# "How Do You Earn a Living" sticky **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [March 13, 2006, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-you-earn-a-living-sticky/9266 "2006-03-13T20:32:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 36
**Author:** ![psphinx81](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e9a140/32.png) [@psphinx81](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psphinx81)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2014, 7:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-you-earn-a-living-sticky/9266/702 "2014-07-02T19:38:58Z")
> [@maxwell](#): > > All I am picturing is porn stache dude from Orange is the New Black. > > Does that show paint any sort of accurate picture, or no? Not a chance lol. Prison is well prison, if they made a show what’s it’s like to be behind the walls of these places it wouldn’t be able to be shown anywhere. That’s about the best I can put it. I’ve seen more shit than most will see in 10 lifetimes behind the walls. ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2014, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-you-earn-a-living-sticky/9266/703 "2014-07-02T20:24:14Z")
They do, it’s called Behind Bars on Nat Geo… Kidding lol ---
**Author:** ![maxwell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maxwell/32/6524_2.png) [@maxwell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/maxwell)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2014, 10:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-you-earn-a-living-sticky/9266/704 "2014-07-02T22:15:16Z")
> [@psphinx81](#): > > Not a chance lol. Prison is well prison, if they made a show what’s it’s like to be behind the walls of these places it wouldn’t be able to be shown anywhere. That’s about the best I can put it. I’ve seen more shit than most will see in 10 lifetimes behind the walls. There was certainly an underlying sarcasm when I typed it out, lol. I’m sure you have some pretty crazy stories. I couldn’t even imagine. ---
**Author:** ![\_x1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/_x1/32/5108_2.png) [@\_x1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_x1)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2014, 7:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-you-earn-a-living-sticky/9266/705 "2014-07-03T07:04:39Z")
> [@psphinx81](#): > > Not a chance lol. Prison is well prison, if they made a show what’s it’s like to be behind the walls of these places it wouldn’t be able to be shown anywhere. That’s about the best I can put it. I’ve seen more shit than most will see in 10 lifetimes behind the walls. New thread for crazy stories?! ---
**Author:** ![mingenyx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f4b2a3/32.png) [@mingenyx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mingenyx)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2014, 1:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-you-earn-a-living-sticky/9266/706 "2014-07-03T13:01:15Z")
Insurance Agent @ Allstate ---
**Author:** ![97FormulaWS-6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/97formulaws-6/32/7384_2.png) [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2014, 8:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-you-earn-a-living-sticky/9266/707 "2014-07-15T08:58:58Z")
Just got my official offer/accepted the offer today…:tup: Manager, Business Development; Moog Components Group, Medical products. I’m going to have to wear 2 hats for a while though and do both my current job and the new job for a few months. We’ve already been looking for a replacement for my current role… fuck the candidates suck; it’s going to take a while to find a suitable replacement that can do at least 75% of what I do. ---
**Author:** ![turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbo_ls1_ss/32/7303_2.png) [@turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbo_ls1_ss)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2014, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-you-earn-a-living-sticky/9266/708 "2014-07-15T10:55:35Z")
> [@mingenyx](#): > > Insurance Agent @ Allstate What are you wearing? ---
**Author:** ![mingenyx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f4b2a3/32.png) [@mingenyx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mingenyx)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2014, 11:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-you-earn-a-living-sticky/9266/709 "2014-07-15T11:02:53Z")
> [@turbo ls1 ss](#): > > What are you wearing? 🖕… khakis ---
**Author:** ![Bull49](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bull49/32/7381_2.png) [@Bull49](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bull49)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2014, 11:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-you-earn-a-living-sticky/9266/710 "2014-07-15T11:05:27Z")
You sound hideous. ---
**Author:** ![captain\_morgan1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/captain_morgan1/32/5928_2.png) [@captain\_morgan1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/captain_morgan1)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2014, 11:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-you-earn-a-living-sticky/9266/711 "2014-07-15T11:50:32Z")
> [@)><(((x>;4607164](#): > > New thread for crazy stories?! :tup: I have never been in a prison, im so interested in them though ---
**Author:** ![Motocrossx23](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/motocrossx23/32/5120_2.png) [@Motocrossx23](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Motocrossx23)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2014, 12:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-you-earn-a-living-sticky/9266/712 "2014-07-15T12:49:18Z")
> [@Bull49](#): > > You sound hideous. Well he is a guy. ---
