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Started by Pica Pica, January 27, 2009, 05:14:20 PM

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Ell

Quote from: Nicky on January 29, 2009, 09:04:13 PM
Quote from: ell on January 29, 2009, 08:52:19 PM
i will work hard if i believe in what i'm doing.

will work *very* hard if i believe in what i'm doing, and it (the product or service) helps people

work from from home, by pigeonet

i needs flexible hours

i can't really do anything, except editing

Nice editing on your post there ell, keep up the good work  ;)

only when you know the grammar rules can yuz start breakin' 'em.
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Jaimey

Quote from: Rebis on January 29, 2009, 10:23:24 PM

Today I joined Pica in the unemployment line.

Seriously.  I'm thinking of flying to London and stealing that interview for tour guide.

*hugs* for Rebs.  :icon_hug:

You're not just loved, you're SUPER LOVED!  :-* 

which, coming from this group, may or may not be a good thing :P
If curiosity really killed the cat, I'd already be dead. :laugh:

"How far you go in life depends on you being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and the strong. Because someday in life you will have been all of these." GWC
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RebeccaFog

Quote from: Jaimey on January 29, 2009, 11:49:15 PM
Quote from: Rebis on January 29, 2009, 10:23:24 PM

Today I joined Pica in the unemployment line.

Seriously.  I'm thinking of flying to London and stealing that interview for tour guide.

*hugs* for Rebs.  :icon_hug:

You're not just loved, you're SUPER LOVED!  :-* 

which, coming from this group, may or may not be a good thing :P

Thanks.

And you're right.  I may have to have you each psycho analyzed to be certain your love is a good kind of love.    :P
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Jaimey

Quote from: Rebis on January 30, 2009, 12:06:40 AM
And you're right.  I may have to have you each psycho analyzed to be certain your love is a good kind of love.    :P

That's probably a good idea.  I imagine that some other tests would also be in order, depending on the type of love that's being given.  >:-)
If curiosity really killed the cat, I'd already be dead. :laugh:

"How far you go in life depends on you being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and the strong. Because someday in life you will have been all of these." GWC
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Simone Louise

Quote from: Rebis on January 29, 2009, 10:23:24 PM

Today I joined Pica in the unemployment line.

Seriously.  I'm thinking of flying to London and stealing that interview for tour guide.

Dismissal hurts, even when the economy forced it. Sorry it happened.

As for guiding, Boston is closer. How's your accent? Or how about becoming a professor? The Globe said Tufts and some other universities are hiring. Others are probably taking advantage of the pool of available talent.

Best of luck!
S
Choose life.
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noeleena

hi... hey this sounds neat.   misfits well ill fit in i am a nut case .. ill just lean on the broom......he he ....
      ...noeleena...
   p s   .oh when do we start
Hi. from New Zealand, Im a woman of difference & intersex who is living life to the full.   we have 3 grown up kids and 11 grand kid's 6 boy's & 5 girl's,
Jos and i are still friends and  is very happy with her new life with someone.
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Shana A

Quote from: Rebis on January 29, 2009, 10:23:24 PM

Today I joined Pica in the unemployment line.

Sorry you lost your job Rebis!

Z
"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." Oscar Wilde


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Bombi

Is the position of Director of Sarcasm and Criticism open?
Yes there is really bigender people
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tekla

Sorry about that Rebis, life is sucking for a lot of people.  My GF lost her store after 18 years with the company.  Hell, I hear that even the Governor of Ill is out looking for work today.
FIGHT APATHY!, or don't...
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Eva Marie

Quote from: Rebis on January 29, 2009, 10:23:24 PM

Today I joined Pica in the unemployment line.

Seriously.  I'm thinking of flying to London and stealing that interview for tour guide.

ah, that sucks rebis. I hope something work wise pops up for you soon.
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Nero

so sorry to hear that, Reebs. you ok?  :(
Nero was the Forum Admin here at Susan's Place for several years up to the time of his death.
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RebeccaFog

Hi everybody,

I was entirely okay until noon.  Then I had a panic attack.  But I'm getting better.

A person where I worked sent me info on a local company that needs a Net developer (whatever that is).  I feel good about it because even if they don't hire me, their employment ads always ask for someone who likes to laugh and get along with people.

So, I feel better.  I'm not greedy and my advantage may be I have no school loans to pay off.

I don't think I can teach, Simone.  I only have a high school diploma and "some college".  But, there is a lot going on in Boston. 

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Eva Marie

Quote from: Rebis on January 30, 2009, 11:27:58 AM
Hi everybody,

I was entirely okay until noon.  Then I had a panic attack.  But I'm getting better.

A person where I worked sent me info on a local company that needs a Net developer (whatever that is).  I feel good about it because even if they don't hire me, their employment ads always ask for someone who likes to laugh and get along with people.

So, I feel better.  I'm not greedy and my advantage may be I have no school loans to pay off.

