Nerd Alert
Friday, August 11, 2006

As mentioned, I will be shortly undertaking a new assignment in that I am joining an I.T. consultancy in Vancouver. A small outfit, only 12 people, or lucky 13 now that I'm there, so I'll either shine and be a big shiny fish in a small pond, or else I'll fuck up really badly and not be able to blame it anyone else.

Down the docks, favours for sailors etc.

I'm not big on working in I.T and mentally dress it up any way I can to psyche up to go to work each day and it's going to be especially tough now I'm getting used to my afternoon spot on the beach. I even go as far as to imagine myself working in Starfleet and joining a new I.T. outfit as a consultant is like joining the crew of a new starship as an engineer. Doesn't really cut the mustard as far as fantasies go, does it?

Anyway, there are some bits I'm interested in and I have been asked by these good people to publicise their services, when I availed myself of them

Free Linux distro CD's can be requested worldwide from the nice folks at The Linux Store here.

posted by Captain Beefheart @ 6:49:00 PM, 13 Dumbass Comments

13 Dumbass Comments:

At Friday, August 11, 2006 11:31:00 PM, WhiteBoyBob said...: This post has been removed by a blog administrator.
At Friday, August 11, 2006 11:33:00 PM, WhiteBoyBob said...: Go Beefy, it's your birthday!
Go Beefy, it's your birthday!

I always find it's fun to start a new job, and if the place is nice, I usually enjoy going to work for about 18 months before the dark fingers of depression start to wrap their fingers round my throat.

And you, ensign Beefy?

(previous comment removed due to "specail" fingers).
At Friday, August 11, 2006 11:49:00 PM, Taoski said...: GO Linux boy!
At Saturday, August 12, 2006 2:03:00 AM, Spirit Of Owl said...: That's like really weird - I swear I was just looking to get hold of some Fedora 5 DVDs!
At Saturday, August 12, 2006 5:03:00 AM, Brookelina said...: I'm willing to bet you aren't the first I.T. guy to imagine himself as a Starfleet Consultant.
At Saturday, August 12, 2006 10:13:00 AM, Captain Beefheart said...: Whitey, I always find starting a new job really depressing and angst inducing (can you be anxious and depressed simultaneously?) and it takes a week or two to wear off. One job was so bad I went home sick on the first day.

Tao - how's the chat line working out?

And I'm afraid I can't help you Owl - it would violate the Prime Plot Device

Brooke - I'd like to discuss this with you further but right now I must report for duty
At Saturday, August 12, 2006 10:26:00 AM, Gorgs said...: I'd like to comment but I have to report for dooty.
At Saturday, August 12, 2006 11:21:00 AM, Nick said...: that was me, and I meant Doody.
At Saturday, August 12, 2006 11:39:00 AM, Captain Beefheart said...: So part time Piebeard, part time cheese? A werecheese?
At Saturday, August 12, 2006 8:18:00 PM, Übermilf said...: Why don't you stay home with Beefy Jr. once he's born? We can have a coffee klatch.
At Sunday, August 13, 2006 8:22:00 AM, Nick said...: I heart Beefheart.

If you ever run for political office I demand that that be your campaign slogan.
At Sunday, August 13, 2006 9:16:00 AM, Captain Beefheart said...: Ubie, the idea of being a haus-herr has crossed my mind and has a lot going for it, but while we wait for Ms Buzzard's professional standing to be recognised by the Canadian regulatory authorities (which can take a while) I must perforce be the principle wage earner.

Standing for office sounds like a plan, but still being a citizen of that increasingly arrid and chaotic cluster of islands just off the coast of Europe, I don't believe I am permitted to stand for office; at least not until I gain my Beaver Wings and take the oath to be really, really polite, eh.
At Wednesday, August 16, 2006 2:40:00 AM, Tired and emotional said...: I find it's easier if you do wear 'the suit' to work.

Although making the rbbbtbeepbeep noise when you use your mobile phone is going a bit too far.