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[HouCuseChickie]

Well, we did it! There are canines in our house again. We went into this thinking we'd come home with dogs in the 6 month to 1.5 year age range, but we wound up falling for what I refer to as "puppy puppies." I'm kind of surprised since we were more smitten with slightly older dogs on our last few shelter visits. It's also going to be a while before either one is a good walking companion; however, I'm still exhausted from getting them out in the back yard in these early housebreaking stages.

The younger one (9 wks) was listed as a shepherd mix, but I see a lot of Black Lab in her. She was part of a litter of 15 and some of the other puppies from the litter looked "shepherdish,," so that may be the other dominant breed in her makeup. One of her littermates had more of a German Shepherd looking coat, but crystal blue eyes...so who knows. She is everything you'd associate with having a young puppy...the good and the bad. Still, she's around the age that our last dog was when we adopted her and just like that dog, I see signs that she's picking up on things that will eventually make her a good adult dog.

The older dog is estimated to be 3 months old. She was also listed as a shepherd mix, but I think that any shepherd in her would be Australian Shepherd. I also see some Border Collie in her. In fact, while some of it may be age, she seems to have some of that intelligence you'd associate with a Border Collie. It made me cry a bit, but she has some of the same quirky habits and preferences of our last dog...as well as a few new ones...like hanging out on the bottom shelf of the coffee table.

Now to get the kids used to having puppies!

 

[Songbird76]

Sorry! I misunderstood what you were asking.

So, from what I can gather, they start watching you from the minute you walk in the facility. Before the activities begin, you're supposed to mix and mingle with other candidates. Recruiters watch you from a balcony above to see how you interact with others. Then they split you into two groups and you do an activity. It sounds like you have to find three things you all have in common and one thing unique to yourself. But one person has to emerge as the leader--this is reduces your chances of getting cut. Then, you present your three things to the other group. Then, there is an interview with 4 other applicants. You have to follow all directions, or they take you out of the running. I mean, all directions. I guess then there is a benefits presentation and finally a one on one interview with a recruiter. You can be told to go home at any point throughout the day. If they take you on, they finger print you and you do a reach test to see if you can reach the overhead bins. Then you get a conditional job offer.

I read that someone went to an interview and of over 30 candidates, they selected only three.

I am not so much worried about the group activity, it's the "Survivor" aspect of it. I'm not someone who's willing to step on someone's toes to make myself look good.

But would that look good to them anyway? I mean...if you are working in a position where you are doing a service for other people and you have to be polite, remain calm, etc...are they really looking for someone who would throw other people under the bus to get what they want? You have to work in a team, not independently. I would guess what they'd be looking for in the person that emerges as the leader is more someone who kind of takes charge, but tries to include everyone, you know? Like...if you see one person who is not really saying much in the group that you would say "We haven't heard your opinion.....what do you think?" Rather than someone who just interrups everyone to make themselves heard over everyone else. They are probably looking for more of a balance between confidence to take charge and knowing when to give someone else a turn. I would hope they wouldn't be looking for someone who is willing to step on toes....stand up for yourself, sure, but not by pushing others out of the way.

I wonder if everyone else will research the way that you have...you show a lot of initiative, which they will appreciate. I hope it all goes well!

 

[Songbird76]

Well, we did it! There are canines in our house again. We went into this thinking we'd come home with dogs in the 6 month to 1.5 year age range, but we wound up falling for what I refer to as "puppy puppies." I'm kind of surprised since we were more smitten with slightly older dogs on our last few shelter visits. It's also going to be a while before either one is a good walking companion; however, I'm still exhausted from getting them out in the back yard in these early housebreaking stages.

The younger one (9 wks) was listed as a shepherd mix, but I see a lot of Black Lab in her. She was part of a litter of 15 and some of the other puppies from the litter looked "shepherdish,," so that may be the other dominant breed in her makeup. One of her littermates had more of a German Shepherd looking coat, but crystal blue eyes...so who knows. She is everything you'd associate with having a young puppy...the good and the bad. Still, she's around the age that our last dog was when we adopted her and just like that dog, I see signs that she's picking up on things that will eventually make her a good adult dog.

