Help Henno out

[henno]

I need a new job. I am working with a bunch of idiots with the collective intelligence of a walnut. I need out, and a breath of fresh air.

I have a bachelor of journalism, experience in IT and web development and design, and currently working in a marketing and account management / client liason role.

Any leads out there for a narwhal-loving chopper?

(Yes, this is a serious post. No, I don't want to work for QANTAS. 8-) )

[Eag's]

You have a nice variety of experiences and skills so you should have no troubles mate 8-)

[mikezone13]

I need a new job. I am working with a bunch of idiots with the collective intelligence of a walnut. I need out, and a breath of fresh air.

I have a bachelor of journalism, experience in IT and web development and design, and currently working in a marketing and account management / client liason role.

Any leads out there for a narwhal-loving chopper?

(Yes, this is a serious post. No, I don't want to work for QANTAS. 8-) )


Trade ya... your job, house and girl, for my job, house and girl.

We can keep our own golf clubs and car though... fair swap? :D

[Yossarian]

You want to stay in Brisbane?

[henno]

You want to stay in Brisbane?

At this stage, yes. I have a good job waiting for me in Byron, but that's a last resort.

[u8ergolfer]

I need a new job. I am working with a bunch of idiots with the collective intelligence of a walnut. ...

I have a bachelor of journalism,...
(Yes, this is a serious post. No, I don't want to work for QANTAS. 8-) )

There's something ironic in these two statements...

[Scottt]

If you want to come to Sydney I can put you in touch with some media people. But I doubt you want to come to Sydney.

I have a mate doing some web development in Brissie who I could pass your details to.

[henno]

Trade ya... your job, house and girl, for my job, house and girl.

We can keep our own golf clubs and car though... fair swap? :D

You can have my clubs as well. Lord knows, I can't hit them!

[henno]

There's something ironic in these two statements...

I don't see it, but assume it is hilarious.

[mikezone13]

You can have my clubs as well. Lord knows, I can't hit them!

Done deal... I'll send the contracts tomorrow.

[henno]

If you want to come to Sydney I can put you in touch with some media people. But I doubt you want to come to Sydney.

Sydney is not my thing. I'd move there as a stepping stone to my dream job, but that's about it.


I have a mate doing some web development in Brissie who I could pass your details to.

I appreciate the offer, but if he is only doing "some" web development, then I doubt there would be much work for me. At least not enough to cover the bloody mortgage.

Maybe I should just sell the house and become a hippy.

[u8ergolfer]

I don't see it, but assume it is hilarious.

what with all the Magnay bashing in the last couple of days...I said Ironic, not humorous..

[Scottt]

I have no idea how much. I am under the impression he either set up his own biz or is working for a big agency. I'll ask some questions.

[just]

At this stage, yes. I have a good job waiting for me in Byron, but that's a last resort.

Growing dope doesn't actually qualify as a job, you ****ing hippy! Man up and suck it in and keep working in a job that grinds you down, with people you dislike, so you can pay the bills!;):razz:

[henno]

Man up and suck it in and keep working in a job that grinds you down, with people you dislike, so you can pay the bills!;):razz:

Been doing that for a while now. I just can't take it any more.

[Yossarian]

Whats the dream if you don't mind me asking?

[mike]

Do you know how to pick pumpkins?

[Courty]

Centrelink? :p

[Johnny Canuck]

Growing dope doesn't actually qualify as a job, you ****ing hippy! Man up and suck it in and keep working in a job that grinds you down, with people you dislike, so you can pay the bills!;):razz:

If all else fails Henno, I'll meet you in front of the museum in Nimbin...

[henno]

Whats the dream if you don't mind me asking?

Lesbian porn "fluffer".


Centrelink? :p

With unemployment on the way up, a job in Centrelink would probably be a sure thing.


If all else fails Henno, I'll meet you in front of the museum in Nimbin...

Deal.

[AndyP]

Unfortunately forum admin or moderation won't pay the mortgage either, or else I'd offer.

[ParMaster]

Maybe becoming a giggolo might be more your thing henno?

[Yossarian]

Maybe becoming a giggolo might be more your thing henno?

Is that someone who provides the laughs?

[Yossarian]

Would some cowbell help?

[henno]

You've gotta have more cowbell.

[Yossarian]

http://i41.tinypic.com/206kc5l.jpg

[Fishman Dan]

At this stage, yes. I have a good job waiting for me in Byron, but that's a last resort.

"Job" and "Byron Bay" are 2 things that aren't used too often. Take it!! It get's you south of the border and into a land where we have...... Daylight Savings!! It's also right next door to Ocean Shores!

Other than that - it's not the best climate to be jumping between jobs.

[mikezone13]

Get into advertising you can always pick up something for a few months, get shafted or leave and then go work for a competitor. Then repeat this process about every 18 months.

[henno]

Sounds like the industry I'm already in: very incestuous.

[sms316]

There is a job for a pool cleaner advertised on Seek today. That sounds like your go.

I am 'ere to clean zee pool (http://www.seek.com.au/users/apply/index.ascx?Sequence=17&PageNumber=1&JobID=15551896)

[razaar]

henno..pretty sure you would have no trouble getting a contract job (pays very well) with the C'wealth Gov. in Canberra. Working conditions are great, rental is high ($500+ per week), weather sux in winter. $$$'s are the rewards and getting to meet, socialize and play with SMS, TG, WB etc.

[henno]

I think I'd rather die in a fire. At least I'd be warm.

[razaar]

I think I'd rather die in a fire. At least I'd be warm.
:lol:

[Coogee Beach]

Byron Bay. What's not to like?

[Coogee Beach]

(in the job, lifestyle, pay, hours and is there an escape from the incoming hordes...)

[henno]

Byron Bay. What's not to like?

