Topic: Little things that make you happy

[rrocket]

And yeah, the older ones seem to rust, but I'm sure you don't see it at night.

Exactly!

I have some header paint I'll put on at some point.

Also, people seem to totally love it when I put the color changing fire powder in the pit.

[Bubba]

Taxes efiled, refund expected.

Refund arrive in nine days.

[blur911]

Taxes efiled, refund expected.

Refund arrive in nine days.

Cool.  I filed on Feb29th, I should check on it.   Because I can now share pension income we both get a refund now.

[Seafoam]

^^^It's great is it not ?

[revalations]

Took a 2014 Murano in on trade a few weeks back with a bad transmission. At 145k the cars still in great shape. Stacks of service records from new, and zero accidents or damage. Overall a very nice vehicle. The transmission failed due to a ruptured cooling line that happened in our last cold snap. Customer said he was driving down the highway when it began to shudder, almost didn’t make it to town and would hardly move afterwards. Nissan quote was $14,718 for a new CVT. I was getting quotes on used at low $2800 for 200km+ to $6,500 for a low km unit (80k) plus installation at ~$1800-$2,000. Ended up buying a written off 2013 with 108km today for $1581.78. It’s hit in the back so everything power train should be ok!

I haven’t got time for a project, so I’ll probably have my trusty shop take the transmission out of the wrecked one and into the good unit. Might make a bit off parts hopefully. In the end I’ll have about $6,000 into it, which these days isn’t a bad deal at all.

[PJungnitsch]

Took a 2014 Murano in on trade a few weeks back with a bad transmission. At 145k the cars still in great shape. Stacks of service records from new, and zero accidents or damage. Overall a very nice vehicle. The transmission failed due to a ruptured cooling line that happened in our last cold snap. Customer said he was driving down the highway when it began to shudder, almost didn’t make it to town and would hardly move afterwards. Nissan quote was $14,718 for a new CVT. I was getting quotes on used at low $2800 for 200km+ to $6,500 for a low km unit (80k) plus installation at ~$1800-$2,000. Ended up buying a written off 2013 with 108km today for $1581.78. It’s hit in the back so everything power train should be ok!

I haven’t got time for a project, so I’ll probably have my trusty shop take the transmission out of the wrecked one and into the good unit. Might make a bit off parts hopefully. In the end I’ll have about $6,000 into it, which these days isn’t a bad deal at all.

Nice, sounds like a win. Crazy that a ruptured line took out a transmission like that, another reason super cold weather sucks

[ktm525]

Jatco for the win!

[JohnnyMac]

Leaving for Dominican Republic tomorrow morning, bright and early, with my wife and 4 friends...tomorrows forecast for Fredericton tomorrow after we are gone...25-35cms of snow.  Literally the worst winter storm we have had this year and I won't be here to deal with it.  Today and the day before was pretty wintery also.  Been mostly spring weather for a few weeks and all our snow was gone.

Got my in-laws looking after the house and the pups, and our neighbor will look after blowing the driveway.  So it shouldn't be too bad for my in-laws.

[Gurgie]

Leaving for Dominican Republic tomorrow morning, bright and early, with my wife and 4 friends...tomorrows forecast for Fredericton tomorrow after we are gone...25-35cms of snow.  Literally the worst winter storm we have had this year and I won't be here to deal with it.  Today and the day before was pretty wintery also.  Been mostly spring weather for a few weeks and all our snow was gone.

Got my in-laws looking after the house and the pups, and our neighbor will look after blowing the driveway.  So it shouldn't be too bad for my in-laws.

Nice! Enjoy!

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[Gurgie]

I'm gonna be in the same boat as Rrocket come end of March, current contract/project ends March 31st, so I've already started networking with various consulting firms. Had a meet & greet with one last Friday, seems like they got their together, HR lady was thoroughly impressed with my resume. Have another meet & greet set up for next Tuesday as well with another firm. Current pimp is looking at options for me elsewhere as well, but he doesn't seem like a mover & a shaker, so I'm not gonna just solely rely on him.

I'm also lobbying within my current Fed dept to see if there are any projects coming up with other groups that might need my expertise & a Director thinks they can bring me on come April, but haven't completed their budget for next fiscal yet. The budget has been tightened across all departments & hiring of consultants takes more justification now, so I'll probably have to take a pay cut as well. Such is the life of a consultant, just gotta prep for this & be ready for opportunities, interviews & schmoozing


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Looks like I've landed a gig within the same department as I'm currently working in. Nothing is fully finalized yet, but I met with the client yesterday & got confirmation today that they're starting on the paperwork to bring me on board. Working through a different agency this time, so I need to iron out the contract with them & the rate still as well. Looks like I'll most likely have to take a bit of a pay cut, but with all the BS going on right now with consultants working for the Feds, I'll take what I can for now. Next Thursday is my final day on my current project & it seems I'll have about 3 weeks off or so until the new role starts... oh well, get some spring skiing in while we still have some & hopefully golf shortly after.

