●● IRC: #techbytes @ Techrights IRC Network: Monday, September 11, 2023 ●● ● Sep 11 [00:30] *u-amarsh04 has quit (Quit: Konversation terminated!) [00:34] *u-amarsh04 (~amarsh04@tqmhqqifyxsti.irc) has joined #techbytes [00:37] *MinceR gives voice to u-amarsh04 ● Sep 11 [02:12] *u-amarsh04 has quit (Quit: Konversation terminated!) [02:17] *u-amarsh04 (~amarsh04@tqmhqqifyxsti.irc) has joined #techbytes [02:23] *MinceR gives voice to u-amarsh04 ● Sep 11 [05:49] schestowitz email [05:49] schestowitz Hi mate - we ok to chat here? :) [05:49] schestowitz I don't want to give out any details or anything, I'm not sure who is in the channel [05:49] schestowitz hi [05:49] schestowitz Hey - Really just wanted to talk to you regards to this after reading your articles. [05:49] schestowitz I was running background checks on this company as "Seems too good to be true" situation. [05:53] schestowitz ii was there since 2011 [05:53] schestowitz my wife since 2013 [05:53] schestowitz Mhm. I'm just starting my linux career [05:53] schestowitz UK or US - If its ok to ask? [05:53] schestowitz UK [05:53] schestowitz the company is UK [05:53] schestowitz it is hiding in the US [05:53] schestowitz https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/11014042/filing-history [05:53] schestowitz UK shell [05:53] schestowitz https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/03633198/filing-history [05:53] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk | SIRIUS OPEN SOURCE LTD filing history - Find and update company information - GOV.UK [05:53] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk | SIRIUS CORPORATION LIMITED filing history - Find and update company information - GOV.UK [05:57] schestowitz I thought it was US based - its mixed bag. Interesting stuff, the CEO send me the initial form asking for information regarding myself etc - typical pre-interview crap [05:57] schestowitz (there is a new shell in the US, bearing the name "Inc." [05:57] schestowitz he also escapes his former wives [05:57] schestowitz he had 4 daughterssssssss [05:57] schestowitz :O [05:57] schestowitz (typo, sorry) [05:57] schestowitz You're fine [05:57] schestowitz Just baffled by the amount of information surrounding this [05:57] schestowitz Absolutely incredible really. [05:59] schestowitz we resigned for a reason [05:59] schestowitz my wife and I, same day, Dec 2nd [05:59] schestowitz I saw the notice / video / documents etc [05:59] schestowitz Incredible really [05:59] schestowitz I'm stuck in a position as this would be a good stepping stone for me, but I don't want to deal with company drama. [05:59] schestowitz Did you manage to find a good position post this ordeal? [05:59] schestowitz i am not looking [05:59] schestowitz Understandable [05:59] schestowitz they stole money from workers for many years [05:59] schestowitz we need to sort that out first [05:59] schestowitz Yeah, I'm concerned with that to be honest. ● Sep 11 [06:01] schestowitz Also they offered an extremely low amount (25k) [06:01] schestowitz let me tell you about that [06:01] schestowitz when i joined in 2011 I did 2 days a week [06:01] schestowitz then they lowered the pro rata amount [06:01] schestowitz btw, they have not increased the wage since 2011 [06:01] schestowitz I saw the post. Yeah it really doesn't seem well [06:01] schestowitz Something din't feel right about this company from the get-go [06:01] schestowitz wait till you find out about personal lives :-) [06:01] schestowitz Of the CEO or Managers? [06:01] schestowitz both. [06:01] schestowitz i understand your situation, i think [06:01] schestowitz probably younger than me and eager to work [06:01] schestowitz but not many companies hire [06:01] schestowitz Yeah - 27 to be exact. Really just trying to break that wall down into the real industry - thought I got lucky here. Apparently not [06:05] schestowitz one co-worker from brazil was paid 21k for the same position [06:05] schestowitz same role, different salary [06:05] schestowitz Helpdesk role right? [06:05] schestowitz yes [06:05] schestowitz Incredible - I would never do linux support for less. I already do part-time work for a different company [06:05] schestowitz Where I develop my skills etc, including scripting etc. If the helpdesk role doesn't accomodate for development I don't think I will even take it. I bet they will lie through their teeth that it will though. [06:05] schestowitz Having said that, after our conversation I'm very tempted to just reject the interview all out [06:05] schestowitz that's