**Author:** ![\_x1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/_x1/32/5108_2.png) [@\_x1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_x1)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2014, 8:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-you-earn-a-living-sticky/9266/713 "2014-07-16T08:22:09Z")
> [@captain morgan1](#): > > :tup: I have never been in a prison, im so interested in them though Me too, they fascinate me. I’ve been reading IAmA’s on Reddit about corrections officers. It’s nuts. ---
**Author:** ![Southtowns27](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/southtowns27/32/5002_2.png) [@Southtowns27](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Southtowns27)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2014, 10:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-you-earn-a-living-sticky/9266/714 "2014-07-19T10:57:47Z")
This is my 4th year with Interlake Steamship. Here I am in my office: [![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/Southtowns27/ISS/2012-12-28221142_zps69f4fe6f.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v621/Southtowns27/ISS/2012-12-28221142_zps69f4fe6f.jpg)](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Southtowns27/media/ISS/2012-12-28221142_zps69f4fe6f.jpg.html) ---
**Author:** ![Nikeman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikeman/32/5141_2.png) [@Nikeman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikeman)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2014, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-you-earn-a-living-sticky/9266/715 "2014-07-19T20:25:16Z")
Assistant Store Manager at Walgreens…should have my own store fairly soon, but definitely regretting not staying in Buffalo after school. Not many opportunities down here that make more than what I currently make. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2014, 9:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-you-earn-a-living-sticky/9266/716 "2014-07-19T21:26:45Z")
> [@Southtowns27](#): > > This is my 4th year with Interlake Steamship. Here I am in my office: Now that looks like a cool job. ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2014, 5:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-you-earn-a-living-sticky/9266/717 "2014-07-22T05:31:04Z")
Bump. Searched and this seemed like the best suited place to post. @**[cougarspeed](http://www.nyspeed.com/member.php?u=1346)** refresh me on some of your interview strategies and tips! I have one today at my current place of employment. ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2014, 5:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-you-earn-a-living-sticky/9266/718 "2014-07-22T05:49:07Z")
1. Show up early, like 10-15min early not anymore than that. 2. Dress Professionally. I don’t think you will have a problem here, but some people don’t have a clue. 3. I always do research on the company and bring it up in the interview somehow. “I noticed you’re just acquired COMPANY X, how is that affecting your workflow” Something like that. I typically ask about big projects that they’re working on since I interview in IT. It shows you’re interested. 4. Bring copies of crucial stuff. I always have resumes on hand (10 copies), maybe course completion stuff from side classes I’ve taken, whatever. 5. Salary and money are to be brought up by the employer first. We had another department on campus interviewing for a position. One guy asked right out of the gate how much this job pays. NO. 6. Shake hands like a man, firm grip look the person in the eye. I judge guys more so, based on handshake. Don’t be a fucking pussy and limp wrist, dead fish my hand. 7. Have fun I guess. I don’t really mind interviews and I feel I do pretty well with them. Be confident in yourself, If you’re applying for a position then you probably have the skills to do the job well. Good luck Bro Montana! Get Money, Get Paid ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2014, 5:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-you-earn-a-living-sticky/9266/719 "2014-07-22T05:53:39Z")
Haha, thanks man! :tup: ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2014, 5:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-you-earn-a-living-sticky/9266/720 "2014-07-22T05:57:28Z")
Try to get the interviewer to talk more, ask questions, get to know them and their processes and then talk your skills and personality into what they do. You are trying to convince them that you would be a great fit for their team and I find this to be the best approach. People love to brag and talk about themselves so it doesn’t take that much effort to get them to open up. Also remember you are interviewing them if you want to work for their company. Get them to sell you on the position and company. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2014, 6:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-you-earn-a-living-sticky/9266/721 "2014-07-22T06:32:11Z")
> [@BigRon](#): > > Try to get the interviewer to talk more, ask questions, get to know them and their processes and then talk your skills and personality into what they do. You are trying to convince them that you would be a great fit for their team and I find this to be the best approach. People love to brag and talk about themselves so it doesn’t take that much effort to get them to open up. > Also remember you are interviewing them if you want to work for their company. Get them to sell you on the position and company. Pretty much this I have been interviewing people for the past two weeks and some of the interviews were painful because of a complete lack of personality [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-you-earn-a-living-sticky/9266.md?page=35) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-do-you-earn-a-living-sticky/9266.md?page=37)