NEW MEMBER OF STAFF AT OCUK

I will do a proper signature on photoshop ASAP.

I never even realised I had caps on. I was trying to write my introduction while looking after my son - he's was screaming and going nuts so i never even thought about it... I just hope the rest of the forum users understand it was an honest mistake - some of the comments were a little harsh
 
Welcome. :)

smithyuk said:
Working for a OCUK is an honour - im just a little excited to be changing careers after spending 7 years doing something I didnt enjoy.
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Just out of interest, what did you do before? I take it you have been building PC's at home if not at work, or is RJK giving you a crash course? :D
 
Hi boonmonkey - I worked in retail operations for waitrose / John Lewis and dealt with legalitys in branch. Prior to that I was a third hand (like a team leader) until the position was scrapped. I have always wanted to work in the I.t industry and this is more than a perfect job for me. I love building computers!!! OCUK is like my idea of a computery heaven lol...
 
I have always built at home or at a 'customers' house as I did sell my skills in my spare time. I would say i need a crash course in overclocking and watercooling as my skills are low in these areas - Im a member of custompc so I have read about watercooling but never actually built a system using the tech
 
Vote ban him. :D

Also, what does 'legalitys in branch' mean? In-house lawyer to PC builder seems an odd move....
 
Lawyer lol - I wish! I ensured the branch complied with all legalitys - such as ticketing, pricing, pos materials and many other things were correct and being adhered to. On the surface maybe an od move but I have been building computers a lot longer than working in the retail industry. I have always thought I wanted to mix my hobby with my job. I saw the position of system builder and knew it was a calling...
 
smithyuk said:
Lawyer lol - I wish! I ensured the branch complied with all legalitys - such as ticketing, pricing, pos materials and many other things were correct and being adhered to. On the surface maybe an od move but I have been building computers a lot longer than working in the retail industry. I have always thought I wanted to mix my hobby with my job. I saw the position of system builder and knew it was a calling...
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Oh how I wish I could have your new job! :p

I currently hate mine and would love to mix hobby and job. Been working on getting into the IT industry myself by self learning some certs. :)
 
Boonmonkey - just keep looking and you will find the perfect job! It's taken me years to find this. Look on groupon as there are always I.t Courses massively reduced... Have you looked at any comptia A+ books?
 
smithyuk said:
Boonmonkey - just keep looking and you will find the perfect job! It's taken me years to find this. Look on groupon as there are always I.t Courses massively reduced... Have you looked at any comptia A+ books?
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I've not if I'm honest, however comptia A+ seems fairly straight forward by the looks of things, however I guess a book is worthwhile!

I have been looking at the CBT Nuggets videos on CCNA, as networking looks like a nice sector to get into. However, I have recently been considering Uni as a mature student when I turn 21 as it seems to open up a lot of doors for people!
 
Uni sounds like a good option especially if you want good money. Defiantly check out the comptia course material. I'm going to undertake a few microsoft courses I think....
 
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