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Starting new job at VMWare

Dakinggamer87Dakinggamer87 Member Posts: 4,016 ■■■■■■■■□□
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I will be starting a new job at VMWare within the next week and I'm so excited about the new opportunity with lots of advancement, learning, and overall growth which my last position was lacking. I couldn't advance any further to a higher role at my previous company so I decided to start looking as I wasn't being challenged so I get bored very quickly. I also got denied a raise or any type of promotion. I did get free Microsoft Unitek IT training classes from time to time to improve my skills/knowledge however I got no additional duties/responsibilities. It was a small company and I enjoyed working with my co-workers, great boss, and it was a great experience overall. I'm excited for the new adventures and horizons as a Data Center Operations- Systems Engineer. I was there about 1 1/2 years and I picked up a few Cisco certs along the way. I can get my VMWare Certified Professional (VCP) finally I was always looking to pick up a server virtualization cert.

A nice salary jump around 15-20k higher, stock, benefits, free paid training, and bonuses which is so cool never had that before!! icon_cool.gif

Time to start looking at new cars (Mustangs, Corvettes) hehe... icon_lol.gif
*Associate's of Applied Sciences degree in Information Technology-Network Systems Administration
*Bachelor's of Science: Information Technology - Security, Master's of Science: Information Technology - Management
Matthew 6:33 - "Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need."
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    DyasisDyasis Member Posts: 97 ■■□□□□□□□□
    At VMware?! damn nice! lol

    Congrats, that is awesome
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    TheProfTheProf Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 331 ■■■■□□□□□□
    Good stuff and congrats!!
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    cyberguyprcyberguypr Mod Posts: 6,928 Mod
    Congrats man! I'm betting on my current employer doing an IPO in the next couple of years so I can fund a Maserati GT MC Stradale. If it doesn't pan out I'll hit you up for a ride in whatever you get icon_smile.gif
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    snadamsnadam Member Posts: 2,234 ■■■■□□□□□□
    Dude, that's great to hear! Best of luck at the new gig!

    go big or go home, get the ZR1 icon_cool.gif
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    Master Of PuppetsMaster Of Puppets Member Posts: 1,210
    A really nice one! Congrats!
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    Asif DaslAsif Dasl Member Posts: 2,116 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Congrats dude!
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    ajs1976ajs1976 Member Posts: 1,945 ■■■■□□□□□□
    congrats
    Andy

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    jibbajabbajibbajabba Member Posts: 4,317 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Nice ... I applied for the first time when I got my VCP2, then 3,4 and back at 5 and never even got to the interview stage :p
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    blueberriesblueberries Banned Posts: 138
    Dakinggamer likes hilbilly automobiles like me, pretty cool, now all I need is a job at VMWare.

    COngrats!
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    geno1904geno1904 Member Posts: 17 ■□□□□□□□□□
    congrats
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    dave330idave330i Member Posts: 2,091 ■■■■■■■■■■
    Congrats!
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    ChitownjediChitownjedi Member Posts: 578 ■■■■■□□□□□
    Big timing it! NICE!
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    SoulSearcherSoulSearcher Member Posts: 17 ■□□□□□□□□□
    Dakinggamer87 wrote: »
    Time to start looking at new cars (Mustangs, Corvettes) hehe... icon_lol.gif


    This was my exact thought too once I got my promotion icon_biggrin.gif GOOD LUCK, gonna be a fun ride.
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    coffeeluvrcoffeeluvr Member Posts: 734 ■■■■■□□□□□
    Congratulations on the new gig!!
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    QHaloQHalo Member Posts: 1,488
    Just in time

    2014 Corvette is the most fuel-efficient premium sports car - MSN Autos

    Congrats on the job.
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    RoyalRavenRoyalRaven Member Posts: 142 ■■■□□□□□□□
    Very nice!

