I have got a job!
Heard yesterday I have got a new job, starting on Tuesday, as head of brand strategy and marketing for a large plc, with responsibility for three large restaurant chains. Initially for 6 months but it could be extended for up to 2 years.

So my question is: what work around can I use to access B3ta through a company firewall?

Sorry to stomp on your thread Bobby.
( Fucking hell Jeff I am not a robot, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 15:46, 106 replies, latest was 14 years ago)

Just use a proxy
Or go to IT and say I AM VERY IMPORTANT AND YOUR FIREWALL IS STOPPING ME DOING VERY IMPORTANT WANK I MEAN WORK!

/also congrats
(PsychoChomp, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 15:52, Reply)

Thanks.

( Fucking hell Jeff I am not a robot, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 15:53, Reply)

You know a great "brand strategy"
Is giving us all free food and wine and then we'll be "incentivised" to talk "out of the box" and say nice shit about you on "social media 2.0" developing a "virtual following" so you can "trend" on twitter.
(PsychoChomp, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 15:55, Reply)

I'll get back to you about that.
Not really.
( Fucking hell Jeff I am not a robot, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:11, Reply)

Well those three large restaurant chains are shit and run by paedos.

(PsychoChomp, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:11, Reply)

And the food gives you cancer.

( Fucking hell Jeff I am not a robot, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:16, Reply)

They exclusivly hire chefs with Aids.

(PsychoChomp, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:21, Reply)

I heard he made black pudding from his own blood and urine.

(Bazongaloid, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:22, Reply)

I heard they make black pudding from actual blacks.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:25, Reply)

If they don't at the moment they soon will. Trust me on that.

( Fucking hell Jeff I am not a robot, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:26, Reply)

Congratulations. Fire all Jewish employees immediately to make a strong impression.

( SteveFrench Cardio is for homo's. do you even lift bro?, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 15:56, Reply)

Maybe not!

( Fucking hell Jeff I am not a robot, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:10, Reply)

this thread is much better than than other one, i might stay here

(Quintno EXPERIMENT RUINED CANCELLED, LEFT 4EVER, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:05, Reply)

Wanna hang out?

( SteveFrench Cardio is for homo's. do you even lift bro?, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:06, Reply)

already was, its a very relaxed office

(Quintno EXPERIMENT RUINED CANCELLED, LEFT 4EVER, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:12, Reply)

Tony Iommi has cancer.
And now Bill Ward is threatening not to play i Black Sabbath anymore. This may really fuck up Donnington.
(Bazongaloid, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:09, Reply)

isn't it tommi?

(Quintno EXPERIMENT RUINED CANCELLED, LEFT 4EVER, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:12, Reply)

Yes, Tony Iommi.

(Bazongaloid, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:15, Reply)

You are why the economy is shit.

( Dr. Shambolic je suis charlie, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:10, Reply)

Indeed.

( Fucking hell Jeff I am not a robot, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:11, Reply)

I blame you more.
Battered is just a bit pompous, you are the reason the banks weren't adequately capitalised.
(Bazongaloid, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:12, Reply)

bAnKS

( Dr. Shambolic je suis charlie, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:55, Reply)

That's the wrong question. And you know it.
You should become part of the night crowd for the next six months.

And congratulations. I never doubted you.
(Set your faces to Stunned Bigly, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:12, Reply)

I know. I needed to ask a question though.
We will drink beer on the 18th to celebrate my leaving the dole queue.
( Fucking hell Jeff I am not a robot, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:16, Reply)

Congratulations!!
Really hope it all goes well for you - this year appears to be lucky for B3TANS in the job market - let's hope it continues!!
(Captain Placid 24/7 ball gags, brownie mix and clown porn, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:18, Reply)

I fucking hope so, too.

( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:18, Reply)

Your turn next DG!!
2012 - the year of the B3TAN!!
(Captain Placid 24/7 ball gags, brownie mix and clown porn, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:21, Reply)

Yep. Fingers crossed for all.

( Fucking hell Jeff I am not a robot, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:19, Reply)

I second that emotion.

(Set your faces to Stunned Bigly, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:49, Reply)

Congrats.

( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:17, Reply)

Thanks.

( Fucking hell Jeff I am not a robot, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:18, Reply)

Oh man that is SUPERB

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:17, Reply)

You forgot this again (!)

(Bazongaloid, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:18, Reply)

Thanks. Future beers will have to be at weekends only as I will now have "school nights" again.

