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.

 

[wanko80]

You can't even use some proxies to visit non work sites?

 

[my little brony]

You can't even use some proxies 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!

 

[Atan Nolme]

Congratulations Chief Priest.

 

[fly]

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

 

[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...

 

[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.

 

[Syrup Beaver]

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.

 

[Syrup Beaver]

Gotta keep them hobos from whizzing in the stairwells somehow

 

[water]

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.