House prices. Rental prices. The fact that it's in blues territory.

[razaar]

Byron Bay. What's not to like?
Rex Hunt can give a few reasons.:lol: The golf course is a ripper since the renovations and the members are among the friendliest we have come across.

[oldmannoodles]

Rex Hunt: "I'd rather go to hell than Byron Bay."

[Scottt]

Rex Hunt: "I'd rather go to hell than Byron Bay."

No hookers in Byron?

[Moe Norman]

what is your salary expectation Henno? all the other info is irrelevant!

who is your current employer?

[henno]

what is your salary expectation Henno? all the other info is irrelevant!

More than $50k less than $100k :-)

And if the rest of the info is irrelevent, when you go searching through job ads do you search by salary first then try and find a position suitable to your experience? I would think most people go the other way: Find a list of jobs that suit your experience and then narrow it down by salary expectation.


who is your current employer?

Like I would put that on here.

[Moe Norman]

its irrelevant for someone thinking of hiring you.

eg. I am about to have an opening on our online marketing staff, but it would be paying ~$65k inclusive of superor thereabouts, so if you are looking $80k + you are of no relevance to me!

[henno]

Oh, of course it is relevant at that point.

And for the record, $65K inclusive of super is what, just under $60k exclusive. That would be just about the bottom of the affordability range for me. But I'd take it for the right job! :-) (I get paid more than that now, plus car, phone, expense allowance etc, but it's clearly not "the right job")

[OzzyRookie]

Holy crap Batman , i could only dream of $65k to get outta bed on weekdays . Good luck Henno , sounds like you need the change so bad .

[henno]

Holy crap Batman , i could only dream of $65k to get outta bed on weekdays .

The average male wage is $60k in Australia now, Ozzy. (Well it was, pre-GFC.) So $65k super inclusive is not crazy money.

[Ned]

Base shifts for me is 137 days a year.

Throw in some OT's say another 15 - 20 days and I am above what Moe is offering.

No perks other then 2 squares a day when on shift, uniform and a good super contribution.

Don't need a mobile telephone or a car, get a half day off a week for training when shifts fall on training days.

Gotta love Government jobs!

[OzzyRookie]

Nice to know i am well below average , matches my golf game .

[henno]

Base shifts for me is 137 days a year.

That's not even a fulltime job! :-)

[markTHEblake]

but does $60k get you more than the $20k that was an excellent wage when i started out working in 1984.

I dunno. I used to live comfortably on my <$10k a year.

[Ned]

That's not even a fulltime job! :-)


Hehehehehehe:twisted:

And you saw my "away" golfing itinerary!!!!!!!!!!!!!:mrgreen:

Let alone what I get to play at home:roll:

[OzzyRookie]

Cripes i made a bad career choice in 1979 , who knew how expensive a round of golf would be 30yrs on . Too late to find one of Ned's jobs for me . I guess i gotta keep being the poor monkey applying the grease hahaha .

[henno]

but does $60k get you more than the $20k that was an excellent wage when i started out working in 1984.

I would argue that it doesn't. Just look at house prices alone. It is not uncommon for people to be repaying loans 6-8 times their gross annual income.

I pay a mortgage on my own, and let me tell you, $60k would just sorta maybe be enough to live on.

[Ned]

I would argue that it doesn't. Just look at house prices alone. It is not uncommon for people to be repaying loans 6-8 times their gross annual income.

I pay a mortgage on my own, and let me tell you, $60k would just sorta maybe be enough to live on.

Your shout!!!!!!


http://aametspain.com/myPictures/j0427604.jpg

[markTHEblake]

I pay a mortgage on my own, and let me tell you, $60k would just sorta maybe be enough to live on.

that Henderson Poverty index (funny name for it) has a Couples basic living expenses at about $1500 per month these days. That covers everything except rent/house repayment.

[henno]

That sounds pretty much right. I also have the added pain of having to shell out $300/mo to pay my exorbitant university debts.

[Yossarian]

That sounds pretty much right. I also have the added pain of having to shell out $300/mo to pay my exorbitant university debts.

I am so looking forward to this.

[Ned]

That sounds pretty much right. I also have the added pain of having to shell out $300/mo to pay my exorbitant university debts.

Edumicated bastards!

[Flusher]

Start your own newspaper ??

[Moe Norman]

That sounds pretty much right. I also have the added pain of having to shell out $300/mo to pay my exorbitant university debts.
indeed!

I can't wait for that HECS portion of my payslip to no longer be there, quite a bit of money walking out ther door each month!

[adlo]

that Henderson Poverty index (funny name for it) has a Couples basic living expenses at about $1500 per month these days. That covers everything except rent/house repayment.
Wouldn't be an exciting life let me tell you.

And HECS.... serves you Uni grads right.

I agree with Henno, on a single income (or one income paying rent/mortgage) 60K is chicken feed.

[Yossarian]

Hey pops enough of the attitude, my tax dollars will help fund your retirement...

[adlo]

I do not plan on retiring. And you know as well as I, there will be no pension when we are that old.

[Yossarian]

Its hard to razz someone about their, really old, age when they are aware of all the facts.

[Dazza]

Any updates Henno?

I handed in my resignation 2 weeks ago, after 8 years with one company. Stuck behind a desk all day every day when I wanted to be out & about selling and seeing my customer base. No room to do that with the current employer, so I had to look outside the square.
Start on 27th July as a Territory Sales Manager servicing a local area. So I'll be home every night, but still have a good sized customer base to work on.

Life is too short to be stuck in a job you don't enjoy. :lol:

[henno]

I am typing up another resume right now, so I guess that says everything.

[Dazza]

I am typing up another resume right now, so I guess that says everything.

Good luck, I'm sure something will come up.

