Looking at a new job...

nguyendot
nguyendot Posts: 3,594
edited November 2011 in The Clubhouse
So I've worked here for over four years now. Life's not horrible, it pays okay and the job is easy. I sit in front of two monitors fixing servers (exchange, sql, clustering etc) all day ..and looking at clubpolk.

Anyways an opportunity just presented itself to me when I purchased the Sony KDL-40XBR3 from a craigslister, who happened to be the VP of IT operations for a very large oil company here. Had a phone interview today....Will have a real one Monday.

I hope all goes well. I've been looking for an opportunity like this so I can further my finances, and in turn, my relationship goals with the current gf... More money = easier to get married and have kids, lol.

I'll give more specifics after everything goes down... antsy!
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited January 2011
    Good Luck! New opportunities are always exciting!
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,198
    edited January 2011
    nguyendot wrote: »
    ...an opportunity just presented itself to me when I purchased the Sony KDL-40XBR3 from a craigslister, who happened to be the VP of IT

    Funny how things happen isn't it. Good luck!
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited January 2011
    Good Luck!
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,225
    edited January 2011
    nguyendot wrote: »
    So I've worked here for over four years now. Life's not horrible, it pays okay and the job is easy. I sit in front of two monitors fixing servers (exchange, sql, clustering etc) all day ..and looking at clubpolk.

    Anyways an opportunity just presented itself to me when I purchased the Sony KDL-40XBR3 from a craigslister, who happened to be the VP of IT operations for a very large oil company here. Had a phone interview today....Will have a real one Monday.

    I hope all goes well. I've been looking for an opportunity like this so I can further my finances, and in turn, my relationship goals with the current gf... More money = easier to get married and have kids, lol.

    I'll give more specifics after everything goes down... antsy!

    What if you have to give up Club Polk ???? It bears serious consideration. (Just kidding , I hope it all works out for you). :cool:
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2011
    Good luck.
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  • Outfitter03
    Outfitter03 Posts: 563
    edited January 2011
    Good Luck. Big Oil has always = Big Bucks!!!
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited January 2011
    nap wrote: »
    What if you have to give up Club Polk ???? It bears serious consideration. (Just kidding , I hope it all works out for you). :cool:

    I'll get an Iphone or something with a bigger screen, seriously.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,273
    edited January 2011
    Unless you are an owner "always be on the look out for a bigger pot of gold"
    Even as an owner there can always be a larger venture....but you have to be happy

    Good Luck...to you and all
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  • dekuda
    dekuda Posts: 756
    edited January 2011
    Be careful, one of my customers is a big oil company. They sub out the admin work overseas(India for example) through big companies like IBM and HP and then when the contract is up for renewal they can always go with someone else. And even if you work for the company now they still look at costs down the road and consider subbing it out to overseas personnel. Make sure it is secure. Good luck !!
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  • starkiller
    starkiller Posts: 2,723
    edited January 2011
    All the best! If you get the job send me the "new job good karma" so I can find one after being out of a job for 2 years....:biggrin:
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,957
    edited January 2011
    starkiller wrote: »
    All the best! If you get the job send me the "new job good karma" so I can find one after being out of a job for 2 years....:biggrin:

    You and me both brother....going on a year and a half myself. The construction industry in Chicago is pretty much kaput.

    Congrats to the OP, hope you snag it.
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,225
    edited January 2011
    nguyendot wrote: »
    I'll get an Iphone or something with a bigger screen, seriously.

    Had to reality check you there. At least your priorities are in order. :wink:
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  • TNHNDYMAN
    TNHNDYMAN Posts: 2,145
    edited January 2011
    Best of luck to you, and be grateful for an interview which are hard to come by these days.
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  • AudioGenics
    AudioGenics Posts: 2,567
    edited January 2011
    now that is great Karma !

    Good Luck....
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    edited January 2011
    nguyendot wrote: »
    So I've worked here for over four years now. Life's not horrible, it pays okay and the job is easy. I sit in front of two monitors fixing servers (exchange, sql, clustering etc) all day ..and looking at clubpolk.

    Anyways an opportunity just presented itself to me when I purchased the Sony KDL-40XBR3 from a craigslister, who happened to be the VP of IT operations for a very large oil company here. Had a phone interview today....Will have a real one Monday.

    I hope all goes well. I've been looking for an opportunity like this so I can further my finances, and in turn, my relationship goals with the current gf... More money = easier to get married and have kids, lol.

    I'll give more specifics after everything goes down... antsy!

    Good luck, keep us posted.:wink:
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited January 2011
    Good luck, hope you get what you need-want :cool: New challenges are always nice...
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited January 2011
    Will do, 9am tomorrow...then maybe more? It's a long process.
    Main Surround -
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    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • stuwee
    stuwee Posts: 1,508
    edited January 2011
    nguyendot wrote: »
    Will do, 9am tomorrow...then maybe more? It's a long process.

    Best wishes to ya! Make it fun, don't **** :tongue:
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,147
    edited January 2011
    What happened so far?

    I hope your happy where ever you go or stay:wink:.
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  • Earthy
    Earthy Posts: 488
    edited January 2011
    IT jobs don't grow on trees these days. I hope this turns out to be the dream job. I bet your post rate starts to drop though. Doubt you will be able to hang out here during the day. At least until you find the outside DSL "Test" line that's not monitored.
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited January 2011
    I think it went well! Lots of Competency Based Questions... I used to be the one asking them here lol.

    We will see, should get a call sometime this week. It was the manager, and two other guys, 3 vs me. I think I held my own very well! Crossing my fingers until I hear...
    Main Surround -
    Epson 8350 Projector/ Elite Screens 120" / Pioneer Elite SC-35 / Sunfire Signature / Focal Chorus 716s / Focal Chorus CC / Polk MC80 / Polk PSW150 sub

    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited January 2011
    IT jobs don't grow on trees these days. I hope this turns out to be the dream job.
    They seem to actually grow on trees here in Canada (or at least Ottawa). Despite the US economy, I was in the impression the demand would be as extensive or close as they are here in Ottawa. I join with you in hoping this turns out to be the jackpot/dream job!
    nguyendot wrote: »
    I think it went well! Lots of Competency Based Questions... I used to be the one asking them here lol.

    We will see, should get a call sometime this week. It was the manager, and two other guys, 3 vs me. I think I held my own very well! Crossing my fingers until I hear...
    My fingers are crossed too for you, I hope you, pray and send good thoughts so you can hit the jackpot with this job contest and find a way to smile at the economy ordeal.
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    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • kn505
    kn505 Posts: 380
    edited January 2011
    Best of luck.
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited November 2011
    Ironically, I did not get that job, but I did end up selling that TV to my boss, at the new job I DID end up getting...teeheehee
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    Bedroom - Sharp Aquos 70" 650 / Pioneer SC-1222k / Polk RT-55 / Polk CS-250

    Den - Rotel RSP-1068 / Threshold CAS-2 / Boston VR-M60 / BDP-05FD
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited November 2011
    Well, congrats on the new job! :cool: Hopefully it will make you happier than the one you didn't get would have. :wink:
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