Friday, August 29, 2008
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Anybody ever work for a large worldwide company that's tanking? I have. It was ugly. I worked for a computer chip manufacturer that also specializes in another department of computing. You might be able to guess what company it was if you follow the sector. The company is failing. Well the whole sector is not doing so great actually. I got out because I was in a unique position that no one had ever had before.
That's not a problem. I can deal with new things. It's just that a lot of these companies don't necessarily train you much if at all. I was basically thrown into the lion's den so to speak. I had to cut my losses and leave, although I made a decent amount of scratch before doing so. I do sort of regret it and maybe I could have stayed a little longer, but past is history.
Here's to the future on the day after my b-day. :)
Go celebrate on my behalf, and pour out a little liquor.
That's not a problem. I can deal with new things. It's just that a lot of these companies don't necessarily train you much if at all. I was basically thrown into the lion's den so to speak. I had to cut my losses and leave, although I made a decent amount of scratch before doing so. I do sort of regret it and maybe I could have stayed a little longer, but past is history.
Here's to the future on the day after my b-day. :)
Go celebrate on my behalf, and pour out a little liquor.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Random
I'm hungry. I think I'm gonna make some chicken. Fried chicken. And risotto with a whole block of parmesan and some portobellos. I think I might turn this into a cooking blog. LOL. Nobody reads this anyway, just something I use to waste Google's bandwidth. Anyone have a recipe idea? Maybe I'll post some cooking how-to videos to Youtube. :)
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
First Poll
Sorry about my pathetic plea for people to find me a job. Hehe, was having a couple drinks and suddenly I'm on my blog begging.
I put up a poll (in the right hand bar) if you'd like to vote how long it took you to get your first job out of college or if you just gave up and went back to school. So vote! No voting registration card necessary.
Also I have a job interview tomorrow so wish me luck!
Edit: The company wanted more experience than I currently have. No dice. :(
Need another beer now, please.
I put up a poll (in the right hand bar) if you'd like to vote how long it took you to get your first job out of college or if you just gave up and went back to school. So vote! No voting registration card necessary.
Also I have a job interview tomorrow so wish me luck!
Edit: The company wanted more experience than I currently have. No dice. :(
Need another beer now, please.
Monday, July 14, 2008
I Need a Job!
I really need a job. Engineering company in FL and preferably minimal travel. I'll give someone my first 2 paychecks for a job, even if it's contract. Something in the $20/hr+ category. Seriously.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
The "Cube"
First day on that job:
I got assigned to a cubicle. A cubicle is like a desk, only spread out (usually) in 3 directions, boxing you in, hence the name. You get an uncomfortable chair, a computer to use, some drawers full of papers from the last employee that had that space, and some empty space for you to bring all your own little things that make "the cube" yours. Things like a stapler, pen/pencil, and calendar are not included in your cube obviously. You have to bring your own stuff. It's good to label your stuff, especially if it's important or expensive because co-workers sometimes "borrow" stuff from your cube when you're not there, as I learned.
I tell people to label their stuff with masking tape and a marker for best results with labels such as "MINE" or "LEAVE ME HERE" or "[insert name] will be angry if you take me". One time I left for lunch and came back to find my $100 calculator missing. After asking around the place for about half an hour I found the perp. They said they "were bringing it right back". This is where I learned to label my stuff.
I got assigned to a cubicle. A cubicle is like a desk, only spread out (usually) in 3 directions, boxing you in, hence the name. You get an uncomfortable chair, a computer to use, some drawers full of papers from the last employee that had that space, and some empty space for you to bring all your own little things that make "the cube" yours. Things like a stapler, pen/pencil, and calendar are not included in your cube obviously. You have to bring your own stuff. It's good to label your stuff, especially if it's important or expensive because co-workers sometimes "borrow" stuff from your cube when you're not there, as I learned.
I tell people to label their stuff with masking tape and a marker for best results with labels such as "MINE" or "LEAVE ME HERE" or "[insert name] will be angry if you take me". One time I left for lunch and came back to find my $100 calculator missing. After asking around the place for about half an hour I found the perp. They said they "were bringing it right back". This is where I learned to label my stuff.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
First Interview After College
So I never did any internships during school. I was busy working in the service industry, i.e. waiting tables and bartending. Didn't want to leave the money for resume "upgrades".
So I finished undergrad and had submitted my modest resume on some websites, hoping for the phone call that would get me my first real job. After all, it did say that I had a Bachelor's degree. :)
About 2 months goes by and finally I got a voicemail. Paraphrased: "Hi, I'm the VP of operations here at Company X, and I see you have some good potential. Would you like to come in for an interview?" I was very excited, went out and bought a suit (never had one before this), and went to the interview. It was with an electrical engineer with whom I'd be working and learning on the job.
Basically the first interview consisted of the man asking me about classes I'd had in college and if I'd try my best to work there at Company X. Of course I said. A few days later I hear back from the VP. He wants me to come to a 2nd interview. I go and interview with him, this time getting grilled a little further about what skills I'm good at, etc. I answer what I think are good answers, you know the kind they like to hear, but being honest if there was actually anything I didn't know what the hell he was talking about.
He then gives me a walkaround tour of the Company. It all seems very interesting, he's telling me what the people I see are doing, and I see people working on laying components on PCBs and such. The interview worked out great, and I got the job a few days later, with a title of Junior Electrical Engineer. Exciting stuff it was. I mean it was my first "career" interview and I actually landed the job!
I'll go into more details about this Company in my next post. Hopefully by midweek.
So I finished undergrad and had submitted my modest resume on some websites, hoping for the phone call that would get me my first real job. After all, it did say that I had a Bachelor's degree. :)
About 2 months goes by and finally I got a voicemail. Paraphrased: "Hi, I'm the VP of operations here at Company X, and I see you have some good potential. Would you like to come in for an interview?" I was very excited, went out and bought a suit (never had one before this), and went to the interview. It was with an electrical engineer with whom I'd be working and learning on the job.
Basically the first interview consisted of the man asking me about classes I'd had in college and if I'd try my best to work there at Company X. Of course I said. A few days later I hear back from the VP. He wants me to come to a 2nd interview. I go and interview with him, this time getting grilled a little further about what skills I'm good at, etc. I answer what I think are good answers, you know the kind they like to hear, but being honest if there was actually anything I didn't know what the hell he was talking about.
He then gives me a walkaround tour of the Company. It all seems very interesting, he's telling me what the people I see are doing, and I see people working on laying components on PCBs and such. The interview worked out great, and I got the job a few days later, with a title of Junior Electrical Engineer. Exciting stuff it was. I mean it was my first "career" interview and I actually landed the job!
I'll go into more details about this Company in my next post. Hopefully by midweek.
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