Check out this job... Is this perfect for me, or what?: (UPDATED!)

[Viper GTS]

My dad forwarded this e-mail he got at work:

The nation?s leading manufacturer of product is looking for a new team member in our MIS Department.

Provide technical troubleshooting and repair of PCs and peripherals. Apply vendor program patches when needed and approve for installation. Keep documentation on changes and monthly check vendor web sites for any new updates. Keep the Director of MIS aware of all upgrades and the operational/functional status of the PC environment. Maintain documentation on all users that have access to E-mail. Provide liaison between MIS and all users of PCs. Provide assistance in the resolution of PC operating system and network operating system (NOS) issues. Provide technical support for PC and LAN users. This includes troubleshooting and resolving all issues associated with network connectivity, access to applications using the LAN and the transfer of data across the LAN. Assist in the installation of software on workstations, this includes troubleshooting any problems and resolving them. Provide for the restoration of data as needed to support user requirements. Maintains documentation on all users that have access to the LAN(s). Keep abreast of PC operating systems, NOS, and technical computer enhancements and their impact on the company. Assist in the preparation of MIS budgets, service agreements, and strategic planning as related to PCs and associated peripheral equipment. Comply with and assist in the development of MIS policies and procedures. Provide technical support services as needed and as instructed by the Director of MIS.

Company offers an attractive compensation package, which is geared to reward performance and commitment. We not only offer a competitive wage, but also benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), sick pay, vacation pay, and more.

All applicants will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen.

If you are interested in this position and meet these qualifications, please mail or fax your resume and salary requirements to:

This sounds like the perfect job for me. Plus, it would likely give me a significant pay raise. I probably have a good chance of getting it, too. On top of my experience, my dad's been there for almost 15 years.

Is that kick-ass, or what?



Viper GTS

 

[vi edit]

Sounds like a glorified help desk position to me. In other words, bottom of the food chain.

You are in a supervisor/manager position righ now correct? Even if this job pays 5 grand more, I'd stick with with your current position due to the title of supervisor on your resume.

It'll pay off exponentially once you get a couple years and a 4 year degree and or a couple certifications under your belt.

Just my $.02

 

[Russ]

<< access to applications using the LAN and the transfer of data across the LAN >>



HMM...sounds like an RC5 opportunity.

Russ, NCNE

 

[Soybomb]

I&quot;m with vi_edit, sounds like a cheap tech job to me, if that was &quot;director of&quot; then I'd say differently!

 

[Russ]

Guys,

He's 18 years old. At this point in his career, the income is far more important than the job title or duties. He's facing several years of hefty expenses.

Russ, NCNE

 

[vi edit]

Yes Russ, and if I'm not mistaken, its also one of the most debt free times he'll ever be in.

No home mortgage, no children, at this time, no car loan.

It's better to be at the top of the food chain than at the bottom.

The supervisor title will pay off. Besides Viper, don't you get tuition re-imbursement where you are right now? If so, milk that for all it's worth. If you jump ship and take this other job, you'll miss out on your old employer paying for your training. And, you don't even know if this company will pay for it. And if they do, you probably won't even qualify for tuition re-imbursement for 6 months to a year.

It's those little perks that don't figure into a salary that really, really add up.

 

[Viper GTS]

On my current job...

Yes, I'm sort of in a supervisor position. Only two weeks ago, in an effort to boost our service level, they pulled us from all supervisory reponsibilities, &amp; put us back on the phones. On top of that, the people on the next level up from me have been there for ~2 years usually, &amp; only make $3K a year more than me... And it's salaried. So I have NO intentions of sticking with their &quot;management&quot; path. Yes, if I stuck around for like 5 years I could probably make semi-decent money.

But...

I'm beginning to hate the job with a passion. They're constantly harassing us to improve our numbers, right now they're expecting 10% idle time, they're cutting the powers we have to actually help customers, &amp; generally fvcking things up to the point where I don't want to be a part of it. Most of the people in my position there are looking for a way out. This looks like mine.

Plus, the benefits are comparable to the ones I have now. Less vacation time, but they'll pay 85% of ALL costs for school, not just tuition. They even bought my dad a TI-92 for his calculus classes. As for pay, although I dont' know for sure, I'm guessing a 30 - 40% minimum raise over what I'm making now. That'd push me at least $30,000, probably more.

