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The Iron Rose posted:all good! I appreciate the clarification, and it’s not entirety unreasonable as a dig given Reagan’s whole supply side economics schtick. I just don’t want to get a reputation as the thread’s token conservative! I’m the thread’s token liberal, thank you very much You'll never be this threads tokin 
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SyNack Sassimov posted:wait what WHO's modding? oh for fucks sake How did you get access to my PMs?!
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Always knew you were in the pocket of the world health organization Anyway I'm tired and want to take a break, turns out being the only one on the help desk for weeks is exhausting and I'm behind on all my projects. told my boss but don't worry, she's still giving me more of them. Now I get to go into the office to lay out hardware because my boss is afraid of drop shipping
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 : “Hey tehinternet, we’ve been sending files for three months, why aren’t these files appearing in Sharepoint from the integration folder???”Me: 1. Nobody ever responded to say the job needed to be turned on per my email 11/9/23 2. You deleted the folder within the SharePoint library that the original job pointed to 3. You added other folders within the integration and expanded scope without telling me, the person who set the job up 4. You have mismatched folder names between the new SharePoint library folders and the folders within the integration folders, you got four of ten right so good job I guess 5. “Refferals” is spelled ‘Referrals’ you absolute loving morons F U C K
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Finished the Big Meeting this week, other IT guy and myself go things setup and the only issues we had were due to things outside of our control. At breakfast before the last meeting starts, I'm putting some food on my plate and the CEO is right behind me in line, he mentions how it would be nice if he saw us in the office more and the part of my brain that doesn't believe in self preservation says "Well, we don't have free breakfast at the office" and then follow up "but the last few weeks had a big winter storm and such, plus the other guy has had to be home to handle some contractors." Anyway, after the plane home lands, I check my texts and the CEO has gone to the CIO and stated that he wants to see people in more often. Right now we go in 2-3 days a week, and both of us will be onsite whenever requested. I guess now we need to figure out some coverage that will have the two of us and possibly a 3rd person in to give people WFH days and keep the lights on in a basement office.
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Should have mentioned that recent article that theorized RTO mandates are a result of ineffective management.
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Feb 2, 2024 04:55
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It kinda is, but its not on my department's side. The other IT folks here work for other departments and one of them is the primary desktop support person and the most visible. He's also the first person any of the C levels head to for problems and due to some things, wasn't in on the normal days he was usually in. Honestly, at most I'll have 1 more day a week in, if that. This is only for our area, rest of people are spared.
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xzzy posted:Should have mentioned that recent article that theorized RTO mandates are a result of ineffective management. Link please
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All management is ineffective by definition Coordination, planning, and looking out for each other are all very valuable, but being the "does this person get to eat food this month or not" that management ultimately boils down to under capitalism is unnecessary.
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NPR Journalizard posted:Link please It's Forbes so maybe it's bullshit but they reference some research and I agree with the conclusions so obviously that makes it valid. https://www.forbes.com/sites/qhamirani/2024/01/26/ceos-are-using-return-to-office-mandates-to-mask-poor-management/amp/
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I just went to the office for a 2 day meeting to discuss integration strategy with a company we just acquired and it was really effective to have everyone together face to face, but gently caress that commute I'll take some loss of collaboration over traveling to NYC
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In pre-pandemic days, I had jobs in NYC over the years. It was basically a 1 hour and 15 minute door-to-door. Some involved five logistical steps: drive to train station, train to Newark, transfer to PATH train, transfer to another PATH line, walk to office. Others were only four steps - one less transfer. Around the same amount of time. I lucked out on those; the jobs were quick walks from NJ-linked mass transit hubs or stops. No NYC subways required. About 7-8ish months pre-pandemic, I got a new job which was a 30ish minute drive with traffic. If full remote goes away (huzzah, I was able to secure permanent remote status) I'd much rather have the five logistical steps with longer commute since I can gently caress off and sleep or catch up on media for those commute legs. Hell, my current office adds an NYC subway trip but it's the 1 train, so it's right within WTC to transfer and doesn't suck too much. Sure, I have less downtime to catch up on bad animu but more time with my cats
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Had an interview today for an actual desktop helpdesk position instead of proprietary tech support. Don’t think it went well but I have another interview with a different place on Monday at least
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Well compared to the Teams nightmare of last week this Friday is a pretty excellent "keep the lights on" kinda day. Probably hit the gym shortly here and head home to just remain 'available' the rest of the afternoon.
