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Originally posted by: SampSon
IT == just another commodity now.

I remember thread about all the people going into tech programs when the whole magical "bottom" fell out.
hheheh
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I went in cause I liked computers. There was also the promise of a good job from everyone, etc. Then as you said, the bottom fell out.

hheheh - its not funny. Lots persons were in these programs - bachelor degree programs - to better their lives, some 1st generation college students (like me). Heck even my brothers make fun of me for going to college now. Honestly, I don't even want to recommend it to my kid. I'm trying to steer him toward something like being an electrician or something.
 
I'm on month 3 of looking for a job.
but...
If all goes well I will have a good job by the end of the month that will soon be able to fund my moving out of the 'rents home.

I have to say, my best job leads have been found through connections with employees working in the same field as me and tips from my past college program heads.
 
Originally posted by: episodic
Originally posted by: SampSon
IT == just another commodity now.

I remember thread about all the people going into tech programs when the whole magical "bottom" fell out.
hheheh
Click to expand...

I went in cause I liked computers. There was also the promise of a good job from everyone, etc. Then as you said, the bottom fell out.

hheheh - its not funny. Lots persons were in these programs - bachelor degree programs - to better their lives, some 1st generation college students (like me). Heck even my brothers make fun of me for going to college now. Honestly, I don't even want to recommend it to my kid. I'm trying to steer him toward something like being an electrician or something.
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perhaps he meant places like ECPI and devry.

don;t give up man.


Life is about tasting the mud but dying one day with the taste of gold in your mouth.

ANd no, not the taste of the golden gun after you have blown your brains out😛
 
Originally posted by: Goosemaster
Originally posted by: episodic
Originally posted by: SampSon
IT == just another commodity now.

I remember thread about all the people going into tech programs when the whole magical "bottom" fell out.
hheheh
Click to expand...

I went in cause I liked computers. There was also the promise of a good job from everyone, etc. Then as you said, the bottom fell out.

hheheh - its not funny. Lots persons were in these programs - bachelor degree programs - to better their lives, some 1st generation college students (like me). Heck even my brothers make fun of me for going to college now. Honestly, I don't even want to recommend it to my kid. I'm trying to steer him toward something like being an electrician or something.
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perhaps he meant places like ECPI and devry.

don;t give up man.


Life is about tasting the mud but dying one day with the taste of gold in your mouth.

ANd no, not the taste of the golden gun after you have blown your brains out😛
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O heck no, I'm not that sad - never been that sad. I still got internet access and a warm bed - I can make it - just mad at myself - not sad - MAD. . .
 
No offense meant here, but according to your profile you're in Arkansas and that's not exactly a hotbed for IT. Thought about moving for a while to gain some experience?
 
Originally posted by: episodic
Originally posted by: Goosemaster
Originally posted by: episodic
Originally posted by: SampSon
IT == just another commodity now.

I remember thread about all the people going into tech programs when the whole magical "bottom" fell out.
hheheh
Click to expand...

I went in cause I liked computers. There was also the promise of a good job from everyone, etc. Then as you said, the bottom fell out.

hheheh - its not funny. Lots persons were in these programs - bachelor degree programs - to better their lives, some 1st generation college students (like me). Heck even my brothers make fun of me for going to college now. Honestly, I don't even want to recommend it to my kid. I'm trying to steer him toward something like being an electrician or something.
Click to expand...

perhaps he meant places like ECPI and devry.

don;t give up man.


Life is about tasting the mud but dying one day with the taste of gold in your mouth.

ANd no, not the taste of the golden gun after you have blown your brains out😛
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O heck no, I'm not that sad - never been that sad. I still got internet access and a warm bed - I can make it - just mad at myself - not sad - MAD. . .
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Hey, I was just reading someonce personal site. THey are in computer engineeering, younger than me, know mORE than a DOZEN computer languages and etc...

I feel bad and mad that I am not "that"


but then after i calm down I realize that nothing can be done about it

but my future, as long as I don;t get hit by a car etc, can be quite satisfying depending on what I do NOW.
 
Originally posted by: bunker
No offense meant here, but according to your profile you're in Arkansas and that's not exactly a hotbed for IT. Thought about moving for a while to gain some experience?
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I wasn;t sure, but you took the words out of my mouth.
 
Originally posted by: bunker
No offense meant here, but according to your profile you're in Arkansas and that's not exactly a hotbed for IT. Thought about moving for a while to gain some experience?
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Not possible due to family situation.
 
Originally posted by: SampSon
Well, I went to school for CS.
Now I'm into real estate.

Learn to adapt.
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I've often wondered about real estate. I've seen some ppl do it, and it seemed like a scam, they'd work for months not making a dime (something I can't do).
 
