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voodooflux replied

12 August 2008, 20:47
Originally posted by NickFitz View Post

WHS
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NickFitz replied

12 August 2008, 20:46
Originally posted by Gonzo View Post

Who would want to be a code-monkey these days?
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Ardesco replied

12 August 2008, 20:24
Head of online marketing. Just think of the jollies!!!!!
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Gonzo replied

12 August 2008, 20:08
Originally posted by realityhack View Post

Simple really - on a whim/knee jerk decision. Choose:

Technical Application development, or

Head of online marketing.

May not matter much as I was thinking of ditching the client anyway in a month or so. Both pay the same, before the 'whichever pays more' answers.

Head of online marketing. Who would want to be a code-monkey these days?
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DS23 replied

12 August 2008, 15:14
if you can't separate the tasks and responsibilities and money.... ignore the stuff and concentrate on the people and personalities: who would you rather work for/with?
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realityhack replied

12 August 2008, 14:44
Basically, this boils down to Tech/Business skills with product management and BA training... vs a responsible role being all arty but having the tech knowhow to hire the relevant developers to realise multimedia projects with a marketing agenda - whatever that might be.
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Xenophon replied

12 August 2008, 14:43
Originally posted by Diver View Post

Bone up

This is good advice.

If you have any trouble achieving this, rh, then let me know. I've got some stuff in.
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Diver replied

12 August 2008, 14:41
Originally posted by realityhack View Post

I'm not sure I'm fluent enough in Marketing BS. I'd be the one person in the room straight-talking my way through meetings and design discussions.

They would call you innovative.

Here Bone up
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realityhack replied

12 August 2008, 14:41
Originally posted by Xenophon View Post

How very dare you!

You've thrown down your pink marigolds! Gadzooks sir!
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DS23 replied

12 August 2008, 14:40
dunno - have you got a key for the lift yet?
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Xenophon replied

12 August 2008, 14:40
Originally posted by realityhack View Post

Pot/Kettle

How very dare you!
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realityhack replied

12 August 2008, 14:38
Originally posted by Xenophon View Post

Head of Online Marketing cos it sounds nice and gay.

Pot/Kettle
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realityhack replied

12 August 2008, 14:37
Originally posted by Diver View Post

Head of online marketing. looks good on yer CV, and you probably have enough Tech App positions showing on there anyway.

I'm not sure I'm fluent enough in Marketing BS. I'd be the one person in the room straight-talking my way through meetings and design discussions.
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Xenophon replied

12 August 2008, 14:37
Head of Online Marketing cos it sounds nice and gay.
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Diver replied

12 August 2008, 14:36
Originally posted by realityhack View Post

Simple really - on a whim/knee jerk decision. Choose:

Technical Application development, or

Head of online marketing.

May not matter much as I was thinking of ditching the client anyway in a month or so. Both pay the same, before the 'whichever pays more' answers.

Head of online marketing. looks good on yer CV, and you probably have enough Tech App positions showing on there anyway.
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