Well, I Think I've Reached the End of My Tolerance [modified]
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I'm looking for a new job. We have what seems like *daily* emergencies that threaten the viability of the company. I can deal with seeing an emergency every couple of weeks, but this happens almost EVERY DAY. I think the problem is two-fold - the CEO insists on spending as little money as possible n mission-critical hardware. As an example, we just received a pallet of 50 Itanium servers - used - purchased on ebay. Many of them don't have necessary memory or CPU count, so they essentially cannibalize one to bolster another. So instead of buying new servers that are much more capable (and well-supported), they buy cast-offs from other companies. The second problem is that the CEO also insists on configuring the routers, switches, and servers himself, and refuses to give permissions to our netwrok team to do so. He invariably screws something up, and voila! - daily emergency (and it's always blamed on the network guys). Our current emergency deals with our (Linux-based) Asterisk server not being able to send faxes. Instead of using Windows and BUYING the software, he uses FOSS crap that has no real support. Add to this the delicate balance of dependencies imposed by Linux, and voila! - daily emergency. He's asked the CIO several times if he thinks he (the CEO) should take over coding again. He's about to get his wish.
.45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly
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"The staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - J. Jystad, 2001modified on Thursday, January 28, 2010 7:21 AM
Have you tried the round-house-kick you taught Chuck Norris yet? :)
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I'm looking for a new job. We have what seems like *daily* emergencies that threaten the viability of the company. I can deal with seeing an emergency every couple of weeks, but this happens almost EVERY DAY. I think the problem is two-fold - the CEO insists on spending as little money as possible n mission-critical hardware. As an example, we just received a pallet of 50 Itanium servers - used - purchased on ebay. Many of them don't have necessary memory or CPU count, so they essentially cannibalize one to bolster another. So instead of buying new servers that are much more capable (and well-supported), they buy cast-offs from other companies. The second problem is that the CEO also insists on configuring the routers, switches, and servers himself, and refuses to give permissions to our netwrok team to do so. He invariably screws something up, and voila! - daily emergency (and it's always blamed on the network guys). Our current emergency deals with our (Linux-based) Asterisk server not being able to send faxes. Instead of using Windows and BUYING the software, he uses FOSS crap that has no real support. Add to this the delicate balance of dependencies imposed by Linux, and voila! - daily emergency. He's asked the CIO several times if he thinks he (the CEO) should take over coding again. He's about to get his wish.
.45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"The staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - J. Jystad, 2001modified on Thursday, January 28, 2010 7:21 AM
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I'm looking for a new job. We have what seems like *daily* emergencies that threaten the viability of the company. I can deal with seeing an emergency every couple of weeks, but this happens almost EVERY DAY. I think the problem is two-fold - the CEO insists on spending as little money as possible n mission-critical hardware. As an example, we just received a pallet of 50 Itanium servers - used - purchased on ebay. Many of them don't have necessary memory or CPU count, so they essentially cannibalize one to bolster another. So instead of buying new servers that are much more capable (and well-supported), they buy cast-offs from other companies. The second problem is that the CEO also insists on configuring the routers, switches, and servers himself, and refuses to give permissions to our netwrok team to do so. He invariably screws something up, and voila! - daily emergency (and it's always blamed on the network guys). Our current emergency deals with our (Linux-based) Asterisk server not being able to send faxes. Instead of using Windows and BUYING the software, he uses FOSS crap that has no real support. Add to this the delicate balance of dependencies imposed by Linux, and voila! - daily emergency. He's asked the CIO several times if he thinks he (the CEO) should take over coding again. He's about to get his wish.
.45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"The staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - J. Jystad, 2001modified on Thursday, January 28, 2010 7:21 AM
All of that sounds eerily familiar. :sigh: Although as time goes by and I take more initiative to change things that I see need changing, the better things seem to get. Granted, it has been about 2 years now to see any improvement, but most of that time was spent learning that I can create positive change regardless of the senior employees who no longer believe it can happen. But looking for a new job is also a valid approach... after all, why should you clean up after their mess (especially if they won't let you)? If you are serious about finding a new job, best of luck. :)
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I'm looking for a new job. We have what seems like *daily* emergencies that threaten the viability of the company. I can deal with seeing an emergency every couple of weeks, but this happens almost EVERY DAY. I think the problem is two-fold - the CEO insists on spending as little money as possible n mission-critical hardware. As an example, we just received a pallet of 50 Itanium servers - used - purchased on ebay. Many of them don't have necessary memory or CPU count, so they essentially cannibalize one to bolster another. So instead of buying new servers that are much more capable (and well-supported), they buy cast-offs from other companies. The second problem is that the CEO also insists on configuring the routers, switches, and servers himself, and refuses to give permissions to our netwrok team to do so. He invariably screws something up, and voila! - daily emergency (and it's always blamed on the network guys). Our current emergency deals with our (Linux-based) Asterisk server not being able to send faxes. Instead of using Windows and BUYING the software, he uses FOSS crap that has no real support. Add to this the delicate balance of dependencies imposed by Linux, and voila! - daily emergency. He's asked the CIO several times if he thinks he (the CEO) should take over coding again. He's about to get his wish.
