Outsourced !!

Hey there

Are you out of that job already?

You seem to have many more options than the average joe out there.

I wish you lots of luck, and have a real Guinness for me. But as you point out, it's not as if you are leaving TR.

See you later,

Maureen

There seems to be lots of work out there in lala land.

Surely you can go out and grab some. Perhaps you can get a letter of recommendation from Max....

Seriously, I've there, and recently too. The main way to recover - network - call up old friends, old clients, collegues, whoever. Have lunch. Talk to them. Let them know that you are looking, without sounding desparate(real killer). Stay positive.

I'll be in Van at the end of the month.

James

There seems to be lots of work out there in lala land.

Surely you can go out and grab some. Perhaps you can get a letter of recommendation from Max....

Seriously, I've there, and recently too. The main way to recover - network - call up old friends, old clients, collegues, whoever. Have lunch. Talk to them. Let them know that you are looking, without sounding desparate(real killer). Stay positive.

I'll be in Van at the end of the month.

James

As you always said, shit happen every day in life, and we should be prepared. I know you already know that, and .. well, the truth is that in such times, there are not many words to say about.
Just be YOU and all the bad we'll turn on GOOD, my friend! I allways thought that "any kick in the a$$ is at least a step forward", so ... look forward and keep moving!

Good luck on "hitting the pavement"...I am from michigan, which has had a particularly difficult time due to manufacturing job losses. Even though its manufacturing, It affects everone in the area pretty much...many manufacturing jobs have been outsourced...The good news here is that the job market in general seems to be picking up..anyway.....good luck!
Poindexter

I'm sure you will find something. Maybe we can all become NHL replacement players! Who knows!

Seriously,
take care.

All the best.
-G

Things to Say at a Job Interview

See photo of interviewer's family on desk, point, start laughing uncontrollably.

Ask if there is only one emergency exit, grin and say; 'Boy!, I bet this floor would be in trouble if someone barricaded that.'

Constantly fidget with underwear waistband, then blurt: 'The strawberry ones are the stickiest, don't ya' think?'

After detailing your greatest achievement, qualify with, 'Of course I was totally hammered at the time.'

Inquire on office policy of friends staying over.

Claim you wouldn't even need a sit-in job if Al Einstein hadn't stolen your secret patent for '2000 Flushes'.

Over-emphasize your ability to use a copier.

Ask if it's O.K. that you sit on the floor.

Allow that you would little impact on the overhead budget, because you swiped all the supplies from your other job.

Although parking was free, insist that they validate something or you're not leaving.

Mention your resume would have been stronger, but you didn't feel like making anything else up.

Ask the secretary if she'll sit on your lap during the interview.

Walk into interviewer's office with a tape measure, measure office from a few angles, put away, declare; 'NOW we can begin.'

When making small talk and the Simpson trial comes up, shout: You mean Homer and Marge are in some kind of trouble?'

Sniff two of your fingers hold out toward interviewer, ask; 'smell these, these smell funny to you???'

Upon walking in to the office for first time, ask receptionist to hold all your calls.

Things to Say at a Job Interview

See photo of interviewer's family on desk, point, start laughing uncontrollably.

Ask if there is only one emergency exit, grin and say; 'Boy!, I bet this floor would be in trouble if someone barricaded that.'

Constantly fidget with underwear waistband, then blurt: 'The strawberry ones are the stickiest, don't ya' think?'

After detailing your greatest achievement, qualify with, 'Of course I was totally hammered at the time.'

Inquire on office policy of friends staying over.

Claim you wouldn't even need a sit-in job if Al Einstein hadn't stolen your secret patent for '2000 Flushes'.

Over-emphasize your ability to use a copier.

Ask if it's O.K. that you sit on the floor.

Allow that you would little impact on the overhead budget, because you swiped all the supplies from your other job.

Although parking was free, insist that they validate something or you're not leaving.

Mention your resume would have been stronger, but you didn't feel like making anything else up.

Ask the secretary if she'll sit on your lap during the interview.

Walk into interviewer's office with a tape measure, measure office from a few angles, put away, declare; 'NOW we can begin.'

When making small talk and the Simpson trial comes up, shout: You mean Homer and Marge are in some kind of trouble?'

Sniff two of your fingers hold out toward interviewer, ask; 'smell these, these smell funny to you???'

Upon walking in to the office for first time, ask receptionist to hold all your calls.

There are lots of small businesses that desperately need computer help. If that doesn't work, you have other options.

Music sales sounds like an interesting job. Many years ago, I worked for a small company that made music tapes that companies bought or rented to play in offices or when people were on hold. It was a unique fun business.

Whatever you do, lots of luck. You can tell us all about it.

You will be OK, Oz.

Just put yourself out there and someone will take you on. It may not be the "right" job first up - it could be just a filler to earn some cash - but in the end it will all work out OK.

You may find that 2 years down the track you are actually better off.

My opinion is that the person who has outsourced overseas, whether it be Turkey or India or even Australia (why would you want to do that??) will, in the end, be the loser, not you.

You have a lot to offer, Oz, just keep it positive, keep your eye out for opportunities, and it will all happen at the appropriate time.

I look forward to an increase in your posting activity as well. I am sure Max feels the same!

Good luck,

Alan

I have suggested this before, and I will suggest it again. Use your proven skills with website design to build a website for TR which has a modicum of visual appeal, and actually works ALL the time.

But then again you may like to cash in on another of your talents and move to Miami and hustle -- let wealthy widows and divorcees pay you to give them pleasure.

However, a word of warning. A friend told me the following true story. A young man married a frail, elderly lady with the sole intention of inheriting her money.

However her young stud so enlivened her that she looked like living for a long time. The young man committed suicide.

