Open Thread

“Arghhh! Here I go.
Happy weekend, all.”

GOOD LUCK, Arkady!!

Same to you!

works for us!

Yeah, Dave. Those are the “before” photos though.

Brownstoner did a couple stories about that house back when it was for sale and when it sold and I remember those photos well. I also remember people saying the floorplan was really wacky, so I’m guessing the gutting has a lot to do with reworking what was a really terrible floorplan.

Amazing place though. And the landscaping out in the front and side has always been immaculate.

Ha! Actual statements made by folks being interviewed for jobs:

I have a problem with authority

Tell us about a problem you had with a co-worker and how you resolved it
“The resolution was we were both fired”

What are your hobbies and interests?
[He said] ‘Well, as you can see, I’m a young, virile man and I’m single — if you ladies know what I’m saying.’ Then he looked at one of the fair-haired board members and said, ‘I particularly like blondes.

Why should we hire you?
“I would be a great asset to the events team because I party all the time.”

Do you have any questions?
“Cross dressing isn’t a problem is it?”

If this doesn’t work out can I call you to go out sometime?”

“If I get an offer, how long do I have before I have to take the drug test?”

“When you do background checks on candidates, do things like public drunkenness arrests come up?”

Why are you looking for a job?
“Cigarettes are getting more expensive, so I need another job.”

(During a telephone call to schedule the interview) “Can we meet next month? I am currently incarcerated.”