goodbye from another Dot-Com fallout
07-25-2003 | 12:28 AM
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goodbye from another Dot-Com fallout
well guys, it's official; the house out here is sold. In a little over 2 weeks I'm putting the S on the back of a U-haul and moving back to Jersey. It's been a great 5 years out here, and definitely loved the last 3 with the S and all of you; although it will be nice to be unique again ;-).
So, for the next 2 weeks, when I'm not busy stuffing boxes I plan on driving the dog around the area to see all the things I missed so far; Yosemite next week, etc... So, if you see me on the road, give a final wave.
A final note:
Since many of us S owners seem to be computer professionals (or used to be) I wanted to leave a few interesting tid-bits I found out about the California Labor board...
If you are a computer professional and make less than ~$85,000 a year YOU ARE OWED OVERTIME. The 1999 workplace and flexibility act reinstated the 8 hour day, including overtime for any hours worked more than 8. Then, with all the dot-com stuff, the State of California added 515.5 to the Labor Code including that all employees in the "computer software field" were owed overtime, UNLESS they met a set of standards. the biggest one I found was the salary.
Anyway, I have 2 claims with the Labor Board against my last 2 companies. Both of the Labor Commisioners told me once we go to hearing that I will basically get a check... 2.5 years of 80 hour weeks... I may be able to upgrade the S a little...
Anyway, here are a few links. PM me if you want more info.
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displayc...00&file=500-558 (scroll down to 515.5)
http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSE/AB60update.htm
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/OpinionLetters-...s-bySubject.htm
So, for the next 2 weeks, when I'm not busy stuffing boxes I plan on driving the dog around the area to see all the things I missed so far; Yosemite next week, etc... So, if you see me on the road, give a final wave.
A final note:
Since many of us S owners seem to be computer professionals (or used to be) I wanted to leave a few interesting tid-bits I found out about the California Labor board...
If you are a computer professional and make less than ~$85,000 a year YOU ARE OWED OVERTIME. The 1999 workplace and flexibility act reinstated the 8 hour day, including overtime for any hours worked more than 8. Then, with all the dot-com stuff, the State of California added 515.5 to the Labor Code including that all employees in the "computer software field" were owed overtime, UNLESS they met a set of standards. the biggest one I found was the salary.
Anyway, I have 2 claims with the Labor Board against my last 2 companies. Both of the Labor Commisioners told me once we go to hearing that I will basically get a check... 2.5 years of 80 hour weeks... I may be able to upgrade the S a little...
Anyway, here are a few links. PM me if you want more info.
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displayc...00&file=500-558 (scroll down to 515.5)
http://www.dir.ca.gov/DLSE/AB60update.htm
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/OpinionLetters-...s-bySubject.htm
That sucks man!!!!
07-25-2003 | 12:49 AM
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Originally posted by The Unabageler
does that include or not include bonuses?
does that include or not include bonuses?
i know, doesn't say much for my bargaining power when being hired...
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07-25-2003 | 12:50 AM
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I'm sorry to hear about that..... 
I can kinda relate with you since I was also effected earlier in the year by the whole wave of lay off and lack of new positions in the Bay Area. Currently, I had to leave the area temporarily (I am working in Vancouver riding out the whole silicon valley funk) as well.
I wish you well and good luck in your future endeavourers
I can kinda relate with you since I was also effected earlier in the year by the whole wave of lay off and lack of new positions in the Bay Area. Currently, I had to leave the area temporarily (I am working in Vancouver riding out the whole silicon valley funk) as well.
I wish you well and good luck in your future endeavourers
07-25-2003 | 12:51 AM
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Originally posted by krazik
yeah 2.5 acres in jersey... was it past nuclear landfill???
yeah 2.5 acres in jersey... was it past nuclear landfill???
07-26-2003 | 10:35 AM
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Aaack! Just read this this morning! 
Sorry to hear you are taking off...but then again I've been off since Nov and been killing time in China looking for opportunites, so I know the feeling. Glad to see things worked out overall (except the fact you need to move to the Atlantic seaboard again)..and hey at least you get to keep the S 
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Best of luck to you out there! If you wanna try and go for a drive, since I'm underemployed ,I may be able to make some time and join ya!
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Sorry to hear you are taking off...but then again I've been off since Nov and been killing time in China looking for opportunites, so I know the feeling. Glad to see things worked out overall (except the fact you need to move to the Atlantic seaboard again)..and hey at least you get to keep the S !Best of luck to you out there! If you wanna try and go for a drive, since I'm underemployed ,I may be able to make some time and join ya!
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