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Luke122
08-25-2008, 04:00 PM
Oh come on, try and guess.

Yeah, I quit my job. I've been a sysadmin for a town for 3.5 years, and today I finally snapped. Those who know me know that this has been coming for awhile.. I've been completed over worked for the last 2 months, to the tune of 500 hrs last month. Oh did I mention I dont get paid overtime?

Any suggestions for a new job? I'm looking for a good company to work for.
IndyRacer27
08-25-2008, 04:18 PM
Are you wanting to stay in Olds? Have you looked at the help wanted ads in Fort McMurray? Pretty much every company here is looking for people. Many have signing bonuses, retention bonuses, etc., and even daily living expense bonuses. The downside: living in Fort Mac. The upside: you make enough money that you can afford to get out of town whenever you want.
OvRiDe
08-25-2008, 06:30 PM
As a SysAdmin, I say become a plumber or an electrician! :D

J/K.. I know how you feel brother! Good luck! I know it will all work out for the best!
crenn
08-25-2008, 11:29 PM
Hopefully you won't have a Luke day when you get your next job.
Luke122
08-25-2008, 11:53 PM
LOL.. watch it Munson.
xRyokenx
08-26-2008, 12:33 AM
Have a bakesale! Just kidding, lol. If I think of anything I'll let you know.
Eclecticos
08-26-2008, 09:14 AM
Learn to Program PLCs (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Programmable_logic_controller).
Lots of industrial job opportunities in that field.

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/1618/phto0071hi1.jpg
halcyonforever
08-26-2008, 10:07 AM
hmmm PLC's...

I may take you up on that idea, sounds like an interesting field.

It is funny though, the wikipedia example of a plc circuit is nearly identical to a circuit I designed for my Heavy Water project..
Luke122
08-28-2008, 11:04 PM
Well, I'm doing my own thing right now, working for myself with my consulting company. I did a hdd recovery today, and have a full day lined up tomorrow.

I find out on Sept 3rd if the town wants to bring me back. I made a proposal for a very different position, and the creation of a new position.

Anyone want to work as a desktop support technician? Shoot me a resume!
crenn
08-29-2008, 09:03 AM
Mind if they're a few dozen countries away?
Luke122
08-29-2008, 09:58 AM
If you can get here, and are able to work in Canada, you are welcome to apply. :)
Luke122
09-04-2008, 09:02 PM
Well, today was the verdict. I will not be returning to my old job. The good news is that I have a few projects on the go already, and things are looking good so far. :)
J-Roc
09-04-2008, 09:22 PM
whats the pay like on that position? $20+ plus medical and dental? lol i'd strongly consider it :)