This is a high quality, no frills post sure to please all my avid fans and readers. Since the 4th of July, I started working through a temp agency at Andersen Windows. I work to test windows for structural integrity, water leakage, and new components. Its not a dream job, but hey, its $15/hr cash in the pocket (minus those fucking taxes). Unfortunately the house building market just turned south spurring a series of company wide cutbacks. All contract employees (thats me), summer help, and even some new hires were let go. I'll take it in stride like a pro - now I've got some new experience testing windows, guarenteed time off for a back country trip in a few weeks, and more time to look for my dream job of renewable energy. Curiously enough, two people at Andersen in the group I work with were physics majors that are now essentially meche's.
The job search is slow. Working 40 hours a week puts a dent into the amount of effort one can put into job searching. I think grad school is on the horizon. Any thoughts on what degree I should aim to get (and from where) to get involved in renewable energy (collection, storage, or transport)? It was reassuring to watch the film, "Who Killed the Electric Car?" and see many people interviewed working for companies to which I have applied and to get some new ideas.
Other news - I got a used fly rod and reel from Wade's dad. Last weekend, we went fishing friday afternoon/night, saturday and sunday. Though we didn't catch much, it was tons of fun.
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