So I finally got a good job. You think this is alright?

UPDATE: Well since I started today they could finally tell us who we are representing and teching for. It is HP. So in my customer's eyes, I am an HP technician which is fantastic to me. It is a good resume padder, especially since I have already worked for Dell. Oh yeah, and the best part is that I really like the job.

I was whining a month or so ago here in OT about being out of work for 2 years cuz I was diagnosed with cancer back in 2009. Some of you may remember my thread asking for resume advice.

So long story short, I finally got a decent job.

I am a PC technician, have an AAS degree in Computer Technology and my A+ certification and worked for Dell for a few years too as a Senior tech. But I couldnt find work mainly because I had no work history for the last 2 years due to the cancer treatment and stuff.

Anyhow, I got what some would call a dream job. I am going to be doing Remote PC Hardware/Software troubleshooting. You basically pretend that you work for whatever company that you are representing that day because you are an outsourcer.

So what is so "Dream Job" about this? Well...I get to work from home!!! All they require is you have to have a good modern PC, have at least 2 years experience as a PC technician, a home LAND LINE telephone (No VOIP allowed)need a degree OR CompTIA A+, NET+, CCNA, MCSE etc...you get the idea.

So they will start me out at $14.00 an hour ($560 a week before overtime), which is not great or close to what DELL payed me, BUT I do not have to pay for gas at all. They just want to make sure you have a quiet work space. It is 40 hours a week guaranteed.

So do any of you think this a decent job? Thnk about it...you can get out of bed and work in your jammies or even naked if you really want. Smoke breaks are ALL THE TIME

Also, if anyone is interested send me a PM and I will send you the sitelink that does their hiring. They are still looking for people and sll you have to do besides what I stated above is live in the lower US.

Oh yeah, they pay weekly, none of that every 2 weeks BS. And any interviewing is done over the phone. I was offered a job with Verizon doing the same thing 2 days after they hired me but for only $13.00 an hour and 50 miles away in Tampa, FL.

that sounds mighty fine! 14 bucks an hour is really good for that type of work, especially considering you won't be paying for gas.

Just make sure you don't become a hermit lol, you gotta go out sometimes!

if there is no room for advancement than i would say no.

Epic Job!

That would be my dream job also. One of my professor told the class by like 2015, around 40% of the jobs can work from home. Not sure if that the correct persentage but its up there. If you can, send me the link please. Thanx alot.

Sounds like a fantastic job. Congratulations. :D

Sweet, glad you got a job. Sounds like a good one too.

I was whining a month or so ago here in OTabout being out of work for 2 years cuz I was diagnosed with cancer back in 2009. Some of you may remember my thread asking for resume advice.

So long story short, I finally got a decentjob.

I am a PC technician, have an AAS degree in Computer Technology and my A+ certification and worked for Dell for a few years too as a Senior tech. But I couldnt find work mainly because I had no work history for the last 2 years due to the cancer treatment and stuff.

Anyhow, I got what some would call a dream job. I am going to be doing Remote PC Hardware/Software troubleshooting. You basically pretend that you work for whatever company that you are representing that day because you are an outsourcer.

So what is so "Dream Job" about this? Well...I get to work from home!!! All they require is you have to have a good modern PC, have at least 2 years experience as a PC technician, a home LAND LINE telephone (No VOIP allowed)need a degree OR CompTIA A+, NET+, CCNA, MCSE etc...you get the idea.

So they will start me out at $14.00 an hour ($560 a week before overtime), which is not great or close to what DELL payed me, BUT I do not have to pay for gas at all. They just want to make sure you have a quiet work space. It is 40 hours a week guaranteed.

So do any of you think this a decent job? Thnk about it...you can get out of bed and work in your jammies or even naked if you really want. Smoke breaks are ALL THE TIME

Also, if anyone is interested send me a PM and I will send you the sitelink that does their hiring. They are still looking for people and sll you have to do besides what I stated above is live in the lower US.

Oh yeah, they pay weekly, none of that every 2 weeks BS. And any interviewing is done over the phone. I was offered a job with Verizon doing the same thing 2 days after they hired me but for only $13.00 an hour and 50 miles away in Tampa, FL.

danjammer69

Remember one thing, don't get to lazy. I don't know what people tend to do when they work at home. But I doubt you let yourselve get to lazy.