[henno]

I am typing up another resume right now, so I guess that says everything.

Well, it turned out my salary expectations for this job were "at the upper end of their scale". That's fine. At least they had the courtesy of calling me to inform me that I was unsuccessful and why.

Anyway, it looks like I need to move with the quickness now. I approached the boss for a "what can this company offer me for the next 5-10 years" talk and it didn't go particularly well. Basically he doesn't earn enough, and his boss doesn't earn enough. Also, it turns out that my age is working against me. No matter how intelligent you are or how hard you work, you simply can't move up the ladder until you've "done your time" (read: you're an old bastard). So basically, it's not the smartest and brightest, but rather those that wait the longest. No thanks. No wonder they are breeding an aging workforce of unmotivated has-beens.

Anyway, it was suggested that I look elsewhere if I really want career progression and a challenging role (I'm bloody bored) into my 30's, and I agreed. So I'm a marked man now. They know my intentions and I know theirs. Seek.com.au here we come.

[Yossarian]

Topless waiting?

[adlo]

Good luck young fella. Sounds like you need to find a company that realise your potential and want to encourage it. All the best, my QLD namesake.

[3oneday]

His missus has a job already ;)

[just]

No wonder they are breeding an aging workforce of unmotivated has-beens.
Hey, no need to get personal, I don't speak about you like that.

[sms316]

Also, it turns out that my age is working against me. No matter how intelligent you are or how hard you work, you simply can't move up the ladder until you've "done your time" (read: you're an old bastard). So basically, it's not the smartest and brightest, but rather those that wait the longest. No thanks. No wonder they are breeding an aging workforce of unmotivated has-beens.

Labor voters and/or unionists.

[Lucasto23]

Good luck henno, just make sure mid week golf is included in your salary package ;)

[AndyP]

Wow! That sounds like the public service.

What's the job market like these days, henno?

[henno]

What's the job market like these days, henno?

Not too bad actually. It's the time involved completing resumes for submission that's at a premium. There certainly seems to be a bit or work out there, I just don't want to leave one somewhat ordinary job for another. I'm going nowhere, but the pay's stable and the bills get paid. No use leaving for the same-old same-old.

[AndyP]

You are in the fortunate position where you at least have a choice.

[TheTrueReview]

... There certainly seems to be a bit or work out there, I just don't want to leave one somewhat ordinary job for another. I'm going nowhere, but the pay's stable and the bills get paid. No use leaving for the same-old same-old.

Don't give up Henno. Getting caught in a work created 'malaise' is deadly - something akin to a triple lobotomy followed by death by a thousand cuts. I just picked up a copy of the book "Fat, Forty & Fired" on the weekend. Absolutely brilliant - a must read for anyone trapped in the corporate treadmill.

[sms316]

Have you considered a move to the golf industry? I'm not sure, but Keperra may have a position available.

[PeteyD]

ROFL

[henno]

This fired yet? :-s

Almost, I can assure you of that. No more applying for ideal jobs only, it's time to move to Phase 2: Operation Any Ol' Job'll Do.
I did somehow manage to flounder for another year, even though I died a little on the inside with each passing day. That's pretty good going in my view and was a calculated decision based on my reluctance to jump headfirst into the job market during the height of the Gee-Eff-See.

Exciting times ahead. :roll:

[sms316]

This has henno written all over it!

http://www.golfindustrycentral.com.au/job-apply/1336

[BrisVegas]

"I did somehow manage to flounder for another year, even though I died a little on the inside with each passing day. "

this rings true for me too. sadly.

[chappy1970]

Henno the Melb market is pretty bouyant at the mo, couple of nice courses down here too :)

[Yossarian]

Move to perth, I'll get you a job at IGA.

[sms316]

This has henno written all over it!

http://www.golfindustrycentral.com.au/job-apply/1336
They have upped the campaign for the right candidate.




Do you want a shot at the title?



Many positions available AND MANY MORE TO COME



We are a progressive club in the clay-belt region and if you want it, you can have it. We currently have no management at the moment so we are “management-less” and we cannot understand why the applications have been so slim (shady)?



Time to ramp it up:

1. You get your own personal golf cart and it has a GPS in it. (A great way to locate the drinks cart)
2. **** it, you can have $100.000 a year and we will throw in an Optus pre-paid mobile phone.
3. Free slaps over the head
4. Free entry to all Board Meetings (By invitation though)
5. 9 weeks AL per year with free golf in Bangkok and complimentary membership of the Outback Bar
6. 32% loading on all AL as per competition budgeting in accordance with KPI’s.
7. 2 months sick leave at any time but you must provide 1 day in notice
8. Squid and chips on call
9. Free Garden Knomes


If you are from Russia, Poland, Mongolia, India or just some dude from the outback that can make the difference, please give us a call at 1900 (we are disconnected) so maybe send your application to livethedream@mealpack.com

[henno]

This fired yet? :-s

D-day tomorrow at 10:30am. You'll find me lurking in the Midweek games with AndyP thread in no time.

[just]

You quitting?

[goughy]

Become an upholsterer, it's like printing your own money! We got last years tax done already since I had stellar year. Clickchic got all her tax back since she only worked for a few months before having to give up for health reasons, and I made about 7k last financial year! See, now I don't have to worry about that pesky hecs debt!

By the way, it's kind of like printing Monopoly money, but the kind of Monopoly money you'd get from a Crazy Clarks Monopoly game, not a genuine one ;)

amendment - sorry, we're a partnership so the income was split between us, so in reality I made double that. woo hoo!!!!

[AndyP]

D-day tomorrow at 10:30am. You'll find me lurking in the Midweek games with AndyP thread in no time.
Just in time for my midweek games to stop with school holidays starting next week.

[BrisVegas]

good luck henno.