Russ is right, too. Right now I want the money to take the classes I want. The extra $5K+ a year would be a BIG help towards that, as my income right now doesn't afford much extra. Since I have to pay for my classes up front, I need the cash.

Viper GTS

 

[Zero]

What are you guys talking about? Who cares if it doesn't pay as much as his current job(yet). More importantly this sounds like a job that he would ENJOY! There's nothing better than being able to work at a job that is similar to your interests or hobby. If he would enjoy this job more than his current job, GO FOR IT. After you put in a little time I'm sure you'll be making much more than you are at your current job. Manager/Supervisor doesn't mean you get paid bank. Have you seen a manager/supervisor role in a fast food chain? No way, I'm not havin it. Did you guys see the excitement in Vipers writing? I did. Viper, these guys are right, it is a &quot;get your foot in the door&quot; job but there is a lot of potential. If you're looking to get into a good tech-network admin-project leader type job in the near future. This is where you start. It will look good on your resume too!! I started the same way and I'm getting paid well for what I love to do. Don't let anyone discourage you if you know what you want bro. Good Luck!

Zero

 

[vi edit]

Viper, the last post is all the more that I needed to know[/b].

I think you know what you need to do

Good luck.

 

[thedarkwolf]

Sounds pretty crappy to me. I wouldn't even bother applying. Now where did you say this was again?

 

[Viper GTS]

tdw...

Why do you think I edited in the &quot;Company&quot; and &quot;Product?&quot; Given my geographic location, the company name, and/or the product, it'd be pretty to easy to figure out where the job was. I'm pretty sure this offer hasn't been publicized yet.

I wouldn't be stupid enough to do that.



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[Adul]

Good luck viper,

 

[Soybomb]

If you hate your current job I've got nothing to say other than good luck and use that 10% idle time to print resumes on the nice laser pritner

 

[Viper GTS]

Soybomb...

I have a nice 600x600 dpi laser printer &amp; Word 2000 here at home. I wouldn't do it at work. Tomorrow when I'm in town I'll pick up some good quality paper &amp; spend my afternoon writing/updating my resume &amp; getting something presentable. Then Friday, maybe, I'll drive down &amp; hand it in personally.

Viper GTS

 

[lowtech1]

Here are some criteria to go by.

1. Not thing is better than get paid to do something you love.

2. Rather get a slightly less money to work at a place where I get along with people.

3. Career move is much better in a large corporation than a mom &amp; pop shop. (mom &amp; pop shop is when you want to retire)

4. If you work with a large corp, they will pay for your school if they need too &amp; feel that you are keen enough to excel in your career.

5. ?If you don?t work go to school.? A quote I got from a former client. He is a very successful business owner and has a Master in business. It is much better to get a job and get them to sponsor you for your education. Take it from a guy that spends 8 years in College/University that have papers come out of his a$$, but still paying for the student loan

 

[BoberFett]

Go for it Viper. There's no greater regrets in life than an opportunity that you passed up.

 

[Stallion]

Sounds like a great deal. I work for Boeing (for the past 13 years) and they pay for all schooling and such, provided you pass the class, so I'm looking to take some computing classes and get my CCNA. The beauty of Boeing is there are thousands of jobs with-in the company so I can change jobs with out leaving the company and losing my benifits.

I take it the company your looking at is big enough to move around in once you get established?

 

[Viper GTS]

I wouldn't stay there for very long. Basically another stepping stone towards what I want. They're primarily a fabrication company, but they have a large network connecting everything from their engineering department to human resources. I'd basically be going there for:

1) Money
2) Getting out of my current job
3) School benefits (I have them where I am now)

Viper GTS

 

[AndrewR]

Take the job -- nothing worse than sticking with a job that is taking a large turn for the worse.

BTW, I wanted to mention that a local radio station here in Atlanta is having a contest for choice of a new car -- one of the cars is a Viper GTS.

 

[Viper GTS]

AndrewR...

Mind if I come live with you for a while?



Viper GTS

 

[Viper GTS]

Update:

I just received an e-mail from the manager of the position. I have an interview scheduled for Thursday, at 10 AM.

Apparently they had quite a few applicants, so I figure I'm lucky to get an interview. Good resume, plus the little fact that my dad's worked there for 14 years &amp; there are lots of people there that know about me worked wonders, I guess.

Cool, I may get out of this sh!thole yet!



Viper GTS