After reviewing my work experience, I have to say that I have an over abundance of dislikes of the corporate world.
The first thing off the top of my head has to be the pay. Granted, they may start you out with a very promising wage, but $#@% if you ever expect to receive an increase comparable to your time invested in the company.
Many times the corporate structure is structured into sub-divisions and departments. Although some of these different departments may perform similar tasks, they very rarely, if ever, communicate with one another. This results in wasted time and resources only to end up with an un-standardized process.
Another “odd practice” of most companies is to install supervisors who have never worked a day in the department they are supervising over. For some reason, I find it disheartening to have to train the person who has been designated to provide me with direction. This type of practice leads to directives and procedures sent down to be implemented that have no bearing on the current processes.
I guess the one positive thing that I can say about being surrounded with this level of incompetence is that it just makes me look all that much better.
Wednesday, April 1, 2099
FOR112 Day 9 Blog Assignment
I’ve found that dealing with a “difficult” instructor, or any individual in a supervisory position for that matter, can have varying results no matter how you approach it. However, I believe that collecting documentation regarding “difficult” events and interactions would be beneficial. Do what you are required to do and all the while keep questionable emails sent from your instructor or supervisor, keep a personal journal that records discussions and events, and take note on anyone else that may have similar experiences with the individual or have witnessed it. If proper documentation is kept, substantial and tangible information can be provided if needed.
As far as how my classes are going, I’d have to say that they are going fine for the most part. I just wish I had more time and energy to enjoy them to their fullest.
As far as how my classes are going, I’d have to say that they are going fine for the most part. I just wish I had more time and energy to enjoy them to their fullest.
FOR112 Day 8 Blog Assignment
Listed are 10 possible job benefits that companies might use to negotiate with:
1. Health Insurance
2. Paid vacations and holidays
3. Time and a half paid overtime
4. Tuition reimbursement
5. Profit sharing
6. 401K
7. Paid sick leave
8. Milestone bonuses
9. Child care
10. Legal services
Here are some benefits that I think should be instilled in companies:
1. Smoking section departments
2. An open bar
3. Personal transport service to and from work
4. Mandatory 25% pay increase annually
5. Free medical insurance
6. Meetings held in online games
7. Unfiltered/Unregulated internet access
8. Onsite therapist
9. Petting zoo
10. Guaranteed NO OUTSOURCING out of the country
1. Health Insurance
2. Paid vacations and holidays
3. Time and a half paid overtime
4. Tuition reimbursement
5. Profit sharing
6. 401K
7. Paid sick leave
8. Milestone bonuses
9. Child care
10. Legal services
Here are some benefits that I think should be instilled in companies:
1. Smoking section departments
2. An open bar
3. Personal transport service to and from work
4. Mandatory 25% pay increase annually
5. Free medical insurance
6. Meetings held in online games
7. Unfiltered/Unregulated internet access
8. Onsite therapist
9. Petting zoo
10. Guaranteed NO OUTSOURCING out of the country
FOR112 Day 7 Blog Assignment
Listed is what I would consider 10 rewards for completing my college degrees:
1. Sleep
2. Veg-out in front of the TV
3. Sleep
4. Log on to and play every online game I have a subscription to
5. Subscribe to more online games
6. Sleep
7. Take a trip up to Jersey, eat, hit up the city (NY), eat
8. Go out drinkin’
9. Recuperate from drinking
10. Sleep
1. Sleep
2. Veg-out in front of the TV
3. Sleep
4. Log on to and play every online game I have a subscription to
5. Subscribe to more online games
6. Sleep
7. Take a trip up to Jersey, eat, hit up the city (NY), eat
8. Go out drinkin’
9. Recuperate from drinking
10. Sleep
FOR112 Day 6 Blog Assignment
1.) I found this job in the career section of my company’s web site. It’s a 6 month contract, possible permanent, position for the exact same job that I am currently doing now in the same exact location, but for over twice the salary. The wages aren’t stated in this particular listing, but I’ve seen others (which have now been removed) that state the salary.
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Application Programmer
Division: EDS
Location: CHESAPEAKE, VA US
Job Type: Contract
Job Level: Experienced
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Skills Required:
Key Skills:
Category: Information Technology
Compensation:
Position Summary:
ZeroChaos is a key partner with EDS in finding the best Contractor Talent in the market.
Zero Chaos employment offers contractors the opportunity to work with one of the premier Global IT organizations in the world.
Our client, EDS, is looking for bright, talented individuals with a wide range of experience, interest, goals and approaches to life. With an end-to-end service portfolio encompassing five complimentary lines of businesses. Working on project with EDS offers an exciting array of possibilities.
Position Overview-
Application Programmer 1 - 2 years
* Creates/modifies Xerox VIPP programming and PostScript code from technical requirements (HW and DB) with some direction and supervision from senior staff.
