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Re: [chiPHPug-discuss] NICE JOB Schaumburg
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From: matt d. <mm_...@ya...> - 2009-04-06 12:07:06
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I think we need a CHIPUG survey: ________________________________ From: Richard Lynch <ce...@l-...> To: Chicago PHP User Group <chi...@li...> Sent: Sunday, April 5, 2009 11:15:49 PM Subject: Re: [chiPHPug-discuss] NICE JOB Schaumburg Yup. We work hard, actually. It's just a NICE place to work hard. On Sun, April 5, 2009 11:00 pm, Wilfried Schobeiri wrote: > So... do you guys actually work there too? > > On Apr 5, 2009, at 22:55 , Richard Lynch wrote: > >> 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: >>> •   Experience in Web Development, Architecture, and Website >>> Design >>> •   Excellent interpersonal and communication skills >>> •   Experience with XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and XMLHTTP >>> (Web 2.0) >>> technologies >>> •   Proficiency with MySQL or other database platforms >>> •   Cross-browser / platform experience. >>> •   Linux and Windows experience (not afraid of the command >>> line) >>> •   Experience w/ Adobe / Macromedia products a plus >>> •   E-Commerce / SEO experience a plus (please highlight in >>> cover letter) >>> >>> Life at Viveli: >>> •   Casual Dress Code >>> Complimentary Lunches, beverages and snacks >>> Benefits and competitive salaries >>> •   We work in small teams, which we believe promotes >>> spontaneity, >>> creativity and speed. >>> •   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. We are located in Schaumburg, >>> Illinois (Northwest Suburbs). >>> >>> Please note! To be considered for this opening: >>> Attach application materials as a MS Word doc (with your FULL NAME >>> in >>> the filenames) >>> Submit application materials via e-mail. Applicants who do not >>> follow >>> this formatting will not be considered. >>> >>> Viveli is an EOE >>> >>> -- >>> Some people ask for gifts here. >>> I just want you to buy an Indie CD for yourself: >>> http://cdbaby.com/search/from/lynch >>> >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>> _______________________________________________ >>> chiPHPug-discuss mailing list >>> chi...@li... >>> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/chiphpug-discuss >>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >>> _______________________________________________ >>> chiPHPug-discuss mailing list >>> chi...@li... >>> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/chiphpug-discuss >>> >> >> >> -- >> Some people ask for gifts here. >> I just want you to buy an Indie CD for yourself: >> http://cdbaby.com/search/from/lynch >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> _______________________________________________ >> chiPHPug-discuss mailing list >> chi...@li... >> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/chiphpug-discuss > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > _______________________________________________ > chiPHPug-discuss mailing list > chi...@li... > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/chiphpug-discuss > -- Some people ask for gifts here. 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