Showing posts with label Non-Tech Musings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Non-Tech Musings. Show all posts

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Family Tech Support Rage Comic

Affordable Computer Geek of Salem MA

This was just too funny to not post. For those of you that have allowed yourself to become  tech support for family & friends you will appreciate this. Sorry, found on Reddit.com, don't know who drew it so no credit.

Thanks for reading,

Tony

Anthony C. Goodwin

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Landed A New Gig!


I consider myself very fortunate. After being laid off 11-22 I was quite anxious as to my ability to find a new position with comparable compensation to my old position.

What I discovered during my short job search is that there are numerous F/T Permanent as well as many Contract & Contract to Permanent jobs out there for a System Administrator with my skill set, track record and experience. I also learned that positions having anything to do with vmware are almost impossible for employers/recruiters to fill. And there are many-many-many vmware related vacancies.

My new position is with Bonaire as a Technical Software Support Engineer. Quite a wide departure from my experience of the last four years. A bit apprehensive taking on a position that I know very little about. But I can remember four years ago I accepted a position as a Jr. System Administrator not having any solid experience in the field, but that all turned out OK. I expect if I apply myself I should be able to master this new position in the same fashion as I did with the System Administrator position. 

This new position would not have been possible without all the support and recommendations I have gotten from my former co-workers and the 26 Princess St. refugees that had already accepted positions at Bonaire


To all of you that have helped me and offered support over the past couple weeks my heartfelt thanks. 


Thanks for reading,

Tony

Anthony C. Goodwin

Friday, December 2, 2011

Laid off 11-22....Get Great Offer 12-2


Actually got a few offers. I am not sure what is worse, the angst of no offers, the pressure of having to accept the only offer that comes your way, or in my present case, too many offers?

Mocha Latte

Having my car serviced at Wakefield Tire and waiting over at Creations Cafe. Just about the prettiest and tastiest Mocha Latte I have ever seen.



Thanks for reading,

Tony

Anthony C. Goodwin