[Dotty]

Just in time for my midweek games to stop with school holidays starting next week.
Not necessarily. Uncle Henno is available for child minding.

[AndyP]

Good thinking. He might need the cash too. Henno Daycare?

[just]

Blue Card?

[solarman]

Remember to give it to them when you leave. Trash the joint.

[henno]

I'm taking the higher moral ground on this one, even if they won't. I'm sure that'll serve absolutely no purpose, but I'm would rather be the bigger person in this case. I have a bit of a knack for being able to calmly and concisely put forward an argument without having to resort to losing my head.

[BrisVegas]

I'm taking the higher moral ground on this one, even if they won't. I'm sure that'll serve absolutely no purpose, but I'm would rather be the bigger person in this case. I have a bit of a knack for being able to calmly and concisely put forward an argument without having to resort to losing my head.

Not used to seeing this type of error from you. You're clearly rattled.

[henno]

:-) Clearly I deserve to be sacked with those sorts of errors starting to surface.

[just]

Can someone give me a precis of what's happening on Sunday, I'm so confused.

[Johnny Canuck]

Make sure you take your stapler. Welcome to my world of unemployment. My only income comes from mid week games with hocko.

[markTHEblake]

Make sure you take your stapler.

Thats funny. I have only just recently run out of the staples i nicked with my stapler from 12 years ago. Does everyone take the stapler?

[Johnny Canuck]

A quality stapler is hard to find. It's also a big part of the plot in Office Space

[henno]

Only a few minutes to go. I'm sitting here killing time on ozgolf while I stare at the HR people having their pre-meeting briefing in the other office. Fun times ahead.

[PerryGroves]

Give the management dogs (HR) nothing. Good luck.

[sms316]

Good luck mate. You're due.

[ddasey]

Good luck mate. You're due.

What he said, good luck.

[henno]

All done. Anyone need a ditch-digger?

[PeteyD]

Did you tell em to get ****t?

[golfbound]

nope but need a good garage door installer if you know one

[henno]

Did you tell em to get ****t?

Not really. Despite appearances, I'm actually a reasonably nice fellow even when in the presence of wankers.



http://imgur.com/7CJR9.png

Ahh, sweet liquor... eases the pain.

[Lucasto23]

Good luck henno, you'll land on your feet

[Eag's]

Adam, good luck in your search mate, I am sure you will find the right position for yourself.

[sms316]

Enjoy the serenity of waking up at the crack of noon.

[just]

Henno
Have you thought about golf operations? Sounds like a doddle.

[sms316]

I think Henno's tolerance for bullshit has worn out.

[PerryGroves]

Henno, it won't pay much however I need some help with today's Sydney Morning Herald Omega crossword. 56 Across has me stumped - Spiral-tusked whale (7).

[Dotty]

Unicorn?

[Jarro]

henno, you know your future lies in the gay porn industry, so stop fighting the urge to 'head west' and go with your heart.

:mrgreen:

Good luck in your future endeavours.

[henno]

One hour into official unemployment and I'm already bored shitless. I have no idea how dole bludgers do it. Although smoking trees of weed probably helps.

I think I'll jump on a train into the city and have a yarn to a few employment agencies. Either that or go to the pub. Decisions.

[PeteyD]

If you are still bumemployed Jan 10-14 I have that week off. Might get to play some golf.

[goughy]

I'd say pub this morning. Then stumble out about 4pm to the employment agencies!

[Moe Norman]

Go overseas

[Jarro]

Maybe you should put in your application to CA for the upcoming middle-order batsman position ?

[TheTrueReview]

One hour into official unemployment and I'm already bored shitless. I have no idea how dole bludgers do it. ....

The reality is that the job market will slow at this time of the year. If you pick something up before xmas -> happy days. But more likely it's an opportunity to take it easy, think about future directions, play golf, etc - so you can be clear where you want to go in 2011.

If that doesn't work, there's always hookers & blow.

[Jarro]

The reality is that the job market will slow at this time of the year. If you pick something up before xmas -> happy days. But more likely it's an opportunity to take it easy, think about future directions, play golf, etc - so you can be clear where you want to go in 2011.

If that doesn't work, there's always hookers & blow.

9728

what a great idea :)

[Dotty]

Monday - Bored shitless.
Tuesday - Go to doctor, re. todger turning orange.
Wednesday - Remember not to eat twisties, whilst watching porn.

[Peter]

Henno, if you need to raise some cash I'll be happy to take those Eye 2's off your hands!

[Hux]

Henno, if you need to raise some cash I'll be happy to take those Eye 2's off your hands!

Faarkin vultures out to prey on a fellow when he is down.....

got anything else good Adam?

[markTHEblake]

Try Gigolo-ing, or is that what you just got made redundant from?

[Peter]

Faarkin vultures out to prey on a fellow when he is down.....
I don't actually want 'em - just trying to help him out :wink:

[MAZA68]

Try for some casual work, never know where it can lead sometimes. Had a casual job for a year could play golf during the day and work at night.

[goughy]

Night-fill.

[Yossarian]

We need a new dairy guy.

[MegaWatty]

Henno, it won't pay much however I need some help with today's Sydney Morning Herald Omega crossword. 56 Across has me stumped - Spiral-tusked whale (7).

I don't think this post got the credit that it was due.

Great work PG. ;)

[henno]

OK, funds are just about dried up and the Christmas break followed by the flood wiping out the CBD hasn't boded me very well as far as a healthy time for recruitment goes. I think it might be time to seriously implement Operation Any Ol' Job'll Do. If I had my RSA I'd walk down to the local pub and pour beers just to get some money coming in.

If any ozgolfers have any leads to any contract work, temp work, positions vacant etc, please let me know. I honestly hadn't been worried one bit until now. But now I'm worried.

