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Work Avenue / Re: Private or Public Sector

« on: June 27, 2016, 09:42:46 AM »

doing the same thing for both. the responsibiliti es are very similar; oversee technology innovation, helping to lead/coordinate, establish standards, train coworkers, implement ideas, and so some production work.

i know both hiring managers at the public and private sectors. i have worked with them before.

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Work Avenue / Private or Public Sector

« on: June 27, 2016, 09:28:10 AM »

if you have the option to work for the state (public) or private sector, which one would you pick?

state job
competitive salary (very little, or no annual raises)
great benefits (pto)
pension
secured, steady job (new position, needed for growth/technology innovation)
smaller projects; less than $1 million project (state lead projects, meaning we are the client and contractors work for us)
good work culture/environment (flexible)
no travel

private corp of +2,000 employees with offices all over the u.s.
same salary as the state job (annual raises, bonuses based on merit)
average benefits (pto)
401k
job security = this is a new position, the demand needed for future growth of company
big million dollar projects. communication/coordination with other contractors/clients across the country
some travel

it's a good dilemma to have, but it's a hard decision to make. just hoping for some thoughts/opinions or rational suggestions.

thanks in advance!

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The Game Room / Re: Arcade Cabinet Build

« on: June 23, 2016, 08:47:25 AM »

the new pi has built in wifi. i have the pi 2 with a wifi usb. you don't really need wifi for an arcade build, just ssh into the pi to download/upload as needed.

bought the cabinet from craigslist, it came with the x-arcade dual joystick and pi for $150. so def buy a used cabinet, also reused an old computer to save you money. the x-arcade joystick is selling online from $125-$150, that's if you want a pre-build joystick, otherwise you can buy buttons/joystick kit for less.

i got the marquee printed from a local sign shop. price for 24"x17" is $20-$30. i'm still working on the side art and bezel. i got a quote for one 136"x70" side art at $100/piece.

as you can see, it can get pretty expensive. not including time/labor. the hardest part is configuring the joystick. there are some great youtube vids for this step, but still requires a few hours of configuring.

i'm estimating the total cost would be $500-$700 to finish. you gain some appreciation for this kind of hobby and understand why arcade cabinets are sold for thousands of $$. it's a fun hobby, something i've always wanted to do.

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The Game Room / Arcade Cabinet Build

« on: June 22, 2016, 11:23:33 AM »

bought an original, double-dragon arcade cabinet with x-arcade dual joystick and raspberry pi. it's easier to buy an old cabinet than to build one.



took it apart to sand and primed.



a new fresh coat of paint.



upgrade to widescreen 24" lcd



i'm still configuring the raspberry pi to run retropie with all the classic game emulators. also, creating my own marquee, bezel and side art decals to put on. still a work in progress...

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Money & Investment / Re: Real Estate Agent

« on: March 24, 2016, 04:35:14 PM »

i have something i want you to help review and give me your opinion as a real realtor, if you don't mind.

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Entrepreneurial Minds / Re: home owner service idea

« on: March 23, 2016, 10:57:45 AM »

lawn is $50 a trip, landscaping is additional $75/hr. what's your address? 

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Money & Investment / Re: Real Estate Agent

« on: March 23, 2016, 10:55:24 AM »

is it a seller's market right now?

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Entrepreneurial Minds / Re: home owner service idea

« on: March 15, 2016, 12:36:54 PM »

* going live soon *

 

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Entrepreneurial Minds / Re: home owner service idea

« on: March 07, 2016, 11:42:39 AM »

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Entrepreneurial Minds / Re: home owner service idea

« on: March 04, 2016, 03:58:52 PM »

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Entrepreneurial Minds / home owner service idea

« on: March 01, 2016, 12:01:14 PM »

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Computer & Technology / Re: Oculus Rift $600

« on: January 08, 2016, 11:05:30 AM »

google cardboard for under $20 is a better deal.

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Computer & Technology / Re: AkitaBox - online facility maintenance database

« on: January 07, 2016, 03:23:18 PM »

here's a screenshot of a floor plan, recovered from an old blueprints from the 60s.  we located and pinned every equipment and provided the owner a list of assets they can monitor. asset info such as make, model, warranty, maintenance schedule are embedded in akitabox. schedule notifications for repairs can be sent to the owner. owners can access their project from anywhere, or using our app. qr codes can be embedded on every equipment for easy lookup on the field.

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Computer & Technology / Re: AkitaBox - online facility maintenance database

« on: January 06, 2016, 08:55:08 AM »

thanks for the honest opinion. we are working with a company called "gener8tor" who has introduced us to many potential big name clients. right now we're trying to get consumers/owners interests in our product.

we have diff enterprise packages for our target audience; single-home owner, building manager, and building owner, and we send a rep to walk thru the process along with options for them to do their own data loading or have us manage everything.


we have a free trial for single-home owner on our website http://home.akitabox.com/

try it out even if you don't own a property. use it to manage anything applicable.

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Computer & Technology / Re: AkitaBox - online facility maintenance database

« on: January 05, 2016, 10:09:28 AM »

So can someone explain how this could work with a call center that represents multiple clients?

a few intro videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAQvsUc49es
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JktPecNhCSg


basically akitabox stores building equipment information and floor plans; mechanical room, chillers, boilers, electrical panels, mechanical pumps, water line pipes, etc. required to make a building/office functional. akitabox documents maintenance tasks, manufacturer, model or any relevant info. qr codes can be assign to any piece of equipment for easy access to lookup info making the repair maintenance workflow easy for building owners to manage and repair companies reducing time, labor and cost.

what kind of call center you work for?

if you manage building/facility maintenance information, we can help you!