Exactly right...I managed to get my hands on an X-Box this week at Electronics Boutique (IMHO) because they only sell it as a bundle...AFAIK all the places I tried before that (who were sold out) didn't do that, but I could be wrong.
Sure it cost me a little more, but I wanted the games and second controller anyway. I didn't really want the warranty ($30), but hey, they were the only folks in town left with them in stock, and I really wanted to have one to play whilst on vacation this week, so it was worth it to me.
Nevermind, I made the mistake of assuming that all of the online banking had some form of file download option...I've only had experience with a couple banks (which both had it) so that didn't occur to me...
I can't believe somebody modded me down as a troll for that though...what a waste of moderator points (shouldn't be a big surprise I guess)
As a (former) employee, I can say that as far as I know, we never charged $6300. Generally speaking, the price was $2500, though for a couple of months the price was upped to $3150.
I'm not really suprised though, because some of our "recruiters" were about as honest as used-car salesmen.
That is correct, during the time you interviewed with the company, James Hibbits was CEO. At the beginning of this year, Matthew Porter became CEO of the company.
Well, I don't know if I'm an "old-timer" or not, and I don't really care. I've been a/. reader for a long time now, and I usually just read the original article mentioned on/.
However, I'm taking my personal time right now to read all of the posts on this issue, because it concerns me. I should be doing something fun or interesting, like working on my C programming skills or playing pool. I take this personally because I feel the reputation of the company is being unfairly attacked.
As for your suggestion that I "pulled this one out to give yourself some semblence of legitimacy" I can simply say that the only thing that relates me to other posts by Linuxgruven employees is that we work for the same company. I personally know many of the other employees that have posted, though I'm sure you won't take my word that they are separate individuals.
If I come across as defensive, its because I am! I'm defensive of my company, who has done nothing but keep their promises to me.
I worked hard to gain the knowledge and experience I needed to be able to pass the four SAIR LCA exams. Since becoming an employee, I have worked extremely hard, because I believe in Linux/GNU and want to gain as much knowledge as I can about it.
So you're absolutely right I'm defensive...after all, what could be better than getting PAID to work with Linux on a full-time basis?
Like many others, when I went in for an interview with the company I was informed that I am by no means obligated to pay for their training course. I could have chosen to self-study or get training elsewhere. Bottom line is, I had to be SAIR LCA certified. Would I have done it in a month and a half without their training class? Probably not, so I chose to go for it...and I'm glad I did! I've had a great job with the company now for about four months, and wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
Does mine look like a sequential user number? Give me a break...personally, I normally just read Slashdot "for the articles" since most of the posters don't bother to read the articles before posting. When I do read the comments, I prefer browsing above the trolls (which is one reason I have an account)
Yes, I'm a Linuxgruven employee...and, for those of you that seem to care, you might notice I don't have a sequential Slashdot ID#, I've had this account for awhile.
To help clear things up, let me say that as a company we provide excellent training to all of our students. We also keep our agreements. I was offered employment, contingent on becoming SAIR LCA certified. I went through the training course which helped me immensely, and I became certified. I was promptly hired, and I am making the salary (and benefits) that I was promised.
Not only that, but I have been given a number of opportunities within the company to further myself, and since being hired some four months ago I have learned many valuable things about linux. Before working for the company, did I know how to build a Linux cluster? No, but I do now. I have been rewarded for my efforts, and am thrilled to be working for such a rapidly growing company that will clearly benefit the Open Source movement as a whole.
Is our company perfect? No, I suppose it isn't... But I challenge you to show me a company that is.
I can guarantee my job is a LOT better than what I would be doing if Linuxgruven didn't exist...I certainly wouldn't be employed by a company that even knows the meaning of Linux/GNU or Open Source, let alone base their business model on it.
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Sure it cost me a little more, but I wanted the games and second controller anyway. I didn't really want the warranty ($30), but hey, they were the only folks in town left with them in stock, and I really wanted to have one to play whilst on vacation this week, so it was worth it to me.
Nevermind, I made the mistake of assuming that all of the online banking had some form of file download option...I've only had experience with a couple banks (which both had it) so that didn't occur to me...
I can't believe somebody modded me down as a troll for that though...what a waste of moderator points (shouldn't be a big surprise I guess)
As a (former) employee, I can say that as far as I know, we never charged $6300. Generally speaking, the price was $2500, though for a couple of months the price was upped to $3150.
I'm not really suprised though, because some of our "recruiters" were about as honest as used-car salesmen.
That is correct, during the time you interviewed with the company, James Hibbits was CEO. At the beginning of this year, Matthew Porter became CEO of the company.
Well, I don't know if I'm an "old-timer" or not, and I don't really care. I've been a /. reader for a long time now, and I usually just read the original article mentioned on /.
However, I'm taking my personal time right now to read all of the posts on this issue, because it concerns me. I should be doing something fun or interesting, like working on my C programming skills or playing pool. I take this personally because I feel the reputation of the company is being unfairly attacked.
As for your suggestion that I "pulled this one out to give yourself some semblence of legitimacy" I can simply say that the only thing that relates me to other posts by Linuxgruven employees is that we work for the same company. I personally know many of the other employees that have posted, though I'm sure you won't take my word that they are separate individuals.
If I come across as defensive, its because I am! I'm defensive of my company, who has done nothing but keep their promises to me.
I worked hard to gain the knowledge and experience I needed to be able to pass the four SAIR LCA exams. Since becoming an employee, I have worked extremely hard, because I believe in Linux/GNU and want to gain as much knowledge as I can about it.
So you're absolutely right I'm defensive...after all, what could be better than getting PAID to work with Linux on a full-time basis?
Like many others, when I went in for an interview with the company I was informed that I am by no means obligated to pay for their training course. I could have chosen to self-study or get training elsewhere. Bottom line is, I had to be SAIR LCA certified. Would I have done it in a month and a half without their training class? Probably not, so I chose to go for it...and I'm glad I did! I've had a great job with the company now for about four months, and wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
Does mine look like a sequential user number? Give me a break...personally, I normally just read Slashdot "for the articles" since most of the posters don't bother to read the articles before posting. When I do read the comments, I prefer browsing above the trolls (which is one reason I have an account)
Yes, I'm a Linuxgruven employee...and, for those of you that seem to care, you might notice I don't have a sequential Slashdot ID#, I've had this account for awhile. To help clear things up, let me say that as a company we provide excellent training to all of our students. We also keep our agreements. I was offered employment, contingent on becoming SAIR LCA certified. I went through the training course which helped me immensely, and I became certified. I was promptly hired, and I am making the salary (and benefits) that I was promised. Not only that, but I have been given a number of opportunities within the company to further myself, and since being hired some four months ago I have learned many valuable things about linux. Before working for the company, did I know how to build a Linux cluster? No, but I do now. I have been rewarded for my efforts, and am thrilled to be working for such a rapidly growing company that will clearly benefit the Open Source movement as a whole. Is our company perfect? No, I suppose it isn't... But I challenge you to show me a company that is. I can guarantee my job is a LOT better than what I would be doing if Linuxgruven didn't exist...I certainly wouldn't be employed by a company that even knows the meaning of Linux/GNU or Open Source, let alone base their business model on it.