[WBennett]

I heard the qualifications required for parking inspectors are extrordinarily low in Queensland. Or even thought about being a meter maid if you want to work for good, not evil?

[markTHEblake]

Would you set up a router for a 6 pack?

[Ferrins]

:mrgreen:

[MegaWatty]

Good luck mate. Would help if I could. Just a little too far away.

[henno]

Would you set up a router for a 6 pack?

I'd setup a router for a 6-pack profit. Doing it for a 6-pack would actually see me make a loss by the time the job was done. :-)

[rubin]

Dead serious mate, check out Insurance. No quals necessary in most cases, but u'll meet a broad range of people.

I cant personally put u in touch with anyone in Qld, but i do know they are looking. CGU, Suncorp, QBE. MAke em smile and u have a job.

[Moe Norman]

just go down the pub and get a job picking up glasses, is way better than being a barman!

Then if for some crazy reason you do want to pour beers, then they will get you your RSA.

[dc68]

So all the time you have spent in the Valley didn't land you any ongoing clientele?

[markTHEblake]

by the way that was a serious question about the router... I lost patience trying to add more memory to my openwrt router with a usb flash drive.

I was chattin to one of the kids mates parents the other night, he is a firearms instructor at www.asset.edu.au and the whole security business is huge money, and casual workers are in huge demand. His company is setting up new offices all over the place. Casual security guards can make over $30 an hour wandering around a football stadium, shopping centres etc. You have all seen old women doing this - it cant be hard, and because of the Terrorism crap, they have security guards everywhere and its getting worse, which means lots more jobs, and beats pulling beers (though you woudl probably get laid more doing the beers like Sam). I cant remember the latest thing i heard, but they need security guards in one of the most ridiculous places now, at certain hours of the day.

I asked him how much someone could make, he says "over 200k if they are smart", he means if you get into training, management, or wait for it, 'risk management'. So i am like whats that?

Risk Management seems to be right up your alley Henno, hard to explain but its not being a sysadmin, or ITsecurity, but more like white collar forensic security whatever you might make of that. If i ever lose the job that I am in, i am signing up for this qualification right away, sounds like fun for the type of person that likes figurin' stuff out.

I'd suggest looking closely at getting basic security certified, this bloke says if you do it with them, he can have you patrolling the beat in 2 weeks. even if you only get 10 hours a week, its something extra you can do here and there whilst you work on something else.

Mate of mine did this when the wireless network company i was with went belly up. His first job was permanent nights watching security cameras. He said he just bought his laptop in and watched DVD's instead.

[Yossarian]

Local IGA or SUPA IGA?

[henno]

So all the time you have spent in the Valley didn't land you any ongoing clientele?

I have plenty of that sort of employment. Unfortunately it's all pro bono. :razz:

[markTHEblake]

I'd setup a router for a 6-pack profit. Doing it for a 6-pack would actually see me make a loss by the time the job was done. :-)

interesting comment, for a bloke who has got nothing happening, then obviously your time isnt costing you anything (yeah i know i am kicking you when you are down, but i am being a realist). thus the six pack remains pure profit, which from memory you still owe me.

[Yossarian]

I have plenty of that sort of employment. Unfortunately it's all pro bono. :razz:

Good. Very good.

[henno]

Blakey, you have met me enough times to know that a boring job is not for me. I need to be busy as I can't sit still at the best of times, so security work is out.

As for the router, I might be able to help you out there anyway. But might I suggest that it may be cheaper in the long run to simply upgrade to a better OpenWRT-supported router with the memory you require?

[markTHEblake]

Blakey, you have met me enough times to know that a boring job is not for me.
You said you were desperate! Anyway i still think Risk Management is a good fit for a hyperactive inquisitive fellow like you, I can give you the fella's name to tell you more about it.


As for the router, I might be able to help you out there anyway.

i would set it up in my LAN and let you remote to it of course. At the moment its offline, i installed that 'other one' for a try out and i cant even remember where i got stuck now.


But might I suggest that it may be cheaper in the long run to simply upgrade to a better OpenWRT-supported router with the memory you require? To be honest i know of none! I have the Asus WL500G, anything better is more scarce than hens teeth or not fully compatible.

[markTHEblake]

oh I forgot, as a registered training organisation they can get the Govt to pay 100% of the course fees. Dont even have to be broke, they just have a regular budget for it, and if there is money left you can have it.

[henno]

Asus WL500G

Yeah that's a good'n. Why do you need more memory in the first place? My WRT54GL has half of the RAM as yours and it operates just fine.

[markTHEblake]

It just run out of memory one day, i had installed a few applications but not that many i thought. Whatever the symptons were at the time were well documented on some forum somewhere although i have forgotten what the issues were - probably just couldnt add something new anymore. I just reflashed it with DDWRT to see what that was all about, might have been a particular feature that interested me there.

One day i will probably just flash it back to OpenWrt.

[henno]

I've used DDWRT. It has a rather fancy frontend, but for an über-nerd like me OpenWRT was just far better. Also, DD-WRT pretty much slapped the GPL in the face with their farcical licensing bullshit they pulled a few years ago which left a bitter taste in my mouth. Not that it matters to the regular punters.

[WBennett]

I've used DDWRT. It has a rather fancy frontend, but for an über-nerd like me OpenWRT was just far better. Also, DD-WRT pretty much slapped the GPL in the face geek talk deleted

Henno

I think I have found your problem. You don't speak English. :)

[Eldrick]

Henno

I think I have found your problem. You don't speak English. :)

off to 7/11 then

[Tongueboy]

not 9/11?

[Ned]

Do I need to do another one of those job app links for you Henno ?

If yes email me at work tomorrow and Ill get on it.

If you can handle living on the Tablelands, you could have my job possibly or a few others I know going!