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[bridgecity]

I'm gonna be in the same boat as Rrocket come end of March, current contract/project ends March 31st, so I've already started networking with various consulting firms. Had a meet & greet with one last Friday, seems like they got their together, HR lady was thoroughly impressed with my resume. Have another meet & greet set up for next Tuesday as well with another firm. Current pimp is looking at options for me elsewhere as well, but he doesn't seem like a mover & a shaker, so I'm not gonna just solely rely on him.

I'm also lobbying within my current Fed dept to see if there are any projects coming up with other groups that might need my expertise & a Director thinks they can bring me on come April, but haven't completed their budget for next fiscal yet. The budget has been tightened across all departments & hiring of consultants takes more justification now, so I'll probably have to take a pay cut as well. Such is the life of a consultant, just gotta prep for this & be ready for opportunities, interviews & schmoozing


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Looks like I've landed a gig within the same department as I'm currently working in. Nothing is fully finalized yet, but I met with the client yesterday & got confirmation today that they're starting on the paperwork to bring me on board. Working through a different agency this time, so I need to iron out the contract with them & the rate still as well. Looks like I'll most likely have to take a bit of a pay cut, but with all the BS going on right now with consultants working for the Feds, I'll take what I can for now. Next Thursday is my final day on my current project & it seems I'll have about 3 weeks off or so until the new role starts... oh well, get some spring skiing in while we still have some & hopefully golf shortly after.

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Great news Gurgie.  Enjoy the time off.  Not having a paycheque for a few weeks may suck but I've always regretted not taking more time off when switching jobs.  I took a week off last year when switching and it was glorious not having to think about work whatsoever for that time period.  I should have taken more.

[PJungnitsch]

 

Congrats!

April isn't a terrible time of year to have a break, remember getting laid off end March about ten years ago. Things are warming and brightening up hard by then

[ktm525]

Living large of a fat government contract. What's not to like? 

[JohnnyMac]

I'm gonna be in the same boat as Rrocket come end of March, current contract/project ends March 31st, so I've already started networking with various consulting firms. Had a meet & greet with one last Friday, seems like they got their together, HR lady was thoroughly impressed with my resume. Have another meet & greet set up for next Tuesday as well with another firm. Current pimp is looking at options for me elsewhere as well, but he doesn't seem like a mover & a shaker, so I'm not gonna just solely rely on him.

I'm also lobbying within my current Fed dept to see if there are any projects coming up with other groups that might need my expertise & a Director thinks they can bring me on come April, but haven't completed their budget for next fiscal yet. The budget has been tightened across all departments & hiring of consultants takes more justification now, so I'll probably have to take a pay cut as well. Such is the life of a consultant, just gotta prep for this & be ready for opportunities, interviews & schmoozing


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Looks like I've landed a gig within the same department as I'm currently working in. Nothing is fully finalized yet, but I met with the client yesterday & got confirmation today that they're starting on the paperwork to bring me on board. Working through a different agency this time, so I need to iron out the contract with them & the rate still as well. Looks like I'll most likely have to take a bit of a pay cut, but with all the BS going on right now with consultants working for the Feds, I'll take what I can for now. Next Thursday is my final day on my current project & it seems I'll have about 3 weeks off or so until the new role starts... oh well, get some spring skiing in while we still have some & hopefully golf shortly after.

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Nice and I'm sure you won't regret having some extra time off before gigs.

[Gurgie]

Living large of a fat government contract. What's not to like? 

 

Don't think this one is gonna be as fat as I'd like it to be, don't have any concrete numbers yet, but I'm figuring $25k - $38k less per year on this next one 

[Gurgie]

Thanks guys, I was preparing for the worst & figured I'd be outta work for a month or more... now I won't have to dip into my reserves as much 

[Firm]

Congrats! As you said, it's tough out there right now so it's a good thing you've got another contract.

[ktm525]

Thanks guys, I was preparing for the worst & figured I'd be outta work for a month or more... now I won't have to dip into my reserves as much 

No more arrive can contracts?

[Bubba]

Leaving for Dominican Republic tomorrow morning, bright and early, with my wife and 4 friends...tomorrows forecast for Fredericton tomorrow after we are gone...25-35cms of snow.  Literally the worst winter storm we have had this year and I won't be here to deal with it.  Today and the day before was pretty wintery also.  Been mostly spring weather for a few weeks and all our snow was gone.

Got my in-laws looking after the house and the pups, and our neighbor will look after blowing the driveway.  So it shouldn't be too bad for my in-laws.

Nice!  Have fun.

[Gurgie]

Thanks guys, I was preparing for the worst & figured I'd be outta work for a month or more... now I won't have to dip into my reserves as much 

No more arrive can contracts?

Ha, ha, ha... fortunately I was not involved with that. Though I do know the President of the company involved, played hockey with him for a number of years & did work as a consultant for their sister company from May 2018 to March 2019. What a freaking mess!!

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