Back In The Game!

So, as anyone who has been around a little bit probably knows, I started this silly little blog after I lost my job and had some free time on my hands.

Truthfully, I figured I would start in December and ditch it by January, but here I am still. ๐Ÿ˜„

So anyhow, I spent some time blogging, going to school for some courses, and tentatively seeing what was out there job-wise.

I started my search in earnest last week. I filled out some applications last Monday, got a call the next day from a recruiter with the first place I had applied to, phone call with him Thursday, interview on Friday, and…

Got a job offer today.

Indeed, I am getting back in the game! ๐Ÿ‘

To finally, officially, put the bullshit of three months ago in the rearview mirror and drive towards something new is a huge freaking victory, and I feel like I won the Super Bowl, the NBA Finals and the World Heavyweight Championship all in one right now.

Fuck it…Throw an Academy Award in there too just for the hell of it!

To everyone in the WP community who read my bitching and moaning through all the ups and downs, supported this page, and was just so very, very awesome, my deepest and sincerest thanks. You made a rough time a whole hell of a lot easier. I hope in some small way I was able to return the favor. ๐Ÿ™


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84 responses to “Back In The Game!”

  1. Congratulations on the new job offer!! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ๐Ÿฅณ

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    1. Thank you very much, Phoebe! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

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  2. […] I’M BACK IN THE GAME, BABY!!! […]

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  3. Congratulations on your new job! Awesome images and great post, as always.

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    1. Thank you very much for all the above! Truly appreciated. ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ™

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  4. Brilliant! Congratulations. ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Thank you, Liz! Extremely grateful. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

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  5. DeadSoliloquy Avatar
    DeadSoliloquy

    So wonderful ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Thank you. I appreciate it a ton, truly. ๐Ÿ™
      You were one of the first people to interact with me here, and it really made a difference. I hope you know that.

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      1. DeadSoliloquy Avatar
        DeadSoliloquy

        I did not know that. I don’t comment a lot so its very nice to hear that whatever touched me in your posts was important for both of us โค๏ธ

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      2. It was very important and sincerely appreciated. You showed me that I was indeed not just a lone voice in the wilderness. I did not forget and I am ever grateful.

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  6. Woohoo!! I knew it! You did it! Congratulations, Kevin! Lots of respect, hugs and good luck to you! Go get them!!! โœ๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŒผ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿฅค

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    1. Thank you, Ojaswi! Your support is sincerely appreciated. It truly means the world to me. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

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      1. Have a beautiful weekend! ๐ŸŒ 

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      2. Thank you, Ojaswi! You as well! ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ‘

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  7. Congratulations Kevin ๐ŸŽ‰ Can’t keep a good man down.

    You deserve the best, good luck in your new endeavour. I hope you’ll stay in WP though.

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    1. Thanks very much, Chris. I truly appreciate it. ๐Ÿ™
      I do plan on sticking around, yes. There might be a week or two of lowered visibility while I readjust to working life, but the schedule is pretty sweet, so I should have time to participate a good amount. ๐Ÿ‘

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      1. Good to hear, and I understand of course what your first priority is.

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      2. Indeed! I have a new mountain to conquer, but this time, I will not be neglecting the finer things in life. I learned that lesson the hard way. lol
        I hope you are able to resolve your worries soon too, my friend. I’ll be thinking of you. ๐Ÿ˜Ž

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      3. Thank you Kevin, you’ll find your way in your new job.

        Unfortunately my wife is not well at all. We’ll have to see another specialist next week.

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      4. Thanks, Chris. I am looking forward to it.

        I am very sorry to hear about your wife. My prayers to you both. I truly hope you can find a solution for her ASAP.

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      5. Thanks for your empathy. We’re trying to sort this out in the best possible way ๐Ÿ‘

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      6. Hang in there, both of you. And if you need anything, you know where to find me. ๐Ÿ’ช

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      7. That’s good to know, thank you Kevin ๐Ÿ™

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  8. Yay! Finally your time has come. So happy for you brother. All the best for the new beginnings ๐Ÿค—โค๏ธ๐Ÿค—

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    1. Thank you, little sister! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ™๐Ÿค—
      Looking forward to something new and exciting for sure. ๐Ÿ˜Ž

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  9. Hello friend, I enjoyed your cool post. I subscribed. See you often. Have a nice day๐ŸŒ™๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿ”†๐Ÿ˜ธ๐ŸŒท๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿฐ

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  10. Woohoo!!! ๐Ÿฅณ

    Huge congrats on the new job! Iโ€™m jealous. Iโ€™d like to not be unemployed as well.

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    1. Thanks very much, AM. I am sure there’s an opportunity out there for you as well. It’ll come when it’s mean to. ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ‘

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      1. I hope so too. Iโ€™m waiting to hear back from a company that really wants to hire me about an internship at first. Fingers crossed it all works out

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      2. Good luck! I will be keeping you in my thoughts and sending good vibes your way! I predict a successful outcome! ๐Ÿ‘

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  11. Congratulations๐ŸŽ‰, for the new job.

