Need a job

[pyrocam]

Basically. I need a new job.

due to some recent events. It seems that I will be handing in my notice tomorow. unfortuantly I have no-where to go after that.

Is anyone in the IT / Support industry or knows anyone that is hiring? Ideally I want to be in a helpdesk role that also does on-site / visit users workstations stuff. NOT a call centre like xtra.

needs to be challenging (re the notice thing. im bored out of my mind)
in auckland (preferably within 15k of central
I dont have any formal qualifications (A+ cisco mcse or anything) but I am experienced in the industry. I would be happy to answer any questions.

Ok Cheers!+

[Zed]

Basically. I need a new job.Sorry I can't help you with employment, but I do hope you find something super quick!

A rule I try and live by Mr pyrocam is to "never leave my current job without having another one to go to". If you could hold out until you find more 'exciting' employment you would save yourself some heartache and worry dude! :yes:

[bugjuice]

call centre at TelstraClear?

[SPORK]

call centre at TelstraClear?

NOT a call centre like xtra

Umm.... yeah...

[Waylander]

Perhaps Digipoll?

Might just do that myself if I was a nicer person on the phone...

[bugjuice]

Umm.... yeah...
ours is clear.net or paradise.net.
all the same place tho, xtra and telecom are the same..
everyone loves calling us..

[pyrocam]

Sorry I can't help you with employment, but I do hope you find something super quick!

A rule I try and live by Mr pyrocam is to "never leave my current job without having another one to go to". If you could hold out until you find more 'exciting' employment you would save yourself some heartache and worry dude! :yes:


which is an excellent point. unfortuantly I suspect its not going to work out that well.
when I went for this job I imagined it to be a whole lot better than it is. tomorow I have to tell my boss whether or not Im staying with the company (kindof an ultimatum)

the job was so boring I might as well stuff around on KB and MSN all day and make crappy animated signitures. oh. wait .....


Perhaps Digipoll?
are you crazy?
phone surveys? :puke:
http://www.digipoll.co.nz/main.html#
for the record I am like the best call centre dude in the world. I should be. I did it for long enough. did I mention that im really modest too


ours is clear.net or paradise.net.
all the same place tho, xtra and telecom are the same..
everyone loves calling us..

WTF. I thought you were a graphic designer.

[Waylander]

are you crazy?
phone surveys? :puke:
http://www.digipoll.co.nz/main.html#
for the record I am like the best call centre dude in the world. I should be. I did it for long enough. did I mention that im really modest too

Hey man my sister works there and I would to if I didn't think I would be fired within a week for being rude to people that are rude to me becouse I'm calling them in the middle of dinner/movie/dates/whatever they would rather be doing rather than talking to a telemarketer.

I'm also a bit of an asshole on the phone.

[MrMelon]

How old are you pyrocam and what do you have experience doing?

I worked on the paradise helpdesk for a year or so and it wasn't too much of a bad job and it opened up a bunch of doors for other IT jobs.

Hope you manage to sort something out anyway.

[edit] oh crap I see you've already been a helpdesk monkey :D hehe

[bugjuice]

How old are you pyrocam and what do you have experience doing?

I worked on the paradise helpdesk for a year or so and it wasn't too much of a bad job and it opened up a bunch of doors for other IT jobs.

Hope you manage to sort something out anyway.

[edit] oh crap I see you've already been a helpdesk monkey :D hehe
i send you emails at work :devil2:

[pyrocam]

How old are you pyrocam and what do you have experience doing?

I worked on the paradise helpdesk for a year or so and it wasn't too much of a bad job and it opened up a bunch of doors for other IT jobs.

Hope you manage to sort something out anyway.

[edit] oh crap I see you've already been a helpdesk monkey :D hehe

profile :) Im 22
I only did a short stint in the MIS dept of dick smith. basically sorting out the 80+ staff's techincal problems and I did the 2002 network upgrade rollout (Spiffy fun!)

basically it goes (rounded) 3 years computer sales (partly at school)
nigh half year at the MIS dept
nigh 2 years handling claims for AA insurance
and about 3 months of being an insurance assesor that specialises only in computers.

[saiko]

Best to hang in there mate until you find another job, you'll feel better about putting it up them, and relieve some stress. I've had a couple of shit jobs I was dying to leave, but found something else first. Good luck.

[pyrocam]

Best to hang in there mate until you find another job, you'll feel better about putting it up them, and relieve some stress. I've had a couple of shit jobs I was dying to leave, but found something else first. Good luck.

would love to but

tomorow I have to tell my boss whether or not Im staying with the company (kindof an ultimatum)

basically. I could say, I dont like it here. you suxor. all your base are belong to us.
or I could lie and say yeah I love it here and ill try harder. and then leave.

I think I can get a job in 4 weeks.

but I think ill talk to boss about it. he IS kinda reasonable.