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Feb 2, 2024 20:24
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Haven't gotten a ticket yet over here, which thank Christ Im dying over here
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Feb 2, 2024 21:10
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this has been one of the worst fridays I've had in a very long time so I put in a vacation day for Monday and I'm turning off my cell phone after 5:00PM.
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BIG FLUFFY DOG posted:Had an interview today for an actual desktop helpdesk position instead of proprietary tech support. Don’t think it went well but I have another interview with a different place on Monday at least Update they gave me an offer for some reason. It’s $4 an hour more than I’m making now (I’m still entry level) but it’s healthcare IT and I would only have 5 PTO days. I told them I’d think about it but I’m leaning towards passing even though I’m really unhappy at my current place
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nothing stopping you from taking it and continuing the search
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5 PTO days? What the gently caress. Do you get free healthcare?
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GreenNight posted:5 PTO days? What the gently caress. Do you get free healthcare? It’s through a contract company so no lol. I’m autistic and neurotic so PTO days are even more important to me than most people even though I don’t do anything with them except play games and hang with my kitty The Fool posted:nothing stopping you from taking it and continuing the search This is a good point but I’m not sure a few months would look good on my resume. I stuck it out at my current place for 2 months past when it became clear where stuff was heading because I wanted a firm year on there. Also the place on Monday I actually do want to work at but it’s only round 2 of a three round process so it’s not a sure thing even if I do well on it BIG FLUFFY DOG fucked around with this message at 22:43 on Feb 2, 2024 |
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Feb 2, 2024 22:40
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BIG FLUFFY DOG posted:This is a good point but I’m not sure a few months would look good on my resume. I stuck it out at my current place for 2 months past when it became clear where stuff was heading because I wanted a firm year on there. You're allowed to leave short term jobs off your resume.
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tokin opposition posted:Haven't gotten a ticket yet over here, which thank Christ Im dying over here Yeah that was my day too until a service outage ticket came in at 3:45pm. Unable to resolve remotely so my Saturday will be driving to a location. Only like 75 minutes away thankfully.
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Counter with more PTO.
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BIG FLUFFY DOG posted:It’s through a contract company so no lol. I’m autistic and neurotic so PTO days are even more important to me than most people even though I don’t do anything with them except play games and hang with my kitty I had an interview with a company back in 2019 where they asked about how many short-term jobs I had on my resume. I started with "Well x, y, and z were contracts and-" and the interviewer said "Okay that explains it don't worry about it." On my resume I have them listed as Contract: date - date as well, a lot of contracts are only for 3-6 months so being at those for a short time frame isn't a bad thing. My advice would be take it, get the experience with general support rather than supporting proprietary equipment, and keep looking while building up skills that will help you with future interviews.
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22 Eargesplitten posted:I had an interview with a company back in 2019 where they asked about how many short-term jobs I had on my resume. I started with "Well x, y, and z were contracts and-" and the interviewer said "Okay that explains it don't worry about it." On my resume I have them listed as Contract: date - date as well, a lot of contracts are only for 3-6 months so being at those for a short time frame isn't a bad thing. My advice would be take it, get the experience with general support rather than supporting proprietary equipment, and keep looking while building up skills that will help you with future interviews. I’m going to see how the interview on Monday goes with a lot of focus on what I would be doing there and then I’ll give my answer. It’s a 12 month contract but my hesitation is mainly due to my own autistic fear of conflict from telling the recruiter I’m jetting after saying yes or only 3 months in.
