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Draheid

Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 12:54 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Wargod: Another thought for you. Do you have anyone in your family that uses a cellphone already? My thought is, most carriers have something called 'Family Talk' plans that let you share the main phone's minutes on additional phones. Usually $17 - $20 per month for the additional phone.

The nice thing about most cell plans now is the night/weekend minutes & the free (other than airtime) nationwide long distance.

Just a thought.

Wargod

Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 01:18 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Only one in the family who carries a cell in my BIL, and his is a work phone. I had thought about that for Darren and I, but since the main reason for having one is my car, we don't really need two. It wouldn't actually be a huge deal anyways, except that I almost always have at least one of the kids with me, I worry what would happen if the car broke down somewhere between here and there.

Mygetaway

Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 01:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
War.. My son had one of those.. He paid about $100 bucks and got a rebate for $50. The bad thing was he bought a $50 minute card and didn't use all his minutes in the 45 days so he lost them. He has AT&T. The phone was off for about a month until he could afford another refill card. There is a plan out there where the minutes roll over, whether you use them or not. I think it might be Verizon but not sure. Make sure and check out the phone first if you can. Son's is a Nokia, similiar to my regular phone, but it has no external antenna. The reception isn't very good when he's inside places, but since you'd be using it mostly on the road that might be ok.

Wargod

Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 02:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Wonder what the smallest number of minutes you can get is. I'm going to go check them out this weekend or next and now I know what to ask about. I really think this would be the best deal for me and the use I have for a cell phone. Thanks guys!! Hehe, I know where to come when I have a question.

Myjohnhenry

Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 02:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
War....
Tracfone and FreeUp from Verizon both have websites that detail the minutes, details about the service and the cost very well. (And a whole lot better than what you can find in the store!)

You can find trac fones at Target and Office Depot and WalMart. Free Up is at Verizon stores and Radio Shack. Target also has the new Virgin (T-Mobile I think).

Juju2bigdog

Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 03:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
War, go to one of those places that handle lots of different plans and tell them what you want to use it for. You will probably get lucky and find somebody who will give you the straight scoop. I am sure there is a phone plan out there just for you. Hey! Don't you have a very large adopted family here? Maybe one of them doesn't use all of their minutes either and will put you on their family plan!

Ddr1135

Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 03:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
You may also want to check into "Emergency Plans". They used to offer those, but I'm not sure they still do. You would get about 10 minutes per month for like $20.00.

I use my cell phone for my job and rollover my minutes not used. As soon as my son is old enough to drive he'll have a cell phone and I am seriously thinking about doing away with my house phone.

Halfunit

Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 04:52 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
My old plan with Alltel was 60 minutes for $19.95 a month, and we only used it when we had to.

I recently obtained a new phone (the mini-Motorola), and pay $29.95 per month, with 300 anytime minutes, and 5,000 nights and weekends.

The extra $10 was worth all that time to me, and I use the phone all the time now.

Juju2bigdog

Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 08:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
War, maybe the most important thing for you is adequate coverage in the areas where you will be traveling. Be sure to look at that. A cell phone is not going to do you any good if you are broken down where there are no towers that you provider uses.

Wargod

Wednesday, February 26, 2003 - 10:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
LOL, Juju...the furthest I go in my car is to my sisters house (7 miles.) The problem is that to get there, I have to go into the boonies! One of my fears about the car breaking down, is that it will happen on one of those trips, and I'll be stuck halfway between her house and my house, with one or more kids...and a long walk!

Anyways, I'm going shopping Friday, and hope to find something. When I told Darren I had decided on a pre paid phone, he was quite thrilled, LOL.

Juju2bigdog

Thursday, February 27, 2003 - 05:59 am EditMoveDeleteIP
But still, War, you want a company that has towers that will allow you to transmit from those 7 miles. Especially from those 7 miles.

Wargod

Thursday, February 27, 2003 - 01:20 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Good point, Juju. If I can't make calls in that area there is no point of having the cell phone.

Ladytex

Friday, February 28, 2003 - 08:26 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Sorry this is so late, but I just read this thread. I have a tracfone for my son who drives. I buy the 30 unit cards every other month for about $18. This is just an emergency phone for the vehicle. Hope this helps

Wargod

Friday, February 28, 2003 - 08:43 am EditMoveDeleteIP
30 units=30 minutes? Thats exactly what I'm talking about Lady, lol.

I told Darren last night I was going today to check them out and buy one..he asked that I wait til he could come with me. Which means that he's going to go in and point out the most expensive phone, with the most expensive plan, just because that's Darren, lol. At this point, I pretty much know what I want and need, so I'm not going to let him talk me into it.

Sweetbabygirl

Friday, February 28, 2003 - 09:41 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Okay, I have an interview with a consulting firm on Tuesday. I left my last job because it was mainly receptionist relief and I never got to utilize my strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; this was NOT mentioned during my interview, and if I had known that then I would not have taken the job.

Here is my dilemma....when the interviewer asks that g-damned annoying question, "Why did you leave your last job?", what is a good way to answer?

Lumbele

Friday, February 28, 2003 - 09:53 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Sweet, in my experience honesty is still the best policy. You could tell them flat out that you had expected to be using your skills and when that didn't materialise you decided to look for another opportunity that would include them.(Assuming this new job requires those skills.)

Draheid

Friday, February 28, 2003 - 09:57 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Sweetbabygirl: FWIW, here is what I have at the top of my resume under the heading of "Objective":
"To secure a long-term position with a growing company that would utilize my unique skills and knowledge in an environment that will challenge me and allow me to grow."

Juju2bigdog

Friday, February 28, 2003 - 12:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP

Quote:

I left my last job because it was mainly receptionist relief and I never got to utilize my strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; this was NOT mentioned during my interview, and if I had known that then I would not have taken the job.




That's what I would tell them, Sweetbabygirl. You can quote me on it if you like.

Bob2112

Friday, February 28, 2003 - 12:29 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
<spins Juju's head backwards>

Conejo

Friday, February 28, 2003 - 12:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
What JuJu said - it's honest, short and right to the point!

Wargod

Friday, February 28, 2003 - 12:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Honesty is definitely the best policy.

Weinermr

Friday, February 28, 2003 - 04:49 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
It's exactly the truth Sweetbabygirl, and it's what you should tell them. It shows you're honest and ambitious, and want to do challenging work.

Sweetbabygirl

Friday, February 28, 2003 - 06:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks to all for your advice regarding my upcoming interview....and Ju, if it is okay, I'll use 'your' quote, lol!!

Wish me luck!!

SBG

Juju2bigdog

Friday, February 28, 2003 - 07:55 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Anytime, Sweetbabygirl. LOL.



Oh, and if this carries any weight, I am old, and I have sat on and chaired many interview panels. If I were conducting the interview, an answer like the one above would be more than acceptable.

Wargod

Saturday, March 01, 2003 - 04:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Got my cell phone. Did my husband a diservice by saying the reason he wanted to go with me was so he could talk me into a more expensive one, LOL...he wanted one for himself. Anyways, we got each phone for 79, which includes the 25 dollar card for 100 minutes over 90 days. There the nextel phones that have the two way radio. Covers all of southern California.

I'm quite happy with this deal since all I wanted the phone for was emergencies. Thanks again everyone for your help. I went in pretty much knowing exactly what I wanted and the questions to ask.