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Title: Brace yourselves, good things are coming...
Post by: urbanracer34 on October 08, 2014, 06:45PM
...for me and unfortunately, that may mean I might be on here less. :-\

As some of you know, I have Asperger's Syndrome, a form of high-functioning Autism. I took my CompTIA A+ Certification and have been looking for work doing technical support. I've done some for friends locally.

I have recently and extensively been working with a CRUCIAL organization doing some work for them, and I presented a bit of my life story, some of my goals, and my opinions on disabilities and advocacy for us (3 1/2 minutes worth) at their major fundraiser over a week ago. That day I had 3-4 different organizations in the city want to hire me or look into jobs for me, one of them especially thanks to the president of said CRUCIAL organization. The CRUCIAL organization will be helping me transition into the workforce and to make sure I succeed, no matter where I work.

I am currently heading to do another presentation for one of the companies. I will not disclose time or place, but it is soon.
This is one place I want to work at for the rest of my life, as this company I'm doing the presentation for is one of the top 25 companies in my area of residence; and on my places to work for, this company is second only to Apple.

Wish me luck,

Jerad


Title: Re: Brace yourselves, good things are coming...
Post by: Jim M. on October 08, 2014, 06:47PM
Best wishes and good luck, Jerad. :)


Title: Re: Brace yourselves, good things are coming...
Post by: Emer Dreamer on October 08, 2014, 06:53PM
 Same  here  Jerad.  You  are  a smart  young  man  with  a lot  to offer  a tech  company.  More  power  too you.    :) 


Title: Re: Brace yourselves, good things are coming...
Post by: The Impatient New Yorker on October 08, 2014, 07:50PM
Best of luck, I hope all goes well for you


Title: Re: Brace yourselves, good things are coming...
Post by: urbanracer34 on October 20, 2014, 12:40PM
Thanks Everyone! :)

I spoke in Regina and everything went well. I bumped into one of the people from the organization I want to work at and got a chance to talk with him. He's been in contact with one of the people from the CRUCIAL organization.

Next day my contact at the CRUCIAL organization called me and the organization I want to work at wants to hire me! ;D
They want to put me into a job and I had to do some testing to determine the best fit for me.

I'm hoping for the best. I answered the questions the best I could, but I'm worried I might not get to where I want to be.

Pray for me that I get where I want to go,

Jerad


Title: Re: Brace yourselves, good things are coming...
Post by: Emer Dreamer on October 20, 2014, 07:38PM
  This  sounds  promising  Jerad.    8)    Keeping  fingers  crossed  for  you  that  it   comes  to  pass. 


Title: Re: Brace yourselves, good things are coming...
Post by: littlecubspirit on October 26, 2014, 01:45PM
It sounds really promising, little brother. I'm so happy for you! I have a feeling that even if you don't get the exact job you want right away, they may have something else in mind for you. If that happens, I would recommend taking whatever job they offer and then after working there awhile, enquiring as to how you might be able to try for your desired job. I love you! Sending prayers and hugs!

Misha


Title: Re: Brace yourselves, good things are coming...
Post by: urbanracer34 on October 27, 2014, 08:31PM
Thanks for the support Misha and James. It means everything to me.

Yes Misha, I agree with you 100%, I'm taking whatever job they give me.
I either want to be in customer support, or the datacenter side of things.

I love you too big sis! :-*

Hugs and prayers,

Jerad


Title: Re: Brace yourselves, good things are coming...
Post by: urbanracer34 on January 28, 2015, 12:59PM
Figured since things are moving a bit quicker than last, I thought I would update.

I had to do some tests in the weeks following my last post. All done online, so that was a big plus. I was in the 95th percentile. Lots of people were impressed. ;D

I found out a week ago that I was invited to have a meeting with some people between the CRUCIAL organization and the organization I want to work for.
It's coming up soon, so I hope I do good in the meeting and get started soon.

I might be actually in a better position than I hoped initially. I might not be at the front lines (Tier 1 support for customers) like I thought, but I'll be supporting the front line workers if they can't solve a problem for a customer (Tier 2)

Wish me luck,

Jerad


Title: Re: Brace yourselves, good things are coming...
Post by: Kevin R.I. on January 28, 2015, 04:25PM
Best of luck to you Jerad, hope it all works out in your favor. Let us know how it goes.


Title: Re: Brace yourselves, good things are coming...
Post by: Chloeandeahbafan1 on January 28, 2015, 04:46PM
best to you too


Title: Re: Brace yourselves, good things are coming...
Post by: urbanracer34 on January 28, 2015, 07:09PM
Thanks Kevin and Kennedy! Both of your banners are broken. :P


Title: Re: Brace yourselves, good things are coming...
Post by: Chloeandeahbafan1 on January 29, 2015, 12:57PM
im still trying to make it come up


Title: Re: Brace yourselves, good things are coming...
Post by: urbanracer34 on February 09, 2015, 07:25PM
Turns out I'm starting at Tier 1, even though someone had said "Jerad should start at tier 2". there is "always" customer interaction at this job (I thought tier 2 would be dealing with the less irate customers), and I did excellent at the interview.