another aspect [06:05] schestowitz they cannot expect people to do development for a salary like this at times like 1am [06:05] schestowitz inc. weekends and holidays [06:05] schestowitz Woah woah, weekends and holidays? [06:05] schestowitz yes [06:05] schestowitz even xmas day [06:05] schestowitz business as usual [06:05] schestowitz You're joking right? [06:05] schestowitz if you ask for a holiday, they can and do turn it down a lot [06:05] schestowitz esp. in recent years [06:05] schestowitz without bothering to even look for cover [06:05] schestowitz Holidays are exactly that, holidays or extra pay (OT) [06:05] schestowitz that enraged my wife and a colleague [06:05] schestowitz no,no [06:05] schestowitz Oh i can absolutely imagine [06:05] schestowitz no extra pay in sirius [06:05] schestowitz That's really bad. Like really really bad - I can't believe it [06:05] schestowitz it gets worse [06:05] schestowitz but you might not believe me :-) [06:06] schestowitz Try me? [06:06] schestowitz the cover if you take hpliday [06:06] schestowitz might be the CEO who left abruptly [06:06] schestowitz who doesn't know how to do the job [06:06] schestowitz or the nonbinary third wheel of the Supporr Manager [06:06] schestowitz The CEO will cover the role?... On such a big company? you're joking [06:06] schestowitz who lef two months afgo [06:06] schestowitz LMFAO [06:06] schestowitz imagine seeing your manager holding hands with two women [06:06] schestowitz who are not his wife [06:06] schestowitz in front of all the staff [06:06] schestowitz and giving them the role you appl for [06:06] schestowitz but they don't have tech skills [06:06] schestowitz That's incredible... [06:06] schestowitz I may have to record my interview for record keeping. [06:06] schestowitz it's good to record things [06:06] schestowitz they tend to hide annnd lie [06:06] schestowitz and they even lie about sending recordings [06:06] schestowitz then they don't [06:06] schestowitz like the time they told all of us they had signed an NDA with gates Foundation [06:06] schestowitz curious timing [06:06] schestowitz I was doing journalism on the topic [06:06] schestowitz with FOIA in the Seattle PD [06:06] schestowitz Seems to be that you've dug deep into them to be honest - What happen regards to Gates Foundation and Sirius? I din't read the article (apologies) [06:06] schestowitz Interesting that they seem to be a google house now though - having said that? [06:10] schestowitz that's the Support Manager's fauly [06:10] schestowitz he kept saying stuff like "Google is your friend" [06:10] schestowitz outsourcing became a thing [06:10] schestowitz One of the questions I was being asked is "What are your skills like with Google workspace etc" [06:10] schestowitz the people who pushed Google into the company have left [06:10] schestowitz one in April, one in March [06:10] schestowitz it's a miracle the company still exists at all [06:10] schestowitz Seems like he is trying to revive it. I can see he has posted adverts for Senior staff on LinkedIn [06:10] schestowitz i saw that [06:10] schestowitz it's because people flee [06:10] schestowitz and he cannot run the systems [06:10] schestowitz Is he technical then? [06:10] schestowitz semi [06:10] schestowitz non-practising [06:10] schestowitz Knows enough to be dangerous aye - we have that saying down here [06:10] schestowitz I hope this page gets more exposure so that people don't fall for this. I'm still in two minds, because choices are pretty limited for junior devops type work and exposure in large enterprises. [06:10] schestowitz Though highly leaning towards your opinion that I should run like hell. [06:10] schestowitz the gig won't last long [06:10] schestowitz might not be worth the trouble [06:10] schestowitz can get uglier when HMRC and police get involved [06:10] schestowitz I don't plan to be there long really, long enough to get some learning in and fast paced - plus that probably means redundancy [06:10] schestowitz no [06:10] schestowitz they don't pay severance [06:10] schestowitz they make up excuses [06:10] schestowitz Small claims will sort that out [06:10] schestowitz Bit of a joke of a company to be honest though going by what you're saying [06:10] schestowitz no [06:10] schestowitz they hie in the US [06:10] schestowitz genuinely seemed to have started on the right foot [06:10] schestowitz and use false address in the UK [06:10] schestowitz I appreciate the chat. I have the email you gave me and I'll keep that safe, poke you an email if anything