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Thank you FIREFLYFANS.NET

POSTED BY: PENGUIN
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Monday, August 21, 2006 11:44 AM

I want to say a great big “THANK YOU” to Fireflyfans.com and all of the wonderful people I have met here. You have all kept me sane this year!

I have been unemployed since January 4, 2006. The company I worked for was sold to another company and my job was eliminated. I got 6 weeks of severance and my unpaid vacation time which took care of the first 3 months. Then I went on unemployment. I have applied for probably 100 jobs in the last 7 months. My problem was that I have worked for two small insurance companies the past 15 years, so I became good a lot of things, but not a specialist in any one thing...which is what the corporate world seems to want!

In my new job I will be a customer service representative taking calls from providers. The pay isn't too bad, and it's only about 2 miles from my house! I have been used to working 12 to 15 miles from my house and in this day of higher gas prices close to home is good! Single health/dental/vision insurance is FREE! A definite plus! Dress is casual business attire (no ties!) and jeans on Fridays.

I will start on August 30, so I won't be around as much during the day. I have no idea of what my internet access at work will be, but I’ll be around in the early mornings and evenings.

Special thanks goes out to…

Haken - for providing Browncoats a place to gather and share their love for Firefly/Serenity!

The Forsaken and the Imponderables - for allowing me to corrupt them with smilies, and for letting me fix and create smilies for them!

FollowMal - for including me in the “Summer of Serenity” campaign, and to all those who volunteered.

And finally, to all of you I now consider my friends…thank you for your friendship!

Penguin

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Monday, August 21, 2006 11:48 AM

KELKHIL

Congrats Penguin!

Good to here that you are back in the working world again. Real bummer that it took so long though.

May you first, last and everyday at your new job be fun enough to not want to climb a bell tower with a high powered rifle!

Kelkhil

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Monday, August 21, 2006 11:55 AM

CAUSAL

Congrats! Glad to here you won't have to navigate the Des Moines freeway system anymore!

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I wish I had a magical wish-granting plank.

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Monday, August 21, 2006 11:59 AM

NVGHOSTRIDER

Geez Penguin, it was great havin' ya. You're an alright fella. Congrats on the work close to home. Be seein' ya on the off hours.

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Monday, August 21, 2006 12:04 PM

SHINY

Congratulations!!! (try to resist visiting FFF.net too often at work...at least for the first few months of your new job!) ;)

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I don't need a gorram back-spaceship driver!!!

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Monday, August 21, 2006 12:23 PM

JOSSISAGOD

Congrats on finding a new job Penguin! As the others have already stated may it be a good one that doesn't make you want to climb a bell tower with a high powered rifle, when all you really need is a good old fashion six shooter!

Seriously, I hope everything works for you, and that you come back and visit us every once in a blue moon.

JOSSIS(Most Definitely)AGOD

Self appointed Forsaken! Been on the list for a while now!

98% of teens have smoked pot, if you are one of the 2% that haven't, copy this into your signature.
"Look at me, I'm STUPID!" The Doctor.

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Monday, August 21, 2006 12:34 PM

MSG

well ok I guess you can go back to work and all....but you will still be around to fix our smilies and show us how to do things won't you...because I, quite frankly, am seriously lost without you:)
oh and way to go on the job!!!

I choose to rise instead of fall- U2

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Monday, August 21, 2006 1:25 PM

PENGUIN

You're stuck with me!

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Monday, August 21, 2006 1:48 PM

CYBERSNARK

Yay! Congrats Penguin. Now don't forget to convert all your co-workers.

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We applied the cortical electrodes but were unable to get a neural reaction from either patient.

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Monday, August 21, 2006 1:48 PM

CYBERSNARK

Yay! Congrats Penguin. Now don't forget to convert all your co-workers.

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We applied the cortical electrodes but were unable to get a neural reaction from either patient.

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Monday, August 21, 2006 1:52 PM

PENGUIN

I plan on it!

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Monday, August 21, 2006 1:54 PM

STINKINGROSE

Yippee!! Welcome back to the ranks of the (at least marginally) gainfully employed!
I've worked customer service. Deep breaths...many deep breaths. They are desperate people and they forget it's not *your* fault. That goes for us providers too. We see our coffee break/lunch slipping away as we sit on hold and we get kind of cranky sometimes, sorry.
Don't ever stray from the company script, it does not go over well.

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Monday, August 21, 2006 1:57 PM

CITIZEN

Good luck man.

More insane ramblings by the people who brought you beeeer milkshakes!
No one can see their reflection in running water. It is only in still water that we can see.

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Monday, August 21, 2006 2:12 PM

FOLLOWMAL

Penguin! I'm so happy for you!

Wow, it just fits perfectly huh? Close to home, good insurance ( that's the most important thing sometimes) and decent pay. Casual Fridays.. that is very shiny.

Ok, but you have to be here in the evenings.. otherwise we'll all miss you too much.

You're our very own Penguin. So that's that.
You're stuck on our shiny boat.

Yes, you must introduce our shiny 'verse to the new friends you make.

They won't be able to resist your charms or our 'verse.

Next question: Will you be able to remain Forum Crew Chief? Will that still work for you?
I hope you can still do it!

"You hold. Hold 'til I get back." Mal

http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=19&t=22697

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Monday, August 21, 2006 2:21 PM

PENGUIN

I should be able to do both jobs...I'll let you know if I can't...

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Monday, August 21, 2006 2:23 PM

FOLLOWMAL

Good, cuz we need you and want you.

Thank you, Penguin. Very much.