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    1. Thank you very much! Greatly appreciated. ๐Ÿ™

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  12. Congratulations!
    What about my lover-boy?
    Does he continue to charm us in the future?

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    1. He’s not going anywhere, no worries ๐Ÿ˜„
      Thank you, Philo! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

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      1. How could he, after all? lol
        ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‘

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  13. Hah, I knew I called it right in the last post, LOL.

    Congrats. ๐Ÿ˜€

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    1. Thank you very much. I appreciate it greatly. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

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  14. Congratulations ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽˆ๐ŸŽŠ

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    1. Thank you very much, Mary! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

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  15. […] one is actually because it’s a special occasion and I wanted to celebrate a […]

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  16. Congratulations!! So happy for you! ๐Ÿ˜€

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    1. Thanks, Laura! I truly appreciate it! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ™

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    Stephanie

    What excellent news!

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    1. Thank you, Stephanie! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

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  18. Huge congrats! This is so exciting! I know youโ€™re going to do great in this new opportunity. The stars have aligned and have deemed it so.๐Ÿ˜Šโœจ

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    1. Thanks, Amy! ๐Ÿ™
      Yes, it would seem the universe is lining up nicely. ๐Ÿ˜‰
      A new realm to conquer! ๐Ÿค˜

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      1. ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ™

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      2. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ˜Ž

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  19. Congratulations Kevin โค๏ธ Wishing you the best!

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    1. Thank you, Aboli! Very deeply appreciated! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

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  20. This is terrific! Congratulations! ๐Ÿ™‚

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    1. Thank you very much, Kymber! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ˜Š

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  21. Congratulations Kevin! Awesome news. ๐Ÿค—

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    1. Thank you very much, Kirsten! Greatly appreciated! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿค—

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  22. Congratulations on your new job, Kevin. I hope it is gratifying and allows you to use your creativity. You have a remarkable talent.

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    1. Thank you very much, Mary! ๐Ÿ™
      I am sure there will be some opportunities, but the nice thing is the schedule, once I adjust to it, should leave me a good amount of time to pursue them outside working hours. ๐Ÿ˜Š

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  23. Congratulations and the best of luck with the new job,

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    1. Thank you very much ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

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  24. What a slam-dunk !!!! I’m so happy for you, Kevin and selfishly want you to continue your work here as well … How well can the Gorilla juggle (lol) !!!? Seriously … all the best to you and well-deserved success !!!!

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    1. Thank you very much. ๐Ÿ˜Š
      I fully intend to stick around, and with this schedule, I think I can still contribute a fair amount. First week or two might be choppy, but once I get settled in I think I will be ok. ๐Ÿ‘Œ

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      1. You’re going to be awesome and they’re going to love you!!!!

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      2. Thank you! The HR manager said they are already psyched to have me aboard, so that’s a great start in my opinion! lol

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      3. Let the games begin !!!! They’re so lucky to have you !!!

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      4. At the risk of sounding arrogant, I agree ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ

        In all seriousness though, I feel like I’ll be a good fit there and will be able to make valuable contributions. It would appear they feel similarly.

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      5. Kevin you are such a bright vibrant force and its been an honor meeting you! Bro, you have more talent than many have time, but when you’re ready to take over the world, call me! I’m very good at making banana and strawberry smoothies … for the troops!

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      6. Thank you very much. I am humbled, and I mean that sincerely. I just want to make people’s days a little better wherever I can.

        But I am still hell bent on world domination, so wait for the call lol ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ‘

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    2. Haha Sirius, I wanted the same. We don’t want to lose our mate’s blogs!

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      1. Short term, there might be a dip in activity while I get used to a new gig, but I don’t foresee being out of the picture for too long, if at all. Slightly diminished role at worst I’d wager.

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  25. That’s super awesome. Such a nice feeling when things work out like that.

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    1. Thank you! Yes, it is. It feels like everything fell into place perfectly.

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      1. Glad to hear it.

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  26. Awwwwww schweeeeet!

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    1. Hell yeah, lol
      Time to go be a semi-productive member of society again. ๐Ÿ˜„
      Thank you for all the encouragement and support. I truly appreciate it. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

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      1. You’ve inspired me! I have to get back to the grind, too. I posted you a congrats!

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      2. I saw it! Thank you!! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

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  27. OMG KEVIN!!! THIS IS THE BEST NEWS!!! CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU!!! Super stoked for you!!! Cheering loudly from here in Australia – so well deserved, my friend. Sooo excited for you about the new job!!! They’re lucky to have you!

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    1. Thanks much, Janet. I truly appreciate that. ๐Ÿ˜Š
      Thank you for all the friendship and support. It genuinely means a lot to me. ๐Ÿ™

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  28. Congratulations bud! I hope the new job works put well for you!

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    1. Thank you, sir! I am greatly looking forward to it! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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      1. Kick some ass!

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      2. Fully intend to! ๐Ÿ’ช

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