Job Placement Service / Tech Support

[Melanie]

That's one way of looking at it... but here's another...

The MeLabs Compiler is a tool in your toolbox, just like any other.

You pull a Soldering Iron out to glue some components to a board because you need to do it. After it's done, it's put away until the next time. It didn't come with a Soldering Course or a Job Placement - and probably it doesn't even come with a sticker telling you which end is hot.

However you CAN get a job stuffing components and melting solder all day long on an Assembly line if that floats your boat...

If you buy a complex product like a car, Ford Motor Co, doesn't care whether you use it for pleasure or business or for knocking people over in the street. It doesn't come with a Driving Course or a Job Placement. However if there is a major issue (wheel falls off when going over 70mph), they'll address it (probably through their legal department).

MeLabs answers all problems if you contact them directly, but they want to know if THEIR product is broke, and address that, and not with the fact that more than half the folks can't code properly, don't understand electronics or won't read Datasheets or Manuals.

[Darrel Taylor]

It's my current Un-Employment state that has me Wishing for a Job Placement Service.

And, it's the "half the folks can't code properly, don't understand electronics or won't read Datasheets or Manuals" that has me Wishing for someone else to answer the same ol' questions.

Since none of the other "Wishes" in here have been fullfilled, I assumed it would be a good place to Whine about the things I'll never get too.


But hey, I'm glad you're still keeping tabs on my Tool...box.
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[BobK]

Hi Darrel and Melanie,

I just wanted to let both of you know how much I appreciate what BOTH of you fine folks contribute to this forum. In the past 2 years that I have been back at this "stuff" I take the time each morning and evening to read the various posts. Yes I agree that many of them could be answered by their authors if they spent the time to read previous posts. Someone just posted a question regarding their EPIC not working. That question really should have directed to ME Labs. Not here.

I just finished installing my second project, 2 160-zone annunciator panels for an apartment complex. My first project was a system that detects when trains are coming and is installed on one of Mentor, Ohio's busiest roads. It has been working great for over 2 years now. I was able to do these projects because of the information as guidance I got from this forum.

I can't begin to tell you and the other "pros" on this group how much I appreciate your time and expertise and contributions and how you are so thorough (and patient) with your responses. I do agree, though, that this doesn't put food on the table. I use to provide tech support for alarm systems on a news group for DIYers so I know what it's like.

Thank you, thank you and another thank you!

BobK

[Luciano]

Darrel,

Open a PayPal account. Contact all the companies selling
PicBasic and tell them that you provide technical support
for people having problems or questions regarding programming
with PicBasic. When you get an e-mail asking for support, tell
them to send you 30 USD on your PayPal account or to call you
on your paying technical support phone number. (The 30 USD are
just to look at the problem). If the problem is simple, you send
the answer at no additional charge or you give the answer over
the phone after 10 minutes at $2.79 USD per minute. If the
problem is complicated, ask for more money.

Best regards,

Luciano

[DynamoBen]

I hear you Darrel, I'm in the same boat looking for a job. After looking for week the last several weeks I now understand why people start their own businesses.

The only redeeming feature of not working is more time finishing projects, and helping others. Generally this means more PICBasic coding.

As they always say "write if you find work."

[sougata]

Hi,

I think that we should have a projects showcase section where people can post complete documentation of what they do, can do. This would surely enrich this forum and be a pointer to employers.

[DynamoBen]

How about just a projects area. Just to show off what ppl have made. It wouldn't have to include documentation unless you wanted to share code and schematics. But it could spark ideas for others.

Something along these lines: www.opencircuits.com