    If you do need someone to talk to about the company itself as you start, do let me know, even if it's little stuff. I have a good friend who works for them and could supply some pointers or advice if needed (and he wouldn't be in your direct chain-of-command..lol).
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    cgrimaldocgrimaldo Member Posts: 439 ■■■■□□□□□□
    Congrats!
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    kohr-ahkohr-ah Member Posts: 1,277
    Like everyone else has said congratulations to you!
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    Dakinggamer87Dakinggamer87 Member Posts: 4,016 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Thanks everyone looking forward to this new opportunity!! icon_thumright.gif

    @QHalo: The 2014 Corvette Stingray is at the top of my list in choosing my next car.
    *Associate's of Applied Sciences degree in Information Technology-Network Systems Administration
    *Bachelor's of Science: Information Technology - Security, Master's of Science: Information Technology - Management
    Matthew 6:33 - "Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need."
    Certs/Business Licenses In Progress: AWS Solutions Architect, Series 6, Series 63
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    whatthehellwhatthehell Member Posts: 920
    WOW! Congratz! So a Data Center Operations- Systems Engineer? Sounds like fun! :)
    Best of luck with the VCP --- lots of material to know!

    Accepting TE members on linkedin?
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    Dakinggamer87Dakinggamer87 Member Posts: 4,016 ■■■■■■■■□□
    whatthehell wrote: »
    WOW! Congratz! So a Data Center Operations- Systems Engineer? Sounds like fun! :)
    Best of luck with the VCP --- lots of material to know!

    Accepting TE members on linkedin?

    Thanks!! Since I get the company paid training that's pretty sweet so I can pursue it.

    Yeah sure feel free always looking to build my networking circle.. :)
    *Associate's of Applied Sciences degree in Information Technology-Network Systems Administration
    *Bachelor's of Science: Information Technology - Security, Master's of Science: Information Technology - Management
    Matthew 6:33 - "Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need."
    Certs/Business Licenses In Progress: AWS Solutions Architect, Series 6, Series 63
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    Dakinggamer87Dakinggamer87 Member Posts: 4,016 ■■■■■■■■□□
    So I wanted to update my TechExams members of how everything is going at VMware and it's going great so far!! I start my vSphere class this week on Monday and I'm going to enroll in my vCloud Director class shortly after. icon_cool.gif
    *Associate's of Applied Sciences degree in Information Technology-Network Systems Administration
    *Bachelor's of Science: Information Technology - Security, Master's of Science: Information Technology - Management
    Matthew 6:33 - "Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need."
    Certs/Business Licenses In Progress: AWS Solutions Architect, Series 6, Series 63
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    instant000instant000 Member Posts: 1,745
    Congrats on the new job!

    I have mixed feelings about getting a new car, though. I'm the type to keep a car for years, and have already decided that if I ever get another car, it'll probably be a straight cash purchase for a used vehicle.
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    thenjdukethenjduke Member Posts: 894 ■■■■□□□□□□
    @instant000 exactly my point. Cars are the worse investment. I have a 2006 trailblazer and a 2001 cougar and these things run great.. The wife is trying to talk me into a new SUV though :)
    CCNA, MCP, MCSA, MCSE, MCDST, MCITP Enterprise Administrator, Working towards Networking BS. CCNP is Next.
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    SWtacomaSWtacoma Member Posts: 37 ■■□□□□□□□□
    Congratz! I think the new vette is so sexy! lol
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    -hype-hype Member Posts: 165
    Nice to hear another success story.

    How was the interview process?
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    ShanmanShanman Member Posts: 223
    Congratz!!! icon_cheers.gificon_cheers.gificon_cheers.gif Good luck in your new adventure. A new Corvette would be a nice purchase. Make sure you post some pics if you decide to buy one.
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    thronetmthronetm Member Posts: 87 ■■□□□□□□□□
    Congrats!!!
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    jibbajabbajibbajabba Member Posts: 4,317 ■■■■■■■■□□
    thenjduke wrote: »
    Cars are the worse investment.

    That's why you don't call cars investment but expensive toys :D
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    Snow.brosSnow.bros Member Posts: 832 ■■■■□□□□□□
    Congrats on landing a new job it's always a pleasure hearing such success stories and keep up the hard work well done!!!

    And good taste on the chose of your new car.icon_wink.gif
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