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  1. 06-27-2008, 12:00 PM #1
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    Calling Current Client for Job Opportunity Tabu?

    Noticed a current client has an opportunity listed on their website that matches my experience perfectly. Is it fair game to contact them directly rather than applying through website? My gut tells me it should be fine. Is it necessary to drop a comment about keeping my interest confidential or does that go without saying?

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  2. 06-27-2008, 12:01 PM #2
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    call them- your current boss will want to have a friend on the inside anyway. Don;t tell him until you quit, of course..
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  4. 06-27-2008, 12:53 PM #4
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    No, but I fucking hate it when people say "ping."
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steven S. Dallas View Post
    No, but I fucking hate it when people say "ping."
    Tried to change for you but no luck
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steven S. Dallas View Post
    No, but I fucking hate it when people say "ping."
    I hate it when people end an e-mail with "Cheers."

    Those people always end up screwing me.
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  7. 06-27-2008, 12:57 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steven S. Dallas View Post
    No, but I fucking hate it when people say "ping."
    Agreed.

    Unless he's a SONAR operator?
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  8. 06-27-2008, 01:01 PM #8
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    how about telnet?
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  9. 06-27-2008, 01:02 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steven S. Dallas View Post
    No, but I fucking hate it when people say "ping."
    I don't mind it. Cheers!
    I should want to cook him a simple meal, but I shouldn't want to cut into him, to tear the flesh, to wear the flesh, to be born unto new worlds where his flesh becomes my key.
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    Quote Originally Posted by OldLarry View Post
    how about telnet?
    Different protocol.
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  11. 06-27-2008, 04:15 PM #11
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    One ping Vasily, one ping only...
    Something about the wrinkle in your forehead tells me there's a fit about to get thrown
    And I never hear a single word you say when you tell me not to have my fun
    It's the same old shit that I ain't gonna take off anyone.
    and I never had a shortage of people tryin' to warn me about the dangers I pose to myself.

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  12. 06-27-2008, 05:02 PM #12
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    Standard, but keep really hush about it. You need to not air any dirty laundry about your current employer when they ask why your looking.

    , I use ping and Cheers all the time...and your right I use both of them to screw people.
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  13. 06-27-2008, 06:08 PM #13
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    No don't e-mail, give them a call and ask if they have a front runner/candidate in mind for the job, and ask if they would welcome an application from you. Look after yourself, if you would rather work there.

    pm Shorey, he nails job interviews every time
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  14. 06-27-2008, 09:57 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tye 1on View Post
    One ping Vasily, one ping only...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steven S. Dallas View Post
    No, but I fucking hate it when people say "ping."
    How about hurl an ICMP packet at them?
    Huck the Joneses.
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  16. 06-28-2008, 11:41 AM #16
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    Tabu?

    Are you thinking of Tatu?

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