asujosh1

Wow, I didn't know 'Business Analyst' was a 'high falootin job title'. Sure, why not, should I just tell them that you like small Asian women and alcohol, in no particular order? What job are you going for anyway?

Slepybear

I GOT HIRED!
Broadway Pizza. i start monday

asujosh1

Congrats! Is the pizza good there? Or is it just like another Dominoes?

Razzi

it's gonna be some university job with me workin between classes. probably parking attendant or lab assistant or something. it wont be anything crazy.

then again i have been feeling rather motivated lately so i'll see if i cant whip up something better

and small asian girls? man, no. i like em 5'6 or more and full of life. small asian girls squeal and they just cute, nothing sexy about em

WannabeG

More free flowing.

asujosh1

Dude, I'm 6' 2" 250 lbs, 5' 6" is small.

BlackuraTL

haha for razzi though 5'6" is like 6'6" for you

Slepybear

i'm 5'8ish, and 5'6 is just right

GLowrdr

Naw man... 3'0", maybe 3'2" - now that's the perfect size. You have to measure from the knees to the top of her head though.....

Otherwise you can't find them shirts anywhere

WannabeG

ASUJosh, idk if you cared if you got an auto or stick, but they are offering great deals right now on 08 G35xs. You can get either the 17s or 18s in wheel sizes, navi, other features, so it would be similarly equipped to your old TL (a little luxury) while still offering great handeling and AWD for the winter. 306hp and 0-60 in 5.4 seconds doesnt hurt either.

Just somthing you could look at if you wanted. Pretty sure you can pick one up for close to 30k now with a 40k MSRP. They also have great lease deals if you wanted to get somthing new in a couple years.

asujosh1

Thanks for the info, but I am pretty much sold on the STi at this point. Unless I drive something new that just knocks my socks off, I am going to try and buy an STi once I get my tax return back.

The biggest problem with the G35 is that it is really heavy and I am really looking for a race car that I can drive to the grocery store. That was the problem with the TL as well, had good power, but it was just too damn heavy and also had the automagic that doesn't do so well at an Autocross. I mean, I whooped a guy in a G35S about midway through the season and he had more experience than I did.

They are nice looking cars though.

WannabeG

Ill give you that. They are a bit of a porker.

Doesnt hurt to drive one though, just for the hell of it

And was that G35S you beat, light blue like mine?

asujosh1

The one that was at the race was a dark silver or light grey color. It was a really nice looking car, but the race was at Midway (small track) and it was having a really hard time making the transitions.

WannabeG

Yea, its a much bigger car.

Phantom_of_the_Acura

Business Analyst is what I am working my way up to I started as a lacky and worked my way up to Clerk and I am now an Adminstrator. Although everytime I look at Business Analyst positions in the paper or online requirements are a BS and 2-5 years exp. So I might have to upgrade from having an AAS someday if I want to get to the next level in my career. Or I suppose I could try to get licensed as a Therapist then take my Analyst abilitys and become the worlds first Analrapist. Ok I stole that from Arrested Development.

Phantom_of_the_Acura

Have you looked at a 911, Cayman or a Nissan GTR? Or are those not allowed in the class of autocross you want to do? Or if you wanted to go all out and you just wanted a fun no frills car the Ariel Atom would kick ass at the track.

asujosh1

911 is my dream car, but unfortunately, the backseat is made for leprechauns and not humans. The cayman has no backseat what-so-ever, and the GTR is about double what I am looking to spend. All good suggestions though.

Besides, if I showed up to an event with Godzilla, I would be mobbed with requests for a co-drive.

What kind of BA work are you interested in? And where are you working today? BA at Target is more of a Project Manager than a true BA. I occasionally do BA work, but mostly it is all PM.

Razzi

josh i thought you didnt want kids and E wasnt really looking either

personally i think the new Evo looks better but there's just something sexy about a hatchback STi. did u see the top gear episode on it josh? the evo basically eats the STi i think. lemme see if i can dig it up. not that top gear should be the be all end all of automotive arguments lol

Razzi

ere we go
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4W-YyHeQOvg

Razzi

well having watched that again i believe you should go test drive an evo josh


/postwhore

asujosh1

I am not currently into having a kid, but we are married and accidents DO happen, so we should not go out and purchase a two-seater. Besides, I enjoy being able to drive for a night out, and take stuff with me when I go somewhere with friends.