The older dog is estimated to be 3 months old. She was also listed as a shepherd mix, but I think that any shepherd in her would be Australian Shepherd. I also see some Border Collie in her. In fact, while some of it may be age, she seems to have some of that intelligence you'd associate with a Border Collie. It made me cry a bit, but she has some of the same quirky habits and preferences of our last dog...as well as a few new ones...like hanging out on the bottom shelf of the coffee table.

Now to get the kids used to having puppies!

Wow.....I really don't see any shepard in the black one...she looks a bit like my childhood dog who was chihuahua and cocker spaniel we thought, but yours looks too big for that, and looks more like black lab. The other one looks like a border collie to me...but I can see the Australian shepard too. Have fun getting to know the new additions!

 

[Sans Souci]

It sounds like such a detailed process. In the end, you just have to do your best and do what's comfortable for you. I can understand not wanting to step on people's toes and hopefully the recruiters will favor candidates who are compassionate and professional vs. excessively cutthroat and ruthless.

It is a crazy process. I understand the need to be to detailed due to the nature of the work, but I could do without the "walk of shame" aspect.

 

[Sans Souci]

Well, we did it! There are canines in our house again. We went into this thinking we'd come home with dogs in the 6 month to 1.5 year age range, but we wound up falling for what I refer to as "puppy puppies." I'm kind of surprised since we were more smitten with slightly older dogs on our last few shelter visits. It's also going to be a while before either one is a good walking companion; however, I'm still exhausted from getting them out in the back yard in these early housebreaking stages.

The younger one (9 wks) was listed as a shepherd mix, but I see a lot of Black Lab in her. She was part of a litter of 15 and some of the other puppies from the litter looked "shepherdish,," so that may be the other dominant breed in her makeup. One of her littermates had more of a German Shepherd looking coat, but crystal blue eyes...so who knows. She is everything you'd associate with having a young puppy...the good and the bad. Still, she's around the age that our last dog was when we adopted her and just like that dog, I see signs that she's picking up on things that will eventually make her a good adult dog.

The older dog is estimated to be 3 months old. She was also listed as a shepherd mix, but I think that any shepherd in her would be Australian Shepherd. I also see some Border Collie in her. In fact, while some of it may be age, she seems to have some of that intelligence you'd associate with a Border Collie. It made me cry a bit, but she has some of the same quirky habits and preferences of our last dog...as well as a few new ones...like hanging out on the bottom shelf of the coffee table.

Now to get the kids used to having puppies!

They are so cute. What did you name them? The black one looks almost 100% Lab. I love that photo of her sleeping, I love puppy bellies. The collie looks very happy. How funny that she likes to chill in the same spot as your last dog.

 

[Sans Souci]

But would that look good to them anyway? I mean...if you are working in a position where you are doing a service for other people and you have to be polite, remain calm, etc...are they really looking for someone who would throw other people under the bus to get what they want? You have to work in a team, not independently. I would guess what they'd be looking for in the person that emerges as the leader is more someone who kind of takes charge, but tries to include everyone, you know? Like...if you see one person who is not really saying much in the group that you would say "We haven't heard your opinion.....what do you think?" Rather than someone who just interrups everyone to make themselves heard over everyone else. They are probably looking for more of a balance between confidence to take charge and knowing when to give someone else a turn. I would hope they wouldn't be looking for someone who is willing to step on toes....stand up for yourself, sure, but not by pushing others out of the way.

I wonder if everyone else will research the way that you have...you show a lot of initiative, which they will appreciate. I hope it all goes well!

I agree with you 100%. This is essentially a customer service job and they are looking friendly, team players. I shouldn't worry just yet, because I haven't been invited down and I might not be! Even though I feel like I did well, they might not think I am a fit. I do worry about being too old, TBH. I am just happy I didn't choke during this video interview. I had an interview at the GAO about 10 years ago and wow, did I mess that up big time. I really wanted the job. It's been haunting me.

