●● IRC: #techbytes @ Techrights IRC Network: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 ●● ● Aug 20 [02:38] *x-amarsh04 has quit (Quit: Konversation terminated!) ● Aug 20 [04:06] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k324m2z7\ [04:06] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k324m2z7\ ) [04:06] schestowitz[TR2] " [04:06] schestowitz[TR2] Twenty Seven Weeks, Still No Job [04:06] schestowitz[TR2] Ive been let go 27 weeks now. No interviews and no offers. I had one call back but with no decades long experience managing VMWare, that prescreen was over in 5 minutes. [04:06] schestowitz[TR2] " [04:07] schestowitz[TR2] " [04:07] schestowitz[TR2] Quit siveling. I'd be getting a job the next day as a valet parking cars or bringing up luggage at the hotel nearby. Maybe cutting grass in my neighborhood. I'd never just give up and wait for something after 7 or 27 weeks. Gets old sitting at home and postig such rubbi. You control your destiny [04:07] schestowitz[TR2] 1 hour ago by Anonymous [04:07] schestowitz[TR2] | no reactions | Reply [04:07] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @aq+1k324m2z7 [04:07] schestowitz[TR2] 0 [04:07] schestowitz[TR2] Fact: Most IT fields are overloaded with excess staff. Like legal services and aerospace engineering, there are too many candidates with credentials that are better than yours. It's a buyer's market, and employers have their pick of all the litters that are out there. [04:07] schestowitz[TR2] Let's simply your numbers and say that you've been looking for 6 months without results. You need to survive, and the best way to survive for you is to think like a shark and look for a job wherever you can find it. It might be in the IT industry, it might be digging ditches, or it might be sweeping floors. In this economy, beggars can't be choosers, and you're probably close to a beggar if you're posting tales of woe on this forum [04:07] schestowitz[TR2] . Get a job, preferably one that pays money (no volunteer work). You need the money, and you'll never need to apologize for it in future job interviews. Take off your IT hat and put on your street hu----r's hat. You'll be glad you did. [04:07] schestowitz[TR2] Oh, and by the way...VMware's name might as well be MUD after the Broadcom purchase. Just saying...fortunes can change real fast in this line of work. [04:07] schestowitz[TR2] 2 hours ago by Anonymous [04:07] schestowitz[TR2] | no reactions | Reply [04:07] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @an+1k324m2z7 [04:07] schestowitz[TR2] 0 [04:07] schestowitz[TR2] Sorry to hear this. What was your role at IBM? [04:07] schestowitz[TR2] " [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k2w5fhcn [04:11] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k2w5fhcn ) [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] "he got aids, LOL [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] 57 minutes ago by Anonymous [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] | no reactions | Reply [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @na+1k2w5fhcn [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] +1 [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] This thread is like an episode of Deadwood. [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deadwood_(TV_series) [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] ps Whatever happened to the buttsex guy? [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] 1 hour ago by Anonymous [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] | 1 reaction (+1/-0) | Reply [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @n5+1k2w5fhcn [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] +7 [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] @mw [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] Dude just wants to feel good about himself so he comes over here to play "tough" (like he's the only one in control and has it clear while everyone else is d-mb), those are the types that deep down feel like c_r_a_p. Best to not even respond. He loves to trigger to feel good. [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] In the meantime, everyone else is nice over here and just honestly sharing grievances, which is very human. [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] 1 hour ago by Anonymous [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] | 7 reactions (+7/-0) | Reply [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @n4+1k2w5fhcn [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] +6 [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] @mq, you are either a hilarious troll or a total mo--n. [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] 3 hours ago by Anonymous [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] | 6 reactions (+6/-0) | Reply [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @mw+1k2w5fhcn [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] +4 [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] @mq [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] Rob the Slob is a co-k su-ka. What more is there to understand about that simple declaration ? Is there some more inconvenient truth that you don't want to come out about Mr. Slob? [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] For the record, you are d-mb as a box of rocks, if you expect people to post their serial numbers at this site. Because you sure as heck ain't Sydney Sweeney with the great genes / jeans ! But you are a co-k su-ka for sure. [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] 3 hours ago by Anonymous [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] | 4 reactions (+4/-0) | Reply [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @mv+1k2w5fhcn [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] +4 [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] @mq When you said S/N my head immediately knew mine and it's been years. I don't think I'll ever forget my IBM S/N, it's burned in to my brain's firmware and in a linklist that will never break. [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] 3 hours ago by Anonymous [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] | 4 reactions (+4/-0) | Reply [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @mt+1k2w5fhcn [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] -20 [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] You all should take pride in IBM instead of slinging insults. If it weren't for IBM there would be no AI. Watson ushered in a new era. And look at all the great Watson products that came from it! It's an honor to work for this great company. And why does everyone insult Rob Thomas? He's a genius. I wish you'd all post your serial numbers when you post here. Then we'd see who the real co-----ckers are. [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] 4 hours ago by Anonymous [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] | 20 reactions (+0/-20) | Reply [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @mq+1k2w5fhcn [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] +10 [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] @k6 [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] So, are you a co-k su-ka like RT ? [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] Or an insatiable glutton like Krapanaugh ? [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] Or a corrupt DEI pervert like Alvind ? [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] 8 hours ago by Anonymous [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] | 10 reactions (+10/-0) | Reply [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @ks+1k2w5fhcn [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] +20 [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] @k6 [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] The world desperately needs IBM and IBM Products ?? Flattered that you offer so much, but my dog needs a new chew toy more than another Z-series instruction manual or cheap rubber cloud accessory that your salespeople give away. Can the ASK Alvind AI bot suggest something that can be paid for from Alvind's expense account ? [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] You need to be participating in those El-Salvador group showers with a soap-on-a-rope. [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] No one is too old for a good laugh, especially at the expense of the losers at IBM. [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] 11 hours ago by Anonymous [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] | 22 reactions (+21/-1) | Reply [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @k9+1k2w5fhcn [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] +15 [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] @k6 [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] Put on your thinking cap and try really hard now. Do you really see this employee base going above and beyond for IBM? [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] The world better look for alternative sourcing because quality products and guidance aren't happening here. [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] But thanks for the mild chuckle this morning. [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] 12 hours ago by Anonymous [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] | 17 reactions (+16/-1) | Reply [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @k7+1k2w5fhcn [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] -37 [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] Well I agree with @OP. Too much complaining! And homophobia to boot. Co-----cker, dropping the soap, come on now. What grade are we in? Everyone should get to work. The world desperately needs IBM products and guidance. [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] 12 hours ago by Anonymous [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] | 37 reactions (+0/-37) | Reply [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @k6+1k2w5fhcn [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] +15 [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] Well IBM has not had very impressive revenue growth. Cost cutting to stay afloat is not sustainable in the long run. Why execs like Arvind are getting fat bonuses is unbelievable. The board is just as inept as IBM execs [04:11] schestowitz[TR2] " [04:11] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-en.wikipedia.org | Deadwood (TV series) - Wikipedia ● Aug 20 [06:34] *guideddrone (~guideddrone@x9p9di2w8sxvc.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Aug 20 [07:42] *FANTOM has quit (Ping timeout: 120 seconds) [07:51] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes [07:59] schestowitz[TR2] https://money.stackexchange.com/questions/116434/50k-job-is-offering-90k-worth-of-shares-scam [07:59] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-money.stackexchange.com | 50k job is offering 90k worth of shares. Scam? - Personal Finance & Money Stack Exchange [07:59] schestowitz[TR2] "" [07:59] schestowitz[TR2] That would likely be a startup. [07:59] schestowitz[TR2] So they need a developer who can ask for a good salary, but they don't have that much money. So instead they offer shares. [07:59] schestowitz[TR2] If the company is successful, due (in part) to the help of the developer, they make lots of money and the shares don't hurt much. [07:59] schestowitz[TR2] If the company fails and goes bankrupt, the shares are worthless and cost the company nothing. [07:59] schestowitz[TR2] So you see, from the company's point of view it's a good deal. From the employee's point of view, it's a gamble, not a scam. You may win, you may lose. If you are at a point in your life/career where you can live fine with 50k, you can go for it. [07:59] schestowitz[TR2] " ● Aug 20 [08:01] schestowitz[TR2] "here may be a couple more restrictions in there, but having been in a couple of companies with a similar employee share scheme it often goes like this. [08:01] schestowitz[TR2] You become eligible for the shares after being an employee for two years, you can start selling up to your limit after another year. So that's 3 years in the company before you get any of the share money, it then takes you