If I remember correctly, the STi was .02 seconds faster than the EVO around the track in the Top Gear test.

If you read a few posts back, you will see that I tried to drive an EVO and the guys at the dealer were a bunch of asshats. And for the record, that is Metro Mitsu where they were a bunch of douche-bags.

Razzi

there cant be just one mitsu dealer around here. head down to the one in maplewood and give that a try. oh right, no car lol

how ARE you getting around?

asujosh1

Well, after sitting in an EVO I just didnt like it nearly as much. So, for .02 seconds, I'll go with the Subaru that I actually like the interior of. I do like the exterior of the EVO, but the inside sucks and the seats are made for people your size. This does not help me since I am about the size of two of you.

As for getting around, I am getting rides from neighbors, Matt, my buddy Kaleb and Jorge. I really don't go anywhere though, so it hasn't been a real big deal yet. Groceries are probably the biggest issue and I can call up Lunds and have it delivered. I did have to bum a car to go to United Noodle last week, let me know when your mom is going so that I can tag along .

BlackuraTL

Seeing that video I like the EVO. Those 2 Subis were out drifting in the parking lots again last night here. I watched em for like 20 minutes from my window. So smooth and awesome.

http://www.mnsubaru.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26853
I want this STI sooo bad haha, I'm just so broke.

Slepybear

I don't like what cars are starting to look like.. they are looking to rounded and family friendly.. like the new evos are rounded everywhere, and have plastic (i think, it looks like it) in the front bumper.. evos are supposed to be badass rally cars.. maybe its just me

Razzi

hey i just realized something. with dan in RI and josh sold, we have no type s do we?

asujosh1

Razzi, you seen Gran Torino yet? It's all about your peeps!

And yes, you are correct, there are no S badges in Mpls any longer. Maybe one of you should buck up and get yourself a fat ride?

Slepybear

or just buy the badge i heard that adds like 75 hp

WannabeG

My friends bro has an 02 CL Type S

Phantom_of_the_Acura

I have an 07 TL Type-S. Top Gear is my favorite show on TV. I usually don't watch shows more than once but the episode of Top Gear where they try to make cars into boats and Clarkson's Toyota Hylux that he called "ToyBoata" almost makes it to the finish and it rolls over is classic. Oh and the one where they go caravaning and burn the camper down is great to.
I'm not sure. I currently run queries every month to see sales and purchases year over year to see changes in the market. So I like that part of the job but when the actual Business Analyst position opened at my current employer I interviewed with the VP of Operations and he said that my technical background was good but I was lacking the financial background.

asujosh1

One thing to note is that a BA in one company and a BA in another can have totally different roles. Here, as a Project Manager, I am responsible for the schedule, the budget, the resources, workload and generally everything about the project. There are some areas here that the BA is just involved for gathering requirements and business value for a project and then their involvement is mostly paperwork after that. It really all depends on where you are and who your manager is.

But, I am also an IT BA so I don't worry about sales or purchases or anything like that. I mostly keep up with that because the health of the company determines what kinds of projects we get to do.

Razzi

i thought you did computer stuff josh. business analyst is super tight man.

you mind if i follow you around for a week? lol

asujosh1

I do, kind of. I am a project manager in the IT organization working with Marketing partners. So, I run technical projects like new development, package installs, stuff like that. I have been getting more and more into the strategic side of it lately and have been liking that a lot.

asujosh1

I just found a smokin deal on a repo'd STi, CROSS YOUR FINGERS!!!

I talked to the wife and if I can get it at the price I think I can, then it is a go!!

BlackuraTL

How much what year what color?

Razzi

asujosh1

Dont want to give too much away just yet, if I end up getting it, you'll all get to see it. If not, I'll find something else.

Razzi

was gonna post a pic was it was too damn big

where's this repo at josh?

BlackuraTL

too many was' in that sentence I'm confused

asujosh1

Repo is out of state, so it would require some travel, but if the deal is what it appears, it would be worth it.