124 replies
by dafe2
eye'll sen yuh muh resumie.
Maby postin yur web sight wuld help git more bites?
by oz_media
The poster is in South Africa, though failed to mention it THIS time, give him a break.
I was the one who suggested he repost this opporutnity here as it was buried in another thread. After seeing the response a similar post got, it is nice to see peers offer opportunities in posts.
They'll won't du sow if itz flaymed tho.
Bad Dafe, Bad Dafe! Now slap your wrist, apologize and shake hands then go sit in the corner.
by dafe2
It looked screwy.......but....
I'll have the wife do the slapping since a Yahoo address & no location was specified ok?
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And working with something called "infared". Brand new technology, I see.
And "offerd benefits" -- what an offer.
And with a Yahoo email address, no less.
I'm packin' my bags right now.
I'm packin'
Yes indeed
by hey_tsm
by deepsand
Please explain, for the benefit of all present, why it is that you are so eager to learn how to be a "hacker."
And, how it is that you expect us to teach you for free, when your post here implies that you have substantial capital at your disposal.
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This is as legitimate as a wooden nickel.
by deepsand
from Gunnar, via e-mail, in the discussion entitled "Harvard catches, rejects hacking applicants,"
https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=8&threadID=169925&messageID=1737120
as well as advice on hacking e-mails in "Microsoft and Paid Hacking,"
https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=4&threadID=118457&messageID=1737125
to mention but 2 such cases.
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I remember those, but didn't make the connection.
by oz_media
As fo rthe legitimacy of the post, pretty irrelevant anyway. Possibly just looking for personal info for a hack or something but as none os uf live anywhere near SA and certinly wouldn't relocate for such a purpose, there's no real harm done.
My point was that he had posted this in teh middle of another topic, I suggested starting a new thread IF it is a job offer. WHich now deepsand has pointed to other posts one can assume it isn't BUT the theory is still the same.
If we can get a place where poeple DO feel comfortable posting opportunities, it MAY help someone someday.
When it is met by flames, regardess of the persons actual intent, others will refrain from offering opportunities.
It would be nice to see TR become a more productive peer base, not just one for IT questions or rants.
I know the mention of resumes came up once and I'm still against that idea, but for someone to post a job should be encouraged.
I think in this case perhaps just posting the other links and offering a heads up would have worked, but for someone THINKING about posting on various forums it may deter them as it seems like all the other flame forums on the internet, postings like this should still be well received, even if flagged as suspicious.
As I said, just my thoughts.
by deepsand
Your attempts to elicit information re. "hacking" techniques, in various discussions, has been noted.
You lack credibility, giving the impression that you do not seek such information for benign purposes.
Furthermore, you seem to expect that someone will provide you with such information for free!
Well, since you claim to have substantial resources so as to be able to fund your "Big" project, why is it then that you expect to gain information at no cost?
We don't believe you; therfore, we don't trust you.
by hey_tsm
by deepsand
Please explain, for the benefit of all present, why it is that you are so eager to learn how to be a "hacker."
And, how it is that you expect us to teach you for free, when your post here implies that you have substantial capital at your disposal.
by dafe2
My great Aut Sally passed away in your Country leaving 40 Million US Dollars................If you could please send me your banking information to help me get the funds out of your country,.,....,,..
If would muchly be appreciated.
Yours Truly
Dafe2, QC, XYZ, LMNOP
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Has the great Nigerian email scam moved south?
by dafe2
by hey_tsm
by hal 9000
The last one of those that I got was from Bolivia and the guy was persistent as well because they kept changing their e-mail address so I just kept getting more and more demanding requests to join right in.
Spam filters can only do so much! :)
Col ]:)
by deepsand
one's slice of the pie could become vanishingly small.
Perhaps we should form a consortium & just his/her whole country dry.
by hey_tsm
by dafe2
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...a good laugh.
by deepsand
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You said, "As for the legitimacy of the post, pretty irrelevant anyway".
I guess you didn't have the same sentiment in the past when you literally blasted several other "illegitimate" posts.
But in this case, since you were duped, you're giving the guy a free pass.
Interesting.
by cactus pete
But since so many otehr people have chimed in...
Why on earth would you want "urgent staff"?? I mean, I can understand urgently want staff, but wanting urgent staff...
by hey_tsm
i need people with skill & when i am up & running i dont have to look for staff where i have people that are skilled already,
list i do appreciate everyone sending their comments, but attacking me in this way, is wrong guys, come on, all i am asking if you know someone let me know at least or give my info to these people, thanks
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There ya' go. An offer TOO GOOD to refuse.
by deepsand
Please explain, for the benefit of all present, why it is that you are so eager to learn how to be a "hacker."