goes sideways there and provide you all the details to freely make public. [06:10] schestowitz yes, that can help [06:10] schestowitz so we know what lies they might be telling [06:12] schestowitz Before I go: [06:12] schestowitz What interview questions would you say are essential to ask? [06:12] schestowitz depends [06:12] schestowitz I've taken a few notes by this conversation regarding pay, progress, positioning, responsibilities etc [06:12] schestowitz do you ewant to get the job? [06:12] schestowitz I'm in two minds [06:12] schestowitz On one hand, experience and CV work [06:12] schestowitz On another hand, very awful company [06:12] schestowitz Though if you want to find out what they are saying to newcomers - now is a good chance. [06:12] schestowitz did you see both wiki pages? [06:12] schestowitz Both Wiki pages? I saw the index page and read majority of the articles. [06:12] schestowitz http://techrights.org/wiki/Crimes_of_Sirius_Open_Source [06:12] schestowitz Reading [06:12] schestowitz I love this one: [06:12] schestowitz They try to claim not to know us, [06:12] schestowitz Yet there is paper trail left right and center [06:12] schestowitz takes time [06:12] schestowitz months [06:12] schestowitz Yeah I know. I've been involved in these types of proceedings before [06:12] schestowitz Christ, this is pretty bad - though my question still stands. Is there anything you want me to ask? [06:12] schestowitz it depends [06:12] schestowitz if you don't aim to get the job, you could make a point instead [06:12] schestowitz that would put me on the firing line [06:12] schestowitz you are not detained :-) [06:12] schestowitz this is true [06:12] schestowitz No problem, but I will record the interview regardless [06:12] schestowitz he just needs a tech butler [06:12] schestowitz Thank you for your wisdom, your time and technicality in the issue. I really appreciate it and I'm sure others will too. [06:12] schestowitz everyone else left him [06:12] schestowitz Understandably so if this is how he treats people. I'll be sure not to fall for that shit regardless. I'll provide you all the information required. I'll archive this chat, I wish you all the best and I hope this goes your way for the sake of yourself and your ex-colleagues, justice clearly needs to be done. [06:12] schestowitz thanks, many thanks [06:12] schestowitz if you can gather information [06:12] schestowitz you can contact me [06:13] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-techrights.org | Crimes of Sirius Open Source - Techrights ● Sep 11 [17:20] schestowitz Re: This guy tries to stop me from growing and making any money [17:20] schestowitz Marius Nestor wrote on 11/05/2023 00:00: [17:20] schestowitz > Hi Roy, [17:20] schestowitz > [17:20] schestowitz > Check out this hater (https://github.com/easylist/easylist/issues/15865 [17:20] schestowitz > ) trying to stop me [17:20] schestowitz > from making any money. I recently started looking for sponsors from the [17:20] schestowitz > Open Source/Linux community to sponsor my website so that I can finally [17:20] schestowitz > get rid of those annoying Google ads. [17:20] schestowitz > [17:20] schestowitz > But someone out there doesn't want me to do that so they submitted my [17:20] schestowitz > website to adblocking lists. This [17:20] schestowitz > https://github.com/easylist/easylist/issues/15719 [17:20] schestowitz > was their first [17:20] schestowitz > attempt and it succeeded. [17:20] schestowitz > [17:20] schestowitz > In addition, I recently found out that they also blocked my social media [17:20] schestowitz > sharing buttons on every article, even it they were created by me [17:20] schestowitz > specifically to be privacy-aware and not track the reader. [17:20] schestowitz > [17:20] schestowitz > On top of that, they also blocked the links that people could use to [17:20] schestowitz > subscribe to my various social media channels [17:20] schestowitz > https://github.com/easylist/easylist/issues/14181 [17:20] schestowitz > [17:20] schestowitz > [17:20] schestowitz > Best regards, [17:20] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-9to5linux.com Issue #15865 easylist/easylist GitHub [17:21] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-9to5linux.com Issue #15719 easylist/easylist GitHub [17:21] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-9to5linux.com Issue #14181 easylist/easylist GitHub ● Sep 11 [22:38] *monke (~monkeybusiness@u3gdaqdedwr5c.irc) has joined #techbytes [22:39] *monke has quit (Quit: WeeChat 4.0.4)