|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,610
Veteran
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,610 |
... Aside from BIAB, of course!!! I was laid off in March of this year from a company I spent 22 years with. Times were getting tough and I had to dip into my 401K savings already, even though the severance package was not bad. At 58, it's tough to find another job. Applied for a similar job with a large company, had the usual HR Recruiter interview via phone. Then I went to meet the hiring manager. Interview was supposed to be 45 minutes. BUT, it was not an interview at all. More like an experience exchange and it lasted about two hours. The manager flat out told me that I was her top candidate. Few days later, I get a phone call from HR, telling me that there is a "strong interest" in me. Shortly after that, the background check was initiated and is now completed. I should have an offer letter this coming Monday or Tuesday and will start after the New Years weekend. Is THAT a Christmas present, or what? I am flat out elated, crying and laughing at the same time!!! LOL! Merry Christmas!!! 
Cheers, Mike My Music * Asus ROG Strix G15CF 32 GB DDR4 4TB HDD + 1 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB Win 11 AKAI EIE PRO Sound Interface. BIAB/RB 2024 UltraPak Build - Latest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 5,139
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 5,139 |
Way to go Mike! Santa must really LOVE you!  There ain't no feeling like getting a job. These days, it's like winning the lottery! Merry Christmas! Regards, Bob
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 8,849
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 8,849 |
Congratulations. That does make for a Merry Christmas. Be sure to not let it cut into your BIAB time..
BIAB 2025:RB 2025, Latest builds: Dell Optiplex 7040 Desktop; Windows-10-64 bit, Intel Core i7-6700 3.4GHz CPU and 16 GB Ram Memory.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,610
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,610 |
Thanks, Bob and Charlie! My emotions are flying high right now!!! And, Bob, yes - it is like winning the lottery! No worries, Charlie... will have to put in some long hours until I get their process more efficient, so they don't have to work weekends and late nights anymore. BIAB will NOT be neglected Merry Christmas!
Cheers, Mike My Music * Asus ROG Strix G15CF 32 GB DDR4 4TB HDD + 1 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB Win 11 AKAI EIE PRO Sound Interface. BIAB/RB 2024 UltraPak Build - Latest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 24,540
Veteran
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 24,540 |
That is great news!
Now you can have a Very Merry Christmas!
My wife had her driving test today.
She got 8 out of 10.
The other 2 jumped out of the way!
64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,610
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,610 |
That is great news!
Now you can have a Very Merry Christmas! Thanks, Mario. Indeed I will!!! More so, my wife as she already picked the bridge we were going to live under! LOL!!! Merry Christmas to you, good Sir
Last edited by MikeK; 12/24/15 12:23 PM.
Cheers, Mike My Music * Asus ROG Strix G15CF 32 GB DDR4 4TB HDD + 1 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB Win 11 AKAI EIE PRO Sound Interface. BIAB/RB 2024 UltraPak Build - Latest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 24,540
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 24,540 |
That is great news!
Now you can have a Very Merry Christmas! Thanks, Mario. Indeed I will!!! More so, my wife as she already picked the bridge we were going to live under! LOL!!! Merry Christmas to you, good Sir Well if you don't already own a bridge I have one here that I can sell you
My wife had her driving test today.
She got 8 out of 10.
The other 2 jumped out of the way!
64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 5,139
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 5,139 |
In my life, I've been down much more than up, and Up is BETTER!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,610
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,610 |
That is great news!
Now you can have a Very Merry Christmas! Thanks, Mario. Indeed I will!!! More so, my wife as she already picked the bridge we were going to live under! LOL!!! Merry Christmas to you, good Sir Well if you don't already own a bridge I have one here that I can sell you If need be, I'll get back at your offer, in another lifetime LOL!
Cheers, Mike My Music * Asus ROG Strix G15CF 32 GB DDR4 4TB HDD + 1 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB Win 11 AKAI EIE PRO Sound Interface. BIAB/RB 2024 UltraPak Build - Latest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,610
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,610 |
In my life, I've been down much more than up, and Up is BETTER! Tell me about it... thought, I would retire with the previous company. Then the world came crushing down on my wife and I, because the office was relocated to Florida (which we could NOT have afforded to move to at the time). So yeah, UP is MUCH better!!! Life throws us a curve ball every now and then... hit and miss... then you hit one and it's all good! Merry Christmas to you, Bob!
Cheers, Mike My Music * Asus ROG Strix G15CF 32 GB DDR4 4TB HDD + 1 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB Win 11 AKAI EIE PRO Sound Interface. BIAB/RB 2024 UltraPak Build - Latest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 15,944
PG Music Staff
|
|
PG Music Staff
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 15,944 |
))) I should have an offer letter this coming Monday or Tuesday and will start after the New Years weekend.
Great news Mike! Glad to hear it.
Have Fun!
Peter Gannon
PG Music Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,610
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,610 |
))) I should have an offer letter this coming Monday or Tuesday and will start after the New Years weekend.
