Figured it was a slow Knicks day so figured I'd share the good news with everyone... because I also shared the bad news everyone. Before I get into that though, I just want to thank everyone that posted in the other thread because that was really one of my hardest moments. Specifically I's like to thank jimimou and Briggs... the former is just the man and the latter was pretty harsh about just getting a job, but those comments helped me realize that I wasn't so special and needed to pick up my skirt, grab my sack, and do what needs to be done. So thank you.

Once I waited tables at P.F. Chang's I was able to tell future employer's when they asked what was I doing with my time that "I'm a waiter right now, not what I want to do long term, but I'm getting the best tables in the restaurant because my sales volume speaks for itself" (true) instead of "I sit at home and goof off on ultimateknicks.com inbetween sending out CVs and cover letters to other prospective employers" (true). So for anyone in the same situation, I would encourage you to get a job because the employed are infinitely more attractive to potential employers than the unemployed.

As for the job, I leave for Tripoli, Libya on September 9. it's one year contract with a mutual option for a second. I'll have some finance functions, but the primary responsibility will be to iron out the wrinkles in their invoicing system... it's taking waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too many steps.

Interestingly enough, Libya wants an international basketball team and NCAA hoops is a big deal there (awesome). Hopefully I'll be able to share some of those basketball stories with y'all.

Sorry for posting this in the main forum but nyk4ever and Allanfan20 asked before so I just figured it was a good day to share the good news.

congrats. see you in a year...with 4 wives...

wow. Just wow. Libya. that's awesome. Have a fun time in that area of the world. Check in a post some pics.

Wow, glad to hear you are on your way, literally. I think fondly of your post asking for advice and almost going to Qatar.

Congrats man - I am still looking but I have two prospects - one in LA and one in NY. I should be hearing this week about at least one of them so I am keeping my fingers crossed.

Off topic - do you know any good resources on how to build integrated financial models? My MBA program did some basic DCF modeling but nothing complex and I think I need to learn that stuff ASAP.

Posted by SupremeCommander:

Figured it was a slow Knicks day so figured I'd share the good news with everyone... because I also shared the bad news everyone. Before I get into that though, I just want to thank everyone that posted in the other thread because that was really one of my hardest moments. Specifically I's like to thank jimimou and Briggs... the former is just the man and the latter was pretty harsh about just getting a job, but those comments helped me realize that I wasn't so special and needed to pick up my skirt, grab my sack, and do what needs to be done. So thank you.

Once I waited tables at P.F. Chang's I was able to tell future employer's when they asked what was I doing with my time that "I'm a waiter right now, not what I want to do long term, but I'm getting the best tables in the restaurant because my sales volume speaks for itself" (true) instead of "I sit at home and goof off on ultimateknicks.com inbetween sending out CVs and cover letters to other prospective employers" (true). So for anyone in the same situation, I would encourage you to get a job because the employed are infinitely more attractive to potential employers than the unemployed.

As for the job, I leave for Tripoli, Libya on September 9. it's one year contract with a mutual option for a second. I'll have some finance functions, but the primary responsibility will be to iron out the wrinkles in their invoicing system... it's taking waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay too many steps.

Interestingly enough, Libya wants an international basketball team and NCAA hoops is a big deal there (awesome). Hopefully I'll be able to share some of those basketball stories with y'all.

Sorry for posting this in the main forum but nyk4ever and Allanfan20 asked before so I just figured it was a good day to share the good news.

Wow Libya dude--congats
If they ask where you are from just reply this is where you come from and the guys in the video are your cousins.



[Edited by - BRIGGS on 08-26-2009 7:26 PM]

Don't forget to say hi to Gadhafi while you are over there

Congrats dude and good luck out there. Should be a very interesting experience.

Congrats Supreme! I'm kinda in a similar situation but for other reasons. When you are starting a business or doing an independent work that will only be rentable after its finished, its hard to keep yourself motivated given the economy and the lack of money. Hopefully it will work out fine for me as I hope it works out fine for you!

An adventure!!!!

YOu'll be even more interesting!

Keep us posted! Travel well!

congrats and good luck Supreme