"You hold. Hold 'til I get back." Mal

http://www.fireflyfans.net/thread.asp?b=19&t=22697

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Monday, August 21, 2006 2:26 PM

TRAVELER

I've been there Penguin, so I know the feeling of pounding the streets trying to find employment.

I'm so happy for you.
But are there donuts?

Traveler

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Monday, August 21, 2006 2:29 PM

RESE

Yay, Penguin!

Cashy money is a good thing! Insurance is a good thing! And your long days will cease being boring! Well, except for being online at FFF. all day . . . .

Good job with the, you know, good job!

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RadarRese

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Monday, August 21, 2006 3:23 PM

SAVEWASH

Now I am learning about scary.

Congratulations! Every time I get sick of my job, I think of unemployment and I feel a little better. I hope you'll love the job!

"We need to keep our heads so we can ... keep our heads."

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Monday, August 21, 2006 4:06 PM

NAUGHTYMAN

Yay Penguin!
I sure hope your new employers don't have a problem with you being signed on to FFF.net all day.
BTW,the Kaylee graphic you have on your post is TOTALLY the greatest thing!!!Made my day!

"I like to smack em'"

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Monday, August 21, 2006 5:03 PM

FUTUREMRSFILLION

Excellent news Penguin. I hope you enjoy your new job!

We will miss you though so don't go too far.

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I am on The List. We are The Forsaken and we aim to burn!
"We don't fear the reaper"

one of the Forsaken TM

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Monday, August 21, 2006 7:05 PM

FLORALBUNNY

Best of luck in your new job, Penguin.
Hope you'll find time to be with us.
Every evening when I sign on I look
forward to seeing your Excessive Smiling
Kaylee thingee.

bun
~2006~Firefly Summer~2006~
==We aim to exponentiate==
----Hide the rum! 0507----

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Tuesday, August 22, 2006 7:34 AM

MAVOURNEEN

Penguin,

I just found this thread. Sorry to be such a latecomer to the congratulations!
I'm so very happy for you! Not working may be fun for a few days, but it gets very old very quickly.
Best wishes...we'll see you around!

"Have you ever been with a Warrior Woman?"

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Tuesday, August 22, 2006 7:39 AM

PHOENIXROSE

You think you know--what's to come, what you are. You haven't even begun.

Yay for Penguin!

Too bad making smilies doesn't pay, right?

Glad you found something! Sounds like a pretty good gig.

Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth. - Gautama Siddharta

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Wednesday, August 23, 2006 5:20 PM

RMMC

WHOOT!!! Congrats, Penguin! Glad to hear you're back in the 'business' world! (Insurance, huh? I'd be one of them providers callin'.

)

YEA!!!!

******
RMMC

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Wednesday, August 23, 2006 5:43 PM

DANCINGNEKO

Congratulations Penguin!

*Does a "CHIIIIIIIIIIIIIHUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!%"(read: chee-whoo) then blinks in shock that it sounded better than in real life*

% It's a Samoan/Tongan (I can't seem to remember which one to save my life) cheer, kinda like a "yee-ha!" only the vowels can extend for a lot longer, and even if it breaks up a bit "chiiii-ii-ihi-huuuuu-uuu" it still sounds good.

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Wednesday, August 23, 2006 5:48 PM

SHINYTRINKET

Making money, benefits and close to home so saving on gas? Sounds like the best of all worlds! Congrats!

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Pardon me, but you've obviously mistaken me for someone who gives a good gorramn!

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Wednesday, August 23, 2006 7:02 PM

CHINDI

GOOD LUCK PENGUIN!! come back and check in from time to time.. the new job sounds like it's got a lot of plusses..

Chindi

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Thursday, August 24, 2006 6:42 AM

PENGUIN

Thank you all!

I will miss the all-day posting here, but I will be around. This is where Browncoats meet!

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Thursday, August 24, 2006 11:15 AM

RMMC

We'll miss ya being here so often, too, but remember, solvency is good and shiny, too! See?

*disclaimer: Size and weight of pots of gold at the end of the rainbows varies due to the extremely playful nature of the wee folk. Void where prohibited or where guard dogs live. All federal, state and local taxes may apply. Don't take the wooden nickels. They belong to Pinocchio. Eat your breakfast and don't forget your golashes. The last sentence courtsey of your mother.

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RMMC

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Thursday, August 24, 2006 11:25 AM

WHITEFALL

Yah PENGUIN!! /dance!! SHINYNESS!!!

We are the imponderables.

We aim to ponder.

"But, these strong women characters?"

"Why aren't you asking 100 other guys why they don't write strong women characters?" -Joss Whedon

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Thursday, August 24, 2006 11:31 AM

WHIMSICALNBRAINPAN

Congratulations Penguin! *Puts up a banner saying this*

I hope you enjoy your new job and I'm super glad that it's near your house and the insurance package is free. Couldn't have happened to a nicer Browncoat.

"Well, my days of not taking you seriously are certainly coming to a middle." http://whimsicalnbrainpan.blogspot.com/

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Friday, August 25, 2006 6:07 PM

TRISTAN

Penguin, just read the news (been out of the world for a spell). Congratulations! We will miss seeing you here all the time (

), but will be glad when you do show up!

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Friday, August 25, 2006 9:02 PM

PEULSAR5

We sniff the air, we don't kiss the dirt.

Penquin,

Sorry to be such a latecomer to the thread. Congratulations on the new job. I miss most of the traffic and posts during the day since I work graveyard shift. It'll be nice to have another night person around when you come back from your hopefully very brief time away!

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