Great news Mike! Glad to hear it. Thanks so much, Peter! Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!
Cheers, Mike My Music * Asus ROG Strix G15CF 32 GB DDR4 4TB HDD + 1 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB Win 11 AKAI EIE PRO Sound Interface. BIAB/RB 2024 UltraPak Build - Latest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 11,012
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 11,012 |
Really good news Mike. Wouldn't it be funny if you enjoy working for the new employer more than you did your prior employer?
Merry Christmas to you and your wife.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,610
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,610 |
Really good news Mike. Wouldn't it be funny if you enjoy working for the new employer more than you did your prior employer?
Merry Christmas to you and your wife. Thank you, Jim. Yes, that is quiet the possibility Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones as well.
Cheers, Mike My Music * Asus ROG Strix G15CF 32 GB DDR4 4TB HDD + 1 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB Win 11 AKAI EIE PRO Sound Interface. BIAB/RB 2024 UltraPak Build - Latest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 8,109
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 8,109 |
Hi Mike,
Congratulations ! I went through almost exactly the same thing about 2 years ago! So glad to hear that you landed well!
You mentioned "getting their process more efficient" so I'm guessing you are a manufacturing engineer?
In the past, losing one's job after 50 did not bode well for the likelihood of re-employment. But these days (especially in manufacturing) That isn't necessarily the case. Young people have been steered away from manufacturing careers for so long that the rising wave of baby boomer retirements has left any manufacturing company (that's still in business) scrambling to find replacements for their retirees... especially technical people.
In many places, retirees get hired right back as temps, collecting retirement benefits and wages at the same time.
Bottom line, sometimes what seems like a disaster turns out to be an opportunity! Best of luck to you and your wife!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,610
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,610 |
Hi Mike,
Congratulations ! I went through almost exactly the same thing about 2 years ago! So glad to hear that you landed well!
You mentioned "getting their process more efficient" so I'm guessing you are a manufacturing engineer?
Bottom line, sometimes what seems like a disaster turns out to be an opportunity! Best of luck to you and your wife! Thanks so much, Pat. Nope, not a manufacturing engineer. This is a job in a hosted software/application solutions environment. I'll be streamlining their Sales Reporting and Sales Compensation process, something I am very familiar with. Process improvements, for the most part. I'll be the supervisor in their Sales Operations department. Appreciate the kind words. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!:)
Last edited by MikeK; 12/25/15 07:44 AM.
Cheers, Mike My Music * Asus ROG Strix G15CF 32 GB DDR4 4TB HDD + 1 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB Win 11 AKAI EIE PRO Sound Interface. BIAB/RB 2024 UltraPak Build - Latest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 8,109
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 8,109 |
Mike, that is even more impressive! Since you were competing against the best and brightest young talent (and in the world of software/ application solutions, I'd guess its a very large group of talented contenders) the fact that you were chosen speaks well of your resume and work references!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,610
Veteran
|
|
OP
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,610 |
Thanks again, Pat. I am beyond elated with being chosen over my competition. One of which was a Lady that already worked for the company, but her job function moved and she is now being laid off. I feel for her and wish her the best of luck!
Last edited by MikeK; 12/25/15 07:56 AM.
Cheers, Mike My Music * Asus ROG Strix G15CF 32 GB DDR4 4TB HDD + 1 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 8GB Win 11 AKAI EIE PRO Sound Interface. BIAB/RB 2024 UltraPak Build - Latest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 12,840
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 12,840 |
Congratulations, Mike. I can certainly relate, as the same happened to me and I was out of work for 13 months. It's interesting you mentioned: Then the world came crushing down on my wife and I, because the office was relocated to Florida because that's what we did. My company didn't relocate, but my wife and I relocated from Northern Virginia to Pensacola Florida. We saw what could have been a very bad situation instead as an opportunity to get back to our folks (who live here in Pensacola) and be there for them for the time they have left in this world. I am re-employed here, working in IT Project Management again, but I'm also church pianist and choir director at the church we go to (guess which job I like the most?) I'm so glad you landed on your feet, because yes, it can be difficult, but often times the adage is so true that "when a door shuts, another one opens." Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, Mike.
John Laptop-HP Omen I7 Win11Pro 32GB 12TB SSD Desktop-ASUS-I7 Win10Pro 32GB 12TB SATA BB2026/UMC204HD&404HD/Casios/Cakewalk/Reaper/Studio One/Notion/Dorico/Noteworthy/NI/Halion/IK http://www.sus4chord.com (under rehosting/construction)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 430
Journeyman
|
|
Journeyman
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 430 |
I went through a similar process about 18 months ago.
In IT we older IT okies turns out to have the overall view and process experience that trumps the specialised silo views that the young emerging IT chappies have.
I now get the offers to manage the more complex projects or provide advise on a contract basis now which suits me better to give me a little more freedom than what I had when I was fulltime employed.
I'm doing allright for Country Trash ....
