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KB's corporate adventures...the conclusion

katie blue avatar
kt loo
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Hi everyone. Just thought I'd pop in for an update. I've been gone for a while--no time for forums, busy with a million things, including job hunting, which is a full time job! And man, I tell you, I've been on the front lines. By now just about everyone in town knows my strengths, weaknesses, skills and the year I graduated college. (:shock:) There were some cool places, and some very, very sullen places. Nothing was really matching up. Bottom line, quiet desperation is still alive and kicking and eating microwave popcorn in cubicles all over Atlanta. I really wanted to avoid that, and find the right thing. I knew it was going to take a while...I entertained myself along the way by giving names to my interviewers.

There was old Baldy McTieStain, and his sidekick Pasty McShirtSleeves at the university. CEO Studly McJawline whose first statement was "You must be a runner, you have a runner's body." (:eek: can he say that?!). Then there was my favorite, the power-starved Squeaky McChinless over at a certain global Telecom, who took sadistic glee in asking me a question, but before I finished answering, spins around in his chair, pulls up my band's website and asks "SO.. is that YOU? I always google people. I like to find out what they really are doing." Oh my. Seemed he knew he wasn't going to hire me all along, he just wanted to be able to spina around and do that. Heh. Score one for rock and roll, I truly couldn't imagine working there anyway. I left smiling.

Well, y'all, I can finally say the search is over! I really, truly landed a dream job for me--Web Producer at WSB, radio side. I've loved radio since I was a little kid, under the blanket with an AM radio trying to get Albuquerque to come in at night -- I used to DJ some, this is my kind of job! I'll be working right alongside Clark Howard and Boortz and Walter Reeves and all those great AM guys. FM side too. They have websites for each of their various stations, and I'll be maintaining them. I have just about the nicest boss in the world, too, which may be the best part of all. I start Wednesday. Oh...and on top of all the perks of working in media...I can even wear jeans if I want, it's that casual there. Unbelievable. Game over. I couldn't be more thrilled.

Anyway, sorry this was so long, but it's been, well..so long! I'll try to pop in more often now that I might have some time to do so. I sure have a lot of catching up to do with what Sowal has been up to.
-KB

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Jdarg avatar
SoWal Expert
#2
Congrats! You deserved a wonderful and rewarding job. We look forward to hearing your stories from the front!
DD avatar
SoWal Expert
#3
Good for you, kb!!!! That's really exciting! Keep us posted!! :biggrin:
Sheila avatar
SoWal Insider
#4
Congratulations KB! That truely sounds like the perfect job for you. Good for you! :clap_1:

Great funn reading your adventures. :floor: You nailed corporate America, very accurately. :bang:

Hope you can check in from time to time.
Beach Runner avatar
beats on hood
#5
I really, truly landed a dream job for me--Web Producer at WSB, radio side.
That is so cool, KB. Hope you are Happy McHappyson! Congrats!
RiverOtter avatar
got any pics?
#6
Congrats you hottie little rock star you :wub: :clap_1:
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shhhhhhhhhhh................. GB is reading this over my shoulder :biggrin:
Allifunn avatar
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
#7
:clap_1: :clap_1: KB!!! I am sooo happy for you! Those other geeks are the loosers!!!!!:roll:
WSB...is that the station that broadcasts Braves, too?
peapod1980 avatar
percy
#8
kb!!!!!!! You've been SO missed! Thanks for the update--loved it!
P.S. You still owe me a recap of your big night!
audie avatar
fartblossom
#9
:clap_1: congrats, and good to hear from you !
SoWal Insider
#10
Congratulations! That really is a dream job. Perserverance paid off. Keep us updated.

(hmmm, Albuquerque. Would that mean... Art Bell?)
Miss Kitty avatar
Meow
#11
You rock KB!!!! :clap_1: And no pantyhose!!!! Keep us updated on your terrifici new job!!!
steele mama avatar
Beach Fanatic
#12
How awesome, Katie! You must be REALLY smart and talented! You'll have to come have lunch at Coke some time.
Cheering472 avatar
SoWal Insider
#13
Amazing job KB! Sounds perfect for you. Congratulations and good lluck!!
Cork On the Ocean avatar
directionally challenged
#14
What a perfect match! Congrats KB! Life is so much better when you enjoy your work :clap_1:
Mango avatar
SoWal Insider
#15
Wow, jeans, casual environment,and a dream job. :clap_1:
You sound like my hero.;-)

Baldy McTieStain- love it. :lol:
kathydwells avatar
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
#16
Congratulations KB, I am very happy for you. And you pegged the corporate america to a tee...every afternoon without fail about 2:00 I start to smell the microwave popcorn that everyone seems to need about that time of day. It makes me nauesous most day's. There is usually someone that burns a bag, and the smell lingers for day's. Anyway, yea you will not have to indure the grey cubicles, and piped in music.....I am so happy for you. Good luck, and God Bless!!!!!!!!!! :clap_1:
Beach Fanatic
#17
Congrads KB ! ! ! ! Ditto. micro popped corn ! ! ! !

:puke: :puke: :puke: :puke::puke:
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Congratulations KB, I am very happy for you. And you pegged the corporate america to a tee...every afternoon without fail about 2:00 I start to smell the microwave popcorn that everyone seems to need about that time of day. It makes me nauesous most day's. There is usually someone that burns a bag, and the smell lingers for day's. Anyway, yea you will not have to indure the grey cubicles, and piped in music.....I am so happy for you. Good luck, and God Bless!!!!!!!!!! :clap_1:
katie blue avatar
kt looAuthor
#18
WSB...is that the station that broadcasts Braves, too?

Sadly, no, not at the moment. The Braves went over to another station last year, which is too bad because I do love me some baseball.

Thanks for all the kind words, y'all. It's humbling, to say the least. I feel truly blessed, and believe me, I'm giving Thanks. I'll be glad once I'm settled in and not the new guy (transitions are no fun), and I only hope my spoiled little Bailey will forgive me for not working from home anymore...but this should be quite the adventure. My boss says it's a "killer" company to work for, and most everyone there stays forever...we're talking 10,20, 40 years. That's a really good sign.

PS, Might be running down this weekend for the last hurrah, if anyone's around.... :biggrin:

PPS, what's up with all the DESSERTS?!

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picky
#19
Hi Kate, glad to hear that life is treating you well and that you maintained a fine sense of humor throughout. Your job hunting adventures would make a hilarious newspaper column! I was laughing at all your descriptions. :roll: I'm glad you like your new job so much. Good luck!
OhioBeachBum avatar
Beach Fanatic
#20
KB: My congrats as well! Glad to hear you landed a keeper...:clap_1:
peapod1980 avatar
percy
#21
Congratulations KB, I am very happy for you. And you pegged the corporate america to a tee...every afternoon without fail about 2:00 I start to smell the microwave popcorn that everyone seems to need about that time of day. It makes me nauesous most day's. There is usually someone that burns a bag, and the smell lingers for day's. Anyway, yea you will not have to indure the grey cubicles, and piped in music.....I am so happy for you. Good luck, and God Bless!!!!!!!!!! :clap_1:
Darlene, I think you have an addition for the pet peeves thread! :biggrin:
Allifunn avatar
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
#22
Darlene, I think you have an addition for the pet peeves thread! :biggrin:
bye george I think you have nailed it!!!:lolabove:

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