Newbie here

[mango]

Can you recall your moment of revelation when this dream became clear to you? I wonder what prompted it?

What were you doing before then? It seems you're currently working in support. How do you enjoy that?

Just curious like.



EDIT: why not try this test and see if you're cut out to be programmer?
Computer Programming Aptitude Test

I absolutely despise support, I think its because I am too intelligent to do it. I love programming, I am reading head first Java whihc is awesome but very hard going. OncI get though that I should be an ace programmer. I might skip all the object oriented stuff though I just dont get it, I just wont use that part of Java, Ill use beans or something similar instead.

Thanks ill take a look at the test, I never do well in test but then neither did Einstien.

[Mich the Tester]

I think its because I am too intelligent to do it. I love programming, I am reading head first Java ...

You're so intelligent that you've chosen a really difficult job with crap pay?

[mango]

You're so intelligent that you've chosen a really difficult job with crap pay?

Howe crap I thought I could get 200-300 per day. And pay a few % tax.

[Durbs]

Howe crap I thought I could get 200-300 per day. And pay a few % tax.

Plus all the hot chicks! All the chicks dig a contractor.

Given you are vapour, i'm sure you'll slip under Hectors rader.

[mango]

Plus all the hot chicks! All the chicks dig a contractor.

High 5 bro! I don't have a GF at the moment, so that would be another great thing.

[RichardCranium]

Plus all the hot chicks! All the chicks dig a contractor.

Yeah, but the only reason we're having to beat them all off with a tulipty stick all the time is because of all that lovely money.

[Durbs]

Especially the contactor geeks who don't wash much.

I just flash 'em my 15-sided D&D dice, let slip i'm a level 7 mage, and BINGO. Boobs and everything!

[Mich the Tester]

High 5 bro! I don't have a GF at the moment, so that would be another great thing.

OK, we'll start with the 'tache. I know it's movember, but this really won't do. Wash it off. Lose the specs, or at least get some more trendy ones. Smoking's kind of 'out' with the really fit birds these days, and it certainly won't enamour you with an aerobics instructor (see second illustration), which you will need for getting rid of that bulbous blob of fat around your waist. You might think of wearing a simple, well cut, dark suit; ties aren't necessary outside of work, but always wear simple, conservative, polished black shoes with a suit. Try a different haircut and lose the dye.

Other than that, I'll leave you in the safe hands of Ms Alreadypacked, Ms Norrahe, Ms CM, Ms Poppins and Ms Cojak for advice on actually chatting up a lady. Hint; don't talk about Java coding.

[RichardCranium]

Especially the contactor geeks who don't wash much.

Can you blame them? When you're raking in £20 to £25 per hour, who has time to wash?

It's a fantastic life. There's no way two people can eat curry and drink beer at the rate of £20 per hour, so you just cannot fail but end up stupid rich.


Edit: Mich, you bastard! Where'd you get that photo?

[Mich the Tester]

Edit: Mich, you bastard! Where'd you get that photo?

What, the aerobics girl? Digital camera at the rugby club yesterday evening