what I love doing.
Wish me luck and I will update as able.
Mike
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Re: could use a little luck
« Reply #1 on: May 19th, 2008, 11:29am » |
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Kick ass and take names, Goat Boy! We're behind you 100%!
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Re: could use a little luck
« Reply #2 on: May 19th, 2008, 11:48am » |
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You can do it. At least you are trying and giving it your best shot to persue something that you love. That takes guts. I will say a prayer for you that all goes well.
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Re: could use a little luck
« Reply #4 on: May 19th, 2008, 1:12pm » |
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YEAHH... but goats are stubborn, nad they get what they want.............and you have heart, and spirit, and desire..........and...I'll tell ya what, goatie-boy, I'd rather entrust my back to someone with YOUR desire to really help rather than some unproven hunk, who may or may not have your strength of will and level of intelligence!
GOOOOOOOOOOOO>>GOATIE!
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Re: could use a little luck
« Reply #5 on: May 19th, 2008, 1:59pm » |
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Good luck all fingers and toes crossed for you.
Rob always wanted to be a police man. He joined at 41 having been turned down twice in his younger days.
He finds the fitness harder but he gets it done, and all that learning can be a bit tougher when you are older,
He also took a pay cut, but after 4 years brings home a lot more than if he had stayed where he was.
He looks pretty good in uniform as well (I think)
45 is only a number with some twinges thrown in
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Re: could use a little luck
« Reply #6 on: May 19th, 2008, 2:05pm » |
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Mike,
You have my best wishes to get what you want. Being stubborn is a sign of determination. With that, you'll conquor the obsticles.
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Re: could use a little luck
« Reply #7 on: May 19th, 2008, 2:12pm » |
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I'm confused as to why you say number 2 and 3 are a "strike" against you.
As for your age...you have been doing this as a volunteer for some time now, right? THAT is a big positive that you have going for you. Your passion about the job is also a big positive.
Take whatever arsenal you have (Trex, energy drink, etc) into the test area. When starting the test take some deep breaths to calm yourself and just do your best Mike.
You've got everyone here on your side sending you test-taking vibes. You've got it made.
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Re: could use a little luck
« Reply #8 on: May 19th, 2008, 3:34pm » |
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on May 19th, 2008, 2:12pm, Linda_Howell wrote:
I'm confused as to why you say number 2 and 3 are a "strike" against you.
As for your age...you have been doing this as a volunteer for some time now, right? THAT is a big positive that you have going for you. Your passion about the job is also a big positive.
Take whatever arsenal you have (Trex, energy drink, etc) into the test area. When starting the test take some deep breaths to calm yourself and just do your best Mike.
You've got everyone here on your side sending you test-taking vibes. You've got it made.
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I know people refuse to believe it but I have lost the same position 4 times because of 2, and 3. I had better test scores, better times on the agility test but they had to have a certian percentage of 2 and 3 so I got toasted the last time they claimed because of age but the opening was given to a female I used to date that barely passed the test and failed the physical agility but they made compensations for then she dropped out after 1 week.
Its sad but happenes all of the time.
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« Reply #9 on: May 19th, 2008, 4:02pm » |
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Linda,
It's called reverse discrimination, and it's very, very real.
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Re: could use a little luck
« Reply #10 on: May 19th, 2008, 6:11pm » |
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Mega luck, Goat dude!!!! 
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Re: could use a little luck
« Reply #11 on: May 19th, 2008, 6:32pm » |
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I'm pretty sure you can do it, Mike. Age and treachery trumps youth and skill, you know.
Go for it, I say. Kowabunga, eh?
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Re: could use a little luck
« Reply #12 on: May 19th, 2008, 7:40pm » |
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Quote:Linda,
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Man, that is so way true. It actually been that way for a while. Don't get me started.
Go Goatdude. Show them that us old white guys can do it all for them.
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« Reply #13 on: May 19th, 2008, 8:22pm » |
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WOW! well that indeed sucks then. I had no idea. Shows you how naiive I am. I always thought the most qualified, the most experienced and the most passionate gets the job. silly me. 
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« Reply #14 on: May 19th, 2008, 8:48pm » |
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on May 19th, 2008, 8:22pm, Linda_Howell wrote:
WOW! well that indeed sucks then. I had no idea. Shows you how naiive I am. I always thought the most qualified, the most experienced and the most passionate gets the job. silly me.
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Re: could use a little luck
« Reply #15 on: May 19th, 2008, 9:37pm » |
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Good luck Mike. 
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« Reply #16 on: May 20th, 2008, 1:23am » |
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We believe in you, Mike! LOTS of good luck! 
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Re: could use a little luck
« Reply #17 on: May 20th, 2008, 1:48am » |
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Take it from another old timer, old age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill! 
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Re: could use a little luck "update"
« Reply #19 on: May 20th, 2008, 9:21am » |
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Passed the test and waiting for the list to go to the next stage of the process. have to wait to see if I go to the physical agility portion. That part is saturday and sunday. I will know if I go tomorrow morning.
Oh by the way I got a 91 out of 100.
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« Reply #20 on: May 20th, 2008, 9:57am » |
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« Reply #21 on: May 20th, 2008, 9:57am » |
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Goatie, i'm so proud of you for passing the test. Good for you!
Continue to keep us posted - i'm anxious to know if I have to bring you a congratulations gift to Dallas. You will be coming by to say hello riiiiiiiight???
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« Reply #22 on: May 20th, 2008, 11:20am » |
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Congrats already, Mike!
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« Reply #23 on: May 20th, 2008, 12:07pm » |
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Re: could use a little luck
« Reply #24 on: May 20th, 2008, 12:29pm » |
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it doesn't sound as though you need any luck... You seem to be doing quite well using the old fashioned methods... hard work and perseverance. You deserve the best!
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