Job Placement Service / Tech Support

[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

[Melanie]

Thanks for the endorsements Bob, it's nice to know the effort is worthwhile.

[fanie]

I'm always amused at people's attitude that everyone else owes them a living. There's no such thing, or I've growed up the wrong way. It also amazes me that if someone loses a job they jump right in and get another one !

The world is full of opportunities, mostly we're too lazy to look for them, but those that do does flourich. Which is why you see adds all the time.. a way of finding another buyer or job to do.

Do what others won't, so you can have what others don't ! I bet if you do a little summary of how you really spent your time and what you do you'll get an eye opener. Next time you see someone so "lucky" to "have it all" think for a change - that guy did something to get there.

I was also a jobber a long time ago, I just got fed up with making someone else rich and having to have to listen to their crap and them decide what I'm worth. I decided the little grey matter I have could be put to better use.

A little planning also goes a long way, especially with a pen and paper. (Another new set of tools here !)

It does however boils down to one thing - ATTITUDE !