Who gots a new job? Jasper gots a new job!

Jasper · 25-04-2008, 16:56

I was going to post yesterday but I didn't want to jinx it!

Things have been going steadily down hill here since I got promoted. I didn't get a raise in line with the crazy amount of new responsibilities, I never get listened to, one of the developers under me never does anything I ask him to and makes me want to gouge my eyes out, deadlines get decided before functionality/development time frames are decided - so I had a quick look on the job boards and found an awesome looking startup just outside Portsmouth (Segensworth if you're interested). Got in there for an interview yesterday and they've just told me that I got the job!

It's not a load of extra money, but the place seems so much better - I actually get hardware (dual screened brand new Mac Pro, if you're keeping score!), and proper flexi time. I also get to work on some really interesting-sounding projects that are all designed by people my age, so I can be proud of them and they really appeal to me. I think this place is going to be just what I need and, as you can probably tell, I'm really excited.

So yeah, awesome news in time for the weekend and Charlotte's birthday on Monday!

It's all happened so fast, too.

Dee · 25-04-2008, 16:58

Nice one

Tak · 25-04-2008, 17:01

Excellent news

Mark · 25-04-2008, 17:11

Nice one. Tech startups definitely seem to be a good bet for a good stack of shiny new hardware and a decent working environment, but the obvious trade-off is the risk of it all going **** up in a hurry. Here's hoping yours is one of the successful ones.

Garp · 25-04-2008, 17:16

Congratulations

petemc · 25-04-2008, 18:01

Nicely done. Congrats dude

Lomster · 25-04-2008, 18:37

Well done

MarcLister · 25-04-2008, 19:00

Congrats. I take it you will be interviewing for your assistant over the summer? I'll get my suit dusted.

goldilocks · 25-04-2008, 19:45

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Originally Posted by MarcLister

Congrats. I take it you will be interviewing for your assistant over the summer? I'll get my suit dusted.

i called dibs on that job already! back of the queue marclister

MarcLister · 25-04-2008, 19:45

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Originally Posted by goldilocks

i called dibs on that job already! back of the queue marclister

Fudge!

Er how about executive tea maker?

25-04-2008, 16:56	#1
Jasper Simple & Red Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 535	Who gots a new job? Jasper gots a new job! I was going to post yesterday but I didn't want to jinx it! Things have been going steadily down hill here since I got promoted. I didn't get a raise in line with the crazy amount of new responsibilities, I never get listened to, one of the developers under me never does anything I ask him to and makes me want to gouge my eyes out, deadlines get decided before functionality/development time frames are decided - so I had a quick look on the job boards and found an awesome looking startup just outside Portsmouth (Segensworth if you're interested). Got in there for an interview yesterday and they've just told me that I got the job! It's not a load of extra money, but the place seems so much better - I actually get hardware (dual screened brand new Mac Pro, if you're keeping score!), and proper flexi time. I also get to work on some really interesting-sounding projects that are all designed by people my age, so I can be proud of them and they really appeal to me. I think this place is going to be just what I need and, as you can probably tell, I'm really excited. So yeah, awesome news in time for the weekend and Charlotte's birthday on Monday! It's all happened so fast, too.

25-04-2008, 17:01	#3
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	Excellent news __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

25-04-2008, 17:16	#5
Garp Preparing more tumbleweed Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 6,038	Congratulations __________________ Mal: Define "interesting"? Wash: "Oh, God, oh, God, we're all gonna die"?

25-04-2008, 18:01	#6
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Nicely done. Congrats dude __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

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Lomster Custom Title Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fay-Lom mansion Posts: 2,787	Well done __________________

25-04-2008, 16:58	#2
Dee Combat Spanker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,292	Nice one

25-04-2008, 17:11	#4
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Nice one. Tech startups definitely seem to be a good bet for a good stack of shiny new hardware and a decent working environment, but the obvious trade-off is the risk of it all going **** up in a hurry. Here's hoping yours is one of the successful ones.

25-04-2008, 19:00	#8
MarcLister Absinthe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Leighton Buzzard Posts: 1,282	Congrats. I take it you will be interviewing for your assistant over the summer? I'll get my suit dusted. __________________ Website (sod all on there!) \| MSN \| Email