And, how it is that you expect us to teach you for free, when your post here implies that you have substantial capital at your disposal.
by sleepin'dawg
And very poorly done at that. Someone who can barely write is setting up a business that's going to eliminate IT??? Get real!!! :p
Dawg :^O
by oz_media
You're like a drunk parent, now minute you are somewhat sane, then next you are a complete dick.
This is a job offer, I don't remember seeing other job offers here and therefore don't remember shooting down a job offer on this forum.
I have seen plenty of BS posts that I HAVE gone after. And in this case I DID give the poster the benefit of the doubt (it's not called being duped though)I haven't sent him my resume or applied or his job.
I would LIKE to see job postings offered here more often, I therefore encouraged him, without ANY further thought into the alias or past performance to post a separate thread.
If he is a louse then that's fine, as I explained earlier. But to flame a job offering would perhaps deter others from offering the same.
I think I made a point, I think I STILL have a valid point, and yet YOU wish to be the prick you used to be as if in a flashback or a 'gee I can't be normal THAT long' mentality.
I'm not the first, others have tried to be civil to you only to find you are a complete prick a week later, you just can't do it. YOu can't act like a sane American for more than a few days at a time, which is fine and expected from you of course. Yet as I said, like a drunk father you just cannot be predicted whether you will act like a rational man or a clown.
But that's okay, it's obviously all me and others that see this in you, it couldn't possibly be you.
Again....just like an alcoholic. Nice form, as always.
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Geesh, talk about going off the deep end.
And besides, that wasn't a job offer. It was a scam.
by oz_media
I know NOW that it was a scam, that's not the point though.
I don't know why you can't see my point here.
IF I was an employer looking for som etech staff, I MAY start looking to places like brainbench, TEch Republic etc. or even have my IT staff seekout such avenues.
If I went to a site and saw acouple of job offers that were well received, I'd be happy to post MINE there.
If I was on an IT staff and was asked to post on a couple of relevent sites, I would look around PERHAPS stumble on TR, maybe I would already know of TR. When I had an opportunity to post, if I KNEW it wouldn't be received on TR I wouldn't bother.
It's just that it MAY put me off if I had seen things like this response to a 'job offer' real or not.
As I said before, perhaps just saying hey, "Thanks for the offer but I have seen your other posts (link link link) and hardly find you have a credible offer.
When it is received by sarcasm, people may not realize WHY and just refrain from posting their own.
I know this isn't a job board and in this case I never looked twice to see who the guy was, there is no offer that interests ME so I didn't care.
I would actually like to see mroe offers on TR and perhaps they could even add a forum if it got popular enough, now THAT would be cool to see here and would round out teh site offerings well. Not to be confused with that online resume stuff we shot down before.
I had already said that I hadn't considered the offer OR the poster but merely suggested that the other forum was the wrong place to post it, nuff said.
There was no reason for your little potshot of a post to follow it. I thought it was unneccessary, out of line and just in BAD FORM.
Your attitude is unpredictable and pretty inconsistent, that is why I referred to you as the drunk parent. Everyone learns to walk on eggshells around some people, I refuse to be repressed that way and will wear boots, like it or not.
As for blasting other illegitimate posts, most of those wer ethose SPAM ads for other services that aren't welcome on TR, like hacking or moving. Thats a BIG difference from offering work, legitimate or not. Just point out the flaws in the persons credibility if they are incredible, but sarcasm for a job posting just leaves a bad taste in some people's mouths.
You're right in that I didn't recognize the poster at first and I explained that to Dafe2 as well. What else sould I do that would appease you? Ten hail Mary's? 6- laps around the track? Some community service?
by deepsand
TR zapped all of his posts.
He probably would have understood no. 3; the others has too many "big" words beyond his comprehension.
by oz_media
https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5208-6230-0.html?forumID=7&threadID=170515&messageID=1737506
Perhaps you can show me the meaning and intent of your post, and how it is relevant to ANYTHING said here.
Perhaps you could explain why you and I are even having a dialogue on an issue where we have nothing to discuss, except your need to push buttons without any reason.
by hey_tsm
this is no bull shit, trust me, this is a new opportunity for people, i am opening my own Business & what i am doing, no IT Company in the world has any idea, so i like your comment, but just remember "YOUR TITLE MIGHT GIVE YOU AUTHORITY BUT
IT IS YOUR BEHAVIOUR THAT EARNS YOU RESPECT.."
so just listen if you know anyone, that is willing to relocate or needs a job that has the talent i am asking, please let me know,
this is a young dynamic New to the world,trust me, i advance technology.
by hey_tsm
by hey_tsm
by oz_media
I don't have any interest in what you are offering or what you are doing.
