Out of work & out of time

Sourbastard · 22-02-2006, 04:01 PM

Well, looks like my contract ends pretty soon in my current job and the terms of the extension are pretty draconian, and for less money then im making now, for more work. :jab:

Anyone need an IT guru in SA? Im interested in a career change also, so any other offers & tips will be considered. Anything in the auto industry considered seriously.

22-02-2006, 04:04 PM

What sector of IT you in/would be comforable in?

Sourbastard · 22-02-2006, 04:11 PM

In my previous job I was a network admin for a Robotics Company, in my current job im a technical engineer for HP(which means fix it Mr Magical man no matter what it is)

So im pretty flexible & a Jack of all Trades. Have had a good run with customer relations, only one complaint out of about 2,000 people in 2.5 years with HP.

Unfortunately in the last 2.5 years HP has shown no interest in training for me other then their Customer Experience brain washing. So Ill probably need a quick refresher for re-entering the "real workforce"

Kenster · 22-02-2006, 04:18 PM

Your chance with IT need to go oversea for the job as it is everything is going oversea in Australia espeically the IT selection

Sourbastard · 22-02-2006, 04:25 PM

LOL trying to get me out of the country wont save you, besides I cant speak Hindii. Im not leaving the state, ive got ties here unfortunately.

XRated · 22-02-2006, 04:33 PM

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LOL trying to get me out of the country wont save you, besides I cant speak Hindii. Im not leaving the state, ive got ties here unfortunately.

Are you sure??? Maybe you can learn it?? Tamal maybe??

Sourbastard · 22-02-2006, 04:36 PM

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Are you sure??? Maybe you can learn it?? Tamal maybe??

Maybe if I join the Tamal Tigers, but i understand they dont get decent employee benefits.

Gammaboy · 22-02-2006, 04:45 PM

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Maybe if I join the Tamal Tigers, but i understand they dont get decent employee benefits.

I know a guy who was offered money to go train Tamill Tigers... they pay good money for western "professionals" :P

Pilch · 22-02-2006, 04:49 PM

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only one complaint out of about 2,000 people in 2.5 years with HP

So you were succussful in instilling fear into 99.95% of people you assisted so they wouldn't complain. That is a pretty good effort :P What happened to the person that complained?

I'm in much the same situation (contract runs out soon). Best of luck finding some work!

Tote · 22-02-2006, 04:52 PM

Move to Canberra, there is work here, and its almost as boring as Adelaide. Do you have a defence clearance?
Regards,
Tote

Tote · 22-02-2006, 04:53 PM

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Maybe if I join the Tamal Tigers, but i understand they dont get decent employee benefits.

And the difference between that and where you are now would be??

Sourbastard · 22-02-2006, 05:33 PM

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So you were succussful in instilling fear into 99.95% of people you assisted so they wouldn't complain. That is a pretty good effort :P What happened to the person that complained?

I'm in much the same situation (contract runs out soon). Best of luck finding some work!

He doesnt work for the customer I support anymore, and fled the state for unknown reasons.

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Move to Canberra, there is work here, and its almost as boring as Adelaide. Do you have a defence clearance?
Regards,
Tote

I used to have a defence clearance, pre 2000, would probably need to reapply.

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And the difference between that and where you are now would be??

Less Humidity in Adelaide. But I get shot at more.