[Psst ..... I will share a little secret with you. I sometimes describe myself as a gigolo because a wealthy woman pays me well to give her pleasure. Ahem ... the pleasure comes from the beauty I create in her garden]. But the principle is the same.

But some day .......

Sorry to hear man. To be honest though, I think you are still in better shape than me...I don't have all the contacts you seem to have and the job market here is just a notch or two above "lifeless".

However, just wanted to say sorry to hear -- I know I'd be a bit upset if someone outsource a job away from me.

later on man.

tom

The Turkish Kurds?

No I thought not but here is something that may prove useful I've just spent well over 4 hours on the phone explaining to a supposedly IT tech in Indonesia how to setup a customers e-mail account to send and receive e-mail from a hotel there. Apparently he gave the hotel guest the Hotel Managers account and thought that he had done a good thing.

Anyway I think that he eventually created a new account for the customer which because nobody knows the address is useless. When I got on the phone to him he insisted that the incoming and outgoing mail servers had to be the same. While this is correct for your own e-mail accounts it leaves a lot to be desired for a hotel customer when they have their e-mail address totally screwed up.

With a bit of luck that guy will be knocking your door down within a few weeks as the service is not as good as what you offered and the language barrier is too hard to overcome.

Col

But this is one of the best I've heard in a very long time. It comes directly from a Van Damm movie and one of the main charters says to the other "Parents always lie to their children to get them used to the way that the Government is going to do the same think when they are older!"

Just think on it and you'll see the meaning.

And I was actually testing out a Windows 2005 Media Center unit that I'd just built so that is my excuse for watching that DVD and I'm sticking to it.

Col

OKAY time to be a pig,

Will they be wearing pyjamas or bikini's?

Will they have pillows or big puffy boxing gloves?

Will there be added fun with things like, baby oil, mud or jello?

Will video or photography be allowed?

How much are tickets?

Sorry ladies. :)

that women wouldn't want to watch you men, while you are watching the women?

Maureen

That I'm an evil Aussie SOB and readily admit it.

Mae had a great put down for Garion which had me in fits of laughter when he tried hitting on her.

Now what's your excuse?

Col

I would never think that you could be as "evil" as a corrupt politician. It would be best if the plane were also maintained, piloted and crewed by the politicians you describe. That way in the event of complete failure, no innocent bystanders would suffer the consequences of jobs badly done.

I have been waiting to ask "Garion11" who the other 10 were. He doen't know me yet, so I have not gotten into much discussion with him. I can only imagine how Mae handled that whole thing! Mae is very quick and has a great sense of humor.

I thought your suggestion of locking us in a room was hysterical! I knew you were being flattering - that hornbag Oz is the one who put the sexual spin on it. Which, in its own way, could be flattering too. It could mean that through our banter he finds us attractive, and feels it easier to make a joke of it in this manner. Or maybe it means nothing at all. In either case, no harm done.

The first thought that came to mind was, "That's ok as long as there is coffee. Mae is cool."

I haven't been in TR enough to capture the "Silent US Code?" I have noted extremes of offensive or defensive commentary when discussing political issues. I am reminded of young kids in the schoolyard still working out the social stratification of the school dynamic. Is that what you mean?

Anyway, I've got things to get to today. See you later and take care.

Maureen

To not 'play by the rules' when you are somewhat anonymous. Not that I am not vocal about my opinions (ask my husband, he'll agree) but, I do temper my comments given the situation. I live in a very small, conservative? no, that's not quite right..backward, redneck town, so, it's in my best interest to not stir up the hornet's nest and comfortably work and live here.

Maureen, you are correct, if there's coffee, I'm not going to complain. In fact, I think that's my next step this morning.

If you two go in for a Darwin Wet T Shirt Competition.

Sound Fair?

Col

Currently it is nearly 12.00 PM Sunday night here and it only starting the day your side of the pond.

I hope both of you have a good one.

Col

Well I know you're too astute to take offense at such comments so yes you are right, it was all just some fun.

You'll learn that I live for shock value. Uunfortunately this forum is a bit sterile so there isn't much opportunity to be too cheeky or off handed without people getting riled up. So if I get to make a little typically sexist fun, well it's just that, fun. In reality, I am not one for the mud wrestling scene, I don't like slimy, muddy women at all, that whole eating food off people thing just isn't my game either, call me conventional but, eeeeew.

But pillow fights in a teddy, well that just has a ring to it. :)

There where always the "Figure Head Competition's" that where held in the Whitsundays over the Easter Break that proved very stimulating. Personally I found it extremely off putting as there where a myriad of naked and semi naked women draped all over the boat making it almost impossible to sail but the crowd got a good time out of it and well the crew was well lubricated with beer.

On one occasion I actually saw one race boat sailed straight into a cliff we kegged him off put half our crew on board and brought it back to dock where we left it moored. Everything was OK until the next day when the owner who was on board at the time wanted an explanation of how all the damage had been done he couldn't believe that he couldn't remember crashing the boat. Well it at the time was only a couple of Million $ worth but when we boarded the boat we found all the crew under the weather with the figure heads driving the boat. Very badly I might add but then again they had no experience so I suspose that they do an alright sought of job even if they did manage to sail it into the only hard piece of ground on the entire race course.

However calling them races is a very big misnomer as they are more like a drinking spree with a bit of sailing thrown in for good measure, but it was a great holiday after the competitive racing of the past 6 months or so and in an excellent part of the world where you could afford to let your hair down and have a fun time.

Incidental the race was won by the boat with what the crowd judged the best figure head actual sailing had absolutely nothing to do with the whole thing only the females who got on board where of any interest to the crowd.

Col