tfg4k

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by tfg4k 10y ago
I apologize but browsing first thing in the morning, was I the only one who assumed this was a joke?
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by tfg4k 10y ago
Any ideas on making a visualization?
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by tfg4k 12y ago
Thanks! I really appreciate it.
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by tfg4k 12y ago
Yes, and point taken.
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by tfg4k 12y ago
Thank you
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by tfg4k 12y ago
I want to thank all of you for the great comments and advice. I had absolutely no idea that this would get so much traction. Some of you have given me invaluable insight and I hope to see more of it. A few comments I have even lifted just
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by tfg4k 12y ago
Again, I appreciate you taking the time to comment. It seems though that some of the "tough love" comments are just beating up on me for whatever reason. It's really not necessary or helpful to anyone. Yes, Chainsaw did give
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by tfg4k 12y ago
It's alright. I don't mean to come across as ungrateful for the advice, I have just never posted here before. I slapped that in there just because I had to put something in. I didn't give it any thought. Not because I am care
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by tfg4k 12y ago
Cool. I have no idea what that means but, yeah
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by tfg4k 12y ago
A hiring manager from a job I had for a year in Tampa back in 2005 got me my last two interviews. So, I have been attempting to tap my rather small network, It isn't that large though.
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by tfg4k 12y ago
No, the financial situation is complex. It isn't about patience. Quick example would be having the opportunity four years ago to work for Rackspace as a Linux Admin but I couldn't afford to move to San Antonio on my own at that ti
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by tfg4k 12y ago
Right-Right. I don't know what it was in the OP that gave people the idea that I am still working help-desk stuff. It was my first technical job.
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by tfg4k 12y ago
Planning to.
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by tfg4k 12y ago
>if you don't actively participate in a community nobody is going to give a shit about you, much less hand you a career with a pretty bow on it. Nope, obviously. They sure will post on a comment thread about it though. Sorry, This s
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by tfg4k 12y ago
I appreciate you being blunt. I'm not going to get anywhere if people tip-toe around any issues they may be able to bring to my attention. I'm not easily offended. I appreciate the last point. Career vs. Job. Yeah, I could go answ
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by tfg4k 12y ago
Sorry, Did I say something negative about coworkers? And again, the talent I am referring to is the ability to learn quickly because of a great mentor I had when I was much younger. Not a superpower.
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by tfg4k 12y ago
Absolutely! I really appreciate that.
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by tfg4k 12y ago
Yes, I am aware of and use some of these. I have an ex co-worker who is still a close friend and a developer who is always giving me advice and helping me find these kinds of resources. The financial thing was more about certification train
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by tfg4k 12y ago
Thanks much. The 'bluffing' was how I got the tool-belt. Again, my apologies for such a sloppy first post. LinkedIn, while up to date, has never done anything for me but spam me about things like endorsements and birthdays. Well,
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by tfg4k 12y ago
This is rather unsettling as I have never asked for an employee record from anyone before. I have thought to run a background check before. However, I didn't know or have the time to find out back then where to request one. I know ther
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by tfg4k 12y ago
I meant to reply to this first. I didn't expect so many responses. I am located in Upper East, TN. The Tri-Cities to be more specific.
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by tfg4k 12y ago
I speak well and make a great first impression, honestly. I have always understood how important that is. Having said that, I just realized that what I started considering as the problem (my resume) may not be what needs work. In another co
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by tfg4k 12y ago
I have considered all of this. Most likely, what few interviews or solicitations for resumes, then interviews that I have had have been from companies who are willing to overlook my crappy resume (again, I made it this far and never had to
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by tfg4k 12y ago
I have worked for large companies before. Defense Contractors and in Operations for very large retail organizations. Am working as a contractor now. Thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it!
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by tfg4k 12y ago
I actually do well in this part of what has regrettably become the norm in the industry for "interviews". I don't really know what I am doing wrong other than needing to refresh my resume. Still, even in its abominable state,
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by tfg4k 12y ago
Sorry for all the edits, I'm still getting the hang of the formatting in commenting and posting. I didn't expect a response like this. I appreciate everyone who took the time to comment!
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by tfg4k 12y ago
Thanks a lot. Bookmarked. I really appreciate the response to the OP from you and everyone else. I didn't expect it to get noticed at all.
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by tfg4k 12y ago
You're totally on-point here. My resume is a disaster because I'm bad at writing them. I think I just filled in the blanks on an old Word template the first time I made one. Lets just say that I haven't gotten better at it. I
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by tfg4k 12y ago
I enjoy it all. It isn't a situation like some I have read about here before where people who want to become programmers can't decide on a language. Since I have always pursued my "passion" for just about anything to do
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by tfg4k 12y ago
Noted and thank you for posting it. It just is a bit more complicated than that. I have been working on a Security focused startup to provide free training to the public as well as Risk Assessment, Pen Testing, etc. to the local small busin

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