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I put my Christmas tree up this afternoon. It actually looks pretty decent. I have a random assortment of ornaments on it. Some from my Godmother and others that I’ve bought or received as gifts from others.

I think this is the last year for this configuration. I need to get a new set of lights for next year as this one is on it’s last  […]

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I’m really getting sick of all of the “bailout” talk. First it was the banks and financial institutions, and now it’s the auto industry. I understand that there is some legitimate need for bailing those entities out in some fashion … but $700 billion dollars? If they’re already in so much trouble, how the hell are they going to pay back the loans?

My biggest question is this: What about those people who, like me,  […]

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I had almost completely lost hope that I would be able to stay here in Fargo. Finding positions to apply for that don’t involve .NET is nearly impossible. I am waiting to hear from a company in Moorhead that I sent my resume to. They aren’t interviewing until December … and I’m not sure what part of December that is. I do have a possible opportunity with a company that a former co-worker now works  […]

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I have come to a realization …

If I want to keep working as a web programmer (and I DO), then I am going to need to move out of the Fargo area.

I don’t like this one bit, but there really isn’t anything I can do. I’ve exhausted almost all of the opportunities out there. There is one left, but they aren’t interviewing until December. And there’s no guarantee I’ll get an interview (I  […]

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When you’re looking for a job, there are 2 things that are pretty important – your education and your experience. But which of the two carries more weight? I suppose it depends on the employer. In my opinion, experience is more important. It shows that you can actually implement what you’ve learned. But then again, my opinion doesn’t mean bupkiss. It’s the opinion of the employer that is the deciding factor.

Yeah, having both the  […]

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