I used to care, but things have changed (Bob Dylan)
BIAB 2026W + RB
M-Audio FastTrack C600, Rode NT2-A
Digitech VoiceLive 4
Epiphone Sheraton, Ibanez 12str, Washburn 6str, Cort 6Str Nylon
Yanagisawa Tenor Sax
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ask sales and support questions about Band-in-a-Box using natural language.
ChatPG's knowledge base includes the full Band-in-a-Box User Manual and sales information from the website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac® users: Build 904 now available!
If you're already using Band-in-a-Box® 2025 for Mac®, make sure to grab the latest update! Build 904 is now available for download and includes the newest additions and enhancements from our team.
Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® users: Build 1237 is now available!
Already a Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Windows user? Stay up to date and download the build 1237 to get all the latest additions and enhancements.
PowerTracks Pro 2026 for Windows is Here!
PowerTracks 2026 is here—bringing powerful new enhancements designed to make your production workflow faster, smoother, and more intuitive than ever.
The enhanced Mixer now shows Track Type and Instrument icons for instant track recognition, while a new grid option simplifies editing views. Non-floating windows adopt a modern title bar style, replacing the legacy blue bar.
The Master Volume is now applied at the end of the audio chain for consistent levels and full-signal master effects.
Tablature now includes a “Save bends when saving XML” option for improved compatibility with PG Music tools. Plus, you can instantly match all track heights with a simple Ctrl-release after resizing, and Add2 chords from MGU/SGU files are now fully supported... and more!
Get started today—first-time packages start at just $49.
Already using PowerTracks Pro Audio? Upgrade for as little as $29 and enjoy the latest improvements!
Order now!
Band-in-a-Box 2026 for Windows Special Offers End Tomorrow (January 15th, 2026) at 11:59 PM PST!
Time really is running out! Save up to 50% on Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® upgrades and receive a FREE Bonus PAK—only when you order by 11:59 PM PST on Thursday, January 15, 2026!
We've added many major new features and new content in a redesigned Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®!
Version 2026 introduces a modernized GUI redesign across the program, with updated toolbars, refreshed windows, smoother workflows, and a new Dark Mode option. There’s also a new side toolbar for quicker access to commonly used windows, and the new Multi-View feature lets you arrange multiple windows as layered panels without overlap, making it easier to customize your workspace.
Another exciting new addition is the new AI-Notes feature, which can transcribe polyphonic audio into MIDI. You can view the results in notation or play them back as MIDI, and choose whether to process an entire track or focus on specific parts like drums, bass, guitars/piano, or vocals. There's over 100 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®.
There's an amazing collection of new content too, including 202 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two RealDrums Stems sets, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!
Upgrade your Band-in-a-Box for Windows to save up to 50% on most Band-in-a-Box® 2026 upgrade packages!
Plus, when you order your Band-in-a-Box® 2026 upgrade during our special, you'll receive a Free Bonus PAK of exciting new add-ons.
If you need any help deciding which package is the best option for you, just let us know. We are here to help!
Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® Special Offers Extended Until January 15, 2026!
Good news! You still have time to upgrade to the latest version of Band-in-a-Box® for Windows® and save. Our Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® special now runs through January 15, 2025!
We've packed Band-in-a-Box® 2026 with major new features, enhancements, and an incredible lineup of new content! The program now sports a sleek, modern GUI redesign across the entire interface, including updated toolbars, refreshed windows, smoother workflows, a new dark mode option, and more. The brand-new side toolbar provides quicker access to key windows, while the new Multi-View feature lets you arrange multiple windows as layered panels without overlap, creating a flexible, clutter-free workspace. We have an amazing new “AI-Notes” feature. This transcribes polyphonic audio into MIDI so you can view it in notation or play it back as MIDI. You can process an entire track (all pitched instruments and drums) or focus on individual parts like drums, bass, guitars/piano, or vocals. There's an amazing collection of new content too, including 202 RealTracks, new RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, “Songs with Vocals” Artist Performance Sets, Playable RealTracks Set 5, two RealDrums Stems sets, XPro Styles PAK 10, Xtra Styles PAK 21, and much more!
There are over 100 new features in Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows®.
When you order purchase Band-in-a-Box® 2026 before 11:59 PM PST on January 15th, you'll also receive a Free Bonus PAK packed with exciting new add-ons.
Upgrade to Band-in-a-Box® 2026 for Windows® today! Check out the Band-in-a-Box® packages page for all the purchase options available.
Happy New Year!
Thank you for being part of the Band-in-a-Box® community.
Wishing you and yours a very happy 2026—Happy New Year from all of us at PG Music!
Season's Greetings!
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy holiday season—thanks for being part of our community!
The office will be closed for Christmas Day, but we will be back on Boxing Day (Dec 26th) at 6:00am PST.
Team PG
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums57
Topics86,061
Posts799,625
Members40,025
| |
Most Online44,367
Mar 4th, 2026
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean