Ramble on…

I’ve decided it’s time for a new career. I know the one I want to change to. I’m still not sure how to pay for the training.

I’m worn out on technology support as a career. I may just be fed up with my current employer/job. Then again, I never asked for this job. I’ve never liked being at a “customer” site. I want to be paid by the same company as the people I work with. I had that when I first came here. Then we got outsourced. There were over 200 of us who got moved to the new company. Instantly it felt like we were the enemy of those who stayed with the original company. That got old fast! Things are no better in the new company. I have to fill out two time cards. Not just that but the applications are completely different. Don’t get me started on the paperwork that’s now required to do even the simplest things.

I want to enjoy computers again.

This story out of NC is funny. Thing is, WTF did not originate in the “Internet era.” I joined the Army in January 1989. The first thing a Drill Sargent yelled at us when we got to Fort Jackson was “WTF are you doing still on my bus?!?!” And I know it wasn’t a new phrase back then. Sure there are new phrases and stuff but most of them are adaptations that were already in use.

BTW, once we got to the unit… they quit using the letters.

Really quick post.

The Incredible Hulk; Awesome! If Marvel Studios can keep this up there may not be another bad superhero movie.

The Happening; ain’t happening. It would be impossible for a movie to miss on any more things than this.

I enabled posting by email. I have sent one email to get posted. Still waiting to see if it works.

This organization was mentioned by Orson Scott Card. Their mission statement:

The Center for Civic Education is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational corporation dedicated to promoting an enlightened and responsible citizenry committed to democratic principles and actively engaged in the practice of democracy in the United States and other countries.

Center for Civic Education Home

My ThinkPad came in yesterday afternoon. All good except that the battery was a little flubbed up. There’s a place on the seam where the outside casing snaps together that didn’t fit quite right. I wouldn’t even have noticed if it didn’t make the battery stick out a tiny bit. I called the service line and there will be a new battery at the house either today or tomorrow.

I’ll just post this link to my page so it’ll be easier to track my ThinkPad. It’s been sitting in Anchorage since Friday. I guess it’s clearing Customs up there. I just wish they’d update it soon. Makes me nervous going 4 days with no update. How’s that for pushy? LOL