From: Richard L. <ce...@l-...> - 2009-04-06 03:55:40
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OMG! You may not believe this in 2009 rather than 1999... Lunch: Before 11 am, every day, you write down what you want at reception, from whatever delivery place is the food du jour, with a $12.00 limit. Places I can recall from last month's scheudle: TGIF, Subway, Taste of Thai, Mexican, Chinese, ... It varies a lot. I'd say you repeat each place every couple weeks, give or take, some more than others. (TGIF happens on Friday a lot.) And some days it's a catered thing where you have chicken breasts and lasagna instead of picking. That was probably the best lunch I've had so far, not counting the company outing with bowling and bocci. I suppose after six months I'll get tired of the same options, but, really, doesn't that happen even if you pick your own lunch joint near work every day, or pack leftovers from your own cooking? And for all I know, they vary it up after awhile just to avoid that. But hey, for free, I don't really care if they don't change it up much -- It's varied enough already for me. Beverages and Snacks I Can Recall: Apples, Oranges, Bananas. Tea (a few options), Coffee Granola, Trail Mix, Granola bars, Fruit & Nut bars, another Trail Mix Popcorn, Popcorn w/ butter (Microwave packs) Peanuts, Pistashios (sp?), Cashews, Mixed Nuts Beef Jerky Ice cream bars, Drumsticks, Something else I can't recall Soda Pop, Beer (Corona and Lite), Red Bull Peppermint Patties Snickers (king-size) Doritos, Sun Chips (3 flavors), Cheese-Its, couple others I forget Apple Crisps, Asian Pear Crisps, Strawberry/Banana Crisps Pop-tarts (the organic brand) Pixie Stix. I think I saw Twizzlers, but I don't eat those so I dunno. Oatmeal, Mac & Cheese Some frozen pizzas. Some afternoons, somebody will cook one up and leave it out on the counter for all to dig in. I'm sure I've missed a few things in there, but I'd say it's on par with a moderately stocked quickie-mart or gas station, if that helps clarify things. If it's stocked at Costco and it's reasonably in line with the above, they'll probably get it for you. Did I mention the Rec Room: pool table, foosball table, Guitar Hero setup and ping-pong topper for the pool table? And playing cards, of course. Or the massage chair? And the 200-gallon tropical fish tank for zoning out? Cuz, you know, if you need a break to clear your mind, then go challenge Dawn or Eric to Guitar Hero and get your ass kicked, or take on Brett or whatshisname in Foosball (ditto) or... The only place that even came close to this was the dot-com I worked in the 90s in the loft with the co-workers' dogs running around... And that didn't include free lunch, though you could assemble lunch out of the snacks available if you weren't too health-conscious. :-) Fortunately, there's a very nice walking path out back around a big pond with a bridge for variety in route, so I can at least walk some of the snack calories off. Actually, if I have a tricky algorithm or high-level architecture question to thrash through in my head, I take a walk around the pond as well. Always helps me work things out. I did say I *liked* working here, right? :-) Obviously you won't switch jobs JUST for the perqs, but it's indicative of a mind-set and attitude thing that is quite refreshing so far, so if you're not happy where you are, please consider it. I thought the commute would suck, but I'm already so far North that it's a drive at speed limit across Peterson / Touhy and then Highway 72. I don't mind an hour or so at ~40mph. I hate the crawling on the "expressway" with a zillion others in my way. ymmv. On Fri, April 3, 2009 12:20 pm, matt donohue wrote: > More details about the free lunch, beverages and snacks please! > (We only get free channel 9 at my works lunchroom) > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Richard Lynch <ce...@l-...> > To: chi...@li... > Sent: Friday, April 3, 2009 11:44:24 AM > Subject: [chiPHPug-discuss] NICE JOB Schaumburg > > My new job is hiring even more developers. > > I get a nice big bonus if you are hired and stick around 3 months, so > feel free to name-drop me if you apply :-) > > I've only been here a couple weeks, but I love it, fwiw... > > If you are interested in applying, follow the directions at the > bottom. > > If you want to ask me anything, feel free to do so, off-list. > > Here's the formal description, mangled out of Word (my fault): > ----------------------------------------------------------- > > Position: > Software Engineer/ Computer Programmer > > Primary responsibilities: > Create and support new and existing software applications > > Duties include: > Web-based application development > Database management and infrastructure design > > Skills: > â¢Â   Experience in Web Development, Architecture, and Website > Design > â¢Â   Excellent interpersonal and communication skills > â¢Â   Experience with XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and XMLHTTP > (Web 2.0) > technologies > â¢Â   Proficiency with MySQL or other database platforms > â¢Â   Cross-browser / platform experience. > â¢Â   Linux and Windows experience (not afraid of the command > line) > â¢Â   Experience w/ Adobe / Macromedia products a plus > â¢Â   E-Commerce / SEO experience a plus (please highlight in > cover letter) > > Life at Viveli: > â¢Â   Casual Dress Code > Complimentary Lunches, beverages and snacks > Benefits and competitive salaries > â¢Â   We work in small teams, which we believe promotes > spontaneity, > creativity and speed. > â¢Â   Anyone at Viveli might have our next great idea, so we make > sure > every idea is heard. > > To Apply: > Submit completed application materials (resume, cover letter and 2 > samples of work) to HR Recruiter hr...@vi... > > The hours are 9AM-5PM Monday-Friday. 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