* Works with testing teams to resolve unit, Quality Assurance, User Acceptance and other testing issues
* Review of technical requirements and functional specifications.
* Updating source code to meet provided requirements
* Testing code based upon provided requirements
* Reviews testing issue logs to find root cause of issues found in varying levels of testing
* Staging source code for move to QA and Production environments
* Develops source code used to produce paper communications in support of the client’s benefit administration.
Requirements
Skills needed:
* Digipath Programming exp
* Xerox VIPP Programming and PostScript code experience
* QA and Testing exp
All candidates must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States without sponsorship.
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2.) I found this second job listing on the Pilot Online. I was looking for a career that required the least amount of responsibility.
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TICKET BOOTH ATTENDANTS
Spirit Cruises
Top Jobs
Customer Service/Call Center
Job Summary
NOW HIRING TICKET BOOTH ATTENDANTS (Spirit of Norfolk) The Spirit of Norfolk is hiring Ticket Booth Attendants for all shifts.
Job Description
We are looking for upbeat, dependable, motivated individuals with a winning smile and a great attitude!
If you are ready to WOW our guests, please send us your resume now!
To apply, please send your resume to the email address below. EOE.
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FOR112 Day 5 Blog Assignment
Citation: “Public Agenda Online.” 2007. Public Agenda. 4 Dec 2007 http://www.publicagenda.org
Public Agenda seems like a great resource web site for researching many topics. The Discussion Guides feature is extremely helpful in presenting opposing and alternate positions of the article’s topic. The Fact File section gives a variety of statistics and additional information regarding the topic you are researching. This resource is very useful in providing further support for your research paper.
I give the site two thumbs up.
Public Agenda seems like a great resource web site for researching many topics. The Discussion Guides feature is extremely helpful in presenting opposing and alternate positions of the article’s topic. The Fact File section gives a variety of statistics and additional information regarding the topic you are researching. This resource is very useful in providing further support for your research paper.
I give the site two thumbs up.
FOR112 Day 4 Blog Assignment
There are a few pro-active steps that I can take to further my educational and professional development. The main step is time management. By limiting my time on other activities I used to engage in prior to starting school (gaming), I’ve opened up blocks of time that I can utilize for school assignments. Applying lessons learned in my classes to everyday activities also helps further comprehend what’s been learned.
To become more successful in my profession, I’ve been using what I’ve learned in my Computer Applications class to elaborate on what people in my office are doing wrong. Updating my resume has also been a step to be further successful in a new career if I choose to pursue other companies for employment.
Overall, I plan to become more organized, plan and manage tasks, utilize time with friends and family to it’s full potential, and reduce the urge to procrastinate… for the most part.
To become more successful in my profession, I’ve been using what I’ve learned in my Computer Applications class to elaborate on what people in my office are doing wrong. Updating my resume has also been a step to be further successful in a new career if I choose to pursue other companies for employment.
Overall, I plan to become more organized, plan and manage tasks, utilize time with friends and family to it’s full potential, and reduce the urge to procrastinate… for the most part.
FOR112 Day 3 Blog Assignment
Here are my results of the personality test:
Type: INTJ
Introverted 56%
Intuitive 12%
Thinking 62%
Judging 11%
I believe the assessment of my personality was accurate to a certain degree. By the values expressed in the 4 provided categories, it doesn’t reflect just how judgmental I can be.
The description of “The Mastermind” was associated with my results. The majority of the traits described in the material seemed appropriate, but I have to take it with a grain of salt coming from a site that misspelled the word “Portrait”. heh heh
http://www.keirsey.com/handler.aspx?s=keirsey&f=four
Type: INTJ
Introverted 56%
Intuitive 12%
Thinking 62%
Judging 11%
I believe the assessment of my personality was accurate to a certain degree. By the values expressed in the 4 provided categories, it doesn’t reflect just how judgmental I can be.
The description of “The Mastermind” was associated with my results. The majority of the traits described in the material seemed appropriate, but I have to take it with a grain of salt coming from a site that misspelled the word “Portrait”. heh heh
http://www.keirsey.com/handler.aspx?s=keirsey&f=four
FOR112 Day 2 Blog Assignment
Dream Job
My dream job is anything that would allow me to do anything I want. This position would also provide an obnoxious amount of monetary income.
To accomplish this goal, start up capital will most likely be involved. After all, Ya need money to make money. Although there is only a 1 in 10 billion chance of winning the lottery, it’s always an option.
My dream job is anything that would allow me to do anything I want. This position would also provide an obnoxious amount of monetary income.
To accomplish this goal, start up capital will most likely be involved. After all, Ya need money to make money. Although there is only a 1 in 10 billion chance of winning the lottery, it’s always an option.
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