( Fucking hell Jeff I am not a robot, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:19, Reply)

I'm sure we can manage that.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:21, Reply)

You & Lusty around on the 11th for a few?
My wife will be at her parents. So I can do as I like and I DAMN WELL WILL.
( Fucking hell Jeff I am not a robot, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:23, Reply)

We are going to see The Black Keys - I think that's that night anyway...

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:26, Reply)

Meh, they aren't as good as they used to be.

(Bazongaloid, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:29, Reply)

The new stuff sounds fucking terrible.
Like the Kings of fucking Leon or some cunts.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:30, Reply)

There's only one way of life, etc.

(Set your faces to Stunned Bigly, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:50, Reply)

Well done Batto
I'm having a pint to celebrate.
Well, I was having a pint anyway, but y'know, it's the thought that counts or something.
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:23, Reply)

I was celebrating with a couple of friends until 4am this morning. Managed to fall over and crack a couple of ribs. I feel horrible.

( Fucking hell Jeff I am not a robot, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:24, Reply)

Haha good work.
Marketing though? Doesn't that make you an awful cunt?
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:27, Reply)

I have worked in marketing for 17 years. Hence why I am such a cunt.

( Fucking hell Jeff I am not a robot, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:30, Reply)

A lovely, employed, soon to be solvent cunt.

(Set your faces to Stunned Bigly, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:51, Reply)

Nice to see a professional cunt
Amongst all us amateurs.
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:59, Reply)

I've just got an email telling me not to talk to the press.
Expect some interesting NHS news this weekend.
(PsychoChomp, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:27, Reply)

That doesn't sound like good news.

(Bazongaloid, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:30, Reply)

Meh it'll be typical bollocks.
It'll blow over.
(PsychoChomp, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:32, Reply)

oh looks like this might be it.
www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5g5jTN0UPLSi2E3ia3jwOFVezv-TQ?docId=B31121441328276156A00003
(PsychoChomp, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:44, Reply)

Nhs employee rapes again. Serial rapist leaves paper clips at scene.

( SteveFrench Cardio is for homo's. do you even lift bro?, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:30, Reply)

Hahaha

( Fucking hell Jeff I am not a robot, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:32, Reply)

My insurance broker says the best they can do on my car insurance is £770 for a two year old fiesta
when I have 5 years no claims.

Now this is going to end in a big fight with the wife because she wants to stay with the broker, despite the fact that they are taking the piss.
(Bazongaloid, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:42, Reply)

Al, if you want proof of how bad the situation is re: car insurance
ring them back and get a quote with your Mrs taken off.
(Set your faces to Stunned Bigly, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:52, Reply)

I know she's bringing the cost down, but a five minute search on t'internet has already found quotes for just under £500
So what exactly are the brokers playing at by claiming that that's the best they can do?
(Bazongaloid, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:53, Reply)

Meerkat food isn't free.
They need a margin, innit.
( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:57, Reply)

But they've already filled her head that it's because I'm a year younger and I've only had my licence for 10 years, rather than her 13 years

(Bazongaloid, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:00, Reply)

Research the phrase "authorised representative".
Nearly all the brokers are this otherwise they have to purchase their own professional indemnity insurance.
(Set your faces to Stunned Bigly, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:08, Reply)

Research the phrase "you are a fucking gaylord".

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:13, Reply)

Research the phrase "I wonder if these trousers are waterproof or just water resistant"

(PsychoChomp, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:18, Reply)

They are definitely water proof
I wore then in the rain the stayed totally dry.
(Bazongaloid, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:19, Reply)

Research the name "Peter Storm"

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:23, Reply)

Eh?

(Bazongaloid, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:19, Reply)

*does 'drinky drinky' hand gesture*

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:26, Reply)

Told you it was in the bag!

( JeffTheDogFucker Can you dig it?, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 16:53, Reply)

Hi Jeff.
I know you get a lot of this, but hopefully this is a fairly simple one. Would you mind taking a look at my CV? I'm just updating it now, hope to be done in the hour and I think it's in pretty good shape, but I'd appreciate a professional eye cast over it.
( CQ Knows the truth, all of it., Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:11, Reply)

yay
although the key to it being extended to 2 years may be not to be on b3ta all day?
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:24, Reply)

Congratulations!
I'm sure others have already listed the two typical mirrors
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:28, Reply)

Oh, yeah, what she said
Sorry Bats, a bit tunnel vision ATM.
( CQ Knows the truth, all of it., Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:28, Reply)

I got _another_ call from a recruiter just now, offering me jobs that are 150-175% of what I currently earn.
I donno why they keep on calling me.
( G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:40, Reply)

Maybe they thought you'd like more money.
They sound pretty stupid to me.
(Bazongaloid, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:44, Reply)

I would very much like more money, I actually struggle with my current wages, but I really like my job =(

( G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:48, Reply)

Point them my way, there's a good lad.
Although if they want you, I doubt I have the right skill-set.
( CQ Knows the truth, all of it., Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:44, Reply)

Can you eat Ribs?