Originally posted by: SampSon
Well, I went to school for CS.
Now I'm into real estate.

Learn to adapt.
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I went to school for Liberal Arts (English Lit/Sociology).
Now I'm in IT.

I'll second the vote for learning to adapt.

IMO, real estate is great if you have the people skills to pull it off. From what I've noticed, the key to getting an IT job is being well rounded for the company you're going into -- my qualifications for my current job were sketchy at best, but because I had experience with other important facets of the company (dealing with high-profile clients [used to be a group sales reservation coordinator] and working on long-term team projects), they figured that they could train me in whatever I needed to know.
 
Originally posted by: loki8481
Originally posted by: SampSon
Well, I went to school for CS.
Now I'm into real estate.

Learn to adapt.
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I went to school for Liberal Arts (English Lit/Sociology).
Now I'm in IT.

I'll second the vote for learning to adapt.

IMO, real estate is great if you have the people skills to pull it off. From what I've noticed, the key to getting an IT job is being well rounded for the company you're going into -- my qualifications for my current job were sketchy at best, but because I had experience with other important facets of the company (dealing with high-profile clients [used to be a group sales reservation coordinator] and working on long-term team projects), they figured that they could train me in whatever I needed to know.
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Exactly. You may not have all the IT skills of other applicants, but compensate by marketing what you DO have. You're a family man, that shows responsibility. You're enthusiastic. You're willing to work hard, perhaps even during long/odd hours, without complaining. You were dedicated enough to finish your degree while working full-time and supporting people other than yourself. You've got a lot to work with there. Just market yourself to everyone, regardless of whether or not they have job listings posted. Someone, somewhere will hire you.
 
It is tough job market for all types of IT people. I have 7 years experience, with five years in C and TPF (s/390 Assembly), and for the last 2 years I have not been able to find another software job. I am still not giving up. Right now in my spare time I am writing a background, and storyline for an RPG.
 
Originally posted by: Whisper
Originally posted by: loki8481
Originally posted by: SampSon
Well, I went to school for CS.
Now I'm into real estate.

Learn to adapt.
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I went to school for Liberal Arts (English Lit/Sociology).
Now I'm in IT.

I'll second the vote for learning to adapt.

IMO, real estate is great if you have the people skills to pull it off. From what I've noticed, the key to getting an IT job is being well rounded for the company you're going into -- my qualifications for my current job were sketchy at best, but because I had experience with other important facets of the company (dealing with high-profile clients [used to be a group sales reservation coordinator] and working on long-term team projects), they figured that they could train me in whatever I needed to know.
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Exactly. You may not have all the IT skills of other applicants, but compensate by marketing what you DO have. You're a family man, that shows responsibility. You're enthusiastic. You're willing to work hard, perhaps even during long/odd hours, without complaining. You were dedicated enough to finish your degree while working full-time and supporting people other than yourself. You've got a lot to work with there. Just market yourself to everyone, regardless of whether or not they have job listings posted. Someone, somewhere will hire you.
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I love it when people talk out of their ass like goosemaster is. You're 21 and trying to come off as an industry veteran and it really isn't working. You don't know the market, you are just basing it upon personal experiences and they're hardly accuarte on the whole.

I do find it amusing that you're trying to group IT/CS/EE people all in one category too. But it's 3:10 AM and I'm going to sleep. Episodic, I'd treat whatever goosemaster says with a grain of salt, obviously.
 
Originally posted by: beer
I love it when people talk out of their ass like goosemaster is. You're 21 and trying to come off as an industry veteran and it really isn't working. You don't know the market, you are just basing it upon personal experiences and they're hardly accuarte on the whole.

I do find it amusing that you're trying to group IT/CS/EE people all in one category too. But it's 3:10 AM and I'm going to sleep. Episodic, I'd treat whatever goosemaster says with a grain of salt, obviously.
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Not very nice are you
 
Originally posted by: OulOat
Originally posted by: beer
I love it when people talk out of their ass like goosemaster is. You're 21 and trying to come off as an industry veteran and it really isn't working. You don't know the market, you are just basing it upon personal experiences and they're hardly accuarte on the whole.

I do find it amusing that you're trying to group IT/CS/EE people all in one category too. But it's 3:10 AM and I'm going to sleep. Episodic, I'd treat whatever goosemaster says with a grain of salt, obviously.
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Not very nice are you
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Considering the fact that it was indeed 3am where i live, her was quite right😀


I have this habit of posting bullSh!t at the wee hours


Seriously though, I think I was jsut trying to motivate episodic..nothing more.
 
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