[Zed]

...but I think ill talk to boss about it. he IS kinda reasonable.Sounds like a great decision. You don't have to totally open your heart up to him but just mention your main concerns. Don't necessarily tell him that you intend on leaving and finding another job (unless the cat's out of the bag already?) and just remain there until the new job is found - easy peasy! This sort of stuff builds character pyro. :yes:

[saiko]

Pyro, make things easy for your boss, people rarely enjoy being the hard ass. I'd have a frank talk with him about where you are coming from, what you think the problem is. Basically put his mind at ease that you can do the job, and you are committed to it. Even say that you like the job, and want to stay. Give him a big sloppy smile, & ask him what you can do to help him / the dept etc out. Bosses love that shit. Defuse his ultimatum, then leave when you are ready. I may be able to find something right up your alley, but likely to be a fortnight away, if it comes off.
Cheers.

[SPORK]

I could say, I dont like it here. you suxor. all your base are belong to us.
or I could lie and say yeah I love it here and ill try harder. and then leave.


You are the best. As soon as I can give you more rep I will :Punk:

[Timber020]

Call centre work generally plateaus pretty badly. A flatmate of mine has been doing it for the last 20 years for various companies. It was good money to start with but their isnt always anywhere to go on from. Get some more skills and look at things you really want to do.

You dont jump out of a foxhole without having somewhere better to go.

[MrMelon]

i send you emails at work :devil2:
Heh probably not, I left there a few years ago now :D

[Waylander]

Gots me a job interview lined up for monday. At a bike shop aswell.:whistle:

[pyrocam]

I dropped the bomb today.

Boss wasnt happy.
Ive got until monday to decide if im coming or going.

which is a good excuse to give me a few days head start on job hunting

[Drunken Monkey]

I only just noticed this thread. I have sent you a PM.

Call me.

[Zed]

I dropped the bomb today.What did you say exactly?? :Oi:


Boss wasnt happy.
Ive got until monday to decide if im coming or going.Well at least he didn't give you your marching orders then and there, sounds like a reasonable chap/chapess!

DM's post sounds promising.

[pyrocam]

the conversation went something like.

I havent decided yet.
you havent decided what?
whether or not I want to stay with the company
*nb when he said yesterday that hypothetically I might not have found the job suitable
he was quite surprised
well I dont want to pay anyone thats not interested in being motivated in this company
which is quite fair.
I said I will have a definate decision on monday. this gives me the weekend to make sure I really want to do this and to give me a head start on the job market.

nb. thanks drunkenmonkey im calling you shortly/

[justsomeguy]

the conversation went something like.

I havent decided yet.
you havent decided what?
whether or not I want to stay with the company
*nb when he said yesterday that hypothetically I might not have found the job suitable
he was quite surprised
well I dont want to pay anyone thats not interested in being motivated in this company
which is quite fair.
I said I will have a definate decision on monday. this gives me the weekend to make sure I really want to do this and to give me a head start on the job market.

nb. thanks drunkenmonkey im calling you shortly/

Good Luck

Remember find a job that you will be happy doing and that has a reasonable future.

Don't just take anything just because the money is good. Trust me in a couple of months you'll be back to square one. I say this from experience.

I too am in your situation at the moment. Not exactly your situation but pretty similar....... and proper broke too.

Hang in there.:niceone:

[Ramius]

profile :) Im 22
I only did a short stint in the MIS dept of dick smith. basically sorting out the 80+ staff's techincal problems and I did the 2002 network upgrade rollout (Spiffy fun!)

basically it goes (rounded) 3 years computer sales (partly at school)
nigh half year at the MIS dept
nigh 2 years handling claims for AA insurance
and about 3 months of being an insurance assesor that specialises only in computers.

Hmm..how do I get to become an assessor for computers? Or even...cellphones?

[justsomeguy]

Hmm..how do I get to become an assessor for computers? Or even...cellphones?

Could you elaborate??

Depends how involved you want to be. Perhaps study computer science at uni or perhaps electronic engineering.

Otherwise take a similar course at Polytech for a more hands on role...... which may not necessarily be a lower paying or less rewarding role than the degree holders get.

Easiest way is give the people at Vodafone a ring and find out.

[pyrocam]

Hmm..how do I get to become an assessor for computers? Or even...cellphones?

There is only 2 companies in new zealand that are in the niche market of insurance computer assesing. If you want I can have a chat to you about how it works.

In regards to the qualifications. well. to be honest you would be surprised how expereince can overcome any lack in qual's

eg: I went over my records. and the last good qual's I got were school C
I was shocked.

basically. work in the industry in a junior position. eg xtra tech support. and work up from there. I did electronics sales for 3 years. MIS (it support) for 4 months on a fixed term contract. 2 years insurance claims and combine all those and you get the perfect computer assesor.

If you want to work for a computer repair company. I would recommend finding all the local computer repairers and go in (with a CV) and do a really good job at selling yourself.

*edit: note btw I forgot to mention. im a geek. I can do anything on a computer. If I wasnt naturally really good with computers then that wouldnt just =
the perfect computer assesor.