I don't think I can teach, Simone.  I only have a high school diploma and "some college".  But, there is a lot going on in Boston.

If it is a ".net developer" then that's microsoft's current programming environment, and it is a lot like java. If you've ever done programming using C++ then you're not too far off of being able to do it with C# (a .net language). An excellent (albeit long read) reference "is pro C# with .net 3.0" by troelson.

I just made the same jump myself. Let me know if you have any questions.
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Simone Louise

Rebis,

My son has a resume like yours. In high school, he found he could circle back home and skip school. When the automated system called, he would erase the message that he was not in school. The school didn't call his mother because she worked outside the local calling area. The school didn't call me because, after all, I was just the father. This went on for a whole month before he got caught. Then he made up the work and finished the semester with A-grades. He graduated, attended 5 colleges in 2 states, but when the going got tough, he stopped attending classes. Still, he has a relatively secure high tech job and lives happily with his cats and face book.

Me? I have that BA in philosophy and BS in dairy, worked on an MBA for about a year, have a certificate in UNIX, some work in poetry and religion. None of that helps with a job. It was frustrating to have HR people tell me I had the wrong degree and that experience beyond the most recent 5 years was worthless.

Still, I'd tell you what I repeatedly have told my son. After you have secured the job, consider finishing college. For you. Education never stops and the discipline and validation of a school is worth the cost.

I suspect you'd make a good web developer (and it's a skill we can use in this company). You'll want a job that stretches you and allows you to learn. Best of luck in your search.

S
Choose life.
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RebeccaFog

Quote from: riven_one on January 30, 2009, 01:14:20 PM
Quote from: Rebis on January 30, 2009, 11:27:58 AM
A person where I worked sent me info on a local company that needs a Net developer (whatever that is).  I feel good about it because even if they don't hire me, their employment ads always ask for someone who likes to laugh and get along with people.

If it is a ".net developer" then that's microsoft's current programming environment, and it is a lot like java. If you've ever done programming using C++ then you're not too far off of being able to do it with C# (a .net language). An excellent (albeit long read) reference "is pro C# with .net 3.0" by troelson.

I just made the same jump myself. Let me know if you have any questions.

Yes.  Part of my 'some college' is two semesters of C++
I feel good about this.


Post Merge: January 30, 2009, 03:33:26 PM

Quote from: Simone Louise on January 30, 2009, 01:27:22 PM
I suspect you'd make a good web developer (and it's a skill we can use in this company). You'll want a job that stretches you and allows you to learn. Best of luck in your search.

S

I'd like to do college just for the learning.  It's why I have some.  I took creative writing and history classes just to make me happy.  I didn't do more because I didn't really have any money.  And my stupid old job kept me working late a lot.

I think I could do web developing too.  And I think it would be interesting to me personally.

It's possible that while I'm unemployed, the state might pay for me to take some certification tests.  Maybe.  That will help.

Thank you both.
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RebeccaFog

Quote from: Virginia Marie on January 30, 2009, 05:16:25 PM
I hope things work out for you Rebis. Stay possitive  :icon_smile: I'm sure You'll get something going

Virginia search's for an appropriate Evil joke to through in there but can't find one  :-\

That happens to me sometimes too.
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Eva Marie

So have we picked an official name for this organization yet?

I Nominate MisFitCo. Other options include ScrewballCo, EccentricCo, Geekco, and I kind of like AndroFishCo.

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RebeccaFog


I'm not sure that Androfishco is a good one. 

Androgyne
Androfish

there may be some unpleasant connotations in that one.   
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Lisbeth

Quote from: Shades O'Grey on January 28, 2009, 09:44:02 AM
"Shared values and group goals" with this bunch of androgynes?

Wow, are you optimistic. It would be easier to herd cats than round up this group of unicorns.

You ain't herding this cat!

I can truthfully say that I have the perfect combination of job experience as a computer geek/librarian/poll dancer/bar manager.

Quote from: Leiandra on January 28, 2009, 11:00:51 AM
I nominate Leiandra to the post of head acronymologist. A very important position, especially for the US market. ;D

I also have experience in anachronimology.

Quote from: Simone Louise on January 28, 2009, 02:59:29 PM
And Rebis, in this day of home offices, why not work in the buff (best not to use video conferencing then)?

Unless, of course, your job is as an online sex worker.
"Anyone who attempts to play the 'real transsexual' card should be summarily dismissed, as they are merely engaging in name calling rather than serious debate."
--Julia Serano

http://juliaserano.blogspot.com/2011/09/transsexual-versus-transgender.html
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Eva Marie

Quote from: Virginia Marie on January 31, 2009, 10:06:54 PM
Hmmmm, The Eccentric Screwball Misfit Androfish Geek Co.

Kinda has a nice ring to it  :laugh: >:-) :laugh:

ESMAG co. I like it.
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