When you say you will take out IT, I have to chuckle. Determination and drive is one thing, to say that you will erase an industry is another. If you WERE in such a position, you'd hardly be posting your information online, if so it would be mistake number one.
IF you DO have some groundbreaking tech that is oing to changes the world, thanks, gonna get working on the AIDS thing next? Now THAT'S something I'd like to se someone conquer. We've beaten the bubonic plague, we've beaten MANY forms of cancer, we've beaten many dibilitating and life threatening diseases, but AIDS is still a doosey.
Impress me, find a cure.
by oz_media
This guy can do it from South Africa. Kinda like Marvin the Martian with his transmogrifier.
"You're making me VERY angry"
by hey_tsm
by oz_media
It was a quote from MArvin The Martian cartoons.
I am well, I am FROM England.
Don't apologize, you didn't make me angry. It was a joke.
by dafe2
by hey_tsm
by oz_media
You are welcome.
What happens after that is not MY problem. Let me use the internet for my enjoyment while I can, it sounds like you will change the world soon so I better get some posts in while I have the chance.
I say good day!
by hey_tsm
by hey_tsm
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...then he wants to kiss and make up. Look out for that one.
by dafe2
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...so it's appropriate you offer one back.
That really cracked me up.
I'll bet he feels like an ass now.
He is, after all, a real bottom feeder.
Do you think he likes to be the butt of our jokes?
He'll be bringing up the rear, no doubt.
Think he'll be hurt? Hurt him, hell; it wrecked-em'.
by hey_tsm
by oz_media
You THREATENED to social engineer somebody? THat would be considered illegal.
Why would you THREATEN to social engineer someone and then say ou are a lover not a fighter? Who is EYEing you? That's just creepy stuff.
But like most volatile situations, you are best for avoiding, I regret offering you my support initially, your true colors are coming out now.
If you don't know what I am talking about look up Social Engineering and then review your post about how you will change someone's identity.
[i]i know your name, i know where you stay, i know where you are, so please keep your own comments as that i can & will change your Gender, on your Identity, as that i will change your name & you wont even know it, so if you are interested or not , its cool[/i]
That is illegal, and posting evidence is NOT a good idea.
Get it yet?
by sleepin'dawg
Or maybe that's di*khead. If this were anywhere near serious, as a job offer, it wouldn't read like it was written by a dyslexic monkey on speed. The grammar and sentence structure leads me to believe he's 13 or 14 years old from some one room school on the veldt and one of their poorer students at that. A real dommerganz or arshlock for sure. The odds are 5:1 that I'm pretty near the mark. This is TR. Do you mean to tell me that some of you guys were considering this crap seriously???
Dawg :^O
by deepsand
Please explain, for the benefit of all present, why it is that you are so eager to learn how to be a "hacker."
And, how it is that you expect us to teach you for free, when your post here implies that you have substantial capital at your disposal.
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.....crazy like a fox.
And you funny.
by oz_media
by oz_media
I said I regret telling you to start a thread.
Why don't I believe you? Well you don't make any sense for one and definietly are not of soundmind and body judging by your comments.
You just MAY want to look up Bi-Polar too.
by dafe2
Well I'm not quite so 'lucky' LOL, BUT:
A 300 pound woman wearing spandex and walking towards me with lust in her eyes makes mine do that little trick........and it can't 'round the corner' as well as yours!
by deepsand
Please explain, for the benefit of all present, why it is that you are so eager to learn how to be a "hacker."
And, how it is that you expect us to teach you for free, when your post here implies that you have substantial capital at your disposal.
by deepsand
Please explain, for the benefit of all present, why it is that you are so eager to learn how to be a "hacker."
And, how it is that you expect us to teach you for free, when your post here implies that you have substantial capital at your disposal.
by deepsand
Please explain, for the benefit of all present, why it is that you are so eager to learn how to be a "hacker."
And, how it is that you expect us to teach you for free, when your post here implies that you have substantial capital at your disposal.
by oz_media
You know ho wmany times I read that reply this morning?
At least mix it up for us lowly TR surfers!
by deepsand
Since he persisted in posting all over the place, only to take issue with specific postors, but without providing any substantive response to the issues we raised, I decided that to rely on him replying to a single post was unrealistic.
