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nadams
nadams Posts: 5,877
edited April 2 in Clubhouse Archives
Just got a call from a local snack food manufacturer (Wise Snacks), offering me a PC technician job for their main offices here in Berwick, PA. I had interviewed back in the beginning of October, but they had some budget stuff going on and weren't sure that the position was approved.

I'm excited, as I've had a hell of a time getting back into the technology sector. Nobody seems interested in hiring somebody that doesn't have a college degree (even though I've been working with computers for pretty much my entire memorable life).

Anyway, I'm psyched. I can get out of the carpet mill and get on to bigger and better things! The salary is low for the job title, but better than what I'm getting at the mill, and it's a much nicer work environment (though, more stressful). Plus, I'll be back on a 9am-5pm schedule, instead of my current 11pm-7am.
Ludicrous gibs!
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited November 2006
    Congrats and good luck!
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited November 2006
    Awesome!! Congratulations!!
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited November 2006
    Sounds great. Work hard and it will lead to even better things.
    Never Forget
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited November 2006
    Congrats with the new job i'm sure it will work out good for you.
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  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited November 2006
    Congrats. Any chance you can get me discounts on Wise "All Natural" heavily salted potato chips? They ARE the industry standard.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited November 2006
    Congrats, Nadams!
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited November 2006
    Wise move.;)
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited November 2006
    George Grand wrote:
    Congrats. Any chance you can get me discounts on Wise "All Natural" heavily salted potato chips? They ARE the industry standard.

    ;)

    I think I'll work for them a bit first. We do get employee discounts by the case, though. All the manufacturing is done on-site in Berwick, too. I hear the smell can drive you crazy on the days they're making popcorn....
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited November 2006
    Good deal. It's always nice to get off the graveyard shift.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited November 2006
    nadams wrote:
    Plus, I'll be back on a 9am-5pm schedule, instead of my current 11pm-7am.

    Congrats man, good luck and am happy for you with the 9 to 5. If you are not far from the Moorstown NJ area look into the opportunites there. There seems to be a shortage of good experienced PC techs. Since when did they get so picky about college grads. I was in IT 30 years (executive management 15 of those years) and Computer Science majors out of college were the last people on our hiring lists. We were looking for experience, especially with older technologies. Hospitals and institutions of that nature can't afford to keep up with the technology waves so they need techs who are familiar with old as well as new technology.

    Joe
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,338
    edited November 2006
    Congrats and good luck on your new job!
    Carl

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  • jmwest1970
    jmwest1970 Posts: 846
    edited November 2006
    Congrats on the new job! PC Techs are hard to come by down here, but maybe that's because the pay sucks.
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  • Dennis Gardner
    Dennis Gardner Posts: 4,861
    edited November 2006
    Everyone is getting the idea that you will be working on computers........come clean, PC technician is actually the glorified name for a Potato Chip Maker.
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited November 2006
    Dennis Gardner wrote:
    Everyone is getting the idea that you will be working on computers........come clean, PC technician is actually the glorified name for a Potato Chip Maker.

    Damnit! You caught me! Potato Chip Technician is the actual job title :(

    :p
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited November 2006
    Congrats! Welcome to the wonderful world of IT. Have fun on helpdesk!

    Remember, when someone calls saying their account is locked out, give that shocked "OH MY GAWD, HR didn't tell you?" response.

    Oh yeah, PF 2007, you're supplying the chips, pretzels and popcorn! I would ask you to send me some goodies, but my **** is dieting and back to the gym.


    Congrats!


    John
    No excuses!
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited November 2006
    very nice. Noah, congrats!

    do you get all the snacks you can eat every day? that would be my dream job. ;)
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited November 2006
    nadams wrote:
    Damnit! You caught me! Potato Chip Technician is the actual job title :(

    :p

    WOW are you the guy who takes all the dark brown chips and puts them in every bag I buy???:D
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited November 2006
    The White Cheddar Popcorn.....major drool!

    Hook me up dude! :D
    No excuses!
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited November 2006
    Congrats!:D
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited November 2006
    Congrats. All the best.
    Michael ;)
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  • Refefer
    Refefer Posts: 1,280
    edited November 2006
    Do you know what's nice about the polk forums? There's never some **** saying "I hope you get effed".

    Congrats!
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  • wallstreet
    wallstreet Posts: 1,405
    edited November 2006
    Life's a whole lot better when you like going to work. I did a stint at Frito Lay a few years back. In all the conference rooms, you guessed it, chips galore!
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,519
    edited November 2006
    Awesome, and congrats!
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