just moved here, so many scoobies! looking for IT/gaming Job
11-05-2009, 10:49 AM
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thanks for the warm welcomes and tons of responses! so here we go
I am pretty flexible as far as location and salary, I just need to get my foot in the door somewhere and extend my visa. I would not mind a 30hrs a week job to begin with. you got a PM
oh yeah I know that. Especially if you are a tester. I worked with the Superbike and Moto GP developer as a tester. it depends though on a lot of things. automation? well I am not that good at programming. what language were you using?
very true, especially entry level positions.
I checked on Perfect World's website but I can't find their jobs section. I am gonna PM you.
PMd you.
thanks! and yes I am looking into IT support as well, system admin and help desk.
I do have a significant other, but she's out of state! 
so I guess we are on the same boat 
I figure here wouldn't be as rural, but I managed to get dirty anyway in big sur on some dirt road 
does this look better? ahahah
as a matter of fact I removed from now my PR skid plate, also because I a monitoring a leak.
cool. I'll look into it and get back with you.
THANKS TO EVERYBODY! keep them coming! I have to figure out this job situation soon or it's goodbye for me.
I am pretty flexible as far as location and salary, I just need to get my foot in the door somewhere and extend my visa. I would not mind a 30hrs a week job to begin with. you got a PM
Looking for more work with NO luck AT ALL so I guess we are on the same boat and even more waves if you actually have mud on your mudflaps! mind boggling i know.
before you ask there is no dirt to play in around here :/ yeah probably not as much dirty fun as MN was. you have to drive a while to find worth while spots. http://www.youtube.com/user/RallyDud...10/6cFX3dgB4BA
lock dem wheels up!
before you ask there is no dirt to play in around here :/ yeah probably not as much dirty fun as MN was. you have to drive a while to find worth while spots. http://www.youtube.com/user/RallyDud...10/6cFX3dgB4BA
lock dem wheels up!
does this look better? ahahah
as a matter of fact I removed from now my PR skid plate, also because I a monitoring a leak.
What's your IT experience? I work at Lucasfilm and could pass your resume on to some people, depending on your skill set. I also support Lucasarts, so if there are any positions there you'd be interested, I could do the same. Check out http://jobs.lucasfilm.com and let me know if you see anything you'd be interested in.
THANKS TO EVERYBODY! keep them coming! I have to figure out this job situation soon or it's goodbye for me.
11-05-2009, 11:04 AM
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I work at a helpdesk for HP, pretty good gig. I'm pretty sure we've got another opening coming before Christmas. I'll PM you the listing once it's posted. It's more a customer service job than a tech job... I didn't know the first thing about scripting before I started.
11-09-2009, 08:35 PM
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Sorry to go off tangent a little bit. A few of my friends just got laid off of EA. They were lead testers on salary and they've been with the company between 2-4 years. About the "work you like a mule" thing at EA, OT actually has to be approved nowadays from what I hear. Long hours on random days is normal in the gaming industry. Good luck man!
11-09-2009, 08:57 PM
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Sorry to go off tangent a little bit. A few of my friends just got laid off of EA. They were lead testers on salary and they've been with the company between 2-4 years. About the "work you like a mule" thing at EA, OT actually has to be approved nowadays from what I hear. Long hours on random days is normal in the gaming industry. Good luck man!
do you have any clue what range was their salary?
11-09-2009, 10:13 PM
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I think the GameStop in Danville is hiring if you are desperate. I know our company isn't hiring any more IT people until mid next year @ the earliest.
Heard from a co-worker that LucasArts is okay, but she got F&CK'd at the end. They didn't even cancel her company gym membership, so she got billed for like $300 and they refused to do anything about it.
Heard from a co-worker that LucasArts is okay, but she got F&CK'd at the end. They didn't even cancel her company gym membership, so she got billed for like $300 and they refused to do anything about it.
11-22-2009, 05:00 PM
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I am pretty flexible as far as location and salary, I just need to get my foot in the door somewhere and extend my visa. I would not mind a 30hrs a week job to begin with. you got a PM
Is that all you need to retain your visa? I thought it was 40?
I checked on Perfect World's website but I can't find their jobs section. I am gonna PM you.
It's there. you just have to click on a link that says "careers"
Here is one and just take this if you could to keep you afloat:
Responsibilities & Job Duties:
* • Install, configure, test, maintain, monitor and troubleshoot end user and network hardware, peripheral devices, printing/scanning devices, presentation equipment and other products along with associated software products.
* • Set up desk locations with computer, monitors, peripherals, phone and data ports
* • Install and maintain conference room audio/video equipment
* • Maintain Inventory Assets and Asset Tagging both Software/Hardware products
* • Responsible for the Purchasing of IT Equipments (Desktops/Servers/Network Equipments)
* • Management of Backups of Data from IDC locations and local intranet servers including disaster recovery
* • Process standard equipment requests
* • Liaise with and provide basic training and support to end users and staff on equipment operation and other issues.
* • Install, configure, maintain and support MS Windows clients and Exchange Server including Active Directory
* • Manage creation of new hire accounts and ensure provided documentation addresses all their needs.
* • Improve current Help Desk processes/procedures to match needs of growing company.
* • Installation/Maintenance of Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Servers (Windows/Linux) at Corporate Office/Data Center locations and Game Server Maintenance/Patches
* • Other special projects as assigned within the Engineering Team including but not limited (Web Software QA, CDN Management, SVN)
Question for ya. What made you move out to Brokeafornia? Where will you go if your visa runs out?
Good luck dude. It's a tad rough out here but not as bad as it was 3-4 months ago.
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