So Austin is pretty sweet

[DirkPhoenix]

After a small employment hiatus, I now find myself as a Software Engineer II for Honeywell Vindicator Systems in Austin. I'd like to thank any and all deities or demi-gods that I may have invoked the name of in order to secure said employment.

I must say, I think that I am actually a bit better of an engineer that I even thought. It only took 2 days, and I'm already a technical lead on a project. Considering that they have yet to realize that I am the same person that took a surprising third place in the "Will It Fit In My Anus 2k7" Championship, I take this as a good sign of things to come. The only downside: I can't browse non-work related websites at work.

Fortuantely, my phone can. Now I am so happy I do the Dance of Joy!

<insert Bosom Buddies music>

[Thorn Bird]

well done! i'm sure you feel mighty good. :clap:

[wanko80]

You can't even use some proxies (http://www.freeproxies.org/) to visit non work sites?

[SemperFly]

You can't even use some proxies (http://www.freeproxies.org/) to visit non work sites?

considering he works for honeywell it's a safe bet they have the ability to block such attempts...and even if they don't I imagine a company like that has some very strict policies regarding internet access, especially if he's working on a government/military contract project :o


congrats, dirkypoo!

[Arátoeldar]

Congratulations Chief Priest. :cool: :) :heart:

[fly]

Awesome. Glad you got rid of your crazy ex too!

:fly:

[El Borracho]

nice, isn't that defense contract work?

[Jonny_B]

You get my crashing couch moved in yet?

[DirkPhoenix]

You get my crashing couch moved in yet?

Damn straight. Shoot me a PM and we'll get it set up. :)

[Onnotangu]

I might be headed to texas for a wedding around the 6th of May. I plan to drink to your honor

[HydroSqueegee]

considering he works for honeywell it's a safe bet they have the ability to block such attempts...and even if they don't I imagine a company like that has some very strict policies regarding internet access, especially if he's working on a government/military contract project :o


congrats, dirkypoo!


yes... strict internet access "policies" on DoD contracts... :shifty:

[DirkPhoenix]

It's actually a mix of civilian and defense. This place does sell to defense, but also to power plants, parking garages and others. So I don't have the same moral qualms I did before.

[Jonny_B]

It's actually a mix of civilian and defense. This place does sell to defense, but also to power plants, parking garages and others. So I don't have the same moral qualms I did before.
The thermostat in our office was made by Honeywell. I've never really thought of them as a defense contractor. More as a sort of "everything technical" company.

[ChikkenNoodul]

I dunno, around here parking garages are all run by terrists

[Sarcasmo]

It's actually a mix of civilian and defense. This place does sell to defense, but also to power plants, parking garages and others. So I don't have the same moral qualms I did before.

It's a sad day in America when parking garages start employing advanced weapon systems.

[ChikkenNoodul]

Gotta keep them hobos from whizzing in the stairwells somehow

[KNYTE]

I've always been amused by the fact that a hardcore security company has the word "honey" in their company name. They should rename it to Dobermanwell or something.

[HydroSqueegee]

The thermostat in our office was made by Honeywell. I've never really thought of them as a defense contractor. More as a sort of "everything technical" company.

I think of a big juicy ham whenever i hear Honeywell


alternate company slogan...

Honeywell, killing has never sounded so sweet.

[wr3kt]

What part of Austin?

[Jonny_B]

I think of a big juicy ham whenever i hear Honeywell


alternate company slogan...

Honeywell, killing has never sounded so sweet.
the logo could be a Winnie the Pooh style honey jar, but inside is a bunch of razor sharp teeth that shred your hand when you try to pull it back out.

[w_a_w]

when I hear honeywell I always think of that asian dude that's all depressed in fargo :fly:

[Jonny_B]

when I hear honeywell I always think of that asian dude that's all depressed in fargo :fly:
:lol: i forgot about that. Sorry Dirk.

[SemperFly]

It's a sad day in America when parking garages start employing advanced weapon systems.

I've always been amused by the fact that a hardcore security company has the word "honey" in their company name. They should rename it to Dobermanwell or something.

I think of a big juicy ham whenever i hear Honeywell


alternate company slogan...

Honeywell, killing has never sounded so sweet.

:lol: you guys rock

[DirkPhoenix]

No problem. I laughed quite a bit.

The job is at 290 and MOPAC, so southwest Austin. Nice enough area.

[Onnotangu]

It's a sad day in America when parking garages start employing advanced weapon systems.
it will go wel with the OCP's new car alarms.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=VyuKEK7wmsw

[Sarcasmo]

What's that from? I like the flaming nuclear plant at the end.

[w_a_w]

What's that from? I like the flaming nuclear plant at the end.

robocop, newb :p

[Sarcasmo]

Oh, like I've seen that in the past 20 years.

[w_a_w]

Oh, like I've seen that in the past 20 years.

I haven't either...I knew what it was from before I even watched the clip when he said OCP

[El Borracho]

It's actually a mix of civilian and defense. This place does sell to defense, but also to power plants, parking garages and others. So I don't have the same moral qualms I did before.

yeah, that's what i remembered about honeywell.


either way, kudos on the job.

[Jonny_B]

in a bizarre twist robocop II and III are going to be on tv this weekend.

[AbbyNormal]

Dirk may miss it if he does not have cable yet :(

I hate moving and having to get all the utilites installed and up and running.

[SemperFly]

do I need to get the popcorn?

[Dream]

My college roommate just moved to Austin. I want to come out there and visit her. I hear the live music scene and the urban cowboys make it a great place to play.

[itburnswhenipee]

Gotta keep them hobos from whizzing in the stairwells somehow

Dude, I've done far worse in stairwells. Don't hate on the hobos-- they are as their creators made them.

[Sarcasmo]

Dude, I've done far worse in stairwells. Don't hate on the hobos-- they are as their creators made them.

I KNEW God made hobos. What a bastard.

[Thorn Bird]

My college roommate just moved to Austin. I want to come out there and visit her. I hear the live music scene and the urban cowboys make it a great place to play.

urban cowboy is one of my favorite movies. :heart:
i'll go with you any day...i need to break in my cowboy boots in texas. :hi2u: