Bummed out...literally - Page 2

Radar · 01-26-2005, 09:31 PM

Yes, it means I do all types of networking. I work with all protocols, routers, hubs switches, servers, workstations, laptops, operating systems (linux, Windows 2003/XP/2k/NT/98/95/WFW, Mac OS, Novell), wiring, software, email servers (Lotus Notes, Exchange, ccMail, Sendmail), web servers (IIS, Apache, .Net), application servers, network attached storage, fiber channel, security, proxy servers, dial-up equipment, VPN's, database servers (SQL, MySQL, Oracle, etc.), license servers, backups, imaging, pushing software, desktop support, etc.

I'm excellent at troubleshooting/problem solving, planning, and I'm a very hands on tech. I can build one machine, a local area network for a law firm, or an international fiber-optic wide area network for a multi-national corporation with a heterogenous environment at every location. I can logon to a computer in Los Angeles, open a file in Paris, and print to a printer in Tokyo.

cowhead · 01-26-2005, 09:35 PM

sorry to hear it... bad timing! things I'll pick up (they usually do, it might just take a while), and on a side note... how much is a hot dog cart?

( I would assume they aren't too cheap.)

Radar · 01-26-2005, 09:39 PM

The one I want with all the bells and whistles will be $4,000 - $5,000.

http://www.qualitystreetcarts.com/goldmodel.htm

Kitsune · 01-26-2005, 09:48 PM

You have quite a varied background, Radar. I don't think you'll have too much trouble finding anything.

Did you have any certs? (specifically Cisco)

xoxoxoBruce · 01-26-2005, 09:52 PM

Bummer.

Inauguration's over....Slang's working....you're not. What? You thought GW doesn't read the Cellar?

Radar · 01-26-2005, 09:57 PM

I have a lot of Microsoft Certs, but haven't updated to the 2000/2003 track because I wanted to get out of the business and because I'm tired of giving them several thousand dollars every 2-3 years. I know the new products very well and didn't want to spend the time and money to get the updates. Also because if I do stay in the business I was considering going the Cisco route. (lol @ Cisco route) I don't have any Cisco certs, but I know how to setup their stuff.

Kitsune · 01-26-2005, 10:01 PM

If you're not able to find anything right away and end up having free time, I found Brainbench to be quite helpful. A lot of places, including local Universities, now recognize the tests and certifications from them. Its not a bad way to get some good marks to show off on the resume.

justme · 01-27-2005, 06:20 AM

"I'm excellent at troubleshooting/problem solving, planning, and I'm a very hands on tech. I can build one machine, a local area network for a law firm, or an international fiber-optic wide area network for a multi-national corporation with a heterogenous environment at every location. I can logon to a computer in Los Angeles, open a file in Paris, and print to a printer in Tokyo"

Why do you need a cart?

cowhead · 01-27-2005, 03:39 PM

slick cart, although if you were going with tarantino idea you oughta paint it flat black

anyway! I was poking about the web, and ran into this site
http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CA..._USER_DYN.show

it list all the government grant/loan programs, and from what I understand it's not too hard to get a small business loan.. for 10k you get a van (to store your computer fixin' gear ~obviously I'm not a real techie

~ and to haul your cart, do the dogs from 10-5pm and then when most people are home you do computer housecalls (or for businesses, also it would be a great way to network.. or so it seems to me).

I dunno good luck again

Radar · 01-27-2005, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Why do you need a cart?

I'm tired of that business. I'm tired of spending thousands every couple of years to re-learn my job. I'm tired of working my ass off to fix computer networks just to find out I've done such a good job they don't need me anymore. I'm sick of the politics, pettiness, etc. I'm sick of being told I'm "overqualified" and then see someone with half my skills get the job. I just want to make a decent living, be my own boss, not have to spend thousands to re-learn my job as technology changes, and earn mostly unreported cash.

Hey that link to grant/loans, etc. doesn't work.

plthijinx · 01-27-2005, 06:17 PM

keep your chin up brother! you'll bounce back!

warch · 01-27-2005, 06:42 PM

This may be the time to jump into entrepenurialship...get a starter cart and pack of dogs. Could you get a small business startup loan?

Radar · 01-28-2005, 01:17 AM

I'd love to get started but banks don't like to give startup cash. They like to give expansion money, but not startup money. I can see me at the bank now..."Hello Mr. Loan officer. I'd like a loan but I don't have a job or anything, but I'd like money to buy a hot dog cart and I promise I'll pay you back later. I'd gladly pay you tuesday for a hotdog cart today..."

Griff · 01-28-2005, 06:03 AM

Well there's a big Presidential helocopter contract being awarded today. Sikorsky in Taxachewsetts or Lockeed in Owego NY but I'm guessing you're not big on those places. Big hiring going on though, supposed to be 700 bodies but you know how the politicians inflate these things.

justme · 01-28-2005, 08:58 AM

Well, you can learn something I call "business art". Basically, it's a simple rules how to start own business

. Start it from zero

Instead of buying the cart you can rent it. Zero risk.

Learn how to run your business first and create simple (for beginning

)business plan. You don't need to buy any books to stady, there are plenty of sourses in the Internet!

Try to start only with own money, and reserve some of them in case your business is not going well. Always try to minimize your expenses, be creative minimizing

.
I'm going to start my own business now. I have something to sell: I'm doing art. Business is different than just to do art, oh. I' like a few persons at the same time: marketing research, designer, assembler, accountant ...everybody.So far I spent just $100 to start. I need just $150 more before I'm coming out with the product to sell. $250 isn't a big loss in case I made mistake.

Also, I desided to look for part time job after I finally make a few of my own designes of jewelry (hopefully, bestsellers

You can look for part-time job for now.

After you "tasted" own business it's hard to work for somebody else.

P.S. I was fired last week due to overqualification. F*ck them!

01-26-2005, 09:31 PM	#16
Radar Constitutional Scholar Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 4,006	Yes, it means I do all types of networking. I work with all protocols, routers, hubs switches, servers, workstations, laptops, operating systems (linux, Windows 2003/XP/2k/NT/98/95/WFW, Mac OS, Novell), wiring, software, email servers (Lotus Notes, Exchange, ccMail, Sendmail), web servers (IIS, Apache, .Net), application servers, network attached storage, fiber channel, security, proxy servers, dial-up equipment, VPN's, database servers (SQL, MySQL, Oracle, etc.), license servers, backups, imaging, pushing software, desktop support, etc. I'm excellent at troubleshooting/problem solving, planning, and I'm a very hands on tech. I can build one machine, a local area network for a law firm, or an international fiber-optic wide area network for a multi-national corporation with a heterogenous environment at every location. I can logon to a computer in Los Angeles, open a file in Paris, and print to a printer in Tokyo. __________________ "I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death." - George Carlin

01-26-2005, 09:35 PM	#17
cowhead halve your cake and eat it too. Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Georgia.. by way of Lawrence Kansas Posts: 1,359	sorry to hear it... bad timing! things I'll pick up (they usually do, it might just take a while), and on a side note... how much is a hot dog cart? ( I would assume they aren't too cheap.) __________________ no my child.. this is not my desire..I'm digging for fire.

01-26-2005, 09:39 PM	#18
Radar Constitutional Scholar Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 4,006	The one I want with all the bells and whistles will be $4,000 - $5,000. http://www.qualitystreetcarts.com/goldmodel.htm __________________ "I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death." - George Carlin

01-26-2005, 09:52 PM	#20
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Bummer. Inauguration's over....Slang's working....you're not. What? You thought GW doesn't read the Cellar? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

01-26-2005, 09:57 PM	#21
Radar Constitutional Scholar Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 4,006	I have a lot of Microsoft Certs, but haven't updated to the 2000/2003 track because I wanted to get out of the business and because I'm tired of giving them several thousand dollars every 2-3 years. I know the new products very well and didn't want to spend the time and money to get the updates. Also because if I do stay in the business I was considering going the Cisco route. (lol @ Cisco route) I don't have any Cisco certs, but I know how to setup their stuff. __________________ "I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death." - George Carlin

01-26-2005, 09:48 PM	#19
Kitsune still eats dirt Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,031	You have quite a varied background, Radar. I don't think you'll have too much trouble finding anything. Did you have any certs? (specifically Cisco)

01-26-2005, 10:01 PM	#22
Kitsune still eats dirt Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,031	If you're not able to find anything right away and end up having free time, I found Brainbench to be quite helpful. A lot of places, including local Universities, now recognize the tests and certifications from them. Its not a bad way to get some good marks to show off on the resume.

01-27-2005, 06:20 AM	#23
justme Belt Conveyor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: USA Posts: 66	"I'm excellent at troubleshooting/problem solving, planning, and I'm a very hands on tech. I can build one machine, a local area network for a law firm, or an international fiber-optic wide area network for a multi-national corporation with a heterogenous environment at every location. I can logon to a computer in Los Angeles, open a file in Paris, and print to a printer in Tokyo" Why do you need a cart?

01-27-2005, 03:39 PM	#24
cowhead halve your cake and eat it too. Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Georgia.. by way of Lawrence Kansas Posts: 1,359	slick cart, although if you were going with tarantino idea you oughta paint it flat black anyway! I was poking about the web, and ran into this site http://12.46.245.173/pls/portal30/CA..._USER_DYN.show it list all the government grant/loan programs, and from what I understand it's not too hard to get a small business loan.. for 10k you get a van (to store your computer fixin' gear ~obviously I'm not a real techie ~ and to haul your cart, do the dogs from 10-5pm and then when most people are home you do computer housecalls (or for businesses, also it would be a great way to network.. or so it seems to me). I dunno good luck again __________________ no my child.. this is not my desire..I'm digging for fire.

01-27-2005, 06:17 PM	#26
plthijinx Master Dwellar Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,197	keep your chin up brother! you'll bounce back! __________________ For your dreams to come true, you must first have a dream.

01-27-2005, 06:42 PM	#27
warch lurkin old school Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,796	This may be the time to jump into entrepenurialship...get a starter cart and pack of dogs. Could you get a small business startup loan?

01-28-2005, 01:17 AM	#28
Radar Constitutional Scholar Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 4,006	I'd love to get started but banks don't like to give startup cash. They like to give expansion money, but not startup money. I can see me at the bank now..."Hello Mr. Loan officer. I'd like a loan but I don't have a job or anything, but I'd like money to buy a hot dog cart and I promise I'll pay you back later. I'd gladly pay you tuesday for a hotdog cart today..." __________________ "I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death." - George Carlin

01-28-2005, 06:03 AM	#29
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Well there's a big Presidential helocopter contract being awarded today. Sikorsky in Taxachewsetts or Lockeed in Owego NY but I'm guessing you're not big on those places. Big hiring going on though, supposed to be 700 bodies but you know how the politicians inflate these things. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis Last edited by Griff; 01-28-2005 at 06:05 AM. Reason: Sik in wrong place- Conn. 1.6 billion tax dollars

01-28-2005, 08:58 AM	#30
justme Belt Conveyor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: USA Posts: 66	Well, you can learn something I call "business art". Basically, it's a simple rules how to start own business. Start it from zero Instead of buying the cart you can rent it. Zero risk. Learn how to run your business first and create simple (for beginning)business plan. You don't need to buy any books to stady, there are plenty of sourses in the Internet! Try to start only with own money, and reserve some of them in case your business is not going well. Always try to minimize your expenses, be creative minimizing. I'm going to start my own business now. I have something to sell: I'm doing art. Business is different than just to do art, oh. I' like a few persons at the same time: marketing research, designer, assembler, accountant ...everybody.So far I spent just $100 to start. I need just $150 more before I'm coming out with the product to sell. $250 isn't a big loss in case I made mistake. Also, I desided to look for part time job after I finally make a few of my own designes of jewelry (hopefully, bestsellers You can look for part-time job for now. After you "tasted" own business it's hard to work for somebody else. P.S. I was fired last week due to overqualification. Fck them! Last edited by justme; 01-28-2005 at 09:00 AM.*

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