Andrew Johnson

Well…a few decisions to make now I guess. I just got a call from the owner of NorATek and he’s like, “I was wondering if it would be possible for you to come in tomorrow for a few follow-up questions.” To me, this means that he’s got a few questions, but mainly wants to offer me the job and go over the details. Now, I didn’t really say much about the interview I had at NorATek last Friday. Let me tell you, it was the longest interview I’ve ever been in. It was 3 hours long….I got there at 2pm and left at 5:05! How crazy is that. A friend of mine just had an interview to be a fireman and his interview only lasted an hour and 45 minutes. So, ya, the 3 hour interview was a marathon, but it wasn’t really that hard. I’m used to talking to computer geeks because I am one. Anyways, I’m going in tomorrow morning for a short meeting to discuss everything. I’m pretty sure he’s going to offer me about $15/hr which is a lot lower than I think I’m worth (after 6 years of university and a whole lot of experience). So there’s going to have to be some negotiating happening I think. The big decision I have to make is what are the terms and wages I am willing to accept and what are the terms and wages I will reject. I don’t want to settle for less right now when something better could come along. But, I guess that’s the trick hey? Try and figure out what’s going to be the best in the long run and notice a good opportunity when one comes along.

The job that I’ve applied for at the northern health authority is for a support person just like at NorATek and their starting wage is $23/hr. That’s quite the jump in wages.

Anyways, I’m off to get supper going and clean up a bit. I hope everyone is doing well stress-wise it being exam time and the Christmas season.

Adios,
Andrew

This picture doesn’t do the sunset justice. The sky was a crazy purple/blue and the clouds were lit up like a Camp Morice sunset. The sunset was enough for me to stop everything I was doing and watch for 10 minutes as the light disappeared. This picture is from my mom and dad’s office in the Penthouse of the Coast Inn of the North. You can see the “Tree of Lights” on the side that they put up every year to raise money for various charities.

In my opinion, you’re not Canadian unless you shovel your driveway in a t-shirt, and only Canadians would understand why. Shoveling is actually a really great workout. Just think about it, in the winter you could just go and shovel other peoples driveways each day instead of paying to go to the gym.

I’m going to send this picture to my cousins from Hawaii who will be coming to visit in January. They haven’t ever seen snow in real life…just on tv and pictures. I’m hoping this picture scares them and gets them excited at the same time.