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So, this is it. Tomorrow I fly into Phoenix to begin my job hunt.
Hi! Been a while since I've updated, so maybe you're lost.
Ok. The job at the Mesa campus fell through, which does not surprise me. Last I heard, the whole place is falling apart...heck, classes started a week late. The scuttlebutt is that Mesa decided they didn't need an IT tech down there at this time, so they'll just fly whoever they need out from Lisle when they need support.
Yes. Brand new campus. Brand new hardware. Place is already falling apart. And they don't feel they need IT. Well, more power to 'em.
I also no longer work for the University now. To not go into specifics, there was an incident that occurred which was the straw that broke the camels back, and I felt that I had no other option but to put in my two weeks. Yes, I understand that this is not the economy to be jobless in; this should tell you how bad this incident was. Yesterday was officially my last day employed at Benedictine, though they asked me to leave earlier (8/27) because I had access to sensitive data and they were afraid I'd do something with it. Yes, because I'd risk my professional reputation just as I begin my IT/infosec career. I'm not saying I don't understand why they did what they did, because I do from an information security standpoint, but it is a bit insulting. I guarantee you I'm hell a lot smarter than that, but oh well. So, instead of preparing the department for my imminent departure as I promised by boss I would do, I got to enjoy a nice two week paid vacation to prepare for the trip instead.
And then the trip! Yes, I am leaving for Phoenix tomorrow. Less than 24 hours from now, actually: leaving Chi-town at 2:20pm, arrive in Sky Harbor at about 4pm. I gave up on the transfer at the beginning of August; I decided that if I hadn't heard anything by then, I probably wasn't going to. I've already got a plan of attack in place for the job hunt, including a rather fortuitous Job Fair that just popped up for Monday. I'm hoping beyond hope this trip works, and I leave Phoenix next Sunday with a job. If it doesn't...well, I'm not letting myself think that way. It *WILL* work.
As I'm certain you all are aware, I'm actually very much looking forward to this trip (and just a little bit nervous about it, too). I'm returning to Arizona for the first time in 8 years, 3 months, and 9 days (yes, I know EXACTLY how long I've been gone). I miss the desert, and cannot wait to get back and feel the heat on my skin and the sun on my face. Not to mention the stars at night. And cacti, and lizards, and scrub, and mountains. Oh, glorious MOUNTAINS! I can't wait to get back home. I've been gone way too long.
Let's see, what else? School has gone well. Finished my last semester with straight A's again. This week begins my final semester in my CIS program. Four more months, and I'll be done with my second Bachelors degree. It still amazes me to think I've got not just one, but almost two Bachelors degrees. Not to mention that I'll begin working on my masters shortly after I complete my BSCIS degree. Very cool, to say the least.
And that's really about it for now. The only other things going on is a lot of packing in hope of a quick move from Chicago to Arizona. I ask you all please keep your fingers crossed for me. I'm going to need all the luck I can get.
Hi! Been a while since I've updated, so maybe you're lost.
Ok. The job at the Mesa campus fell through, which does not surprise me. Last I heard, the whole place is falling apart...heck, classes started a week late. The scuttlebutt is that Mesa decided they didn't need an IT tech down there at this time, so they'll just fly whoever they need out from Lisle when they need support.
Yes. Brand new campus. Brand new hardware. Place is already falling apart. And they don't feel they need IT. Well, more power to 'em.
I also no longer work for the University now. To not go into specifics, there was an incident that occurred which was the straw that broke the camels back, and I felt that I had no other option but to put in my two weeks. Yes, I understand that this is not the economy to be jobless in; this should tell you how bad this incident was. Yesterday was officially my last day employed at Benedictine, though they asked me to leave earlier (8/27) because I had access to sensitive data and they were afraid I'd do something with it. Yes, because I'd risk my professional reputation just as I begin my IT/infosec career. I'm not saying I don't understand why they did what they did, because I do from an information security standpoint, but it is a bit insulting. I guarantee you I'm hell a lot smarter than that, but oh well. So, instead of preparing the department for my imminent departure as I promised by boss I would do, I got to enjoy a nice two week paid vacation to prepare for the trip instead.
And then the trip! Yes, I am leaving for Phoenix tomorrow. Less than 24 hours from now, actually: leaving Chi-town at 2:20pm, arrive in Sky Harbor at about 4pm. I gave up on the transfer at the beginning of August; I decided that if I hadn't heard anything by then, I probably wasn't going to. I've already got a plan of attack in place for the job hunt, including a rather fortuitous Job Fair that just popped up for Monday. I'm hoping beyond hope this trip works, and I leave Phoenix next Sunday with a job. If it doesn't...well, I'm not letting myself think that way. It *WILL* work.
As I'm certain you all are aware, I'm actually very much looking forward to this trip (and just a little bit nervous about it, too). I'm returning to Arizona for the first time in 8 years, 3 months, and 9 days (yes, I know EXACTLY how long I've been gone). I miss the desert, and cannot wait to get back and feel the heat on my skin and the sun on my face. Not to mention the stars at night. And cacti, and lizards, and scrub, and mountains. Oh, glorious MOUNTAINS! I can't wait to get back home. I've been gone way too long.
Let's see, what else? School has gone well. Finished my last semester with straight A's again. This week begins my final semester in my CIS program. Four more months, and I'll be done with my second Bachelors degree. It still amazes me to think I've got not just one, but almost two Bachelors degrees. Not to mention that I'll begin working on my masters shortly after I complete my BSCIS degree. Very cool, to say the least.
And that's really about it for now. The only other things going on is a lot of packing in hope of a quick move from Chicago to Arizona. I ask you all please keep your fingers crossed for me. I'm going to need all the luck I can get.
