Where do you work?

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I work for ICS (as a Network Engineer); a small company of technology partners that service and implement IT solutions for schools, businesses, government agencies, etc. Sorry for the outdated web site, but we've been too busy to work on it! :wacko:

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I work for ICS (as a Network Engineer); a small company of technology partners that service and implement IT solutions for schools, businesses, government agencies, etc.  Sorry for the outdated web site, but we've been too busy to work on it!  :wacko:

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Do you like being a network engineer? I have heard its a cool job.

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Network administration and some computer repair, etc... on the side. I own my own small company (just me and one other employee). Most of the work I do is network admin for small companies (<20 employees) in the area. I also do some custom built PCs (only 3 or 4 a month) and repair work.

Long-term, my plan is to get a degree in computer science (1 year down, 3 to go) and go into consulting. I know a guy that's a security consultant and makes $300 an hour. He works for himself and only works 3 days a week. The other 4, he sits on his @$$ on a yhact. Can anyone say "DREAM JOB" ?

Peace,

Pete Zaria.

PS: Rates: For network admin work I charge $50-65 per hour depending on the job/who I'm working for. I charge @$$hole bosses more than nice ones.

For repair work, I charge $35 an hour to troubleshoot and fix basic PC problems.

For custom built PCs, I charge a flat rate of $300 labor + cost of parts.

It's an awesome job when you're still in college. Flexible hours and pretty good pay. A lot of my clients pay cash, which means that much less money to the IRS. Which is always a good thing.

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i work for a back door porn studio out in hollywood...

kidding, i work for a company called SMC Canada.. there are tuns of them around the world.. it's a manufacturing facility / office / shipping and recieving. its a good place to work, ESPECIALLY for me.. my dads the production manager, and my 2 brothers work there too, so everyone knows us very well.

i dont wanna give out the site name, i could get into trouble lol

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how do some people work at BK or MCdidys at the age of 17/18/19! when i was 16 i was a it manager for a charity office with 25 people in it.

Now im 19, after running my own business for a year, i have decided to go back into a 9-5 job. Currently on my first week as a IT Supervisior for a big solicitors with around 45 people involved.

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Capgemini make software I use at work! Do you know of any software made for the Inland Revenue? I may have a few suggestions for you ^_^

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Well I work for Capgemini in the Netherlands so nope haven't been involved with anything concerning Inland Revenue.

Capgemini does lots of things though, we implement ERP systems like PeopleSoft, SAP and Siebel. I'm in the PeopleSoft department. I'm mostly involved in PeopleSoft Financials and Peoplesoft Supply Chain Management projects.

Probably gonna shift to PeopleSoft Campus Solutions soon.

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Do you like being a network engineer? I have heard its a cool job.

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I love it. (I'll give you some background how I came into the job and what-not.) Sorry all, it might be off-topic but it deals with where I work so maybe someone will find it interesting. If not, sorry. :blush:

I took a day off from my previous job and decided to go and get a haircut (same barber shop for like 15 years and counting) while I put a new resume together. I'm talking with my barber and she's asking me why I'm not at work since she knows I've got the standard 5-day a week 8-5 job schedule. I just told her I was getting a resume together and wanted to get a haircut.

She asks what kind of job I wanted to put together a resume for. I told her computer stuff because I've been working with them for years and years. My problem was that I didn't have a degree or anything else with computers to illustrate or prove what I knew.

This guy is sitting in a chair across from me waiting to get his hair cut by the same woman and I've never seen him before in my life. I noticed that when I had mentioned computers he kind of started listening closer to what I was saying.

Finally he just starts talking - asking me if I'd consider stopping by his office to talk with the owner of the company that he works for, as he is a salesman for ICS and they're looking for someone with experience but no degree is required. He said if I could prove myself to the boss there should be no reasons on why I couldn't get the job.

Pretty exciting for a barber shop conversation! I got the resume out to the manager there and I met with him. He interviewed me and it was really laid back. No pressure, made me feel immediately comfortable, etc. It was really the best interview I have ever had. I took tests, answered questions, etc. about the position and my experience and the interview went really well for both of us.

A few months passed and I ended up getting the job - he kept in contact with me even though it took a few months just to let me know that everything was going as planned and that I got the job! :woot: I was thrilled and nervous and started there after giving my 2 weeks notice to my other employer.

Been working here for like 6 years or so and you just never stop learning. Our web site needs work but it gives an overview of things that we do. I am one of the technology partners in the business and we really love what we do.

We get exposed to so many different networks and situations, etc. it just keeps us sharp. We work with many different vendors and manage many schools and businesses. There's so many different things at each site that you are forced to implement in different ways, learn different skills, etc. I get exposed to so much stuff in the industry.

I took something that was a hobby (that I really enjoyed) and decided that I wanted to try and make money doing something I loved doing. It worked out for me and I can't see myself wanting to change my field. Being a Network Engineer keeps me satisfied mentally and financially. I love my customers and I love the constant challenges that the industry brings right to my doorstep. It doesn't allow for me to get lazy. I have to be constantly learning, constantly absorbing information so I'm not just another starving tech in the industry. I am all for getting paid for something that you love doing. You help yourself and others at the same time. They benefit from your ability to want to satisy people.

I like Neowin; I like the members and the boards and many more things that are too numerous to name. I also like that I can offer assistance when needed to help others who are going through something that I've already dealt with. The more knowledge we can all share, the better. ;)

Sorry this was so long. I suppose I could have just wrote "yes". :laugh:

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Cashier at Albertsons!

Makin you're life easier.. I hope to get into the IT Field someday. Doing whatever, IT Tech, Computer Repair, SysAdmin, Web Designer.. Currently 20 and making 8.50$ a hour.

Me lazy, I am.. :(

Im getting depressed just reading this post.. :rofl: :cry: :sleep: :unsure:

/me continues eating his animal crackers.. :yes:

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I work for my school district that I graduated from... $12.82 an hour full time is pretty sweet when you are only 19. I am a "Technology Technician" and I support a school of 1600 students, 200 teachers, and about 50 admins - can be kind of stressful but I love it!

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Right now (being 17) I work at this pizza/italian resturant very close to me as a host. Pretty easy just say hey to people who come in and sit them down with menus.

This summer i'm going to Chubb Institute for Networking & Security so i'm excited to get a computer related job afterwards or even more schooling (whats else should I learn to make the big $$$? lol)

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I'm unemployed till Monday lol

Just finished as a part time associate/technician at Staples, now I'm going to work for Northumberland Ferries Ltd. to implement a maitenance database and develop a logging system for the daily crossings of the Northumberland Strait, then back to school for one more year.

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I'm unemployed till Monday lol

Just finished as a part time associate/technician at Staples, now I'm going to work for Northumberland Ferries Ltd. to implement a maitenance database and develop a logging system for the daily crossings of the Northumberland Strait, then back to school for one more year.

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