If the rifle won't do, maybe the shotgun will.
by bhunsinger
by wyrmlord
by deepsand
by hal 9000
He needs people with "Hacking" skills to hack for the Government into the general publics computers so that the Government can keep an eye on what their citizens are doing. Just like in Singapore.
But someone had better warn him of just how bad at paying bills any Government is.
At one place where I worked we did a lot of Government work and when we stopped doing it we where still receiving payment for work performed 18 months latter. We just couldn't afford to carry the local Government any more as it was adversely affecting our profitability and at one time got so bad that I was wondering if we could even make staff payments that month.
What we actually needed was more staff doing non-government work to carry us over the constant problems that the Government Bureaucrats constantly threw in our path when it came to payment of outstanding accounts. Of course these very same people expected us to attend immediately for any repair work and we just had to because with their computers down there was no chance of us ever getting paid.
Col ]:)
by hey_tsm
by hey_tsm
by jamesrl
I've worked for a couple of companies that tried to take on the world unsuccessfully. One had a great technology, but not enough infrastructure behind them. They made 10s of millions, but couldn't breakthrough to the next level. Another company I worked for(you have all heard of it) had the hubris to challenge Microsoft but in the end could not compete with Goliath.
In both cases the ego of the entrepreneur got in the way of the expansion of the company. At a certain point you have to learn to hire people you trust and let them run things. Many entrepreneurs kill their golden geese because they can't let go of having a say in every decision.
As for the biggest project in the world, I highly doubt that. I don't know what the largest current project is, but in terms of number of people involved, number of lines of code, levels of complexity, NASA runs some pretty big projects.
James
by hey_tsm
Thanks for your advice, well it great to have people like you here, well there is a chance i am taking, well it either you break it or make it, you are right, but i am just going with the flow, well it is hard & definitely not easy at all.
James thanks alot.
by dwdino
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Please apply only if you are comparable to Roxanne or have plans to become such.
Great oportunity, benefits will be provided, no travel, great pay for job type.
Apply today at just.kiss.mine@work.now.
by hal 9000
by hal 9000
You just might get some real answers. Even a good understanding of English is no barrier here at TR most of us just accept the little errors but what do you actually need.
First you ask for people experienced in making keyboards and then you want people with experience in Infrared {Soldering} I suppose. This is a basic construction thing and not very often used in the manufacture of Keyboards so what are you attempting to do and what actual experience do you require?
If you where a bit more specific you would in all likely hood not be receiving these responses, I can however understand you not wanting to give the game away but really anyone interested would need some more information before they even considered in relocating to a different country so far away from all that they know.
Even if you where to post some of the benefits of moving to South Africa and some security of work as a lot of new enterprises go belly up within the first 12 -18 months and there are very few people who would be willing to find themselves stranded in a foreign country where they might not be appreciated with no way of returning home again.
What you have to understand is that most of the regulars here are already 3 parts mad after all we all work IT so we have no excuse for being sane in the first place and I'm most likely the worst of the bunch.
Would I be interested in moving to SA not very likely however if the position was right and I was happy that it was likely to be a long term employment without the constant worry that I currently have I just might consider it. At the very least it would get me away from the kids who just refuse to grow un and leave their parents alone for a single second whenever some thing little goes wrong.
But I've worked in different parts of the world previously and always found that I was not wanted by the general population or my fellow workers who saw me as some sought of Know It All who got better money then them and did less work. There was constant back biting that I just can not live with so I'm unlikely to be interested but unless you are willing to post some more detailed information as to what type of Techs you require I doubt that you will find many takers or for that even people who will take you genuinely.
Col ]:)
by sleepin'dawg
It would be one way of seeing how serious he is. At least you could expect a 'counter' offer. :p
Dawg :^O
by hal 9000
And I would have to leave all of my PLAY TOYS to. :(
No just in case this guy is serious I thought I might put him on the right track on how to post something like the above. It is obvious that his English isn't all that great but then again when I worked in Germany I spoke no German at all and didn't pick up much either so I can at least understand the poor sentence structure.
Instead of 3 months up front pay I'd settle for a open return airline ticket at least that way if everything goes to hell in a hand basket you can get out of the place.
