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How does someone get a remote job with CCP?

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Captain Cullins
Doomheim
#41 - 2013-06-05 13:12:38 UTC
I have also been out of work for nearly 2 years, im currently employed but very rarely get called (once every 6 months for a day of work) so "having" a job does not seem to making things better for me in my search if that makes you feel any better...

I'm not well educated like the rest of you, i am in the laborers union though 3/4 the way to retirement which is a blessing..i think, been on the list for work for 2 years not one call from them yet... paying dues

I remember when i was young people would say BOY save your money things won't always be this good, and i would say yeah right i've been working 6-7 days a week 15 hrs a day my whole life i don't even have time to sleep get real... then BAM nothing.

Another guy once told me " learn to lute (asphalt) and youll always have a job" i did... i can run any equipment.. far beyond the experience of just a laborer with 17 years experience and still.. nothing

anyway good luck, keep your head high. at least you have relatives you can stay with. unfortunately im on the other side of that fence
Beliar Gray
I'm quitting Eve PV Rock I want to talk with you
#42 - 2013-06-05 13:15:51 UTC
Tora Bushido wrote:
Practice on this sentence "No sorry, the logs don't show anything." Blink

Tora knows whats up Lol
GM Nythanos
Game Master Retirement Home
#43 - 2013-06-05 13:39:03 UTC
Brooks Puuntai wrote:
CCP Soundwave wrote:
On-site is preferred of course and like any decent company we pay for your move, so don't worry about that.


But who in their right mind would want to move to Iceland, or god forbid Atlanta.


I like Atlanta, even if the summer can get a tad on the hot side. Sad

GM Nythanos | Senior Game Master
Kewso
School of Applied Knowledge
Caldari State
#44 - 2013-06-05 13:43:30 UTC
GM Nythanos wrote:
Brooks Puuntai wrote:
CCP Soundwave wrote:
On-site is preferred of course and like any decent company we pay for your move, so don't worry about that.


But who in their right mind would want to move to Iceland, or god forbid Atlanta.


I like Atlanta, even if the summer can get a tad on the hot side. Sad



I'm in southern Georgia, was born in Marietta though :)

but South Ga, 2 miles from FL line the heat and humidity sucks it felt like it was over 100F yesterday :(

my window AC busted and had to spend 400 bucks at lowes for a new 13000 btu "window shaker"
Demented471
State War Academy
Caldari State
#45 - 2013-06-05 14:18:19 UTC
Brooks Puuntai wrote:
CCP Soundwave wrote:
On-site is preferred of course and like any decent company we pay for your move, so don't worry about that.


But who in their right mind would want to move to Iceland, or god forbid Atlanta.



Um Excuse me I live in Metro Atlanta so I take offense to that (and Mind you I moved from NJ), once you go for a ride you will see multi million dollar homes which are down right amazing. And well the Southern Soul food and BBQ well yummy!

There was once was a man from Jita..

Demented471
State War Academy
Caldari State
#46 - 2013-06-05 14:19:28 UTC
GM Nythanos wrote:
Brooks Puuntai wrote:
CCP Soundwave wrote:
On-site is preferred of course and like any decent company we pay for your move, so don't worry about that.


But who in their right mind would want to move to Iceland, or god forbid Atlanta.


I like Atlanta, even if the summer can get a tad on the hot side. Sad



I bet you eat at Mary Macs like the rest of us! lol

There was once was a man from Jita..

Craig Bennett2th
Bennett Corp
#47 - 2013-06-05 19:43:29 UTC
So many questions lol.


Karsa Egivand wrote:
Craig Bennett2th wrote:
As far as Boeing and Lockheed. There is a few jobs they said they would hire me for, but they wouldn't relocate me. Obviously, I couldn't take it because of that.

Question

At what stage in the two years between jobs was that?


Last year. 2012
It was for some technician jobs.

CCP Soundwave wrote:
On-site is preferred of course and like any decent company we pay for your move, so don't worry about that.


You will be shocked on how many multi billion dollar companies avoid doing a paid move for anyone who will make less than 100K. I think many companies thing you should already be in the area if you are applying for a job that pays somewhere in the range of 45k-75k


Brooks Puuntai wrote:

But who in their right mind would want to move to Iceland, or god forbid Atlanta.


I would love to at least visit Iceland.

Gus Huntah wrote:
This is coming from someone that's worked (and lived) in 4 different countries over the past 15 years.

3) The "NASA" word in your CV is a very serious one

4) In the event that you do land an offer which does not contain a relocation package, do what you can to put together some money that will allow you to travel to your destination and find a cheap place to stay.

Not answering job posts on the basis that relo is not in the package is a huge mistake imho, because after 6 months to a year this "rough" patch you had been through will be gone, and you will have a job and you will be building up your career.


