[ale] OT got my first job as a Computer Professional *kinda*

[jrtroberts]

On 07/10/10 22:48, Jim Kinney wrote:
> Paying gig is a paying gig! Congrats!
>
Yeah it is,  (still not sure how to create the forum quotes for selected 
pieces of a message.... maybe it is automatic)

> Make sure you are subscribed to the ale-jobs list. Most of what come 
> through there is sysadmin and some programming work. But search the 
> archives for recruiter contacts!
I don't mind.  I would love to do sysadmin work.  It really depends on 
what kind of experience is needed though.  I am subscribed as of 
tonight.  Thanks for reminding me.

and I'll check with the recruiter on Monday about the placement of their 
contact info on this list serve.  I doubt it will be a problem, but 
being as green as I am I would rather CMA and not burn bridges.

Joshua Roberts

>
> On Sat, Jul 10, 2010 at 9:17 PM, jrtroberts <jrtroberts at gmail.com 
> <mailto:jrtroberts at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
>     I got a call on Thursday from a recruiting office in Nebraska, must be
>     cheaper in Nebraska, about installing a DVD NOW (essentially a redbox)
>     vending machine at an IGN in Marble Hill, GA.  (one time gig)
>
>     pays $15 an hour with $15 Travel and time limit is 1.5 hours.
>      Based on
>     the instruction manual there is almost nothing to it.  My job is
>     just to
>     open the guts and make sure the moving parts are not broken, then plug
>     it into the power and LAN connections and let her rip.  I may have to
>     run the diagnostics, but I will have to confirm that.  Based on prior
>     experiences with appliance installs, a refrigerator looks more
>     complicated.  But, it is a paying gig that may get me rep points with
>     that recruiter.  I don't want to be a career installer mind you,
>     but at
>     least it is a start.  Albeit a slow one.
>
>     I am trying to shut off the little voice in my head that keeps saying,
>     "I went to school for 2 years, got an Networking Specialist AAS, an A+
>     and a CCNA, and completed my CCNP course work to install a VENDING
>     MACHINE."
>
>     I'll probably work slow to get my full 1.5 hours of pay.  My
>     girlfriend
>     wants to go to Six Flags this summer and the $40 I make on this job
>     should pay for the ticket and parking.
>
>     I'll take what I can get.  Beats flipping burgers.
>
>     :)
>
>     have a great summer and wish me luck on the job search.
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