Niko's Reef Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I know that Samsung is going to be hiring like crazy soon. The company that I want to work for when my Dell days are over, is working on the hvac, plumbing, and electircal on 2 buildings on Dessau. I think it's almost done. They already have 2 buildings on Dessau. If u want to apply for the jobs, be ready to work an insane amount of hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko's Reef Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 C Lo Slice, that's a good job at Dell. I have a degree in marketing too, but never used it. I just liked the $ where I was at and stayed. I tried to move to the Round Rock buildings recently, but a high up manager that I know over there told me to ride it out. He said things were tough all over for Dell. He said he could hook me up, but that he had to cut cost. The only way they can do that is to cut people. He was right. They just let go 200 people. Some of the people that got cut were originally from my building. They had been there less then 6 months. That's what sucks about trying to make a move, the new person is always first to go. I'm just going to let everything unfold. I got 4 jobs that will higher me. Some more $, some less. Just scared to be on a probation period without insurance with these last 3 medical events in our life's. Too bad none of my options are in marketing. What a waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Monnat Jr Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 janitor I was enlisted - we all had that title If you went through a Texas MEPS, then you may be eligible for the Hazlewood Exemption. That's basically free classes at any Texas state college/school. I used it (after using up my GI Bill) at ACC and UT. A semester cost me about $150 (plus the dang books). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesreyn Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 (edited) Well, my career path isn't as interesting as most posting but I will share. I started out helping my step dad do tile work during summer breaks from school when I was about 12, I am 33 now. I helped every summer until I graduated high school. From there I went to college for a couple of semesters but it just wasn't for me. So I went into doing tile work full time. I worked for my dad for many years and got tired of seeing him bring home $5-6K a week when I was doing all of the work. I wanted to become partners with him but he wouldnt pay me more than $12 a hour so about 10 years ago decided to start working for myself. It was the best decision of my life. Most of my business is custom tile work in higher end homes but I do work in homes of all price ranges. Luckily around the Salado/Belton area, building is still going strong so I really haven't slowed down at all with all of the recession mess. Edited May 11, 2012 by wesreyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Monnat Jr Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Well, my career path isn't as interesting as most posting but I will share. I started out helping my step dad do tile work during summer breaks from school when I was about 12, I am 33 now. I helped every summer until I graduated high school. From there I went to college for a couple of semesters but it just wasn't for me. So I went into doing tile work full time. I worked for my dad for many years and got tired of seeing him bring home $5-6K a week when I was doing all of the work. I wanted to become partners with him but he wouldnt pay me more than $12 a hour so about 10 years ago decided to start working for myself. It was the best decision of my life. Most of my business is custom tile work in higher end homes but I do work in homes of all price ranges. Luckily around the Salado/Belton area, building is still going strong so I really haven't slowed down at all with all of the recession mess. That's awesome. I have huge respect for self-made people and entrepreneurs. Working for a paycheck from someone else (like me) is "easier", but with the lower risk comes less reward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Thread revival! I can now say.... Nurse Practitioner. I'm with Austin Heart in the Northwest office. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+KimP Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Thread revival!<br /> <br />I can now say.... Nurse Practitioner. I'm with Austin Heart in the Northwest office.<br /><br /><br />Awesome, congrats!! I'm glad you resurrected this thread, it's a fun one!<br /> 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 For the past 4 years I have been an Application Engineer at a local software company that pays me way too much for the amount of work I actually do. Before that I worked with for an asset disposition company for 3 or so years. Before that AMD for 4 years and prior to that Dell for 4 years. All tech jobs although my 4 partial degrees (child development, instrumentiontation engineering, chemistry, and business management) all have nothing to do with computers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Jakedoza Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I have over 13 years of computer repair and work for myself as well as being a stay at home dad. I also am trying to get a photography business up and going and doing everything I can here and there to help pay the bills. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esacjack Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 I work as the Sr.Network Security Engineer and Sr. VOIP Engineer for a software company in town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 For the past 4 years I have been an Application Engineer at a local software company that pays me way too much for the amount of work I actually do. Before that I worked with for an asset disposition company for 3 or so years. Before that AMD for 4 years and prior to that Dell for 4 years. All tech jobs although my 4 partial degrees (child development, instrumentiontation engineering, chemistry, and business management) all have nothing to do with computers Another (ex)AMDer.. I might have passed you in a hallway at some point... coming up on my 15th year at AMD this June. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Capt. Obvious Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 For the past 4 years I have been an Application Engineer at a local software company that pays me way too much for the amount of work I actually do. Before that I worked with for an asset disposition company for 3 or so years. Before that AMD for 4 years and prior to that Dell for 4 years. All tech jobs although my 4 partial degrees (child development, instrumentiontation engineering, chemistry, and business management) all have nothing to do with computers Another (ex)AMDer.. I might have passed you in a hallway at some point... coming up on my 15th year at AMD this June. possibly...my sister still works there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Almost a decade as an environmental scientist, then decided real estate is my true calling. Haven't looked back! -Ty 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Almost a decade as an environmental scientist, then decided real estate is my true calling. Haven't looked back! -Ty tired of DL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 What's DL Victoly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoly Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 direct labor, keeping that billability high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Indeed! Utilization percentage was always the bane of my existence! Keep that billability above 90 sir... thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjames Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 CAD engineer @ STENTECH, i design circut board stencils for SMT( solder mount tech) operations, and surf the internet and play call of duty with co workers when not busy, worked every crappy job you can imagine while going to school, took a long break from school once my son was born, and luckily found a job i was going to school for, but with no degree, so i cant complain to much 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+etannert Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I'm a high school band director in Georgetown. I'm a percussion specialist and teach grades 6-12, so I work at two middle schools in addition to the new high school. It's a lot of work - I start teaching most mornings at 7:30, go straight until nearly 6, no conference period, lunch in the car driving between campuses, events almost every Saturday and at least one evening a week, and I'm working from home during most every "break" - but we have great kids, great parents, and no two days are alike, so the job is never boring! Seeing the kids grow, progress, buckle down and master new things... well, there's nothing like it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Currently @ AMD. James and I work on the same floor / side of the bldg. I'm part of the CAD team supporting the designers with AMD's processor designs. I specialize in static timing analysis (verify a chip is running to spec, eg 1 GHz) and thermal analysis (verify the current flow (= heat) through localized parts of the chip do not change device characteristcs and or long term reliability of the part). However, I'm at the cusp of a career change and was accepted to UT's Alternate Entry MS Nursing program, but have deferred my start til Summer 2014. I hope to work in the ER and/or ICU, where I currently volunteer at both @ Brackenridge. Btw, other interests include sailing/windsurfing (i used to be a collegiate sailor), salsa dancing (teach, promote, run events), and brazilian jiu jitsu (just a blue belt). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifuentes31 Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I'm a Manufacturing Designer at ETS-Lindgren located in Cedar Park. I work with Solidworks in designing Audiometric Sound Booths for the medical field as well as booths for the RF field. I've designed some booths for Apple, IBM, Local Dr.s, and I even did a tiny booth for Dr. Dre. Thought that was cool. I've only been doing this for a year and a half. Before i was working on the shop floor, i guess you can say i worked my way up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatortank Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Over 11 years in Real Estate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I have worked a lot of jobs, never passing the elusive $10-11 an hour threshold. I just left the Austin's Pizza Corporate office last month so I can go to school, starting at ACC for the summer session, picking back up on C++ and Java where I left off in 04'. We will see where it takes me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Bio)³ Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I have worked a lot of jobs, never passing the elusive $10-11 an hour threshold. I just left the Austin's Pizza Corporate office last month so I can go to school, starting at ACC for the summer session, picking back up on C++ and Java where I left off in 04'. We will see where it takes me.<br /><br /><br /><br />At acc professor Thayer is AMAZING at teaching c++ and professor miller if he is teaching. That semester, just FYI good luck at school! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Thanks, what campus do they teach at? I am pretty excited to get back into school oddly enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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