Re: nursery interview tomorrow

Hey Kitty,
    I resemble that Purdue Grad Comment. I do know where Guelph is, though.
In fact, I believe when I traveled west from Toronto, I had breakfast in a
donut shop there.

betsy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kitty" <kmrsy@comcast.net>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Friday, February 13, 2004 9:50 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] nursery interview tomorrow


> Well, CA was the only Ontario they could think of!  Hey, they're Purdue
> grads - that's to be expected!
>
> Kitty
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "james singer" <jsinger@igc.org>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Sent: Friday, February 13, 2004 6:18 PM
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] nursery interview tomorrow
>
>
> > Sounds right on to me. You'll probably get the nod. Just remember,
> > though, that when I interviewed for the job I have now, I lost out at
> > first to someone who was younger and cuter. When younger and cuter
> > couldn't hack it, they called the geezer back. I think Donna is right
> > on about older employees. We may cost more but we screw up less--and
> > we've learned how to perform with a hangover ;>)
> >
> > Anyway, Kitty. It sounds good. And "They thought U of Guelph was in
> > California" will keep me chuckling all weekend.
> >
> > On Friday, February 13, 2004, at 05:38 PM, Kitty wrote:
> >
> > > Since you've all been so supportive, I thought I might recap the
> > > interview
> > > for you.  It seemed to go well, and the work as they described it
> > > didn't
> > > seem too hard.  They thought U of Guelph was in California.  They are
> > > strong, their background is in, trees and shrubs.  And they indicated
> > > difficulties with perennials.  Ah! my opening!  I'm stronger in that,
> > > dazzled them with a few tips and techniques and successful examples.
I
> > > asked him if this was a growth area for them and they indicated it
> > > was, that
> > > people were always asking for more.  Even though that is not really
> > > what
> > > they were hiring for, I gently explained the marketing aspects of
> > > perennials
> > > and I was hoping they might consider my value for expansion down the
> > > road.
> > > Well, whether they hire me or not, I came away feeling good about the
> > > interview.  Thanks for your support, folks!
> > >
> > > Kitty
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Kitty" <kmrsy@comcast.net>
> > > To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> > > Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2004 11:54 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [CHAT] nursery interview tomorrow
> > >
> > >
> > >>> Then say, "When do I start?" It usually works.
> > >>
> > >> would it were that easy.  Thanks for the encouragement, all of you.
> > >>
> > >> Kitty
> > >>
> > >> ----- Original Message -----
> > >> From: "james singer" <jsinger@igc.org>
> > >> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> > >> Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2004 6:32 PM
> > >> Subject: Re: [CHAT] nursery interview tomarrow
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>> Stay cool. Listen carefully. Respond directly. Make and keep eye
> > >>> contact. Don't ask important questions until the interviewer says
> > >>> "Any
> > >>> questions?" Then say, "When do I start?" It usually works.
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>> On Tuesday, February 10, 2004, at 02:45 PM, Kitty wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>>> I was laid off about 4wks ago.  There's very little available here.
> > >>>>  I
> > >>>> rather doubt I'll get the job, I'd expect them to want someone
> > >>>> younger.  The
> > >>>> job would entail working with the public, stocking and watering.
> > >>>> I'm
> > > a
> > >>>> little concerned about the weight lifting, but maybe it would get
me
> > > in
> > >>>> shape!  Also, I'm not sure I could get by on what a nursery laborer
> > >>>> is
> > >>>> paid.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> I'd been working at my last job since before I began gardening, so
> > >>>> working
> > >>>> at my hobby was never an option.  But, yes, I think that could
alter
> > > my
> > >>>> views.  But I guess it is worth a shot.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Kitty
> > >
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