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14-Jun-2004, 09:29 PM
#81
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uh...wasnt there JUST a thread on this? well, i didnt wanna bother writing it all out again so i just copied and pasted from the last thread...apparently i wuz quite angry that day:
"apparently wut i do isnt considered real work at least not to the real world. i'm a doctoral student and do research ALL frickin day, everyday...on top of classes and all the other requirements. for the past 2-3 months i've been pulling 60-70 hrs/week, 7 days/week in the lab. i work most weekends and holidays. i used to dream about my experiments going wrong and lab mice attacking me, but recently i've developped the skill of actually designing experiments in my dreams , which brings a whole new meaning to "research is a grad student's life". ok...i do make some $ with the stipend i get, which ends up being like maybe $3/hr, but then i have to pay for tuition plus stuff for the car. i barely break even every month, which is the same case for all grad students...afterall, they make sure we only get paid enuff to merely get by without starving to death.
edit: i also supervise 2 summer students, which means i design experiments for them, train them in the lab, help interpret their data, and basically tell them wut to do next. and no...i dont get paid for this.
end of rant"
"apparently wut i do isnt considered real work at least not to the real world. i'm a doctoral student and do research ALL frickin day, everyday...on top of classes and all the other requirements. for the past 2-3 months i've been pulling 60-70 hrs/week, 7 days/week in the lab. i work most weekends and holidays. i used to dream about my experiments going wrong and lab mice attacking me, but recently i've developped the skill of actually designing experiments in my dreams , which brings a whole new meaning to "research is a grad student's life". ok...i do make some $ with the stipend i get, which ends up being like maybe $3/hr, but then i have to pay for tuition plus stuff for the car. i barely break even every month, which is the same case for all grad students...afterall, they make sure we only get paid enuff to merely get by without starving to death.
edit: i also supervise 2 summer students, which means i design experiments for them, train them in the lab, help interpret their data, and basically tell them wut to do next. and no...i dont get paid for this.
end of rant"
14-Jun-2004, 09:30 PM
#82
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I do web programming using php/mysql.. the only linux experience I have is developing under linux... I have skills in C, C++, VB. you not happening to look for entry level or some assistance?? I'm really wanna start getting into a company and work my way up. That's the thi g with new grads, so hard to get started and get an opportunity.
I appreciate your response.
I appreciate your response.
Originally posted by mourad
What's your skillset? PHP and DB programmers are found by the bucket. Do you have any *exceptional* artistic skills? Or maybe sharp programming experience?
We're hiring one or two sharp web people but I need them to be *very* familiar with Linux as most of our projects involve writing web interfaces to shell scripts and programs.
If you're looking for more mainstream web stuff then I wish you luck. Start posting your resume like crazy, the market is oversaturated right now.
What's your skillset? PHP and DB programmers are found by the bucket. Do you have any *exceptional* artistic skills? Or maybe sharp programming experience?
We're hiring one or two sharp web people but I need them to be *very* familiar with Linux as most of our projects involve writing web interfaces to shell scripts and programs.
If you're looking for more mainstream web stuff then I wish you luck. Start posting your resume like crazy, the market is oversaturated right now.
14-Jun-2004, 09:36 PM
#83
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Originally posted by DT80
I do web programming using php/mysql.. the only linux experience I have is developing under linux... I have skills in C, C++, VB. you not happening to look for entry level or some assistance?? I'm really wanna start getting into a company and work my way up. That's the thi g with new grads, so hard to get started and get an opportunity.
I appreciate your response.
I do web programming using php/mysql.. the only linux experience I have is developing under linux... I have skills in C, C++, VB. you not happening to look for entry level or some assistance?? I'm really wanna start getting into a company and work my way up. That's the thi g with new grads, so hard to get started and get an opportunity.
I appreciate your response.