I think a lot of candidates are researching the hiring/recruiting process. There are dozens of flight attendant channels on You Tube and they all have videos on how to nail the video interview and how to nail the face to face. That's where I have heard that it's important to emerge as a leader, or else you're sent home. This is where I am worried about potential conflict. BUT I am not there yet. I'll cross that bridge if/when I get to it.

Thank you for the kind words.

 

[Sans Souci]

Hello-

I took yesterday off. This morning I did a lower body strength training workout. I'd like to get out for a walk, since I haven't gone for a walk since I've returned from WDW, but it's raining. I'm hoping it eases up a bit so I can get out.

I made a birthday cake for my husband yesterday. It was buttermilk-vanilla and I kept it very plain. My son doesn't eat foods that are artificially colored (or flavored), so it is just a regular, color free cake. I had enough frosting to put some dollops with a star tip around the top. This way my son can eat it, too. The less cake around tempting me, the better.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

Well, we did it! There are canines in our house again. We went into this thinking we'd come home with dogs in the 6 month to 1.5 year age range, but we wound up falling for what I refer to as "puppy puppies." I'm kind of surprised since we were more smitten with slightly older dogs on our last few shelter visits. It's also going to be a while before either one is a good walking companion; however, I'm still exhausted from getting them out in the back yard in these early housebreaking stages.

The younger one (9 wks) was listed as a shepherd mix, but I see a lot of Black Lab in her. She was part of a litter of 15 and some of the other puppies from the litter looked "shepherdish,," so that may be the other dominant breed in her makeup. One of her littermates had more of a German Shepherd looking coat, but crystal blue eyes...so who knows. She is everything you'd associate with having a young puppy...the good and the bad. Still, she's around the age that our last dog was when we adopted her and just like that dog, I see signs that she's picking up on things that will eventually make her a good adult dog.

The older dog is estimated to be 3 months old. She was also listed as a shepherd mix, but I think that any shepherd in her would be Australian Shepherd. I also see some Border Collie in her. In fact, while some of it may be age, she seems to have some of that intelligence you'd associate with a Border Collie. It made me cry a bit, but she has some of the same quirky habits and preferences of our last dog...as well as a few new ones...like hanging out on the bottom shelf of the coffee table.

Now to get the kids used to having puppies!

So adorable! What are their names?

 

[MinnieM123]

Well, we did it! There are canines in our house again. We went into this thinking we'd come home with dogs in the 6 month to 1.5 year age range, but we wound up falling for what I refer to as "puppy puppies." I'm kind of surprised since we were more smitten with slightly older dogs on our last few shelter visits. It's also going to be a while before either one is a good walking companion; however, I'm still exhausted from getting them out in the back yard in these early housebreaking stages.

The younger one (9 wks) was listed as a shepherd mix, but I see a lot of Black Lab in her. She was part of a litter of 15 and some of the other puppies from the litter looked "shepherdish,," so that may be the other dominant breed in her makeup. One of her littermates had more of a German Shepherd looking coat, but crystal blue eyes...so who knows. She is everything you'd associate with having a young puppy...the good and the bad. Still, she's around the age that our last dog was when we adopted her and just like that dog, I see signs that she's picking up on things that will eventually make her a good adult dog.

The older dog is estimated to be 3 months old. She was also listed as a shepherd mix, but I think that any shepherd in her would be Australian Shepherd. I also see some Border Collie in her. In fact, while some of it may be age, she seems to have some of that intelligence you'd associate with a Border Collie. It made me cry a bit, but she has some of the same quirky habits and preferences of our last dog...as well as a few new ones...like hanging out on the bottom shelf of the coffee table.

Now to get the kids used to having puppies!

I think you'll end up keeping both of them.

