I could draw an image of it too... You would think that with the technology of the Internet and all, and since they are talking about some tangible item that supposedly exists, couldn't we have a picture? Even a forgery would do.
I am (or was) a full time J2EE developer for an energy company and am on my second week of freedom from "the job".
I would have to say that the reason I finally put in my notice is that I was just not in control of my life any longer. So many reasons sush as:
Over abundance of newer processes (seemingly compounded daily)
constantly changing standards
overly strict architectures
software pattern-of-the-hour
squabbling over semantics regarding the correct OO approach to a design
abstractions beyond abstraction
elitism
disinteressed masses who only care about getting paid and not solving a problem
Java seemingly being the only solution to every problem
Everyday was getting more and more difficult to handle. I don't think I could fill a flat tire if sun hadn't developed a java implementation of an air pump. I started developing stress related problems from constant heartburn, headaches, insomnia and finally chest pains. So, WTF is a 32 year old with a house and fiance suppose to do? Quit, of course!
So, the first day of my time off, I decided to put my resume on Monster.com. Within the next two days I had about 9 calls. I then realized that I wasn't ready to find anything yet. So, I had to change my resume so that it can't be searched for, called the people and told them I would be available to talk after April, 1. That's about it.
I am still trying to figure out what to do next. I am pretty sure that I ever want to go back and to the corporate thing. I wouldn't mind working with a small group of people and starting something exciting and creative. Look what the guys at Delicious Monster did. I bet they are happy! I am sure there have to be some people out there willing to take a chance.
So, to sum it up, I have given up the steady work and great pay. But, my life is worth more than spending every day not liking what I am doing or being subjected to. I'll survive, and do better in the long run. I have no doubts about that.
So, anyone else out there want to try and get something going? I am really looking to tackle some OS X software development. (Of course I had to try, I have no job, remember?)
So, I don't know if it's just me, but this lock-in with IE just gets on my nerves. For years I have been getting phone calls from the parents asking for help because they got another freakin' virus, trojan, spyware etc. on their machine because of this freakin' browser. So, I got them to start using Mozilla, for what I thought was exclusively. Now, they use AOL all the time with that damned browser in it. Yes, they have XP SP2, an external firewall. But we all know that it means nothing when you invite the stuff into your home.
So, they won't buy a Mac. They won't even consider linux. How the heck can I protect these people?
Well, I guess AOL will be doing a great job at promoting their anti-virus/anti-adware/anti-trojan ect. tools because they, again, promote the freakin' tool that is the root cause of these problems. Pretty funny when you think about it. I think Semantec/McAfee/whomever should distribute their own "version" of IE so they can help keep themselves in the loop too.
I just wish there was a way to stop someone from distributing such blatently dangerous code to the world (our parents and children).
Again, just annoyed.
Someone mentioned earlier "Why did AOL buy Netscape"? I haven't a clue. Probably because M$ wanted them to. But, that is just a conspiracy theory.
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I could draw an image of it too... You would think that with the technology of the Internet and all, and since they are talking about some tangible item that supposedly exists, couldn't we have a picture? Even a forgery would do.
Then I assume you won't be getting hired under the guise of "Good Communication Skills" and "Proficient at Documenting Processes".
I would have to say that the reason I finally put in my notice is that I was just not in control of my life any longer. So many reasons sush as:
Everyday was getting more and more difficult to handle. I don't think I could fill a flat tire if sun hadn't developed a java implementation of an air pump. I started developing stress related problems from constant heartburn, headaches, insomnia and finally chest pains. So, WTF is a 32 year old with a house and fiance suppose to do? Quit, of course!
So, the first day of my time off, I decided to put my resume on Monster.com. Within the next two days I had about 9 calls. I then realized that I wasn't ready to find anything yet. So, I had to change my resume so that it can't be searched for, called the people and told them I would be available to talk after April, 1. That's about it.
I am still trying to figure out what to do next. I am pretty sure that I ever want to go back and to the corporate thing. I wouldn't mind working with a small group of people and starting something exciting and creative. Look what the guys at Delicious Monster did. I bet they are happy! I am sure there have to be some people out there willing to take a chance.
So, to sum it up, I have given up the steady work and great pay. But, my life is worth more than spending every day not liking what I am doing or being subjected to. I'll survive, and do better in the long run. I have no doubts about that.
So, anyone else out there want to try and get something going? I am really looking to tackle some OS X software development. (Of course I had to try, I have no job, remember?)
-- Acidblue
So, I don't know if it's just me, but this lock-in with IE just gets on my nerves. For years I have been getting phone calls from the parents asking for help because they got another freakin' virus, trojan, spyware etc. on their machine because of this freakin' browser. So, I got them to start using Mozilla, for what I thought was exclusively. Now, they use AOL all the time with that damned browser in it. Yes, they have XP SP2, an external firewall. But we all know that it means nothing when you invite the stuff into your home. So, they won't buy a Mac. They won't even consider linux. How the heck can I protect these people? Well, I guess AOL will be doing a great job at promoting their anti-virus/anti-adware/anti-trojan ect. tools because they, again, promote the freakin' tool that is the root cause of these problems. Pretty funny when you think about it. I think Semantec/McAfee/whomever should distribute their own "version" of IE so they can help keep themselves in the loop too. I just wish there was a way to stop someone from distributing such blatently dangerous code to the world (our parents and children). Again, just annoyed. Someone mentioned earlier "Why did AOL buy Netscape"? I haven't a clue. Probably because M$ wanted them to. But, that is just a conspiracy theory.