Return of the Mighty Observations Thread

[revbob]

So you're giving up the IT field?

I only made it as far as the help desk and that was enough for me. It surprised me how stupid people are with their security, and resetting passwords all day got annoying real fast.

Thats a good sign. In the right setting you could step up to the next level.

[Mimi]

So you're giving up the IT field?

I only made it as far as the help desk and that was enough for me. It surprised me how stupid people are with their security, and resetting passwords all day got annoying real fast.

Thats a good sign. In the right setting you could step up to the next level.

I look back on it now and realize I would have been happy as a tech. I loved troubleshooting and fixing things.

[revbob]

So you're giving up the IT field?

I only made it as far as the help desk and that was enough for me. It surprised me how stupid people are with their security, and resetting passwords all day got annoying real fast.

Thats a good sign. In the right setting you could step up to the next level.

I look back on it now and realize I would have been happy as a tech. I loved troubleshooting and fixing things.

Yeah, unfortunately you do sometimes get stuck dealing with password resets and the people who dont know how their computer became infected with viruses and spyware but their browser history is full of porn sites or other sites known to traffic in such things.

I obviously dont know your situation but if thats what you enjoy try getting back into it. I no longer deal much with end users and Im much happier.

[Mimi]

So you're giving up the IT field?

I only made it as far as the help desk and that was enough for me. It surprised me how stupid people are with their security, and resetting passwords all day got annoying real fast.

Thats a good sign. In the right setting you could step up to the next level.

I look back on it now and realize I would have been happy as a tech. I loved troubleshooting and fixing things.

Yeah, unfortunately you do sometimes get stuck dealing with password resets and the people who dont know how their computer became infected with viruses and spyware but their browser history is full of porn sites or other sites known to traffic in such things.

I obviously dont know your situation but if thats what you enjoy try getting back into it. I no longer deal much with end users and Im much happier.

They do make it tough to enjoy your job. Even if I still have a soft spot in my heart for IT, the library makes my soul sing. lol

[revbob]

I only made it as far as the help desk and that was enough for me. It surprised me how stupid people are with their security, and resetting passwords all day got annoying real fast.

Thats a good sign. In the right setting you could step up to the next level.

I look back on it now and realize I would have been happy as a tech. I loved troubleshooting and fixing things.

Yeah, unfortunately you do sometimes get stuck dealing with password resets and the people who dont know how their computer became infected with viruses and spyware but their browser history is full of porn sites or other sites known to traffic in such things.

I obviously dont know your situation but if thats what you enjoy try getting back into it. I no longer deal much with end users and Im much happier.

They do make it tough to enjoy your job. Even if I still have a soft spot in my heart for IT, the library makes my soul sing. lol

Cool, I hope that happens for you, certainly very important work.

[Mimi]

Well, I didn't get the job. They gave it to someone who's been there longer than me. I'm okay with that. But still.

[Dr. Medulla]

Well, I didn't get the job. They gave it to someone who's been there longer than me. I'm okay with that. But still.

It may have been their job to lose. Sometimes everyone is just jumping thru the hoops of a preset outcome because that's what's required.

[Mimi]

Well, I didn't get the job. They gave it to someone who's been there longer than me. I'm okay with that. But still.

It may have been their job to lose. Sometimes everyone is just jumping thru the hoops of a preset outcome because that's what's required.

I've stopped trying to figure out why other people get hired and I don't. lol

[Dr. Medulla]

Well, I didn't get the job. They gave it to someone who's been there longer than me. I'm okay with that. But still.

It may have been their job to lose. Sometimes everyone is just jumping thru the hoops of a preset outcome because that's what's required.

I've stopped trying to figure out why other people get hired and I don't. lol

I have a spectacular career of underemployment, so I've had time to come up with plausible reasons to explain my circumstances (I mean, besides me being me).

[revbob]

Well, I didn't get the job. They gave it to someone who's been there longer than me. I'm okay with that. But still.

I agree with Doc's take. Sometimes the post of a job and holding interviews is a formality for someone else. I had that happen. I was way more qualified than the other guy but it was a state position and they had to go thru the motions. This happens way more often than it should.

Keep your spirits up though and do practice interviews if you can. I used to visibly shake in interviews I was so nervous.

[Wolter]

Well, I didn't get the job. They gave it to someone who's been there longer than me. I'm okay with that. But still.

I agree with Doc's take. Sometimes the post of a job and holding interviews is a formality for someone else. I had that happen. I was way more qualified than the other guy but it was a state position and they had to go thru the motions. This happens way more often than it should.

Keep your spirits up though and do practice interviews if you can. I used to visibly shake in interviews I was so nervous.

I have been to two interviews in the past couple of months that were clearly formalities and it sucks. One they ended up promoting from within, and the other they gave to the GRANDSON of one of the managers.

[Marky Dread]

Well, I didn't get the job. They gave it to someone who's been there longer than me. I'm okay with that. But still.

I agree with Doc's take. Sometimes the post of a job and holding interviews is a formality for someone else. I had that happen. I was way more qualified than the other guy but it was a state position and they had to go thru the motions. This happens way more often than it should.

Keep your spirits up though and do practice interviews if you can. I used to visibly shake in interviews I was so nervous.

I have been to two interviews in the past couple of months that were clearly formalities and it sucks. One they ended up promoting from within, and the other they gave to the GRANDSON of one of the managers.

I fucking hate nepotism.

[Mimi]

Well, I didn't get the job. They gave it to someone who's been there longer than me. I'm okay with that. But still.

I agree with Doc's take. Sometimes the post of a job and holding interviews is a formality for someone else. I had that happen. I was way more qualified than the other guy but it was a state position and they had to go thru the motions. This happens way more often than it should.

Keep your spirits up though and do practice interviews if you can. I used to visibly shake in interviews I was so nervous.

Believe it or not, I actually do practice interviewing and had prepared for this one for two weeks, but like you all are saying, and has been my experience, too, they know who they want and do this as a matter of formality. I'm okay with it. Sometimes not getting what you want is a good thing. I'm sure I'll see that in the coming weeks. mwahahahahaha

[JennyB]

Well, I didn't get the job. They gave it to someone who's been there longer than me. I'm okay with that. But still.

Job hunting sucks, doesn't it? It's so hard not to take it personally. I just applied for a job that they gave to someone 15 years younger than me and who has less experience. I thought I aced the interview, too. It's so frustrating.

[Wolter]

Well, I didn't get the job. They gave it to someone who's been there longer than me. I'm okay with that. But still.

Job hunting sucks, doesn't it? It's so hard not to take it personally. I just applied for a job that they gave to someone 15 years younger than me and who has less experience. I thought I aced the interview, too. It's so frustrating.

I’m beginning to embrace the fact that I accidentally retired a few years ago apparently.