Build up a LinkedIn profile... I've found it's way, way better than any job site. Just about every IT person I know who's landed a job in the last two years dd so because of a reference or lead from LinkedIn.
I'm traveling to Italy in about 6 weeks. I'll be going to Florence, Sorrento, and Rome. For Sorrento, there's no direct train line. We have to take a train from Florence to Naples and then a commuter train to Sorrento. I've read that Naples can get a little sketchy with pick pockets and whatnot, so I want to get a security, leg strap wallet. Does anyone have any recommendations for hiding valuables on a person (obviously other than pockets)?
The best way to get a job is from networking and personal reference. If you don't have a network, then go build one. User groups, professional organizations, etc. Meet people, get them to like you, and get them to help you land a gig. If you're entry level EE, you'll never land a gig from a job site anyway. If that's what they were looking for, they'd just hit up the local university for their grad list. If you rely on a zero-experience EE resume to get a job, might as well learn how to ask if they want fries with that shake.
In my experience, Rome and Florence are also pickpocket havens. (Although not as bad as Barcelona, there it's a goddamn art form). First tip: carry a bunch of very small denomination notes in different pockets. For example, I keep 5s and 10s in my left front pocket, a 20 in my right, and a couple of 50s/100s tucked in my socks. I might be a little paranoid, but my Dad and I got pickpocketed / mugged within 30 minutes of each other in Barcelona, and it's a real pain in the ass to get people to wire you shit. (note: we aren't retarded - this was the first time either of us, with 6 decades of travelling between us, had been successfully robbed - this was broad daylight with families etc all around us on Las Ramblas.) Also, in Las Ramblas, watch for a staged fight about 4pm - as the tourists stop to watch it, 2 guys move through the crowds liberating wallets. It's almost beautiful to watch when it happens to someone else. For countries where you need to have your passport on you at all times or risk deportation (In soviet Russia...), I use the underarm sling wallets, available from all airports. (I'm not familiar with leg strap versions, I assume they are similar). Put it on, then put your t-shirt / jacket on, and you're good to go. Still keep some small bills in your pockets so you don't have to show everyone where your wallet is when you want to buy a coke. Oh, and don't give money to beggars. Keep an eye out for thieves working in pairs - one will ask you for some spare change while the other watches, and when you get 10 meters down the road the mobile one will casually bump you on the side where he saw you replace your wallet.
Does anyone have a Spotify invite? I'm not sure if it works the same as Google+ if users can invite others or the service invites you? Thanks
If you're just graduating or just about to graduate, talk to your upper-level professors, especially associate professors. Associate professors are frequently still working out in industry and can help you out, assuming you were a decent student, of course. That's how I landed my first job. I'll second the LinkedIn profile. I've gotten some interviews and offers based on mine. As far as job listing sites go, indeed.com is pretty good, it indexes a bunch of other sites. Monster.com is pretty good for engineering jobs, but both of those pale in comparison to knowing a guy who knows a guy.
Double posting like a champ... I've decided to give online dating a shot. I'd like some opinions on my profile and I'm hesitant to throw it up here and tie my identity to this place any more than it already is. If you're willing to help, shoot me a PM. edit: I know we had a thread on this, but that was a while ago and I don't want to grave-dig.
I'm a few months single as well and I threw up an ad on a dating website. I have been meeting girls out at the bars and things, however I figured this is just a way to meet more chicks also who are't wasted at the time. I was hesitant to do so since I've been out of the game for 4 years. After talking to a few buddies who do it, it sounded legit. My buddies basic advice was as long as you are a normal guy and can talk to girls in real life you wont have a problem, it's the same thing just over email to build report before meeting. He said the main complaint of girls he has met is the guys are just creepers and socially awkward. They cant talk to girls properly and the creepers just ask to bang after the 2nd email.
This Year (April 11th to be exact) I started my new job. I'm technically working as a contract worker for the gas drilling companies. Taxes are not deducted from my pay. I am also living in another state away from my home. My question is what should I be doing to prep myself for tax season. Should I get in touch with a tax preparer sooner than later? Pay quarterly? I have been keeping meticulous receipts for when I buy groceries/food/gas/mileage. I have also kept records of exactly how much I have made, making sure to set aside 33% of it for taxes just in case (even though I don't think it will be quite that much.) This is the first time I will have ever had to pay taxes like this and I am just completely unaware of how I should approach it. Any advice would be appreciated.
I was offered a highball with Woodford Reserve in it last night. Being my first experience with bourbon, I was impressed with the flavor and smoothness, but I'd like to hear from anyone who has also tried it -how does it hold up to other bourbons, is it middle of the road, top-notch, swill?
I really like Woodford Reserve, and I'd consider it to be my favourite bourbon. Does that make it top-notch? I have no idea... I do know that it's good enough that I wouldn't mix it. I prefer it over ice.
Seriously though: If you don't want your valuables taken, don't take it with you. In the immortal words of Spaceballs: "Take ONLY what you need to survive."
How on earth is Woodford Reserve your first experience with bourbon? Did your legion of servants keep you away from Old Crow and Rebel Yell because the cans wouldn't fit in your solid gold cooler? Or were you a teetotaler until your late thirties? So many questions... Anyway, Woodford Reserve is an extremely good upper middle class bourbon. It comes in a lot cheaper than the Basil Hayden's / Bookers of the world, but much pricier than say Maker's Mark / Beam Black. It really is astonishingly good for the price, and unfortunately most bourbons you drink are going to be vastly inferior to it. You should have started with garbage and then worked your way up, now you have nothing to look forward to but harsher bourbons and depression. Anyway, Woodford Reserve is quality - if you want similar quality, you are going to be looking at the higher end of the market for sure - Elijah Craig 12 at a pinch or Basil Hayden's / Bakers if you can afford it.
So I'm getting married in September and am trying to figure out a good groomsmen gift for the 6 guys in my party. I can only afford around $50-$75 per person. The only thing I came up with is a bottle of Johnnie Walker each. Does anyone have any better ideas or is that a pretty good idea? Does it make a difference if it's Red or Black Label? Should I get the best man a Green label as an extra thanks for organizing the bachelor party? What is the etiquette? Any advice would be appreciated.
Woodford Reserve is used to make the mint juleps in the celebrity box seats at the Kentucky Derby. The common folk in the infield get a much cheaper bourbon called Early Times. That should give you some impression on quality.
I recently acquired a crock pot, and would like to put it to good use. I'm sure there are some Idiots who've done the pulled pork crock pot deal, and I was wondering if anyone had any good recipes that they've used.