.45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"The staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - J. Jystad, 2001modified on Thursday, January 28, 2010 7:21 AM
How long did you last?
Weight loss Target Weight at start [1/Feb/2009] 127kg Weight now [10/Jan/2010] 99.7kg Target weight : 80kg Only 19.7 to go hope to be there by March Wish me luck!
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How long did you last?
Weight loss Target Weight at start [1/Feb/2009] 127kg Weight now [10/Jan/2010] 99.7kg Target weight : 80kg Only 19.7 to go hope to be there by March Wish me luck!
That's what she inquired.
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I'm looking for a new job. We have what seems like *daily* emergencies that threaten the viability of the company. I can deal with seeing an emergency every couple of weeks, but this happens almost EVERY DAY. I think the problem is two-fold - the CEO insists on spending as little money as possible n mission-critical hardware. As an example, we just received a pallet of 50 Itanium servers - used - purchased on ebay. Many of them don't have necessary memory or CPU count, so they essentially cannibalize one to bolster another. So instead of buying new servers that are much more capable (and well-supported), they buy cast-offs from other companies. The second problem is that the CEO also insists on configuring the routers, switches, and servers himself, and refuses to give permissions to our netwrok team to do so. He invariably screws something up, and voila! - daily emergency (and it's always blamed on the network guys). Our current emergency deals with our (Linux-based) Asterisk server not being able to send faxes. Instead of using Windows and BUYING the software, he uses FOSS crap that has no real support. Add to this the delicate balance of dependencies imposed by Linux, and voila! - daily emergency. He's asked the CIO several times if he thinks he (the CEO) should take over coding again. He's about to get his wish.
.45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"The staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - J. Jystad, 2001modified on Thursday, January 28, 2010 7:21 AM
Good luck with your job hunt. I think I'll be doing the same soon...
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I'm looking for a new job. We have what seems like *daily* emergencies that threaten the viability of the company. I can deal with seeing an emergency every couple of weeks, but this happens almost EVERY DAY. I think the problem is two-fold - the CEO insists on spending as little money as possible n mission-critical hardware. As an example, we just received a pallet of 50 Itanium servers - used - purchased on ebay. Many of them don't have necessary memory or CPU count, so they essentially cannibalize one to bolster another. So instead of buying new servers that are much more capable (and well-supported), they buy cast-offs from other companies. The second problem is that the CEO also insists on configuring the routers, switches, and servers himself, and refuses to give permissions to our netwrok team to do so. He invariably screws something up, and voila! - daily emergency (and it's always blamed on the network guys). Our current emergency deals with our (Linux-based) Asterisk server not being able to send faxes. Instead of using Windows and BUYING the software, he uses FOSS crap that has no real support. Add to this the delicate balance of dependencies imposed by Linux, and voila! - daily emergency. He's asked the CIO several times if he thinks he (the CEO) should take over coding again. He's about to get his wish.
.45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"The staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - J. Jystad, 2001modified on Thursday, January 28, 2010 7:21 AM
I've worked with Asterisk day in and day out for 5 years and that is one robust and very powerful communications platform. I assure you John that any f-up is on your manager's part. We used to run the Qatar airlines global call center (nearly 8000 concurrent calls during peak times) on nearly 2 dozen servers and the current client I'm working with had their asterisk pbx installed and setup yesterday by yours truly. I wish other software would be as good as Asterisk. Other than that, I'm completely shocked that you've held up this long in your favorite environment :)
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I'm looking for a new job. We have what seems like *daily* emergencies that threaten the viability of the company. I can deal with seeing an emergency every couple of weeks, but this happens almost EVERY DAY. I think the problem is two-fold - the CEO insists on spending as little money as possible n mission-critical hardware. As an example, we just received a pallet of 50 Itanium servers - used - purchased on ebay. Many of them don't have necessary memory or CPU count, so they essentially cannibalize one to bolster another. So instead of buying new servers that are much more capable (and well-supported), they buy cast-offs from other companies. The second problem is that the CEO also insists on configuring the routers, switches, and servers himself, and refuses to give permissions to our netwrok team to do so. He invariably screws something up, and voila! - daily emergency (and it's always blamed on the network guys). Our current emergency deals with our (Linux-based) Asterisk server not being able to send faxes. Instead of using Windows and BUYING the software, he uses FOSS crap that has no real support. Add to this the delicate balance of dependencies imposed by Linux, and voila! - daily emergency. He's asked the CIO several times if he thinks he (the CEO) should take over coding again. He's about to get his wish.
.45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"The staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - J. Jystad, 2001modified on Thursday, January 28, 2010 7:21 AM
Once I've reached such an end, but, sadly, I had to spend over 1 year and half searching for a new job (eventually I found it...). I wish you a better luck! :) BTW do your employers possibly see your rants here (if I remember well, they are CP fans)?
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[My articles]modified on Thursday, January 28, 2010 8:06 AM
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How long did you last?
Weight loss Target Weight at start [1/Feb/2009] 127kg Weight now [10/Jan/2010] 99.7kg Target weight : 80kg Only 19.7 to go hope to be there by March Wish me luck!
Two months
.45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"The staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - J. Jystad, 2001 -
I've worked with Asterisk day in and day out for 5 years and that is one robust and very powerful communications platform. I assure you John that any f-up is on your manager's part. We used to run the Qatar airlines global call center (nearly 8000 concurrent calls during peak times) on nearly 2 dozen servers and the current client I'm working with had their asterisk pbx installed and setup yesterday by yours truly. I wish other software would be as good as Asterisk. Other than that, I'm completely shocked that you've held up this long in your favorite environment :)
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Mustafa Ismail Mustafa wrote:
I've worked with Asterisk day in and day out for 5 years and that is one robust and very powerful communications platform.
I'm sure it is a decent system, but these apparently guys couldn't pour piss out of a boot, even if the instructions were written on the heel...
.45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"The staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - J. Jystad, 2001 -
Mustafa Ismail Mustafa wrote:
I've worked with Asterisk day in and day out for 5 years and that is one robust and very powerful communications platform.
I'm sure it is a decent system, but these apparently guys couldn't pour piss out of a boot, even if the instructions were written on the heel...
.45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"The staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - J. Jystad, 2001John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
but these apparently guys couldn't pour piss out of a boot, even if the instructions were written on the heel...
That's the second thing I read today that is certainly memorable. The other was "genitals in the shredder". I know what you're talking about, 2 guys that I deal with here are like that. So bloody THICK you could use them to shield you from radiation.
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I'm looking for a new job. We have what seems like *daily* emergencies that threaten the viability of the company. I can deal with seeing an emergency every couple of weeks, but this happens almost EVERY DAY. I think the problem is two-fold - the CEO insists on spending as little money as possible n mission-critical hardware. As an example, we just received a pallet of 50 Itanium servers - used - purchased on ebay. Many of them don't have necessary memory or CPU count, so they essentially cannibalize one to bolster another. So instead of buying new servers that are much more capable (and well-supported), they buy cast-offs from other companies. The second problem is that the CEO also insists on configuring the routers, switches, and servers himself, and refuses to give permissions to our netwrok team to do so. He invariably screws something up, and voila! - daily emergency (and it's always blamed on the network guys). Our current emergency deals with our (Linux-based) Asterisk server not being able to send faxes. Instead of using Windows and BUYING the software, he uses FOSS crap that has no real support. Add to this the delicate balance of dependencies imposed by Linux, and voila! - daily emergency. He's asked the CIO several times if he thinks he (the CEO) should take over coding again. He's about to get his wish.
.45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"The staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - J. Jystad, 2001modified on Thursday, January 28, 2010 7:21 AM
John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
The second problem is that the CEO also insists on configuring the routers, switches, and servers himself, and refuses to give permissions to our netwrok team to do so.
That tells you everything you need to know about the company. It's doomed, no question. He's a control freak and egomaniac who does not know how to delegate. As Guy Kawasaki says, A's hire B's and B's hire C's, leading to the business talent death spiral. If an A is accidentally hired, they don't stick around long... case in point.
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Once I've reached such an end, but, sadly, I had to spend over 1 year and half searching for a new job (eventually I found it...). I wish you a better luck! :) BTW do your employers possibly see your rants here (if I remember well, they are CP fans)?
If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
[My articles]modified on Thursday, January 28, 2010 8:06 AM
That could be even be a good thing, if they read them maybe they get news that the §$%& of the CEO tries to filter out to save is incompetent ass. I keep wondering and wondering how can such idiots get a "boss" job. I have already faced too many of them (to my taste) and shame is... I am only 30, I am afraid about what I will see in the future. For John: I whish you the best luck in your search.
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John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:
but these apparently guys couldn't pour piss out of a boot, even if the instructions were written on the heel...
That's the second thing I read today that is certainly memorable. The other was "genitals in the shredder". I know what you're talking about, 2 guys that I deal with here are like that. So bloody THICK you could use them to shield you from radiation.
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That could be even be a good thing, if they read them maybe they get news that the §$%& of the CEO tries to filter out to save is incompetent ass. I keep wondering and wondering how can such idiots get a "boss" job. I have already faced too many of them (to my taste) and shame is... I am only 30, I am afraid about what I will see in the future. For John: I whish you the best luck in your search.
Regards. -------- M.D.V. ;) If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about? Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you Rating helpfull answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.
Nelek wrote:
I keep wondering and wondering how can such idiots get a "boss" job.
Well, since software development requires skilled people, failed developers have a chance in boss careers. :-D
If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
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I'm not sure where it's originally from but I've seen the boot line loads of times before...
3x12=36 2x12=24 1x12=12 0x12=18
Hmmm, have to ask dad about it. Certainly my first time though. Funny in every case though :-D
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Nelek wrote:
I keep wondering and wondering how can such idiots get a "boss" job.
Well, since software development requires skilled people, failed developers have a chance in boss careers. :-D
If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
[My articles]I just might forward a link to this to my boss.
Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done.
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I'm looking for a new job. We have what seems like *daily* emergencies that threaten the viability of the company. I can deal with seeing an emergency every couple of weeks, but this happens almost EVERY DAY. I think the problem is two-fold - the CEO insists on spending as little money as possible n mission-critical hardware. As an example, we just received a pallet of 50 Itanium servers - used - purchased on ebay. Many of them don't have necessary memory or CPU count, so they essentially cannibalize one to bolster another. So instead of buying new servers that are much more capable (and well-supported), they buy cast-offs from other companies. The second problem is that the CEO also insists on configuring the routers, switches, and servers himself, and refuses to give permissions to our netwrok team to do so. He invariably screws something up, and voila! - daily emergency (and it's always blamed on the network guys). Our current emergency deals with our (Linux-based) Asterisk server not being able to send faxes. Instead of using Windows and BUYING the software, he uses FOSS crap that has no real support. Add to this the delicate balance of dependencies imposed by Linux, and voila! - daily emergency. He's asked the CIO several times if he thinks he (the CEO) should take over coding again. He's about to get his wish.
.45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"The staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - J. Jystad, 2001modified on Thursday, January 28, 2010 7:21 AM
Sounds like a ship that's about to sink, better get off before the captain yells abandon ship. Seriously, you'll leave and another sucker will fill your gap, I bet thet have a high turnover of staff. Madness I bet the agency are rubbing their hands together. Good luck on your next cruise, I hope the next one is 'plain sailing'.
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I just might forward a link to this to my boss.
Panic, Chaos, Destruction. My work here is done.
Nagy Vilmos wrote:
I just might forward a link to this to my boss.
Why bother? For sure he cannot understand it (he is a boss, remember?)... :rolleyes:
If the Lord God Almighty had consulted me before embarking upon the Creation, I would have recommended something simpler. -- Alfonso the Wise, 13th Century King of Castile.
This is going on my arrogant assumptions. You may have a superb reason why I'm completely wrong. -- Iain Clarke
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I'm looking for a new job. We have what seems like *daily* emergencies that threaten the viability of the company. I can deal with seeing an emergency every couple of weeks, but this happens almost EVERY DAY. I think the problem is two-fold - the CEO insists on spending as little money as possible n mission-critical hardware. As an example, we just received a pallet of 50 Itanium servers - used - purchased on ebay. Many of them don't have necessary memory or CPU count, so they essentially cannibalize one to bolster another. So instead of buying new servers that are much more capable (and well-supported), they buy cast-offs from other companies. The second problem is that the CEO also insists on configuring the routers, switches, and servers himself, and refuses to give permissions to our netwrok team to do so. He invariably screws something up, and voila! - daily emergency (and it's always blamed on the network guys). Our current emergency deals with our (Linux-based) Asterisk server not being able to send faxes. Instead of using Windows and BUYING the software, he uses FOSS crap that has no real support. Add to this the delicate balance of dependencies imposed by Linux, and voila! - daily emergency. He's asked the CIO several times if he thinks he (the CEO) should take over coding again. He's about to get his wish.
.45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly
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"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"The staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - J. Jystad, 2001modified on Thursday, January 28, 2010 7:21 AM
If you wished to live in Iowa I could probably recommend you at my company that's working on moving from VB6(don't ask...) to C# which AFAIK is what you were supposed to be doing at this job correct? I would probably need to not point them to this forum at certain points though :-D
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