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07-23-2008, 10:20 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
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New Gig.....
Next week is my last week where I am working currently....today I landed a Contract to perm position......starting tomorrow. Environment is almost a duplicate of what I'm leaving but with the addition of them actually spending the money to be up to date, so I can upgrade some of my skill set in the process. Timing worked out well....just gotta clean up my stuff and say my goodbye's today.
Thanx for letting me vent here guys....
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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07-23-2008, 10:27 AM
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Congrats on the new position. My position was elliminated after 21 years and I now have the gift of going back to school. Hope I chose the right path, it's a little scary after so long but seeing as I had no choice in the matter I think I'll just take it as it comes and enjoy a little free time in the process.
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still by the firelight
and purple moonlight
I hear the rusted river's call
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07-23-2008, 10:29 AM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
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congrats DF, Im sure that takes the pressure off!
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07-23-2008, 10:32 AM
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Super Moderator
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Originally Posted by RIJIMMY
congrats DF, Im sure that takes the pressure off!
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You ain't chitting there..... |
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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07-23-2008, 10:44 AM
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Easton, MA
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Congrats. Hope the new gig is much better than the old one. At least there's a good chance the person you'll be working for will be better than your last boss.
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07-23-2008, 10:50 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
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Good news Kevin (though nothing wrong with a couple weeks off to clear the head)
Sucks to be the old employer as they loose a week of knowledge s#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&g time. But they started it  |
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07-23-2008, 10:54 AM
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Is it May yet?
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Gloucester Ma
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Congrats! I am glad that worked out for you Kevin. Now ask them for a company car for the commute and you will be all set!
Those eels go for another swim on your way home last night?
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"Twitch....Twitch....Twitch....WHAM!"
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07-23-2008, 11:05 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
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Originally Posted by JohnR
Good news Kevin (though nothing wrong with a couple weeks off to clear the head):
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True....but the mrs. said that if I landed a job before my time is up here I can use some of my severance for a Truck cap and Rod Rack.....sooooooo
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Sucks to be the old employer as they loose a week of knowledge s#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&g time. But they started it |
he's still asking me questions.....it will be interesting for them going forward.
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Those eels go for another swim on your way home last night?
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Nope went home and got some sleep for the interview today.....looks like it was the wise thing to do. |
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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07-23-2008, 11:24 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
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I'm happy as hell for you. Congrats!
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He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.
Thomas Paine
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07-23-2008, 11:30 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Uh, in a spot....
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cOOL!!!!!!!!!!!
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Why even try......... 
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07-23-2008, 11:37 AM
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Super Moderator
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Location: Middleboro MA
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congrats Kevin
good luck with the new job
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07-23-2008, 11:58 AM
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lobster = striper bait
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Grats!
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Ski Quicks Hole
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07-23-2008, 12:15 PM
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Keep The Change
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: The Road to Serfdom
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Kevin,
Great, you could land something so soon.
I am getting calls back today on a job I applied for on JUNE 16th......
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07-23-2008, 01:49 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
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Great report, Kevin! Where is it?
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“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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07-23-2008, 01:53 PM
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President - S-B Chapter - Kelly Clarkson Fan Club
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AWESOME KEVIN!! 
congrats man! now go get that cap and rod rack!! |
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07-23-2008, 01:55 PM
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Here fishy fishy
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Whoville
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Kevin -
That is AWESOME news. PYCHED for you.
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07-23-2008, 05:00 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
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Originally Posted by nightfighter
Great report, Kevin! Where is it?
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Waltham....  Yeah the commute ain't the greatest but the coin is good and they allow flexible work hours. |
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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07-23-2008, 05:06 PM
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Location: Marshfield, MA
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That was quick Kevin....good for you...  |
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07-23-2008, 05:09 PM
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Permanently Disconnected
Join Date: Nov 2002
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congrats Kevin glad you got something. Hope the gas don't kill you
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07-23-2008, 05:29 PM
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DDG-51
Join Date: Mar 2002
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Great news TDF!!   |
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07-23-2008, 05:37 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman
Next week is my last week where I am working currently....today I landed a Contract to perm position......starting tomorrow. Environment is almost a duplicate of what I'm leaving but with the addition of them actually spending the money to be up to date, so I can upgrade some of my skill set in the process. Timing worked out well....just gotta clean up my stuff and say my goodbye's today.
Thanx for letting me vent here guys....
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Excellent!!! So you going to be able to spend sometime with Linux?
There are more jobs than skilled resources, in MA. As you have found out you don't have to take this outsourcing stuff
We should still linkedin. |
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07-23-2008, 06:32 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
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You got a problem with Waltham or something???
Ok, I have a problem with Waltham...like being in mafia...I keep trying to get out, but they keep s#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&g me back in!
Congrats Kevin,
The Rickman
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07-23-2008, 07:53 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by striperman36
Excellent!!! So you going to be able to spend sometime with Linux?
There are more jobs than skilled resources, in MA. As you have found out you don't have to take this outsourcing stuff
We should still linkedin.
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Definitely not giving up on the Linux...going to pick up some parts, build a PC, and load it up and play.
don't want to get bit in the ass again.....need to learn it....want to screw around with some VMware also....seem to be the hot topics right now.
Whats linkedin? |
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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07-23-2008, 08:34 PM
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Registered User
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Location: Burlington
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Congrats Kevin! You can breathe easier now.  |
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07-23-2008, 08:42 PM
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Stuck In Reality
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Holden MA
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Good luck Kev~!
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07-24-2008, 08:13 AM
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Here fishy fishy
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Whoville
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Linkedin is a business-oriented social networking site mainly used for professional networking. It's kinda like the my space or facebook for professional/job networking. It's free to join and they have some good features and professional groups that you can join within the site. It's worth the 10 minutes to create a profile. Add me to your network when you do TDF.
Ice
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07-27-2008, 09:40 PM
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...and in person!
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Scituate MA
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We had major reshuffling in my present job... in Waltham.
I only found out for sure that I still had a job with them a couple weeks ago.
I am getting real tired of working for big business.
but it's what I have been doing for over 15 yrs now.
livin in Scit, commutin to Wtm, sux. (40mi x2)
but its better than the last one - Andover (60mi x2)
why cant I find a good UNIX job in Braintree or Weymouth???
man!
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07-28-2008, 02:52 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: N.K.
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Congrats TDF !! I'm glad to hear it's working out for you.Times are tuff right now so you must be damn good at what you do.
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07-28-2008, 03:06 PM
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Boston Anglah
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Sitting on top of the world with my legs hangin free
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Best of luck Kevin, they are lucky to have you and hopefully they will show their appreciation..
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Used hard and put away dirty....
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