Right now I have a guy trying to get me to at the very least visit the Philippines {again} and setup a Computer Business for him where he brings in second Hand Ex Government computers and sells them to the general population. This guy is serious though and I know how he works so it just might be a worthwhile trip and it would get me away from the staff here who treat me like the proverbial door mat {just joking on that one.} :)
But I'd be far too worried about what was happening here to even consider it so I just said that my passport has expired and I don't know anyone who could vouch for me for a new one. His reply was that he could get me into the country but I'd probably be unable to leave again and knowing him he probably could he is an evil SOB if ever I meet one but is always good for a laugh.
He's thinking about retiring to the Philippines where it is all milk and honey and as he has been selling heavy earthmoving plant for well over 50 years now he at the very least deserves a break but My God he is funny. At one place where I saw him that I had been consulting there for years someone who he had sold an excavator to a few months previously came in and was going to tear him a new A##hole because the new thing broke and after 4 weeks he couldn't get the $50.00 part that was stopping it from working. Instead of the guy getting a going over the user was sold a new machine and the broken one all of 4 months old was traded in. Well it did get the guy working again I suppose but I couldn't believe just how he handled the entire incident.
But late last year he asked me to have a look at one of these new Excavators which are all computer controlled and the fitter there couldn't find the problem and was convinced that it was in the computer so there I was with a Scope and Notebook sitting on the track and with the motor running checking measurements when it just took off. I jump back about 4 feet and saved the CRO but the Notebook wasn't quite so lucky and the thing stopped about 2 feet after it had crushed the NB. I really don't know how they are supposed to work on those things as there just isn't enough room to fit in all of the measuring equipment and for safety reasons you are not supposed to have anything on the tracks which make a very nice shelf when you have things connected up and they are just at the right height to read the displays as well. :D
But a new NB latter and I did find a broken wire that was causing the problem but I wish I had been told exactly what the problem was as I wouldn't have worked the way that I did. It was moving about 8 feet forward without warning but of course all I was told was it wasn't working right. :)
Col ]:)
by hey_tsm
well i agree, i need people with A+ Cert, MCSE, MCSD, unix, in formix, vb, C++, ,net, oracle, i also need people with technical skills, people that have repaired Monitors, keybords, people that have degree's & Masters in the IT field, i need serious people, no chancers please, any question that is not relevant i will not answer, just send me your CV, we will have a look at it, if you are sucessful we will contact you as soon as possible,
i appreciate your concern & what i didnt like is when people though i was one of their mates here on this site, they dont know me, but i will take action & with emmediate effect crash their current PC's.
Hal9000, thanks alot, but hey what ever you want to know dont hesitate, we are not a company to hire you & then not look after you, like i said you will be highly paid, i need to know in what position you are looking at & what experience you have, so send me your Cv.
regards,
hey_tsm
by hal 9000
Of course you will need to change your aliases as well so may I suggest DAF instead of dafe2.
Kissy time now!:D
Col ]:)
by oz_media
AS for seriously, I wouldn't have considered the offer for a monent. BUT I encouraged him to post here, not knowing or caring who he was as I would like to see more encouragement for job postings, instead of all the whining about no jobs. If he is a loser oh well, let him lose.
As for his threats, you know how I take to that crap, KNOCK MY DAMN DOOR if you have something to say about it. ;)
I would say he's some sorry loser with absolutely NO life and MAYBE some hot shot idea that will never become a reality judging my his attempts to recruit.
I don't bet 5:1 odds, give me something realistic at least. That's nearing a favorite! No money to be made.
by oz_media
He'll probably need you to help him cross the street, do up his elastic back pants, help him with his velcro strap shoes etc. C'mon, YOUR kids are older than that, you may even get to feed him?
Cometo think of it, hey tsm can you post a pic of your mum? (might be worth it you never know!) ;)
by dafe2
Hah!
I'm thinking he probably would've sewed my dick on my head or something.
:-)
by hal 9000
E-Mail then and have a good laugh. :p
It would also help no end if you showed some consistency as well. After all it is called Friday Yuk not Monday Mirth isn't it. Is it my fault if I was asleep when you posted it and when I had a look at the new disgusting things it wasn't on the page? :D
Actually the Philippines is looking really good right now as I could get away from that bloody awful office manager that seems to think she actually owns this place and I'm nothing more than an unnecessary hindrance to her. Of course I'm only of any use as far as she is concerned when she messes up and that I take the blame for her. :(
Col ]:)
by hal 9000
I almost chocked when I read that. Not to mention all the carbonated drink that has ended up on the keyboard and monitor. Now it's going to be all sticky. :p
Col ]:)
by oz_media
While some may believe it was a pop spill, others may wonder why the monitor is sticky too.
And why did you lubricate the mouse?
okay, I'll get some sleep now, sorry.
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