14-Jun-2004, 09:37 PM
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Originally posted by Shazza
uh...wasnt there JUST a thread on this? well, i didnt wanna bother writing it all out again so i just copied and pasted from the last thread...apparently i wuz quite angry that day:
"apparently wut i do isnt considered real work at least not to the real world. i'm a doctoral student and do research ALL frickin day, everyday...on top of classes and all the other requirements. for the past 2-3 months i've been pulling 60-70 hrs/week, 7 days/week in the lab. i work most weekends and holidays. i used to dream about my experiments going wrong and lab mice attacking me, but recently i've developped the skill of actually designing experiments in my dreams , which brings a whole new meaning to "research is a grad student's life". ok...i do make some $ with the stipend i get, which ends up being like maybe $3/hr, but then i have to pay for tuition plus stuff for the car. i barely break even every month, which is the same case for all grad students...afterall, they make sure we only get paid enuff to merely get by without starving to death.
edit: i also supervise 2 summer students, which means i design experiments for them, train them in the lab, help interpret their data, and basically tell them wut to do next. and no...i dont get paid for this.
end of rant"
uh...wasnt there JUST a thread on this? well, i didnt wanna bother writing it all out again so i just copied and pasted from the last thread...apparently i wuz quite angry that day:
"apparently wut i do isnt considered real work at least not to the real world. i'm a doctoral student and do research ALL frickin day, everyday...on top of classes and all the other requirements. for the past 2-3 months i've been pulling 60-70 hrs/week, 7 days/week in the lab. i work most weekends and holidays. i used to dream about my experiments going wrong and lab mice attacking me, but recently i've developped the skill of actually designing experiments in my dreams , which brings a whole new meaning to "research is a grad student's life". ok...i do make some $ with the stipend i get, which ends up being like maybe $3/hr, but then i have to pay for tuition plus stuff for the car. i barely break even every month, which is the same case for all grad students...afterall, they make sure we only get paid enuff to merely get by without starving to death.
edit: i also supervise 2 summer students, which means i design experiments for them, train them in the lab, help interpret their data, and basically tell them wut to do next. and no...i dont get paid for this.
end of rant"
14-Jun-2004, 10:03 PM
#85
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yes...yes it does take a toll on ur sanity. and for all the crap i went through i'm forcing EVERYONE to call me DR once i graduate...even my mom...2.5 more yrs to go...woohoo! Dr Shazza! 
sounds good eh?
sounds good eh?
Good for you!
15-Jun-2004, 09:30 AM
#93
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Yeam man, I heard the Canadian Tire retail you only get 15% off or something. And you don't even get the discount at the point of purchase, they just add the 15% tax you paid for the purchase back onto your paycheck.
My friend told me that last year, is it still the same thing?
My friend told me that last year, is it still the same thing?
15-Jun-2004, 09:44 AM
#94
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Location: east side, west side, worldwide
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i'm self employed with a highly successful company
i grow marijuana for MEDICAL PURPOSES ONLY
so if u need a discount ... bring me your prescription.
SICTOY's pharmacy
j/K
my job sucks, and nothing we make here would be of use to any body unless u need computer connectors and military aerospace parts and isht !
i grow marijuana for MEDICAL PURPOSES ONLY
so if u need a discount ... bring me your prescription.
SICTOY's pharmacy
j/K
my job sucks, and nothing we make here would be of use to any body unless u need computer connectors and military aerospace parts and isht !
15-Jun-2004, 10:16 AM
#95
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Location: Mississauga
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I work at Threshold Inc. I do stereo installations in heavy machinery (Excavators, Bulldozers, all Caterpillar equipment)
and Boomerang installations, for those who dont' know what Boomerang is, it's pretty much a security tracking system for your car.
Anyway, we deal with Kenwood and Clarion so I believe I can hook you all up with stuff from them for factory cost if anyone's interested
and Boomerang installations, for those who dont' know what Boomerang is, it's pretty much a security tracking system for your car.
Anyway, we deal with Kenwood and Clarion so I believe I can hook you all up with stuff from them for factory cost if anyone's interested
15-Jun-2004, 10:23 AM
#98
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Originally posted by twizzlerboy
Oh yea I work at Tim Hortons and Effem foods too (Chocolate factory) YUMMMMMM
Oh yea I work at Tim Hortons and Effem foods too (Chocolate factory) YUMMMMMM
next time you guys bite into a mars bar, just remember it was made in the same place your dog food was!
15-Jun-2004, 11:06 AM
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I work at Orillia Power Distribution Corporation ( a locally owned hydro company) - engineering department ... then on weekends and weeknights I work at a Staples Business depot in the electronics section. Need a deal at staples? 
