I didn’t end up getting the role. The recruiter was representing both myself and the other candidate and she said she honestly believed they made a mistake. I’ve been running a team of 25 IT staff and doing project work, stakeholder management and client management. Apparently they felt like I would struggle being a one man team…
Ah well, onwards we march.
But to be honest it was a punch in the guts. Hopefully now that people are coming back from annual leave next week, things will speed up a bit.
Better luck next time. hugs
Thank you ❤️
Bro, being a team of one sucks arse. I just had a pretty massive change and now have proper manager who gives a shit about me and a team who try to help me out and genuinely care. 10/10 has taken my job from “this is fucking bullshit” to “shit I’m actually enjoying this! I hope they don’t make me redundant”. Sounds like you dodge a bullet.
So you were internal IT? I’m coming from an MSP and I’m worried about getting stuck in my career. I feel like I’m being held back a bit by working exclusively for MSP’s. What are your thoughts?
I started internally, and shifted to MSP to kickstart the career. I got exhausted though, no ownership of problems, constantly putting out fires and projects being held over the L1s and L2s as something to earn, not opportunities to learn. I transitioned back to internal IT 3 years ago, and I love it. It really depends on the boss and the company but so far I’ve had 3 jobs (1 redundancy, 1 contract and my current one longer term) and its been a real learning experience. I’m still support/engineer adjacent so my MSP experience is highly sort after.
Thanks for sharing your experience, I really appreciate it. Did you get to level 3 in your tech knowledge?
And one last question: does your current organisation have an MSP on call, or are you basically it for everything?
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I have been internal IT for four years after a long time at MSPs, mostly on-site but sometimes off.
Overall, yes, my career progressed slower. But I was able to work for client companies in a wide variety of sectors, and that helped me understand what sector I wanted to be in, so, swings & roundabouts.Thanks for sharing your experience. Did you find internal better as far as type of work?
I know my msp really just does the same sort of thing day in, day out.
@Gibsonisafluffybutt
Pretty similar in terms of repetitiveness.
Better in that I’m involved in a couple of longer term projects like running a Community of Practice and developing some internal standards for the org.
Work, eh.
Been there and done that in a similar type of role. Did you get to interview stage?
Yeah I got to the final stage. It gets tiring honestly. 4 sets of interviews including the initial one with the recruiter. Wears you down.
Ah I’m sorry to hear that. I got down to the last 2 a few years back and they went with the internal candidate… It definitely wears you down.
I have two extra dogs for the next couple of weeks
You’re gonna have your hands full!
Yes indeed
And your vacuum is going to be full of Terrier hair too!
They Jack Russells. I know those ears. Be prepared for doggy parkour. So cute!
Yep I have closed off a few rooms to stop access but they have the run of the lounge and laundry
The ears!
After much coaxing and treats I finally got one of the three dogs, ours is Lucy in the middle with one ear up and one down, Buddy on the left likes sleeping and exploring and Roxy on the right is a hyper and anxious one.
Very cute! It’s a gradient of ears
It is too! How cute!
Getting real Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen vibes from the two additions (I guess that makes Lucy Elizabeth…)
omg omg, I am so jelly, Jack Russells are the best 🥰
Two Jack russells… double trouble!
- gotta say, I’m very much enjoying my extended long weekend.Oh my gosh, where are you? its so pretty!
Family house on the Bellarine.
That seems wayyy to pretty for Victorian coast!
It’s beer o’clock. Keep hydrated folks. Cheers 🍺
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I just cracked open a can of ice cold pilsner. Cheers!
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Ok I’ve been outside and it’s horrible
Sunscreen leaked in my bag and went inside my work laptop earlier today. Panik. Charger port, USB-C, HDMI port etc.
Came home, unscrewed the whole back. Got cotton, started taking off as much as I could. Unscrewed some more off the mobo, but wasn’t able to get into the ports to clear the lotion.
Idea! Got some floss, and the wire thingy you tie cables with. Needed something small but just strong enough to scoop out the lotion from the ports. First go with the wire, scoop out lotion, run into cotton, then followed by the floss to get into the corners. Repeat x937374 times to get as much out as possible. Great success. Calm.
I am so proud of myself 😎😎😎
Also bonus points because my laptop wasn’t charging earlier today (before the spill) and while cleaning this off, got the charger to work as well.
Honorary shoutout to a new toothbrush that I sacrificed trying to remove the lotion. You were a champ!
That would’ve definitely sent me into panik mode, good job on cleaning it out so thoroughly! Bonus that your charger works again too. At least it’s your work laptop so if it rusts out in a few years when you’ll hopefully be gone, it won’t be your problem…
agree, these things are so expensive
Ted Cat got out and immediately ran for the nearest open gate and open door. He went right in , went into their kitchen and started meowing for dinner. He has now visited 5 neighbours. They all think he’s adorable.
Until he bites their bums…
My neighbour asked if he bites. I said he’s vicious but they didn’t believe me. Ted Cat looks like the cutest teddy bear/lion no one thinks he could do anything mean.
He is on best behaviour with other people. We all know cats only bite the people they love…… right?
Cats only bite the ones they love, the ones they shouldn’t bite at all🎵🎶
biting is not mean 😼
got a real opportunity here to become a local bum-biting legend
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Yesterday was a funny day. At the tram stop, ( the 86 of course ) and a woman walked past with a dog which ran up to me. I pulled away as I don’t want dog on me as it upsets the cats at home to smell that. Woman told me Don’t freak ya bloody mong! … lol my virgin ears, I have never been called a mong before. 😂😂😂
I don’t want dog on my clothes and I have a dog and cats. Dog nose wipes on clothes is gross, especially if it’s $ work/nice clothes
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wolf cafe firebombed this week in Millers Junction Altona.