another two years to sell the rest of the shares. [08:01] schestowitz[TR2] They'll probably be employee only shares, you don't get to keep them if you leave the company and will have to sell them back at a token rate, probably pennies. [08:01] schestowitz[TR2] The benefit to you is an extra 90k in the long run, depending on company performance which you now have a vested interest in. The benefit to the company is that they've tied you in for 3-5 years before you can have any of that money and it fosters some loyalty in the staff. [08:01] schestowitz[TR2] " [08:01] schestowitz[TR2] " [08:01] schestowitz[TR2] This is quite what my emplyoer does. Stock compensation is very common among large (American) software companies. New hires usually get a large stock grant worth around $100k or even more. These stocks (called restricted stock units, RSUs) are meant to be vested, i.e. received by the employee, over a period of several years (usually around four). The base salary they offer varies on the location. In the US, base salaries even for n [08:01] schestowitz[TR2] ew grads can be up to around $150k, while the same company would offer base salaries around $50k-$70k in Europe. [08:01] schestowitz[TR2] So not, that's not a scam. It's very common. 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    • [14:35] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.tomshardware.com | Raspberry Pi releases smaller five-inch Touch Display 2 lower in price, same resolution as larger model | Tom's Hardware ● Aug 20 [15:24] *psydroid3 has quit (Quit: KVIrc 5.2.6 Quasar http://www.kvirc.net/) [15:36] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has left #techbytes ● Aug 20 [16:11] *psydruid (~psydruid@jevhxkzmtrbww.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Aug 20 [17:59] schestowitz[TR2] > [17:59] schestowitz[TR2] > Hi Roy, Phil, [17:59] schestowitz[TR2] > [17:59] schestowitz[TR2] > Are you guys near to each other in the UK? [17:59] schestowitz[TR2] > [17:59] schestowitz[TR2] > Do you have the opportunity to meet each other? [17:59] schestowitz[TR2] You can copy Rianne in as well. [17:59] schestowitz[TR2] She is flying next week though. [17:59] schestowitz[TR2] Br, ● Aug 20 [18:30] *Received a CTCP VERSION from Harambe ● Aug 20 [19:12] *Received a CTCP VERSION from Harambe [19:28] *psydroid3 (~psydroid@yu29f4abyrsnc.irc) has joined #techbytes ● Aug 20 [20:04] schestowitz[TR2] Br, [20:47] schestowitz[TR2] Br,zzzzzzzz ● Aug 20 [21:47] *Received a CTCP VERSION from Harambe ● Aug 20 [22:15] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k324m2z7 [22:15] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k324m2z7 ) [22:15] schestowitz[TR2] " [22:15] schestowitz[TR2] There's good money in CS! [22:15] schestowitz[TR2] 3 hours ago by RT [22:15] schestowitz[TR2] | 2 reactions (+1/-1) | Reply [22:15] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @ds+1k324m2z7 [22:15] schestowitz[TR2] +1 [22:15] schestowitz[TR2] Working in IT is not for everyone! [22:15] schestowitz[TR2] 4 hours ago by Anonymous [22:15] schestowitz[TR2] | 1 reaction (+1/-0) | Reply [22:15] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @dj+1k324m2z7 [22:15] schestowitz[TR2] +2 [22:15] schestowitz[TR2] @an [22:15] schestowitz[TR2] Spot On ! The job market is exploding with unemployed IT workers as more and more jobs have been taken over by AI, layoffs, new grads and more and more people hit the street looking for work. Other industries have been impacted too - government, biotechs, retail, restaurants, travel. They are all getting hit as the job market contracts and people have less disposable income. Salaries have gone down too. Mergers and acquisitions of [22:15] schestowitz[TR2] "good" companies are up. Hard to say what the next big thing is going to be - tariffs ? LOL. [22:15] schestowitz[TR2] It's network, network, network and do whatever you have to to keep yourself afloat. It's a tough economy with a lot of headwinds out there. But you have to keep pushing hard every day. You might get a break eventually. [22:15] schestowitz[TR2] As the magician said to the princess: "You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince" [22:15] schestowitz[TR2] 8 hours ago by Anonymous [22:15] schestowitz[TR2] | 2 reactions (+2/-0) | Reply [22:15] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @cr+1k324m2z7 [22:15] schestowitz[TR2] +2 [22:15] schestowitz[TR2] Tip: Work your network. Call everyone you've ever worked with and re-connect. This is the only way to find a job these days. Applying to jobs on LinkedIn is a waste of time. 90% are fake jobs posted solely to satisfy regulatory requirements for an H1B or PERM application, to prove no Americans are available for the job. [22:15] schestowitz[TR2] " [22:16] schestowitz[TR2] https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k2w5fhcn [22:16] -TechBytesBot/#techbytes- ( status 403 @ https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1k2w5fhcn ) [22:16] schestowitz[TR2] " [22:16] schestowitz[TR2] or IBM AI could write a descriptive paper on the subject in graphic detail. [22:16] schestowitz[TR2] 4 hours ago by Anonymous [22:16] schestowitz[TR2] | 4 reactions (+4/-0) | Reply [22:16] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @r1+1k2w5fhcn [22:16] schestowitz[TR2] +6 [22:16] schestowitz[TR2] Or maybe RT the CS can write a nice essay about how he became so proficient in his specialty. [22:16] schestowitz[TR2] 5 hours ago by Anonymous [22:16] schestowitz[TR2] | 6 reactions (+6/-0) | Reply [22:16] schestowitz[TR2] Post ID: @qr+1k2w5fhcn [22:16] schestowitz[TR2] +11 [22:16] schestowitz[TR2] Well, the Admin of the site obviously didn't like the number of posts and amount of interest this topic was getting and so removed some of the posts from yesterday. [22:16] schestowitz[TR2] It speaks volumes about the corrupt executives @IBM who will try to bury the inconvenient truths about the company to save their oversized bonuses which they don't deserve. Maybe Alvind will speak to this on his next ASK Alvind monologue. Then again, maybe not. [22:16] schestowitz[TR2] " [22:32] *psydroid3 has quit (Quit: KVIrc 5.2.6 Quasar http://www.kvirc.net/)