[QUOTE="danjammer69"]

I was whining a month or so ago here in OTabout being out of work for 2 years cuz I was diagnosed with cancer back in 2009. Some of you may remember my thread asking for resume advice.

So long story short, I finally got a decentjob.

I am a PC technician, have an AAS degree in Computer Technology and my A+ certification and worked for Dell for a few years too as a Senior tech. But I couldnt find work mainly because I had no work history for the last 2 years due to the cancer treatment and stuff.

Anyhow, I got what some would call a dream job. I am going to be doing Remote PC Hardware/Software troubleshooting. You basically pretend that you work for whatever company that you are representing that day because you are an outsourcer.

So what is so "Dream Job" about this? Well...I get to work from home!!! All they require is you have to have a good modern PC, have at least 2 years experience as a PC technician, a home LAND LINE telephone (No VOIP allowed)need a degree OR CompTIA A+, NET+, CCNA, MCSE etc...you get the idea.

So they will start me out at $14.00 an hour ($560 a week before overtime), which is not great or close to what DELL payed me, BUT I do not have to pay for gas at all. They just want to make sure you have a quiet work space. It is 40 hours a week guaranteed.

So do any of you think this a decent job? Thnk about it...you can get out of bed and work in your jammies or even naked if you really want. Smoke breaks are ALL THE TIME

Also, if anyone is interested send me a PM and I will send you the sitelink that does their hiring. They are still looking for people and sll you have to do besides what I stated above is live in the lower US.

Oh yeah, they pay weekly, none of that every 2 weeks BS. And any interviewing is done over the phone. I was offered a job with Verizon doing the same thing 2 days after they hired me but for only $13.00 an hour and 50 miles away in Tampa, FL.

ryanweinmann

Remember one thing, don't get to lazy. I don't know what people tend to do when they work at home. But I doubt you let yourselve get to lazy.

That sounds like a great job congrats.

not bad i make about the same fixing ppls internet connections and disconnecting them for not paying their bills.

Sounds pretty sweet. Wish I had the qualification.

Go for it but if there is no room for advancement then I wouldn't look at that as a lifelong job.

if there is no room for advancement than i would say no.

blackacidevil96

Good pay, and you work without your shoes on, hurray!

It looks like your on a good route man, especially considering what you've been through.

I still need a job :(

The idea of working at home is great. The temptation for some would be too great to slack off though. 14/hr seems very low though. Not sure I could survive on that myself. Oyeoyeoye

$14 dollars an hour sounds great to me!

I would have to completely restructure my life if I was to live on that, but if it'll be an easy transition for you, and there's room to advance, then yeah that's pretty sweet.Dark__Link

Congratulations on finding a job but I agree with this. I mean, $14/hour at 40 hours/week is still less than $30K a year before taxes. And it sound like you are an independent contractor so that means you have to pay the entire 15+% of the FICA tax yourself. $30K/year really isn't a lot of money if you are an adult that has to pay bills, mortgage, etc. Also, given your situation, healthcare coverage should be a pretty big factor in determining how great your job is.

Sounds like you will enjoy the job and in the end that is all that really matters. You know what they say "If you love what you do you will never work a day in your life."trick_man01

Epic Job!

Game_Guy567

I agree with this. Congrats on the new job!

[QUOTE="Dark__Link"]I would have to completely restructure my life if I was to live on that, but if it'll be an easy transition for you, and there's room to advance, then yeah that's pretty sweet.chathuranga

Congratulations on finding a job but I agree with this. I mean, $14/hour at 40 hours/week is still less than $30K a year before taxes. And it sound like you are an independent contractor so that means you have to pay the entire 15+% of the FICA tax yourself. $30K/year really isn't a lot of money if you are an adult that has to pay bills, mortgage, etc. Also, given your situation, healthcare coverage should be a pretty big factor in determining how great your job is.

I cannot stress how important it is to look outside the box when picking a career. I have a AAS and make $26/hour. The job isn't what I was going to school for but the job calls for a strong electronics background. There are good paying jobs out there, you just have to know where to look. That said your job is better than no job at all that is for sure. And a job with great opprotunities to advance is always a good thing. I also work from home but my job requires a lot of driving. Good thing they give me a company car as well. (P.S. I am watching the Red Sox and Yanks. Go Sox!!!!!!!! Bottom 10th!!!!!)GoldenElementXL

Damn, I want your job, I hate commuting.

Great to see you finally get a job, very well deserved :D