 

[HouCuseChickie]

Wow.....I really don't see any shepard in the black one...she looks a bit like my childhood dog who was chihuahua and cocker spaniel we thought, but yours looks too big for that, and looks more like black lab. The other one looks like a border collie to me...but I can see the Australian shepard too. Have fun getting to know the new additions!

The black one will definitely be a bit of a mystery until she nears adulthood. She has a tail like some of the spitz breeds of dogs, so who knows.

They are so cute. What did you name them? The black one looks almost 100% Lab. I love that photo of her sleeping, I love puppy bellies. The collie looks very happy. How funny that she likes to chill in the same spot as your last dog.

The collie looking mix is Cookie and the one that looks like a black lab is Voodoo. Hubby is really proud of himself for the name. The kids keep marveling at her puppy tummy as well.

So adorable! What are their names?

Thanks! Cookie and Voodoo

I think you'll end up keeping both of them.

I'm still question how I let my husband talk me into two at once, but I know it'll be great after we get past the puppy craziness.

 

[HouCuseChickie]

Well, it's been a challenging day. The puppies are doing pretty well considering they're young puppies, but it's still a lot. We had a lot of crying on night 1. It's to be expected, but sleep deprivation is never fun. I was still able to get in a decent workout while the pups took a morning nap in their crates. I tried to focus on abs and shoulders outside of my cardio today. The kids are helping, but I've still probably spent a good 45 min walking and running around the yard after the fur babies. So, that's at least some extras calories burned.

 

[Sans Souci]

Well, it's been a challenging day. The puppies are doing pretty well considering they're young puppies, but it's still a lot. We had a lot of crying on night 1. It's to be expected, but sleep deprivation is never fun. I was still able to get in a decent workout while the pups took a morning nap in their crates. I tried to focus on abs and shoulders outside of my cardio today. The kids are helping, but I've still probably spent a good 45 min walking and running around the yard after the fur babies. So, that's at least some extras calories burned.

I love the names! So cute.

Adopting puppies is like having newborns at night and toddlers in the day. But it's so worth it once they are settled in and part of the family. Even though you said they aren't walking companions yet, like toddlers, they're going to keep you on your feet. You'll definitely be burning some extra calories.

 

[Sans Souci]

Hello-

I did a "Morning Energizing Yoga" class this AM. The time change killed me this AM. My alarm went off and I was so tempted to sleep in and workout later. But I dragged myself out of bed to go downstairs and unroll my mat. I'm not sure how energizing it was, because I am still somewhat tired!

It's going to be in the upper 50s and sunny today, so I am going to get out in it. ☀

 

[HouCuseChickie]

Hello-

I did a "Morning Energizing Yoga" class this AM. The time change killed me this AM. My alarm went off and I was so tempted to sleep in and workout later. But I dragged myself out of bed to go downstairs and unroll my mat. I'm not sure how energizing it was, because I am still somewhat tired!

It's going to be in the upper 50s and sunny today, so I am going to get out in it. ☀

Yeah, the time change can be so brutal. I really wish they'd just put an end to it. They typically coordinate our spring break with the change so there's time for the kids to adjust, but most of them just sleep in all break and are even more of a mess. At least you got up and got in some yoga. That's probably the best way to adjust. Glad your weather is improving.

 

[HouCuseChickie]

I love the names! So cute.

Adopting puppies is like having newborns at night and toddlers in the day. But it's so worth it once they are settled in and part of the family. Even though you said they aren't walking companions yet, like toddlers, they're going to keep you on your feet. You'll definitely be burning some extra calories.

Thanks!

That's a big part of what's keeping me going in this. We've been blessed with some wonderful dogs in our lives and it all gives me that light at the end of the tunnel that we can have that with these girls as well. While it's crazy to think the kids can take it all on (and I certainly don't expect that of them), it's so much better doing this with older kids. I might even get a stronger bond with these dogs earlier in the process since I'm not juggling two in diapers and puppy madness.

 

[HouCuseChickie]

Day 3 of life with puppies....

