Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[krayzie]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Yeah, I have to remember I am easily replaceable by someone overseas..

See what happened with British Airways? Yea those fuckers never learn anything.

I think in IT the truly safest job is probably working with Mainframes but that's 12 hour shift work and its biggest enemy is automation.

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

Date a cougar with grown kids and a house that's paid for. GG

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Well, I'll be a functioning person again so I'll be on the hunt Have always had looks my way but nothing solid.

Originally Posted by cjd

Is it fair pay (monetary equivalent benefits like health insurance and retirement match count, work life balance due not...here) for the work? Then heck yes, do it. The other benefits are what makes it gravy, but are honestly directed in the industry to be competitive. Also, have you negotiated at all?

Good health benefits, enough for comfort and a bit set aside, and a good life balance will make you wonder why you waited.

C

They provided a more detailed explanation of the position and, not trying to be cocky, but I can say its relatively easy. (We shall see once I start)

I have tried but because of my experience, or lack thereof comparatively, its fair pay. They essentially laid everything out on the table and mentioned put in good work, you will be rewarded. I mean free IT certs with double bonus for achieving them? Never heard of that before.

Also, I am glad I heeded everyone's advice to wait before quitting current job months back, new one does look better in just about every category - especially the work/life balance

Originally Posted by krayzie

See what happened with British Airways? Yea those fuckers never learn anything.

I think in IT the truly safest job is probably working with Mainframes but that's 12 hour shift work and its biggest enemy is automation.

Didn't read up on British Airways, ill check it out.

I did receive plenty of cautious words from industry vets back in school about how there are no safe jobs in IT. Just got to keep on the up and up and not let skills go stale. Essentially, don't be content in job..

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Well, I'll be a functioning person again so I'll be on the hunt Have always had looks my way but nothing solid.



They provided a more detailed explanation of the position and, not trying to be cocky, but I can say its relatively easy. (We shall see once I start)

I have tried but because of my experience, or lack thereof comparatively, its fair pay. They essentially laid everything out on the table and mentioned put in good work, you will be rewarded. I mean free IT certs with double bonus for achieving them? Never heard of that before.

Also, I am glad I heeded everyone's advice to wait before quitting current job months back, new one does look better in just about every category - especially the work/life balance



Didn't read up on British Airways, ill check it out.

I did receive plenty of cautious words from industry vets back in school about how there are no safe jobs in IT. Just got to keep on the up and up and not let skills go stale. Essentially, don't be content in job..

Gotta be an alpha bro. Slay that shit

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[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

Gotta be an alpha bro. Slay that shit

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3 months, going into 4, of working out has yielded me great results! Im not ripped or anything like that, but I am where I was at before starting IT!!

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

3 months, going into 4, of working out has yielded me great results! Im not ripped or anything like that, but I am where I was at before starting IT!!

Biggamehuntersteve

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[bkblitzed]

How nostalgic

[Phijkchu]

Can that one guy in the suspension threads with a 2013 BRZ remember the human on the other side of the internet and deflate his ego a bit. Jeez, I just want to read a few threads without his constant belligerent anecdotes. Sorry for the vent.

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by Phijkchu

Can that one guy in the suspension threads with a 2013 BRZ remember the human on the other side of the internet and deflate his ego a bit. Jeez, I just want to read a few threads without his constant belligerent anecdotes. Sorry for the vent.

Just read all that, kinda wish I didn't. Luckily, I mostly come on here to post in off topic nowadays

Every so often, I search old threads for mechanical stuff.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Question for general RT:

Anyone here ever took a job for a bit less pay but really good benefits and awesome work-life balance?

Got offer letter today. Will be working hours that'll allow me to study for industry certs again and go back to school to finish degree. I'll get paid to get certs if I pass. Quarterly performance cash bonuses and good retirement account plan. They showed me around and looks like a good place to work overall.............

No, but I would have.

That job sounds like a good move for you.

As far as buying a house in the Seattle area ...... you might want to consider holding off on that ....... I'm ah feared Seattle is blowing itself another housing bubble.

You might find yourself more comfortable, in a nice apartment or maybe a condo......while you're young, single, no children and upwardly mobile.


humfrz

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Phijkchu

Can that one guy in the suspension threads with a 2013 BRZ remember the human on the other side of the internet and deflate his ego a bit. Jeez, I just want to read a few threads without his constant belligerent anecdotes. Sorry for the vent.

I don't get over there ...... however, point him out to me and I'll go over and him.


humfrz

[Andrew025]

Originally Posted by Phijkchu

Can that one guy in the suspension threads with a 2013 BRZ remember the human on the other side of the internet and deflate his ego a bit. Jeez, I just want to read a few threads without his constant belligerent anecdotes. Sorry for the vent.

Lemme guess... Gforce?

[Phijkchu]

Originally Posted by Andrew025

Lemme guess... Gforce?

He who shall not be named

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by humfrz

No, but I would have.

That job sounds like a good move for you.

As far as buying a house in the Seattle area ...... you might want to consider holding off on that ....... I'm ah feared Seattle is blowing itself another housing bubble.

You might find yourself more comfortable, in a nice apartment or maybe a condo......while you're young, single, no children and upwardly mobile.


humfrz

Wise words from wise man!

I do hope there is another bubble and it pops so I can pick up houses on the cheap, though people lost a lot of jobs back in 2008 (as best as I recall, junior in hs )

Very lucky I have parents who don't mind me living at home still, as long as I'm not a bum. Planned on moving out next year but that plan is derailed kinda.

[krayzie]

Originally Posted by humfrz

As far as buying a house in the Seattle area ...... you might want to consider holding off on that ....... I'm ah feared Seattle is blowing itself another housing bubble.

The real test would be if the rates would really go up in the near future, but I'm certain no indebted 1st world nation can even afford that these days without going bust.