There is a similar advertisement in the DC area....6 months of "hard work" and you get PAID! Yeah, right.
On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 8:47 AM, Sherry Abercrombie <saber...@gmail.com>wrote: > I have to laugh at the irony of this discussion. Hey Kim, have you heard > the radio advertisements for this place? > > http://mycomputercareer.com/ > > I wish I could record the audio of this radio ad so yall could hear it. > Basically they are saying that even in a down economy all companies still > need computer support and you can earn more money than you've ever earned > before and in as little as three months have the certifications that > employers are looking for. Stimulus money is available and deferred student > loans are available. > > I just want to scream whenever I hear this ad, especially since I'm hearing > it on our local Christian radio station, talk about false advertising > (IMNSHO). > > The Dallas/Ft. Worth area has not really been hit so bad in this economy, > but it's not great. Yeah, I just had my annual review and got a great > raise, but here at our organization, at the first of the year, management > voluntarily elected to forgo their raises for this year....training budget > is non-existent and new hardware is on an as needed basis and it has to be > really needed. I'm grateful to have a good job, and for management that > sees the long-term benefits of making a personal sacrifice that will benefit > their employees and ultimately them. Happy employees = loyal employees. > It's a win-win deal for all. > > > > On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 7:06 AM, Maglinger, Paul <pmaglin...@scvl.com>wrote: > >> And speaking of biting, keep in mind that rants on the internet can have >> a way of coming back and biting you... >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* Sam Cayze [mailto:sam.ca...@rollouts.com] >> *Sent:* Tuesday, August 11, 2009 5:49 PM >> *To:* NT System Admin Issues >> *Subject:* RE: OT: Salary rant >> >> Well put, nice words Andy. (And others). >> >> They might be lowballing to find someone serious about the position, not >> the paycheck. If you bite, they may make it worth your while if you are >> committed. >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* Andy Shook [mailto:andy.sh...@peak10.com] >> *Sent:* Tuesday, August 11, 2009 4:27 PM >> *To:* NT System Admin Issues >> *Subject:* RE: OT: Salary rant >> >> Chris, >> >> It’s tough out there no doubt and I feel your pain, many of us that are >> employed are right there with you. Salary cuts, benefit cost increases, >> insurance coverage decreases, 401(k)s turning into 101(k)s, furloughs, >> FREAKIN’ COMISSION PLAN RESTRUCTURES (I fell better). The cut sucks, I >> understand, but you’re standing there with an FULL TIME OFFER LETTER. To >> many IT guys that are stupid smart are now bagging groceries… >> >> >> >> I encourage everyone in this situation to look long term; the here and now >> is not fun but it is temporary. “This too, shall pass”, wrote the psalmist. >> I would use the opportunity you have been given to rise above the morale, >> fear\doom & gloom and stand out; i.e. all of you be the rock star in your >> current position(s). It’s a killer opportunity, as the fat has been trimmed >> and orgs are now focusing on everything & everyone with laser precision. >> >> >> >> Be the best… [1] >> >> >> >> Shook >> >> [1] This could be perceived as an unintentional Karate Kid reference >> (tournament music….*You’re the best, around. No one’s ever gunna beat >> you down*) but that was not the intent. J >> >> >> >> On Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 3:49 PM, Christopher Bodnar < >> christopher_bod...@glic.com> wrote: >> >> I know I’m not going to get a any sympathy here, due to the unemployment >> rate, and the economy in general, but needed to vent a little. Was hired as >> a contract to hire position last year. Great company, close to home, good >> salary. 6 months in they cut my salary by 10% to the contracting company, >> which was then passed on to me. I was told at the time, that if/when I was >> offered full time employment, I would be brought on with the initial salary >> I had started at. Just go the official offer, and it’s 5% below that. I know >> I should be thankful I even have a job, which I am. But I still feel like >> they are low-balling me just because of the economy. If the economy would be >> better and more IT jobs out there, I’d tell them to take a hike and see what >> happens. Can’t afford to do that right now with a mortgage and 2 kids. For >> once I just wish someone would offer me what was promised. Sorry, not >> looking to offend anyone out there. Just blowing off some steam. >> >> Chris >> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Organization and good planning are just crutches for people that can't >> handle stress and caffeine. - unknown >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > -- > Sherry Abercrombie > > "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." > Arthur C. Clarke > > > > > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