[AndyP]

henno, I went to the Reinvent Your Career Expo at the Convention Centre today. It was only $10 and there was a lot of crap there (particularly training mobs), but I got enough out of it to think it was worthwhile.

It's still on tomorrow, if you think there is any chance something could be useful.
http://www.reinventyourcareer.com.au/html/s01_home/home.asp

Do you know much about barrels? The SA police were there recruiting too.

[henno]

henno, I went to the Reinvent Your Career Expo at the Convention Centre today. It was only $10 and there was a lot of crap there (particularly training mobs), but I got enough out of it to think it was worthwhile.

It's still on tomorrow, if you think there is any chance something could be useful.
http://www.reinventyourcareer.com.au/html/s01_home/home.asp

Do you know much about barrels? The SA police were there recruiting too.

I'll actually be in Southbank tommorow, but only because I'm throwing down a few pre-drinks before the Foo Fighters. I could always turn up an hour or so early, but I'll not exactly be dressed in the best attire. I still might pop my head in anyway.

[AndyP]

Attire won't matter too much from what I saw.
10a to 4p.

[Hux]

QPS is recruiting if you don't have "history" :-)

[henno]

QPS is recruiting if you don't have "history" :-)

I'll have you know I'm squeaky clean; although I'm sure you already knew that, Inspector. ;-)

[timah!]

Constable Hennocopter!

[Jarro]

So how were the Foo Fighters anyway ?

[Ned]

If he would get his A in G and send me a resume, he would just about walk into some IT jobs in Q Gov.

(At least that way I could ring him direct seeing as my remote dial up for work isnt worki!!!!!)

[Ned]

Constable Hennocopter!

http://www.sarasotaemporium.com/barney%20fife.jpg

[Hux]

I'll have you know I'm squeaky clean; although I'm sure you already knew that, Inspector. ;-)


Nope - never ever ever use the work database to check on anyone you know.....BAD BAD. Big boy has mucho dinnero to lose by getting reduced to pleb level again....him good boy who uses head - if anyone asks why I associate with approbates like you lot I will just say that since I can't check you all looked, spoke, emailled like solid citizens. Damn I'm rooted you mostly come across as depraved drunken reprobates - I have no excuses.

[timah!]

Nope - never ever ever use the work database to check on anyone you know.....BAD BAD. Big boy has mucho dinnero to lose by getting reduced to pleb level again....him good boy who uses head - if anyone asks why I associate with approbates like you lot I will just say that since I can't check you all looked, spoke, emailled like solid citizens. Damn I'm rooted you mostly come across as depraved drunken reprobates - I have no excuses.

Except we don't know what reprobates means...

[markTHEblake]

Hux, i dont suppose all of the Fitzgerald enquiry records are destroyed by now?

[MegaWatty]

Hux, i dont suppose all of the Fitzgerald enquiry records are destroyed by now?

What'd you do?

[steverawlo]

So how were the Foo Fighters anyway ?

Brilliant

[Jarro]

Brilliant

8):smt023

[Hux]

Hux, i dont suppose all of the Fitzgerald enquiry records are destroyed by now?

It's a Commission of Inquiry....70 years I'd guess. I have a copy of the report at work if you'd like to check your name. Henno was still at school so I doubt he got a gurnsey.

[henno]

So how were the Foo Fighters anyway ?

They were excellent, of course. My only complaint would be that the crowd were a bit tame; it was more of a sing-a-long than a rock concert crowd.

[PeteyD]

You get that with the wanky grab a ticket cos they are popular mob.

[kev]

Nope - never ever ever use the work database to check on anyone you know.....BAD BAD. Big boy has mucho dinnero to lose by getting reduced to pleb level again....him good boy who uses head - if anyone asks why I associate with approbates like you lot I will just say that since I can't check you all looked, spoke, emailled like solid citizens. Damn I'm rooted you mostly come across as depraved drunken reprobates - I have no excuses.

Don't you guys have to sign a "Declarable Associations" form?

[markTHEblake]

It's a Commission of Inquiry....70 years I'd guess. I have a copy of the report at work if you'd like to check your name.

I have forgotten my name at the time ;-)

I used to live rent free in a house that was used during the day as a "call centre" of a certain type that is by definition a criminal activity in Qld, and regular payments were made to the gendarme which Old mate called his Union membership, and with me living there it have him a sort of a cover.

But during that period I was only 20, and I was quite uncomfortable, as I knew its a jailable offence. Old mate told me if anything happened to say I did not know him and met him in a pub somewhere. Unfortunately I did work in the legit industry on saturdays and my dad had a prior in another state for the same thing, and the business 'operator' was a member of my golf club. I really had no defence to claim I did not know what might have been happening there and figured I could easily have been charged with being an associate

Probably not, but there was an incident one night, long story but it seemed like there was going to be a bust, I shat myself and bolted. DId not sleep too well after that.

A couple years later, old mate did front the Fitzgerald enquiry, not sure whether he made it to the grand stage or was only interview by investigators, only small fry so not significant I expect.

So not quite hanging out with the Conti family but I did visit one of their establishments once!

[TheTrueReview]

....

A couple years later, old mate did front the Fitzgerald enquiry, not sure whether he made it to the grand stage or was only interview by investigators, only small fry so not significant I expect.

....!

I remember a lot of so called tough guys blubbering on the witness stand or singing like a bird to the special commission investigators.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iL75wcGkroE/SWObDZl117I/AAAAAAAAACw/gcymK7yDVEE/s320/interrogation.jpg

[Hux]

Don't you guys have to sign a "Declarable Associations" form?



Not yet Kev.....policy is just being finalised.

[henno]

Dear Hiring Manager,

Thank you for your letter of May 1. After careful consideration, I regret to inform you that I am unable to accept your refusal to offer me a position in your department.

