tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post2675903309021860442..comments2024-03-26T08:18:42.915-04:00Comments on Cob Jockey: Job Interview and St. Louis Eventing SceneJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04292565760924146966noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-80208247078293716892014-01-25T11:25:44.403-05:002014-01-25T11:25:44.403-05:00I've moved for work what's starting to fee...I've moved for work what's starting to feel like way too often. I hear you on the not wanting to leave a good horsey area thing! Good local horse scene is totally on my checklist and a huge selling feature for me :)<br />Good luck with whatever happens - it sounds like eventer79 has some great connections, just in case!Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-36697513428520904502014-01-24T21:38:07.385-05:002014-01-24T21:38:07.385-05:00Warmth is a sincerely motivating factor right now!...Warmth is a sincerely motivating factor right now! It's also nice to meet other women in the field. I'd love to talk to you! Could you send me an email at jenifer . slabaugh @ gmail .com?Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292565760924146966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-76276097276198937302014-01-24T21:24:36.274-05:002014-01-24T21:24:36.274-05:00Sorry to hear that the job didn't work out... ...Sorry to hear that the job didn't work out... fingers crossed that there's something even bigger and better right around the corner! In case you're interested, we have loads of enterprise IT in Austin (I actually work for an enterprise IT management company)... and it's only getting down to 28 tonight. *Hint Hint* The eventing's not bad here either! jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-89091931098113118552014-01-24T18:52:46.416-05:002014-01-24T18:52:46.416-05:00Thanks! Yeah, I agree. I emailed the guys I inte...Thanks! Yeah, I agree. I emailed the guys I interviewed with back and forth a few times, they were really sincere and encouraging about the career path I have chosen and my skills in it. Just need to be a little older. :)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292565760924146966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-53581860108916217222014-01-24T18:51:56.525-05:002014-01-24T18:51:56.525-05:00Since it's supposed to be even colder than the...Since it's supposed to be even colder than the first polar vortex this week (low of -12 on Tuesday and high of 7) I am THIS CLOSE to hopping on a plane and coming to visit you! Don't tempt me!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292565760924146966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-19584166248316561012014-01-24T18:51:22.318-05:002014-01-24T18:51:22.318-05:00I think you're right, and don't worry abou...I think you're right, and don't worry about the cliche! In this case, I got something out of it (knowing what I need to improve) and things are still good where I am. Win win.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292565760924146966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-67036534312271776042014-01-24T18:50:51.829-05:002014-01-24T18:50:51.829-05:00Thank you, thank you, thank you for this! Since t...Thank you, thank you, thank you for this! Since there's still a chance my husband will get a job there, I am so glad you replied with this! In the event that we do end up over there, I'd have to get a truck and trailer in order to get to KC it sounds like, and I would definitely join that organization. I did end up finding a couple of good barns, which makes me feel good too. Thanks again!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292565760924146966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-90926325158390689772014-01-24T18:48:28.361-05:002014-01-24T18:48:28.361-05:00Yes! I'm sure you know what I mean. And bein...Yes! I'm sure you know what I mean. And being a young woman that is really short and in a men's field. I think so too!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292565760924146966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-54591337602373285762014-01-24T18:47:38.361-05:002014-01-24T18:47:38.361-05:00Very cool! That sounds like a fun job. It's ...Very cool! That sounds like a fun job. It's tough to make a decision like that.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292565760924146966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-28337987234658669242014-01-24T18:46:56.226-05:002014-01-24T18:46:56.226-05:00I definitely agree.I definitely agree.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292565760924146966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-7975505965632552102014-01-24T18:46:46.749-05:002014-01-24T18:46:46.749-05:00That's awesome, you're so close to me! Ye...That's awesome, you're so close to me! Yes, it was good, honestly.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292565760924146966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-42847326872956345102014-01-24T18:12:59.621-05:002014-01-24T18:12:59.621-05:00It is always good to interview! Sorry you didn'...It is always good to interview! Sorry you didn't get the job but you should be flattered to be runner up! Companies don't normally go out of their way to say stuff like that unless they mean it in my opinion. Hillaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02884053627728391449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-91185052345226841542014-01-24T17:15:39.777-05:002014-01-24T17:15:39.777-05:00Unless you move to california :) *elbows* heee hee...Unless you move to california :) *elbows* heee heee :DL.Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052638724440787772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-4106472463668568152014-01-24T15:29:12.391-05:002014-01-24T15:29:12.391-05:00Bummer about the job, but everything happens for a...Bummer about the job, but everything happens for a reason. Cliche I know, but there's a reason everyone says it lol. It is nice to be able to look at your barn and appreciate it though, it's always a nice reality check when I do.Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500126230379142357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-70909095517311180492014-01-24T14:31:16.483-05:002014-01-24T14:31:16.483-05:00Bummer about the job, but as someone who hires, be...Bummer about the job, but as someone who hires, being a close second is REALLY good and I always recommend my second choices on and they usually get hired in short order!<br /><br />There is a community of eventers that is suprisingly larger than you'd think around St Louis. I had an "almost move" to Kansas City a couple years ago. They have a beautiful horse park there called Heritage Park that hosts horse trials in Overland Park (suburb), but I found a lot more stuff up in the St Louis area.<br /><br />http://macta.info/<br /><br />Look up ksbadger on COTH, SUPER helpful and lives out there, I can't remember which of those two cities but is very involved with their Adult Riders and CTA. Adult Riders program is DE BOMB and they will hook you up. If you seriously think you are going to move there, I'd go ahead and join now, it's not expensive and you have instant network.<br /><br />I know when I thought I was moving, ksbadger was awesome and super helpful. I was HEARTBROKEN to be leaving Area II and NC and my Carolina Horse Park, but I discovered there are actually a fair number of opportunities out there!eventer79https://www.blogger.com/profile/03160817772061132147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-48336417579085210022014-01-24T13:47:42.280-05:002014-01-24T13:47:42.280-05:00Being young really can work against you :(. Also, ...Being young really can work against you :(. Also, being young combined with looking even younger than your young age = the pits. I'm discovering that more and more as time goes by ><; Don't worry - this was probably for the best!Hawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303236534507171227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-60078254734017141112014-01-24T13:45:49.643-05:002014-01-24T13:45:49.643-05:00My dad is an engineer in the areospace industry. S...My dad is an engineer in the areospace industry. Sorry you didn't get the job, but it is good you took everything into consideration first.Paolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010335773772355225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-43307983324548384142014-01-24T13:00:38.047-05:002014-01-24T13:00:38.047-05:00Sorry about the job, but sounds like it was one of...Sorry about the job, but sounds like it was one of those 'works out fort he best' kind of things.SheMovedtoTexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01062200290148658096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8846330497859393721.post-43989133027548965162014-01-24T12:15:51.308-05:002014-01-24T12:15:51.308-05:00Bummer about the job but awesome that they were ho...Bummer about the job but awesome that they were honest with you!<br /><br />We are in MO this weekend visiting fam :) yes the barn scene around here is very different!! Karleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09196824979284472867noreply@blogger.com