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So I got a new job....
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2003 3:02 am
by Blisster
This week I started working for a friend-of-a-friend doing general IT support type stuff. It's my first gig doing anything tech or IT related and I must say I'm pretty stoked about it.
My friend Jason is a network installer/technician for AT&T and has known that Ihave been trying to study up and find an "in" in the IT sector for awhile. So he called me the other day and asked if I would be interested in helping him and a friend do some work, basically trying to make sense out of this really ****-eyed network and get things organized and brought up to date. He told me that it would't pay much to start but if I keep up and keep learning stuff that eventually I will make more.
Of course I jumped at the chance so I went in monday for a few hours to help out. I configured and deployed a few clients on the network and switched out a couple of old CRT's for some new LCD's (boy did those people LOVE me when I brought in the spankin' new flat-panels foe 'em!).
Then today I deployed a few more systems, then had to go clean a few virus' off of a machine and then upgradedsome database software (Raiser's Edge and The Financial Edge) and migrated the databases and updated the client deployment upgrade software.
going in again tomorrow to finish updating a few more clients on the network and who knows what else.
So far I'm having a good time and feel like I've already learned a thing or two.The guy I'm working for is really cool and understands that theres still alot for me to learn, however he is okay with that.
It's been quite a while since I've had a regular job, I'm hoping this pans out as it should go along nicely with my Net+ training.
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2003 3:05 am
by emixnem
congratulations and good luck ...
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2003 3:16 am
by TEH WIN
how much did you end up walking away with from the tour?
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2003 4:09 am
by ghost
That's great! The money doesn't matter so much as the valuable experience you'll gain! Nice job!
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2003 7:59 am
by Immortal
Sounds great and congrats.
Best of luck to you and so on...
Re: So I got a new job....
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2003 8:01 am
by YeOldeStonecat
Originally posted by Blisster
Then today I deployed a few more systems, then had to go clean a few virus' off of a machine and then upgradedsome database software (Raiser's Edge and The Financial Edge) and migrated the databases and updated the client deployment upgrade software.
Cool...I've set that up at a school system for troubled kids. Loves memory.
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2003 8:02 am
by Illini25
WTG Jack! Congratulations on the new job!!
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2003 8:20 am
by Ghosthunter
Congratulations!
Your on way...just keep learning and taking in as mcuh as you can
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2003 8:24 am
by Roody
Congrats Blisster. Ive been looking for a shot like that myself.
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2003 9:24 am
by minir
Good Morning Blisster
Way to Go...Congrats on the New Job
regards
minir
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2003 9:27 am
by downhill
Good news indeed! Good luck!!
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2003 10:16 am
by Blisster
Thanks everyone!
Its been tough, ever since the bust in 99 the film/TV industry here in northern california has been terrible (my previous career). Moving to LA or Vancouver was not an option for me so I've been trying to get a foot in the door somehow. Opportunity finally knocked and I was able to answer the door promptly.
Thanks again, I'm really excited.
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2003 11:25 am
by koldchillah
thats awesome.. sounds sorta like how I ended up at my job. Good luck with everything.
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2003 12:09 pm
by Randy
cool man! i am sure you will quickly advance at that job!
congrates
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2003 12:09 pm
by Randy
cool man! i am sure you will quickly advance at that job!
congrates
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 8:39 am
by emixnem
you still work there:?
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 9:44 am
by Roody
Congrats man.
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 9:46 am
by YeOldeStonecat
Notes date of post...
Several jobs ago for him ...I can recall 2x places since then.
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 9:55 am
by A_old
grats
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 9:57 am
by YARDofSTUF
Roody wrote:Congrats man.
Amro wrote:grats
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 11:32 am
by Jamie_R
Congrats Bro
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 11:36 am
by Mrs RoundEye
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 11:37 am
by Izzo
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 11:41 am
by Brk
Just goes to show you how little people actually read here and how much they love to +++
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 11:44 am
by Izzo
Burke wrote:Just goes to show you how little people actually read here and how much they love to +++
Hilarity at its finest
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 11:46 am
by YARDofSTUF
Burke wrote:Just goes to show you how little people actually read here and how much they love to +++
Never been more true
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 12:58 pm
by Randy
cmon peeps > keep your head up and your stick on the ice eh
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 4:10 pm
by Blisster
wow-
this thread certainly does take me back! Seems like a lifetime ago (itr really was I guess!) that I made this post.. I can't believe I've been at SG for almost 6 years.
Eminem: I've been gone from this particular job for about 3 years.
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 4:38 pm
by Dan
Blisster wrote:This week I started working for a friend-of-a-friend doing general IT support type stuff. It's my first gig doing anything tech or IT related and I must say I'm pretty stoked about it.
My friend Jason is a network installer/technician for AT&T and has known that Ihave been trying to study up and find an "in" in the IT sector for awhile. So he called me the other day and asked if I would be interested in helping him and a friend do some work, basically trying to make sense out of this really ****-eyed network and get things organized and brought up to date. He told me that it would't pay much to start but if I keep up and keep learning stuff that eventually I will make more.
Of course I jumped at the chance so I went in monday for a few hours to help out. I configured and deployed a few clients on the network and switched out a couple of old CRT's for some new LCD's (boy did those people LOVE me when I brought in the spankin' new flat-panels foe 'em!).
Then today I deployed a few more systems, then had to go clean a few virus' off of a machine and then upgradedsome database software (Raiser's Edge and The Financial Edge) and migrated the databases and updated the client deployment upgrade software.
going in again tomorrow to finish updating a few more clients on the network and who knows what else.
So far I'm having a good time and feel like I've already learned a thing or two.The guy I'm working for is really cool and understands that theres still alot for me to learn, however he is okay with that.
It's been quite a while since I've had a regular job, I'm hoping this pans out as it should go along nicely with my Net+ training.
thats great news ! I am happy for you..
Dan
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 4:40 pm
by Blisster
Dan wrote:thats great news ! I am happy for you..
Dan
read the posting date, newb
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 6:59 pm
by CableDude
Blisster wrote:wow-
this thread certainly does take me back! Seems like a lifetime ago (itr really was I guess!) that I made this post.. I can't believe I've been at SG for almost 6 years.
Eminem: I've been gone from this particular job for about 3 years.
Hai Jack!
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 7:19 pm
by Blisster
lol, funnily enough though, I *did* just start a new jerb, about 6 weeks ago!
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 7:22 pm
by CableDude
Blisster wrote:lol, funnily enough though, I *did* just start a new jerb, about 6 weeks ago!
Doing what?
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 7:23 pm
by Blisster
your mom!
/rimshot
:edit: working for an IT consulting and services firm. Mostly focusing on SharePoint 2007 deployment and configurations for right now, but gonna get some ISA 2006 and Exchange 2007 training in the next few months and then start doing several upgrade/migrations from Ex2000/Ex2003 to 2007.
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 7:40 pm
by Randy
congrates
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 8:52 pm
by Roody
Roody wrote:Congrats man.
Dang that's twice in 1 week I have done this. DOH!
Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 11:35 pm
by Joint Chiefs of Staff
Blisster wrote:your mom!
/rimshot
BURNNNNNNNNNNNN!
hiya JACK!
Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2007 3:06 am
by Mad_Haggis
Joint Chiefs of Staff wrote:BURNNNNNNNNNNNN!
hiya JACK!
Heat is where the heart is...
C, STA hates the is, thate is OK, hate is still a ****
Focus?, call me
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 4:17 pm
by emixnem
good luck blisster
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 4:22 pm
by Lefty
4.5 years old thread.