I phoned my contact at CRUCIAL organization last week and (finally) got a response today, (s)he was going to send emails and keep me in the loop. Nada so far.

and the person that was going to help hire me? (S)he was going to be replaced by 2 other people as (s)he is going to another position! This job had better go through.

Keeping you posted,

Jerad


Title: Re: Brace yourselves, good things are coming...
Post by: urbanracer34 on February 22, 2015, 08:17PM
More updates as of a week or 2 ago:

My hiring is going before a union so this could take a while. Some of you probably know how unions are, take forever to get something done, and they usually only meet once a month.

My family was expecting me to be hired in the first few months, even I thought I would be hired by now. :P :P :P

I have plans for this money from this job. I have a goal, but it's time limited and sensitive.

Hoping for results soon.

Jerad


Title: Re: Brace yourselves, good things are coming...
Post by: Emer Dreamer on February 24, 2015, 07:26PM
  Still  crossing  my  fingers  for  you  Jerad.    8)


Title: Re: Brace yourselves, good things are coming...
Post by: urbanracer34 on February 28, 2015, 07:04PM
  Still  crossing  my  fingers  for  you  Jerad.    8)

Thanks James. This could take a while, time of which I do NOT have to waste!


Title: Re: Brace yourselves, good things are coming...
Post by: urbanracer34 on March 16, 2015, 07:44PM
It's been a few weeks of waiting, and I got some good news on Friday. Might be hired by end of this month, call with details on Monday (today)

Today I get woken up after 9AM with a phone call from CRUCIAL organization. Person on the other end gives me details.

Afternoon I get CC'ed on an internal e-mail from CRUCIAL, asking about working hours. I sent a reply saying "Sounds good."

less than an half hour later...

I got a phone call from the organization I wanted to work for, and I GOT THE JOB I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!!!! ;D ;D ;D

It is a tech support job, pays well, only working 3 days a week for starts, but it's a one year term. I told both organizations I wanted this as long term, and I think the term condition was the only way for the union to approve it.

TL;DR (Too long, didn't read): GOT THE JOB I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR, EXACTLY TO SPEC. ;D ;D ;D

SOMEONE GO NOTIFY MISHA SARAH KIRSTIE AND ROB (SPACEMAN)!


Title: Re: Brace yourselves, good things are coming...
Post by: Jim M. on March 16, 2015, 07:47PM
Congratulations, Jerad.  We are happy for you. :)


Title: Re: Brace yourselves, good things are coming...
Post by: Chloeandeahbafan1 on March 16, 2015, 09:12PM
awesome jerad


Title: Re: Brace yourselves, good things are coming...
Post by: urbanracer34 on August 06, 2015, 04:02PM
Thanks everyone. :) Glad to be back for a while.  ;D

It's been a busy few months. I work mid morning to mid afternoon, at the last remaining crown telecom in Canada. I do various tasks that are done in the background helping the customer, I'm not customer facing yet, but they hope for me to be on the phones by the end of my contract. I want to eventually be working in the "data centre" working on configuring servers, racking them and stuff like that.

They also want me to take my Cisco Networking CCNA and CCNP, Both in the "Routing & Switching" division. Very hard exams, but I passed both of my CompTIA A+ exams in a total of 50 minutes (they were 4 hour exams combined) AND with flying colours. Not many people pass the exams on the first try, esp. on the CCNP. *gulp*


Title: Re: Brace yourselves, good things are coming...
Post by: Emer Dreamer on August 06, 2015, 04:28PM
  YAY  !  Jerad's back !  Been  awhile .    8)    Sounds  like you  have  been  busy- but  in  a  good  way. 


Title: Re: Brace yourselves, good things are coming...
Post by: Chloeandeahbafan1 on August 06, 2015, 05:51PM
welcome back jerad


Title: Re: Brace yourselves, good things are coming...
Post by: littlecubspirit on October 28, 2015, 05:44AM
Yay! sending love!


Title: Re: Brace yourselves, good things are coming...
Post by: urbanracer34 on August 08, 2016, 03:45PM
Welp. Been gone for a while. Might as well give an update!

Been at this company now for 1.5 calendar years. No longer facing the customer, though. All background work now

Managers have been shaken up lately. My original manager left for another position. I got on another manager's team, he was a good guy. But now we have THREE new managers coming, replacing my old manager (and my new one) and the last one. Supposedly the new managers, they're all good people though. I hope so.

No, I haven't got my CCNA yet, I've left it up in the air, and it turns out I should be taking a different subset of the test. I am supposed to be talking with someone in the data centre the next couple weeks.

Here's staying here (at this company) till retirement! I'll keep you posted along the way

Thanks for all the support,

Jerad


Title: Re: Brace yourselves, good things are coming...
Post by: Kevin R.I. on August 09, 2016, 02:50PM
Congrats Jerad.....hope it all goes well for you....it`s not often you get what you`re hoping for so when you do...APPRECIATE it.


Title: Re: Brace yourselves, good things are coming...
Post by: Chloeandeahbafan1 on August 10, 2016, 05:42AM
Welcome back we miss you


Title: Re: Brace yourselves, good things are coming...
Post by: Emer Dreamer on November 09, 2016, 12:58AM
Welcome back we miss you
  Ditto    8)