Mallette Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Well, looks like Dave is off to California for a few years. I'll be managing development of training materials and simulators for Global Hawk and other recon drones at Beale AFB. Decided to do this because I need the money to get my building here renovated both as a residence and as a Listening and Performance Center. Every reason to believe the note will be paid by renting out the hall for recitals and other music performances. Hate to leave home, but Feds are some of the few who actually practice what they preach about discrimination. Besides, I love my work and the Federal benefits are superb. Plus, as the Chinese say, the job is an "iron rice bowl." Don't have a start date yet as they are working on the background investigation, all 37(!) pages of it. Damn long way out there, but I hope to get a Tesla S3 while there to assure my ability to get around in the future, as well as being able to let it do the driving when I drive home. Dave 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 i hope you enjoy your time there. Make a trip up to Lake Tahoe while you’re there ... beautiful place and not too far of a drive from where you’ll be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 Yes, it's very close. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Congrats Dave!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 So maybe the oldtimer room is still a possibility? I was getting a little worried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Also, what is happening with the Texarkana house? Son staying there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Congrats! Sounds like it could be an interesting situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillyBob Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 sounds like a cool gig makes me wish I had pursed those "Sorry, wrong number" call from Raytheon I've gotten 2. They must want something of me. I have a [hobby] background in robotics... flying robots --- drones. That's kinda what they do there.... in a way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 1 minute ago, WillyBob said: sounds like a cool gig makes me wish I had pursed those "Sorry, wrong number" call from Raytheon I've gotten 2. They must want something of me. I have a [hobby] background in robotics... flying robots --- drones. That's kinda what they do there.... in a way. Only if you want to join evil, and the epitome of military industrial complex. I have relatives who work for them. Can you spell brainwashed? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillyBob Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 the first call scared me off the hobby. They are local, in Tucson. I haven't flown anything more than a kite for/since. That was several years back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 t's not all bad, I realize we need cutting edge defense. But the line gets crossed when management realizes that increased global conflict means increased profit. So what is the incentive here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 42 minutes ago, oldtimer said: Also, what is happening with the Texarkana house? Son staying there? Well, to answer both your questions, you are welcome to come visit for as long as you like. Much to see and do nearby...and legal weed besides if your tastes run that way. As to the house, I will keep it for a while in case my son decides to go to school here, in which case he will rent it. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 It's been a while we should get current in pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 4 minutes ago, oldtimer said: So what is the incentive here? In my case, all pay and no work. 😂 Actually, they will get more from me than the average government employee...but I've been told my only function is to oversee contractors and see that they do their jobs. Not much work there... Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, Mallette said: In my case, all pay and no work. 😂 Actually, they will get more from me than the average government employee...but I've been told my only function is to oversee contractors and see that they do their jobs. Not much work there... Dave Interesting, even though the question was not directed towards you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, oldtimer said: Interesting, even though the question was not directed towards you... I knew that...but just like you I couldn't resist. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtmudd Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 3 hours ago, Mallette said: Well, looks like Dave is off to California for a few years. I'll be managing development of training materials and simulators for Global Hawk and other recon drones at Beale AFB. Decided to do this because I need the money to get my building here renovated both as a residence and as a Listening and Performance Center. Every reason to believe the note will be paid by renting out the hall for recitals and other music performances. Hate to leave home, but Feds are some of the few who actually practice what they preach about discrimination. Besides, I love my work and the Federal benefits are superb. Plus, as the Chinese say, the job is an "iron rice bowl." Don't have a start date yet as they are working on the background investigation, all 37(!) pages of it. Damn long way out there, but I hope to get a Tesla S3 while there to assure my ability to get around in the future, as well as being able to let it do the driving when I drive home. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted October 31, 2019 Moderators Share Posted October 31, 2019 Good luck Dave, hope it works out great, sounds like a cool job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 Should be fun, Elden. I'll keep my hat in the ring for positions closer to home. Easier to get a job when you have one. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted October 31, 2019 Moderators Share Posted October 31, 2019 That's true, but it sure would be fun working with that stuff, your probably going to love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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