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mllaneza posted:You're allowed to leave short term jobs off your resume. You're allowed to do whatever you want with your resume, it's not like it's a legal document.
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TheBlackVegetable posted:You're allowed to do whatever you want with your resume, it's not like it's a legal document. I keep my bill millers job on my resume from when I was 16 because they paid more than any other place at the time. It's my flex.
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jaegerx posted:I keep my bill millers job on my resume from when I was 16 because they paid more than any other place at the time. It's my flex. Ever work at HEB? I thought that was everyone’s first job
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skipdogg posted:Ever work at HEB? I thought that was everyone’s first job That was the second job.
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jaegerx posted:I keep my bill millers job on my resume from when I was 16 because they paid more than any other place at the time. It's my flex. Wow, you paid an entire 1 dollar an hour?
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CitizenKain posted:Finished the Big Meeting this week, other IT guy and myself go things setup and the only issues we had were due to things outside of our control. At breakfast before the last meeting starts, I'm putting some food on my plate and the CEO is right behind me in line, he mentions how it would be nice if he saw us in the office more and the part of my brain that doesn't believe in self preservation says "Well, we don't have free breakfast at the office" and then follow up "but the last few weeks had a big winter storm and such, plus the other guy has had to be home to handle some contractors." Can’t say I would have had the wherewithal myself, but if you’re going for it anyway seems like the way to go would have been to get an explanation for why it would be nice and hope he realizes he can only respond with meaningless platitudes. It’s an executive, so they won’t, but might be worth a try.
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AreWeDrunkYet posted:Can’t say I would have had the wherewithal myself, but if you’re going for it anyway seems like the way to go would have been to get an explanation for why it would be nice and hope he realizes he can only respond with meaningless platitudes. It’s an executive, so they won’t, but might be worth a try. I did ask around on Friday when I went in, but its basically aimed at the other person down there, and I'm just kinda caught in the blast radius. 99% of the IT staff is located in other areas, there is a handful of us who live in the same place as the headquarters. However, the C levels just see us as IT and don't understand we all have vastly different roles. We'll see how this shakes out when managers start getting involved. Right now I guess I need to put on pants more during the week.
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AreWeDrunkYet posted:Can’t say I would have had the wherewithal myself, but if you’re going for it anyway seems like the way to go would have been to get an explanation for why it would be nice and hope he realizes he can only respond with meaningless platitudes. It’s an executive, so they won’t, but might be worth a try. I think you need to ask yourself what that will accomplish. The CEO is not going to have a sudden epiphany and say, "You're right, that doesn't make sense, never mind." He will never admit error. All that will happen is they'll damage their standing. If it's an adequate reason for them to leave, leave. But belaboring it with the CEO is all downside.
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My manager is gone all week and didn’t give me any tasks to do. Luckily they seem cool with me doing school work so it looks like I’ll be doing some python and ansible stuff.
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Place I really wanted was hesitant about me going to the next round. Which made sense since apparently I would be one of two people supporting two huge warehouses plus the managers offices which I’m not ready for right now. Going with the contract position. It’s a raise and even though it’s completely onsite it will give me the experience with general systems to hopefully get me a full remote job or a direct hire desktop support role with better benefits. It’s not ideal but it’s a step up. Now to prep my two weeks notice
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Sorry to hear that the other position didn't work out, but like you said maybe for the best. Congrats on the new job! I think it's easy to think every job change is some crazy leap, but at least in my experience it doesn't work like that and even the stepping stones should be celebrated!
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Ugh state budget changes mean the job I was holding out for this July might not be available at all. loving lame
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I have free applications that support SAML how in the world does luxerone justify trying to charge 10k for setup and $250/month extra for the feature. Also luxerone is one of the worst vendors I’ve ever worked with even prior to this quote. Just awful support.
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