New Job as a System Administrator with Fox Interactive Media

jbaello

After a formal face to face interview with their Sr. Network Administrator and Manager, they started negotiating salary right on the spot, I was offered 72K + benefits + 50 $ card every week for meal to start and 78K after 6 months, I took the offer right away, I would definitely take this job anyday even if Dell offered 85 -90 K cause of the fact that I will be able to hone all the skills that I have + other technology that I might be working on.

I was asked that I have to be sure that I will take the job since they will call my house etc. :P, they also mentioned that they are hoping that my other job does not counter offer, with all honesty this is a dream job come true for me, I will be working on Microsoft products and will start as a regular System Administrator, when I actually applied for a Jr. Systems Administrator, I was brought to the HR office and they had me started to fill some disclosure agreement and permission to conduct background.

I am eagerly waiting to receive an email from them, thank you guys your help made this dream come true, my days of fixing jammed papers inside a printer for 5 years is over I've done my share I will keep you guys updated.

networker050184

Congrats!

Its nice to see someone get their dream job. Especially in tough economic times.

Keep us updated on the progress!

jbaello

I cannot forget to include this, before the interview I prayed solemnly asked for forgiveness etc. he did granted this prayer this time, it is up to me to study harder and make sure that I come there equipped with knowledge which is something that I will do.

dynamik

That's great news, congratulations!

jbaello

dynamik wrote:

That's great news, congratulations!

Thanks for your help Dyna and everyone, at a point there the guy was throwing some SSH/Telnet and TCP/UDP as well OSI model questions, I coughed out a little on IPsec.

Ahriakin

Congrats! Best of luck.

Andretii

Congrats man. Putting big names on that resume eh? :P

the_Grinch

They have a background check for Fox Media? Wow....

Slowhand

Congratulations on the new job, it sounds like a great opportunity! Good luck with the rest of the process, and keep us updated on how things are going and how you're liking it there.

bertieb

Hey, thats great news. Good luck!

nel

COngrats Jbaello!

Sounds like a great move and a fantastic wage too! Im sure you will take advantage of it and use it to your full potential.

Well done!

I know it sounds corny but the amount of people around TE who have or have just got there "dream" jobs at a specific point in there career is really inspiring and it goes to show to others that the hard work pays off.

snadam

thats fantastic. congrats and good luck!!!

Mishra

Cool.

Is 78K where you live good or average?

Aldur

very nice job indeed, congrats!

jbaello

Mishra wrote:

Cool.

Is 78K where you live good or average?

I am not sure but most contract for sys admin is around 40 $ per hour, it all depends on the experience I would think, Sys Admin is a multi vendor role, including multiple software M$ has, 78K is good you can definitely survive well and even purchase a home I think, maybe JD can let us know since he is from LA/OC as well.

jetfan

congrats on the new job

kerbydogg

/cheer

jbaello

jbaello wrote:

Mishra wrote:

Cool.

Is 78K where you live good or average?

I am not sure but most contract for sys admin is around 40 $ per hour, it all depends on the experience I would think, Sys Admin is a multi vendor role, including multiple software M$ has, 78K is good you can definitely survive well and even purchase a home I think, maybe JD can let us know since he is from LA/OC as well.

Just on the other hand, I have seen multiple Sys Admin role that also pays 85 - 90K but it requires travelling. It all really depends, I just think the base is reasonable, perhaps people from Cali can give us their opinion.

jbaello

It's now Ironclad after I ask Dyna to redo my counter offer letter of 73K instead cause I would almost be making the same with my old job, they came back and offered 75K and a review after 6 months will potentially bump it close to 80K, I already got all the go ahead from everyone just the background which still gives me the hibee jeebee's but I think it's good to go, I just got a congratulation letter from them.

Also dthey are offering 4000 $ rebate if you purchase a hybrid after 6 months, all certifications are 100 % reimbursed and college/masters/PHD is 60 % reimbursed.

I will not fail

jbaello

I am wrapping up all my projects with my current job I will miss them, but the experience is way too importantn...

networker050184

jbaello wrote:

I am wrapping up all my projects with my current job I will miss them, but the experience is way too importantn...

Hey that is a great position to be in. When most people leave their job they are happy to be leaving

LarryDaMan

jbaello wrote:

I cannot forget to include this, before the interview I prayed solemnly asked for forgiveness etc. he did granted this prayer this time, it is up to me to study harder and make sure that I come there equipped with knowledge which is something that I will do.

Give yourself some credit, Jesus probably didn't know how to subnet or use SSH, so you likely got the job all by yourself. Congrats.

jbaello

LarryDaMan wrote:

jbaello wrote:

I cannot forget to include this, before the interview I prayed solemnly asked for forgiveness etc. he did granted this prayer this time, it is up to me to study harder and make sure that I come there equipped with knowledge which is something that I will do.

Give yourself some credit, Jesus probably didn't know how to subnet or use SSH, so you likely got the job all by yourself. Congrats.

Lawl

mikej412

Congratulations!