(Bazongaloid, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:47, Reply)

Can I? yes
Will I? no
( CQ Knows the truth, all of it., Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:49, Reply)

Then there is no chance of you poaching Gonz' job.

(Bazongaloid, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:50, Reply)

I'm not saying eating ribs is essencial to a good career in IT,
but I've never meet a good I.T'er who refused BBQ Ribs.
( G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:51, Reply)

crazy veggies
ribs are delicious
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:52, Reply)

No argument here.

( CQ Knows the truth, all of it., Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:53, Reply)

want ribs
but i suspect it's microwave rice for tea :(
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:53, Reply)

Ypou failed to take account of the 6 Ps then
I have no sympathy
( CQ Knows the truth, all of it., Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:55, Reply)

what?

( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:56, Reply)

Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance.
I see CQ is an Andy McNab fan too.
( G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:58, Reply)

i just can't deal with cooking
and shoping. i have never bought ribs to cook, not sure how i would
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:59, Reply)

Actually, no.
I think I picked it up from a Canadian talk radio host, tempted to stop using it now.
( CQ Knows the truth, all of it., Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:59, Reply)

Ah, I think it's a used army term, when I started reading (for pleasure) at 18 or soo, I started off reading army books, mostly Andy McNab and Chris Ryan....
... one of the two used it in _every_ book they wrote.
( G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 18:02, Reply)

Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance
In other works if you'd bought and/or learned to cook anything othe then microwave rice, you'd be eating it tonight.
( CQ Knows the truth, all of it., Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:58, Reply)

but i just resent the brain space
that cooking and shopping take up
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 18:00, Reply)

Pah! Call yourself a girl?

( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Fri 3 Feb 2012, 18:14, Reply)

I am a shit girl
i started a new thread, btw
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 18:15, Reply)

I like it when you are like "I HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF THE RIBS FOR THIS SITTING", so you no longer care about the amount of semi-solid sauce left....
.... so you scrape it off with an onion ring or chip, and have it in one go.
( G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:53, Reply)

*drools*
what place does this delicious selection of yumminess?
( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:54, Reply)

There are a few good places in london, next time you're down, we'll go !
People are gonna be like "WTF GONZ !!!" because my favorite one was a place in southgate before I moved, and now I'm in Enfield there is a just-as-good one here, so it's now my favorite. I promise I don't choose my favorite depending on proximity to my home.
( G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:56, Reply)

YAY

( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:59, Reply)

There's one in Enfield?
Fuck Yeah!
(Bazongaloid, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 18:14, Reply)

Are you active on LinkedIn ? That seems to be where they're coming from.

( G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:49, Reply)

Never used it, everyone I know who's on it complains about being spammed unmercifully
Maybe I'll set up a dedicated email account and sign up.
( CQ Knows the truth, all of it., Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:52, Reply)

The only thing that it did that was really really shitty was go through all my email contacts to match people....
.... which is a great thing, except those without accounts are asked to sign up under your name, which is a fucking disgusting privacy setting.
( G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:54, Reply)

Yeah, well dodgy.
I reckon a dedicated 'jobsearch' email account would be good.
( CQ Knows the truth, all of it., Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:57, Reply)

Is that legal?

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 18:00, Reply)

...asks the massive drugs whore.

( Davros' Granddad a voice of calm reason in a world of spastics., Fri 3 Feb 2012, 18:13, Reply)

To be fair, Monty isn't the world's biggest buisness connection network, so is less likely to be picked up by the feds.
It's not iligal, they do tell you, they just don't make it clear.
( G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 18:39, Reply)

That's rather excellent news. Well done, an' that.
Can you get me one too?
( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:53, Reply)

I guess that job from the other week didn't go so well =(
If it helps, tonight for dinner, I'm having a roast dinner.
( G/PP 💩💩💩💩💩&#128, Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:55, Reply)

I don't like roast dinners, so I'm not jealous.
With the possible exception of roast pork and crackling. But I can't imagine you eating that very often. ; )
( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Fri 3 Feb 2012, 17:59, Reply)