Semi-OT. Should I apply for this?

[klesh]

What do you guys think of this for a job that I might apply for. I just found it, and Beverly Massachusetts is two towns away from me. It kinda feels like I am about to meet emperor Palpatine in his lair, but it might also be somewhat fun.

Problem is I have a BA in Sociology, with a minor in history, and virtually no experience in the field. I have very nice technical writing skills and I could of course show them some samples of my university work.

Basically I am not sure I would want to work for them, but the industry would be cool. Plus, my current job affords no benfits, so I havent been to the doctor or dentist in awhile. For you socialized medicine people: No Insurance from your employer means a trip to get a physical from the doctor is outragesously expensive, not to mention my aching wisdom teeth.

I just dont know, I guess it cannot hurt to simply apply, correct? It'd be like working for the enemy though.


-FMK.

[Chris 62]

Work is work, and you can always quit if it blows.

[Choke]

Just think though, mabye you could steal the code for Civ2!

[Kull]

Go for it!

[Case]

Apply - what do you have to lose?

If you don't like the company, you can always work on bringing them down from within [not that I'd ever do such a thing. Honest. ]

For you socialized medicine people: No Insurance from your employer means a trip to get a physical from the doctor is outragesously expensive, not to mention my aching wisdom teeth.

Socialised medicine kicks arse. Move to a civilised country before you get old and/or have kids.

[klesh]

Yes, Case, I actually intend to do so. Unfortunately the prescription drug industry here is so out of control, there is no chance of that happening in the States. Unfortunately, I am personally aware of situations whereby a person with a unique condition wasn't afforded proper (the absolute best) care in a nation with socialized medicine, however the absolute best here would make you so in debt that you might as well be dead anyway. As far as normal aches and pains though, I am a huge supporter of such things.

And yes, I think I shall apply. As you say, nothing to lose. I found out that this chick I went to college with now works there as a tester. I told her CivIII sucks, and she said 'dont worry, were patching it' they even have their entry-levels singing their tune! Interestingly enough, she graduated with a degree in sound recording, so I guess you dont have to be super qualified for that position at least.

-FMK.


Edit: changed the blasphemy of CivII sucks to CivIII.

[The ANZAC]

Socialized medicine...

[St Leo]

Don't knock until you've tried it, ANZAC. It rocks.

[Case]

I'd probably be dead without socialised medcine... (from heart disease when I was a kid).

From an economic viewpoint, socialised medical systems are actually a lot cheaper overall then private ones (governments, while not toally effecient, aren't likely to ever engange in predetory pricing).

[techumseh]

Per capita health care costs in Canada (a victim of socialized medicine) are about half what they are in in the US. Health insurance is universal, as opposed to over 40 million people without coverage in the US.

[klesh]

Originally posted by Case
I'd probably be dead without socialised medcine... (from heart disease when I was a kid).

See thats the thing, my contrary example is of my step-brother who grew up with socialized medicine and a heavy duty heart condition of somekind. He was not given the most expensive state of the art tests, I assume because that would've exceeded his alotment. He came to the US to see some other doctors and had to pay for it, but they were able to better diagnose and treat the problem. He had been misdiagnosed and treated for so long that I guess it was too late. He died at 17 or 18 yrs old. I didn't know him very well, had only met him once or twice. Step mom didn't like it very much though.

But like for me, without anything particularly wrong... I think my oh-so-prosperous country should kick in for the workingman. There's enough to go around, you know

-FMK.

[H Tower]

so if you do get this job, you'll be able to post all the game manuals before the game gets released?

[St Leo]

Game manuals? Do they still make those?

[Case]

Of course: in oh-so-convienient pdf format

[klesh]

yeah, now note that I always have alot of typos in my posts.... get ready, they will look great in print form!

or even better in pdf