I remember that cafe was a Covid hot spot, back when contact tracing was a thing.
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Yeah they all seem to have no idea why they were targeted and say it’s a case of mistaken identity. Oh sure. Well, at least you know which coffee shops to avoid so you don’t accidentally get molotoved while getting a latte.
There’s been heaps more than that. Some kind of turf war between illegal tobacco crooks. If it wasn’t for the risk to public, I really wouldn’t care if they burned each other out of existence.
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its trash taking out trash right? So long as no ones getting caught in the crossfire. Which they are smart enough not to do since they know thats gonna trigger a presser from the premier and vicpol announcing a new taskforce.
Aren’t they burning the places that refuse to peddle their dodgy cigarettes though? Which means every one of these fires has hurt a business that wants nothing to do with them.
I dont know enough about the story TBH, I thought it was gang on gang so if so I take back my cavalier attitude towards it.
I could be completely wrong too. My knowledge of gangs and related criminal activity is extremely limited. In any case fire is a very bad way of dealing with it.
Maybe we should campaign for the reintroduction of formal duels, so that criminals can kill each other in a calm and controlled environment that does not put the general public at risk. Although that could encourage betting on the results, and gambling tends to lead to more organized crime involvement, so maybe that would just make the problem worse.
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Have a day of data wrangling ahead of me, so am watching movies while I do it.
I have commenced with Twister, and plan to watch Deep Impact after that.
Other suggestions for hilarious and excellent movies to watch?
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Deep Impact is a masterpiece! What about The Day After Tomorrow?
Edit: if I remember correctly, seeing Deep Impact at the movies was my first ever date with my first ever girlfriend. We held hands, they were cold and sweaty
Edit #2. No it was actually The Day after Tomorrow!
Oh my gosh mine was the day after tomorrow too!
Heather is that you? 😮
Let me tell the kitchen staff to prepare for the wedding feast
I’m digging the disaster movie vibe. The perfect level of bullshit to follow with as I keep half an eye/brain on my data…
The Core is an absolute classic
ooh haven’t watched that in ages. Good shout
San Andreas would fit the theme.
Armageddon and Independence day.
If you want something more recent, Moonfall is truly. something.
I think with all these suggestions I may have to make Monday a day of data wrangling, too…
Sancta Sangre and Hamon Hamon.
Never heard of Sancta Sangre but it is going straight on my list to watch with a mate who I know will just love it! thanks
Baron Munchausen. Princess Bride.
if the princess bride is on I’m giving it my whole attention…
Everyone’s up late
Alright, alright, I’m shuffling off to bed now after reading too many doomsday articles…
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I’m up watching movies as well :/
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Knuckle Girl on Amazon prime.
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It’s an ok movie.
I’m not sure how to tell you if it’s worth watching without subtitles?
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I fell victim to the nap attack
I hate mopping floors so much even though it feels so much nicer afterwards
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The worst thing is, if you don’t keep on top of it regularly it becomes even more shitful to do. Urgh. I’m so exhausted and annoyed now.
I find I like using the steam mop much more than a standard mop. No bucket to handle, no squeezing out water and you can just take the sponge off to wash it.
Due to the warm weather, I have designated today as ‘beach day’
There will be boogy boarding, sunbaking (with SPF 50 protection), reading in the sun, fish and chips on the way home and of course, inevitably putting on aloe vera lotion
- is beach week for meWhere’s that at? We ended up at Moggs creek
Ocean Grove. It’s amazingly nice this time of year.
I love the entire area. You’re lucky
I was just thinking a beach day would be amazing! Have loads of fun!
Nice. For me it’s necessary housework day
Laundry day and pre-inspection cleanup for me, sheets now, then towels, then clothes once I’ve vacuumed and mopped the house, cleaned the stove, and cleaned the shower.
We did…there was a near drowning but all good. Got to meet Patrick Dangerfield who was assisting the victims family.
Dude is a gem
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No. I also reckon pizzas have gotten smaller over the last 30 years or so, so you’ve got to eat more. That’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it.
those thin crust pizzas are so easy to eat
Nope. That is the standard amount of pizza for a single sitting.
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Glad to give my blessing.
Probably but what was on the pizza?
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That sounds good.
Yum. My kind of pizza!
Beach day accomplished. Bit of excitement happened whilst there. Got home around 8. No sunburns!!! Beers, Whiskey and Jackass now
What excitement? Spill please.
A young girl was in a bit of trouble…got swept out, her sister/cousin swam over to help and it took a few surfies to bring them in. Beach patrol and paramedics came over eventually (not a patrolled beach). Girls were okay.
I was helping to keep them warm and stable along with Patrick Dangerfield (Geelong cats captain) who was there with his family.
The girls mum was so grateful to us (we lent them ouot towels).
My kids got to chat with Dangerfield and were starstruck.
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Yeah ain’t no lie…we had a few big swells.
You gotta be careful and swim at patrolled beaches.
Glad it all came off ok and the girl was ok. Must have been really scary for her.
And Dangerfield. You lucky duck!
Massive Cats fan here.
I don’t know shit about footy…but I’ll cheer for him anytime.
Absolute gentleman, family man and just a gem of a person.
You’re lucky to have him as a captain.
