Posts by passingtime

Quote:Originally Posted by gort Maybe the OP can clarify the laid off business.He works in New York which is an "at-will" state so he can quit or they can get rid of him at any point without justification. I suspect that the way it...

Quote:Originally Posted by TauKappaEpsilon Correct me if I'm wrong, but, the only way to build confidence is by being good at something.  Most people who look for lawyers look for someone who is persuasive, aggressive, and...

Quote:Originally Posted by globetrotter I probably would never say anything constructive to you about it, I'd just ridicule you behind your back, which would impact your career and you would'nt know abou tit. so we are helping you...

There is a meter by Abbott, Optimum Xceed in the UK or Precision Xtra in the US, that is small and has foil wrapped strips rather than a canister. It's the one that does blood ketones as well. Since the strips are flat and the meter is...

Quote:Originally Posted by SkinnyGoomba If they weren't smart would you still pay them for their work? Smart is hugely over-rated. Unless the job actually calls for you to be smart, and most don't, then it is more of a liability...

Quote:Originally Posted by Eason So, if you are interviewing for a position, let me give you some tips: * Don't hit on the other employees or students if it's a school * Don't ask the interviewer how old he is * Don't ask the...

Quote:Originally Posted by poena I'm currently doing CICS work but not even like reading logs and doing installs. Mostly just maintenance and adding/deleting entries. Looking at some JCL but no COBOL. I know they were looking for...

If your mainframe skills are at all transferable I would become a contractor, it's a nice little niche and that can be very lucrative. I made a career out going for small niches and it's done me very well over the years.

If the CISA is only getting a 50% success rate there are some stunningly terrible candidates out there. The problem with these sort of certifications is that there is no filter process, anyone can plunk down the cash and have a go, and...

Quote:Originally Posted by munchausen Not going to self publish because while I am enjoying writing it a great deal, my goal here isn't really to become a famous writer. If it isn't going to make me any money, I would be ok with...