This year I have been particularly fortunate in receiving an unusually large number of rejection letters. With such a varied and promising field of candidates, it is impossible for me to accept all refusals.

Despite your company's outstanding qualifications and previous experience in rejecting applicants, I find that your rejection does not meet my needs at this time. Therefore, I will assume the position in your department this August.

I look forward to seeing you then.

Best of luck in rejecting future applicants.

Sincerely,
Henno.

[markTHEblake]

that might actually work.

[BroKar]

I would send that, shows character and you have nothing to lose anyway.

I got a position a few years back by ringing the company and asking them if they were serious that I didn't get the role and how couldn't I with my experience etc, I ended up starting the next week.

[Eag's]

Very clever, henno.

[Moe Norman]

I might use that Henno.

Should I start my own thread, or can we make this 'Help Henno(and Thommo)' ?

I haven't really applied for much though, just milking contacts. Move to Vic could be on the cards though, got suitors galore down there and could go tot he footy every week and join RM!

[PeteyD]

You could support the Rebels too. I thought the bride didn't want to live down there?

[Moe Norman]

I already support the Rebels in a rookie error that I can't reneg on.

The bride doesn't want to, and I'm happy here too.

However all the good jobs are down there and I've had a few cold calls from recruiters down there asking me if I'd move. Up here there is nothing for me so far

[just]

Move to Hong Kong, max income tax of 15% and you can get a nanny to look after the kids. Play golf in Macau.

[BrentonJ]

Dear Hiring Manager,

Thank you for your letter of May 1. After careful consideration, I regret to inform you that I am unable to accept your refusal to offer me a position in your department.

This year I have been particularly fortunate in receiving an unusually large number of rejection letters. With such a varied and promising field of candidates, it is impossible for me to accept all refusals.

Despite your company's outstanding qualifications and previous experience in rejecting applicants, I find that your rejection does not meet my needs at this time. Therefore, I will assume the position in your department this August.

I look forward to seeing you then.

Best of luck in rejecting future applicants.

Sincerely,
Henno.

Send It!!

[AndyP]

[QUOTE=Moe Norman;626169]
Should I start my own thread, or can we make this 'Help Henno(and Thommo)' ?/QUOTE](and AndyP)

It's been a bit demoralising, but I must try harder.

[Moe Norman]

to be honest, I haven't really tried at all.

I just expected a job to fall into my lap. I can't remember applying for a job in a long time, every one of the last 4 jobs I've been 'recruited' rather than having applied.

I've bled my contacts and looked at Seek a few times a week, and nothing is transpiring - so I may have to put in some effort!

Should the 3 of us start some kind of business?

[AndyP]

Sure, but what?


Tapatalk is never gonna give you up, Tapatalk is never gonna let you down.

[henno]

I have an appointment with yet another recruitment agency tomorrow morning. Let's hope this mob actually offer me something worth my time, or at least know what they're talking about.

Failing that, the next step is to put the house on the market, pay my debts and move on with life.

[Bruce]

A tech, a writer and a developer...

Need a PM?

[kpac]

However all the good jobs are down there and I've had a few cold calls from recruiters down there asking me if I'd move. Up here there is nothing for me so far

I was stuck in the same spot - i'd advise against, working there and living here! it sounded pretty good to start with. It aint! if i could get the wife to Vic, i'd be there in a flash, for work not weather... I do like the QLD lifestyle, but i like even-more the lifestyle that has work/money. And hey, they do play real football!

[markTHEblake]

henno. a mate of mine is an It recruiter in brisbane,one of those companies that employers outsource recruiting to. cant hurt?

[Jarro]

Sell your arse on the street in the valley somewhere henno, you'll pay your house off in no time.

[henno]

henno. a mate of mine is an It recruiter in brisbane,one of those companies that employers outsource recruiting to. cant hurt?

Maybe. That's actually who I have a meeting with tomorrow (a recruitment firm, not your mate) but it's about a specific job. I have found for the most part that they specialise, but you're right: it can't hurt.

[AndyP]

henno. a mate of mine is an It recruiter in brisbane,one of those companies that employers outsource recruiting to. cant hurt?PM it to me too please, Blakey. I have been looking at some specialised IT stuff that suits my skills.

[TheTrueReview]

Sell your arse on the street in the valley somewhere henno, you'll pay your house off in no time.

http://media.ebaumsworld.com/picture/realadam/jorts1.jpg

[markTHEblake]

PM it to me too please, Blakey. I have been looking at some specialised IT stuff that suits my skills.

No need to hide him, his name is all over Job Adverts and if you can find his email address from this, then you past the aptitude test.
Andrew.Shimmin
State Manager
07 30200316
Ambition.com.au

[Jarro]

http://media.ebaumsworld.com/picture/realadam/jorts1.jpg

Downtown Perth ?

[henno]

No need to hide him, his name is all over Job Adverts and if you can find his email address from this, then you past the aptitude test.
Andrew.Shimmin
State Manager
07 30200316
Ambition.com.au

Unfortunately their website didn't pass my test:

http://i.imgur.com/0lrHA.png

[henno]

In fact, their IIS server is (or was) clearly infected. Perhaps that'll get me a job: pointing out the fact that their server is compromised and their website scattered with links to nasty javascript.

[Yossarian]

Downtown Perth ?

I'd go with Spain.

[MegaWatty]

I'd go with Spain.

Nudgee?

[Yossarian]

Nudgee?

:lol:

[PeteyD]

Don't stink the thread up!

[henno]

There's movement on the job front at the 11th hour. Interview tomorrow morning for a job I could do standing on my head while juggling two golf balls. If I am turned down for this role due to another bullshit reason, I'm throwing in the towel.

