random_clown Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 Few may know that I am actually graduating this May, but in case you didn't...yes, I am! Woo! I got a very tempting job offer today from Avanade in Chicago. It is an IT consulting firm created by Microsoft and Accenture. I stopped playing mud to focus on securing a good job after graduation, and it seems that day finally arrived. It is quite a relief to have a solid offer as I continue to entertain other options. Unfortunately, the time I took off to focus on my upcoming career will only bloom. After graduation, I'd be going to Seattle for a five week training course, then back to Chicago and getting on my first project team. With 80% travel and 50-60+ hour weeks almost a given in this field, I may not make it back to FL for some years to come. All jobs in my search will entain a process much like this one. I'm looking forward to this exciting time, and can't wait to see where I end up. Its been a wild ride, but as many have said before me, "Real life calls." Best wishes to you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corpsestomp Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 Congratulations, and good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Voodoo Doll Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 Seattle is a great city. Get out and see the islands, Mt. Rainier, and head hiking in the northern part of the state. Great breweries abound, Columbia Valley is on the other side of the mountains, and nice wineries are just outside of Woodinville(about 35 minutes north of Seattle). Some of the best sushi and views can be found across Lake Union in Freemont. Day long entertainment or relaxation is always just a short ride away. If you're stuck in Redmond go scare Grannyman. Never been to Chicago but from what my friends tell me if you're a city guy find some roommates or if you can afford to live on your on go for it. Great city. If you want to live outside the city... be prepared for a rather long commute. Being exhausted at the end of the day from a job you really enjoy while looking forward to doing it again in the morning is very rewarding and fullfilling. Congratulations and enjoy life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiere Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 I haven't been on in a couple weeks either. I'm not sure why, it's just not doing it for me. I'll probably be back sooner or later, though. Good luck in RL, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talcian Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 I hate you. My job search in the IT field isn't being very nice. But, best of luck, make us proud. *tear drop* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rairen Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 Congratulations! Though, ah... we have very similiar jobs. I manage the projects that you guys can come in and support. Spent two months recently doing 65 - 85 hour weeks (alternating weeks on site) and was still more than capable of sleeping and indulging in my nefarious gaming habits. Admittedly, you can't log as many hours, but it's still more than possible - if you think it's a worthwhile use for your leisure time. Then again, if it's Accenture-Microsoft, the estimates of the hours you'll be working are probably on the low side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celerity Posted April 17, 2007 Report Share Posted April 17, 2007 Why do you people choose this stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rairen Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 Why do you people choose this stuff? Early retirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBwillie Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 nice. good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 Congrats, hope you have a smacking time at your new job! Pop around once in a while on these forums though:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRins Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 They choose these jobs because they like computers. Hence the reason I'm forsaking the classroom and working 6 nights a week at the bar. I love alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deykari Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 Good luck out there, random_clown. There'll always be a place within..our..circus...for...a random clown? Yeah, I'll shut up. All the best. Dey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindflayer Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 Love the MB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexi Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 Usually when real life calls for me, I tell it to shut up. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPapa Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 Congrats on your new job. Chicago is a fantastic city in the spring through fall, kinda brutal in the winter. You are definitely going to want to check out the Wrigleyville area or the Lincoln Park area. I'm the director for a medical staffing firm in Chicago, and have been the manager for I.T/Acct Fin/Eng Staffing firms, Clerical and LI as well. If you have questions about where to live, or if you have friends seeking employment or wanting to move to Chicago, I am quite well connected on the staffing end of things. It's such a great time to move into the city, I would totally recommend NOT doing the suburbs. All the 20somethings are in the northside of Chicago. WOOT! Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mya Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 Dont forget to ask the condition of breach of contract. You dont want to be caught in a condition where if you wish to leave you have to return the full payment you received. :Mutter: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyeSeeU Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 If you will be in Seattle head over to Montana and take a drive on the Road to the Sun. Impressive is all I have to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
random_clown Posted April 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Love the MB Got nothin but love for the DW. Also, thanks for all the support and comments. I'll certainly take your suggestions to heart while visiting and living in the new locations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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