It's not my normal non-workday routine, but I'm making it happen. I probably walked (and ran) the puppies around the yard a good 5x before I ever hit the gym. They at least napped for 2+ hours, so working out was a bit easier...well, in the time sense. I'm so tired that I'm just getting myself in there and letting whatever happens happen. Today that was a blend of biking,walking, climbing, squats, abs, and kettle bells. It's really just nice to be able to "escape" a bit to the gym.

Yesterday I played the "nap when the baby naps" thing, but I have stuff I need to do today. We're at least trying to time their first morning trip out with our normal weekday times. So, that's good for them (routine) and for us adjusting to daylight savings time. It's good though, because it should mean a 5am or 5:30am workout can happen.

Cookie has some serious energy and is old enough (and vaccinated enough) that she can go on walks outside of the yard, so I'm thinking of walking her this evening. Who knows...maybe one day, we'll have a dog that does flyball or agility. They go into the vet tomorrow, so that in itself should be a workout. The Houston SPCA has a partnership with the vet I was planning on switching to (since I can't bring myself to go into the old vet), so at least it won't be a total emotional roller coaster.

 

[MinnieM123]

Yeah, the time change can be so brutal. I really wish they'd just put an end to it. They typically coordinate our spring break with the change so there's time for the kids to adjust, but most of them just sleep in all break and are even more of a mess. At least you got up and got in some yoga. That's probably the best way to adjust. Glad your weather is improving.

I wish they would, too!! I despise changing the time twice a year -- freaking asinine!!

 

[Sans Souci]

Day 3 of life with puppies....

It's not my normal non-workday routine, but I'm making it happen. I probably walked (and ran) the puppies around the yard a good 5x before I ever hit the gym. They at least napped for 2+ hours, so working out was a bit easier...well, in the time sense. I'm so tired that I'm just getting myself in there and letting whatever happens happen. Today that was a blend of biking,walking, climbing, squats, abs, and kettle bells. It's really just nice to be able to "escape" a bit to the gym.

Yesterday I played the "nap when the baby naps" thing, but I have stuff I need to do today. We're at least trying to time their first morning trip out with our normal weekday times. So, that's good for them (routine) and for us adjusting to daylight savings time. It's good though, because it should mean a 5am or 5:30am workout can happen.

Cookie has some serious energy and is old enough (and vaccinated enough) that she can go on walks outside of the yard, so I'm thinking of walking her this evening. Who knows...maybe one day, we'll have a dog that does flyball or agility. They go into the vet tomorrow, so that in itself should be a workout. The Houston SPCA has a partnership with the vet I was planning on switching to (since I can't bring myself to go into the old vet), so at least it won't be a total emotional roller coaster.

I'm tired just reading this. My hat's off to you for taking two puppies in at the same time. I kind of want to adopt a Shiba Inu, but so much is in the air right now.

Cookie is probably the perfect candidate for agility and flyball. She looks like a Border Collie and they thrive in those sorts of activities. They are crazy smart and smart dogs need to be challenged.

 

[Sans Souci]

I wish they would, too!! I despise changing the time twice a year -- freaking asinine!!

I used to live in Arizona and they don't participate in this nonsense. Why do the rest of us have to do this?

 

[Sans Souci]

Good morning-

I was able to get up without issue this morning. I did a lower body workout that alternated cardio moves with lifting weights. It was a bit boring and I was looking at my Fitbit to see how much of the work out was left. But it's done for the day and that's what matters.

I am thinking of applying to United today. I am not sure, though. I figure I can kick in a resume and if I am not feeling it, rescind my application. I just feel more of an affinity for American since my grandfather & father (as well as uncles and aunts) worked for them. It was easy for me answer why I wanted to be an AA FA. I have a friend who is a United FA (and a lawyer!), so I'll contact him today to see what he thinks. He complains about working there, but he is a complainer by nature.

I'll probably get outside for a bit today. I can't wait until my husband's birthday cake is gone. It has been too tempting for me. I'm going to toss what's left of it today.