[mudrat]

Go get em' Henno. Good luck.

[dc68]

There's movement on the job front at the 11th hour. Interview tomorrow morning for a job I could do standing on my head while juggling two golf balls. If I am turned down for this role due to another bullshit reason, I'm throwing in the towel.


Go Henno. I miss pissing on your balls.

[AndyP]

Good luck, henno.

I'm going to move into 'any ole job will do' mode (within reason) instead of specifically looking for engineering type roles. I need to get back to work for my own sanity more than cashflow. A big gap on the resume probably looks bad already. Public service would be nice.

[henno]

Public service would be nice.

That's exactly where this job interview is tomorrow. :?

[timah!]

Good luck Henno!


I supergoaled Tapatalk.

[Jarro]

Good luck henno :)

[Lucasto23]

Good luck Mr Narwahl

[PeteyD]

Apparently there are plenty of jobs in the mines they can not fill. anyone feel like going?

[henno]

Why are they filling the mines?

[markTHEblake]

the RSPCA wont let them use canaries any more.

[Eag's]

Good luck henno.

[Courty]

Public service would be nice.


That's exactly where this job interview is tomorrow. :?

This (http://theoatmeal.com/comics/interview_questions) may be of some assistance, Henno/ AndyP. ;)

[markTHEblake]

i guess the manhole covers are round because the manhole is round.

or is it a trick question?

[AndyP]

Have you just found Oatmeal or are you catching up on it, Courty?

They built Forum Runner on rock and roll

[Courty]

Have you just found Oatmeal or are you catching up on it, Courty?

They built Forum Runner on rock and roll

I have seen it before, but haven't looked at it for some time.

[Johnny Canuck]

Bonus points if you can throw Narwhal or Zigwah into a response.

Good luck.

[henno]

If I was already employed, I would take that on. If you say anything with enough conviction most people won't call you on it out of fear of looking like the dumb one that has no idea what you're talking about.

Although I still reckon that a narwhal reference could be easy. I'll see what the day brings.

[Eldrick]

good luck mate

[henno]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-IynaVc5KM

"I don't wanna work... don't wanna work for a jerk..."

[Dotty]

i guess the manhole covers are round because the manhole is round.

or is it a trick question?
Manhole covers are round, so that the cover cannot be accidentally knocked into the manhole, which would kill the water board employee working below.

Best wishes for tomorrow, Henno.

[henno]

At my the interview for my last role I was dropped the "where do you see yourself in 5 years" line. My answer was "Sitting in your seat, doing your job" or something to that effect.

[mike]

How did she react?

[adlo]

Job interviews are the worst thing in the world. So full of HR BS. Well said Henno.

Good luck.

[MegaWatty]

All the breast!

[markTHEblake]

At my the interview for my last role I was dropped the "where do you see yourself in 5 years" line. My answer was "Sitting in your seat, doing your job" or something to that effect.

I got that question at my last job interview, in which the interviewer admitted it was probably a pointless question before he asked it. I answered that I was way to old to be career hopping, which I had already done several times, that I had kids in a school that we love for at least another 7 years and a wife that wont ever want to leave town anyway, that the company was so small that there is probably not a career path anyway, and that there is a fairly good chance I would be staying put wherever I am.

or something like that. Got the job.

[henno]

At my the interview for my last role I was dropped the "where do you see yourself in 5 years" line.

Predictably but somewhat disappointinly, the HR girl posed this very question to me today. Straight from "HR For Dummies".

[MegaWatty]

Predictably but somewhat disappointinly, the HR girl posed this very question to me today. Straight from "HR For Dummies".

And...

[henno]

P.S. I totally nailed the interview of course. Save for some bullshit bureaucratic reason, the job is as good as mine... or I'm leaving for Byron to become an unemployed hippie stoner.

I'll get some feedback before the day is out.

[jaybam]

Good luck mate.

[Courty]

Hope it works out for you, Henno.

[Courty]

Save for some bullshit bureaucratic reason, the job is as good as mine...

That becomes a daily occurrence if you get the job. ;)

[henno]

Just had the call. Looks like I'm buying a Kombi and moving to a Byron commune.

[AndyP]

FFS!

They built Forum Runner on rock and roll

[PeteyD]

FFS you suck at interviewing!

[henno]

Incorrect. I nailed the interview. My skills and experience were exceptional, in their words, and they have no doubt as to my ability to do the job standing on my head. The just think I'd be more suited to a far more senior position (which is true) and are worried about setting up a stable team as they've been burnt with people leaving recently. But in the mean time I have no income and I'm stuck in the "overqualified" bullshit merry-go-round.

Seriously pissed off.

[PeteyD]

Hence you suck at interviewing as you do not present what is required.


And I know exactly where you are at as I have been there too.

[Johnny Canuck]

You should have mentioned Zigwah. That would have brought you down a few levels in their eyes.

[henno]

This is seriously bullshit. They actually said to me something along the lines of "you're too dynamic and too much of a go-getter" or some trash. I know where I ****ed up too: when they asked where I saw myself in five years I should have said, "Sitting right over there in the same crappy desk, doing the same shitty job, fat, lazy, married and bored."

[Sydney Hacker]

This is seriously bullshit. They actually said to me something along the lines of "you're too dynamic and too much of a go-getter" or some trash. I know where I ****ed up too: when they asked where I saw myself in five years I should have said, "Sitting right over there in the crappy same desk, doing the same shitty job, fat, lazy, married and bored."

Now you get it!

Not sure there is much to say that would make you feel better, but bad luck anyway.

[Moe Norman]

become a parking inspector

[henno]

become a parking inspector

I'd probably take it, the way my finances look. But the more junior I go in roles the less luck I'm having. I might apply for a job as a Q.C.

[Yossarian]

They don't exist anymore...