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Just curious what everyone's job(s) are?
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Computer/Broadband/Network Technical Support
<Not just a job - An adventure>
<Not just a job - An adventure>
voluntarily unemployed Hardware Design Engineer turned full-time gym ratt...
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kinda funny...notice how many of us are / were in IT?
I belive OD has a valid point. The IT industry has reached a steady point, where after the rush several years ago to build systems and software has pinnacled. I believe we are in a 'maintain' state right now?
Living it here first hand in Colorado Springs. We can also thatnk that ass-wipe, Bernie @ MCI for ruining thousands of lives with his treachery, same as Enron.
We lost MCI (was 5k jobs, now significantly reduced)
Gateway left, Intel never really showed up...we were being called the next 'sillicone valley' 5 years ago. If you could spell computer, you get a job..now there are too many of us and not enough positions.
I belive OD has a valid point. The IT industry has reached a steady point, where after the rush several years ago to build systems and software has pinnacled. I believe we are in a 'maintain' state right now?
Living it here first hand in Colorado Springs. We can also thatnk that ass-wipe, Bernie @ MCI for ruining thousands of lives with his treachery, same as Enron.
We lost MCI (was 5k jobs, now significantly reduced)
Gateway left, Intel never really showed up...we were being called the next 'sillicone valley' 5 years ago. If you could spell computer, you get a job..now there are too many of us and not enough positions.
Well Johnny...
I took some courses in electronic assembly, landed a job as a soldering tech, which led to a job repairing monochrome CRT computer monitors. From there I figured since I was repairing computer monitors I better learn more about computers. Back then the technology had just moved from Commodore to Atari, then to the IBM PC 8088 XT computer line. I started by learning the basic fundamentals of how computers worked in general and just started playing with DOS. At the time it was like DOS 3.0 I believe. From there I learned enough to get a job working at a computer PC manufacturer. That was the break I needed. From there it was easy. As a computer technical support rep working for a computer manufacturer you could easily keep up with the technology. With that break and the training that the companies I worked for offered coupled with courses at community college, I learned a lot. After the PC market started slowing down I went to work for a network router manufacturer supporting their DSL broadband routers and was able to learn all the fundamentals of TCP/IP networking, firewalls and VPN's.
It is not all glory though, there is a lot of competition out there.
But if this field interests you, the best way to learn is to get your feet wet by diving in and getting your hands dirty. In this occupation and with the advanced ever-changing technology, if you are not constantly working with it and using it, you will find it difficult to learn. The saying applies, "If you don't use it, you will lose it!" That is a very accurate saying.
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Ain't that the truth!
I've been in an operations type job for some time (5 years)
my degree and certifications are worthless now..
Yeah, by the time you earn your degree or certification in a specific technology these days, the technology is obsolete
When the economy is down though these companies look for PHD's qualifications, but offer McDonalds salaries
It is these times where the competition is high where it doesn't matter what certification you have, it does help you stand out a bit from the other guy. But like Burner said though, it is funny. You work so hard to get those certifications, but if someone asks you the same questions 6 months down the road that you needed to know to pass that certification, chances are you will not know the answer 
Well I guess it's like any final exam. You study for it to pass the test. If you happened to delay on taking that final for say 6 months, you would be sure to fail it
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u should go into used car sales..
Maybe New Truck Sales so I can get a deal on the truck that I want... I want an F150 Lariat 4 x 4 with 373 posi fully loaded with the new 3 valve per cylinder motor
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I don't care for it..to boxy. The top look cropped....
I got to drive my girlfriend's mothers GMC Yukon the other day...VERY nice.....
I got to drive my girlfriend's mothers GMC Yukon the other day...VERY nice.....
I love it.... You have to get in and drive it to really appreciate it.
One thing is that the Ford Trucks have been motor trend truck of the month for like 10 years. That has to say something. But the thing I like about them the most is the interior. It is very well made in fact they designed it so well it makes you forget your in a truck. You feel like you are driving a luxury car . I have driven most of the competitions models and none compare in my mind. But we are all entitled to our own opinion. But if someone gave me a GMC, I certainly wouldn't turn it away
One thing is that the Ford Trucks have been motor trend truck of the month for like 10 years. That has to say something.
But the thing I like about them the most is the interior. It is very well made in fact they designed it so well it makes you forget your in a truck. You feel like you are driving a luxury car . I have driven most of the competitions models and none compare in my mind. But we are all entitled to our own opinion. But if someone gave me a GMC, I certainly wouldn't turn it away
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I drive an 01 supercrew...I like it..not the gas milage..but the truck itself is nice..
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u woulda loved the '70 mustang I saw on Sunday. A cherry, rebuilt 302 mustang...well done.
I wanna 03 cobra...400 hp outta the box...
vroom vroom..vroom vroom indeed!
I wanna 03 cobra...400 hp outta the box...
vroom vroom..vroom vroom indeed!
Now aren't we heading off topic here a bit? We are moving from occupation to dream vehicle
I have a 2000 GT Mustang.... Loaded White with Black interior
Only 6000.00 miles
Only 6000.00 miles
'60s AC Cobra.....may get an SVT Cobra after I graduate law school, but who knows? Lol, I'll have pay off loans.
I drove in an SVT Cobra..... With the Supercharged engine it makes it fast as hell. The one I was in was a 6 speed manual. 
Whatcha got on your GT? I have a 2002 red GT with white decals on the rocker panels, K&N FIPK, JBA ceramic shorty headers, lowered on Eibach Sport Line springs, Flowmasters with cats, tinted windows, Mach 1000 audio system which came stock, etc.
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the 03 cobra has the same specs...look them up...for not too much more for chip / exhaust and pullys, you can pump that car to over 50 hp....go hunting for honda wanna bes...Originally posted by PreMier
Cobra R. They are the bestNo stereo though
Aggies...
I paid my car off the 1st year. After that I was laid off
At this point I haven't done anything to it. It is just like the way I bought it. My plan is to add the Eibock kit. My windows are already somewhat tinted, but I want to make them darker. I think it looks awsome with the dark windows with my white car and black interior. Outside of that, I want to get a new truck so that will probably be all I will be doing to the Mustang.
I paid my car off the 1st year. After that I was laid off
At this point I haven't done anything to it. It is just like the way I bought it. My plan is to add the Eibock kit. My windows are already somewhat tinted, but I want to make them darker. I think it looks awsome with the dark windows with my white car and black interior. Outside of that, I want to get a new truck so that will probably be all I will be doing to the Mustang.
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I thought u can't have tint on windows in Ca?
I was almost told by a CHP to take mine of when I was stationed there. Luckily, my car was still registered in Colorado.
I was almost told by a CHP to take mine of when I was stationed there. Luckily, my car was still registered in Colorado.
Ya, I'm through with adding stuff to my car. It was paid off when I bought it. However, damn SoCal roads and drivers are beating it up. The next step is a different car when I have the money.
No, you can't have "limo tint" on the sides or front of your car. However, you can get the back tinted to a certain degree and the front partially tinted.
I don't believe that the law bothers you for tinted rear side and back window. It is the driver and passenger side and front window that they nail you for I believe..... In any case I would check with the window tinting outfit and confirm that I am staying within compliance of the law. I want to go as dark as I can within the legal limit.