I think the NASA, age, and aerospace thing is working against me where I live. Most people in the area I live are regular people that you could find anywhere. In fact, several people I know who did move to my area with master degrees and what not had to dumb down their resume. Several employers already told me they don't believe my background (before a background check). (Then again I had to explain to someone what a submarine was a few months back. But IDK, that was only 1 person, and you can't judge a place on that.)


As far as moving without a relocation package. I am not doing that for 2 reasons. 1 I will lose my support network (my family will be too far to help me if something goes wrong). And 2, I've seen a few people get screwed by doing that. Some people take jobs, and the job turns out to not be a secure job. They lose their income very quickly, and they are SOL.



Hell is around every turn. It's your choice to go in it or not. Please check out the Rookies in EVE video playlist. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLioOFeHwQV5yNk2vpz8wX9hihLVQEIKLt
Craig Bennett2th
Bennett Corp
#48 - 2013-06-05 19:43:43 UTC
Brooks Puuntai wrote:
Wacktopia wrote:


CCP have jobs in more locations than that.


Err not really. Outside of 2 posting for SF, every job listing was in Iceland or Atlanta. China doesn't count because well its China.




LOL, I would take an unpaid move before I get stuck in China.


GM Nythanos wrote:


I like Atlanta, even if the summer can get a tad on the hot side. Sad



That's why I'm going for a indoors job lol. The only time it should be hot inside is when the AC unit is broke.

Hell is around every turn. It's your choice to go in it or not. Please check out the Rookies in EVE video playlist. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLioOFeHwQV5yNk2vpz8wX9hihLVQEIKLt
Kult Altol
The Safe Space
#49 - 2013-06-05 20:06:19 UTC
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ISD Suvetar
ISD Community Communications Liaisons
ISD Alliance
#50 - 2013-06-05 20:21:06 UTC  |  Edited by: ISD Suvetar
Liam Mirren wrote:

To me there just seem to be 2 options in regards to this:

- I don't care enough about the game so why bother
- I care enough to not want to see the man behind the curtain and the strings because that would spoil my enjoyment of actually playing


Also I don't believe that CCP is a healthy work environment, someone who actually wants to excel and demand/produce quality (see my sig) would probably go insane there.


It sounds like you've made your mind up already Pirate

In regards to your second point however, I can assure you ISD see no further behind the curtain than necessary to perform our roles. I know nothing about the game coding, other than what I can assume by the fact that I'm a Software Engineer in my day job.

It doesn't spoil the game for me, and in fact, the ISD community are often very inspired to play the game in different ways, we have a lot of veterans and if often inspires me to 'do something' Lol

[b]ISD Suvetar Captain/Commando Community Communication Liaisons (CCLs) Interstellar Services Department[/b]
Craig Bennett2th
Bennett Corp
#51 - 2013-06-05 20:29:42 UTC
ISD Suvetar wrote:
Liam Mirren wrote:

To me there just seem to be 2 options in regards to this:

- I don't care enough about the game so why bother
- I care enough to not want to see the man behind the curtain and the strings because that would spoil my enjoyment of actually playing


Also I don't believe that CCP is a healthy work environment, someone who actually wants to excel and demand/produce quality (see my sig) would probably go insane there.


It sounds like you've made your mind up already Pirate

In regards to your second point however, I can assure you ISD see no further behind the curtain than necessary to perform our roles. I know nothing about the game coding, other than what I can assume by the fact that I'm a Software Engineer in my day job.

It doesn't spoil the game for me, and in fact, the ISD community are often very inspired to play the game in different ways, we have a lot of veterans and if often inspires me to 'do something' Lol


Personally I think it enhances the game play with you are a coder behind a game like EVE. Obviously you will know what is the current limitations, but you're also able to get rid of those limitations by improving the code.
Anyways, I doubt 1 coder will know the limitations on a game of the same size as EVE. I am sure everyones computer is always being tracked, and I am sure there is things in place to keep people out of where they shouldn't be.

Hell is around every turn. It's your choice to go in it or not. Please check out the Rookies in EVE video playlist. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLioOFeHwQV5yNk2vpz8wX9hihLVQEIKLt
Craig Bennett2th
Bennett Corp
#52 - 2013-06-05 20:37:40 UTC
Just applied for the QA job at Atlanta Georgia. http://www.ccpgames.com/en/jobs/job-details.aspx?jobid=466

Hell is around every turn. It's your choice to go in it or not. Please check out the Rookies in EVE video playlist. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLioOFeHwQV5yNk2vpz8wX9hihLVQEIKLt
Jayrendo Karr
Caldari Provisions
Caldari State
#53 - 2013-06-05 20:46:56 UTC  |  Edited by: Jayrendo Karr
The person controlling the remote has all the power, they must be fair and just. They also need to know all the most commonly used channels by memory. Most importantly is that they can control the volume late at night so the neighbors don't call the 5-0. Channel surf and tivo fairly so that everyone can watch their favorite shows. Please channel surf responsibly.
Vertisce Soritenshi
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#54 - 2013-06-05 20:52:08 UTC
Brooks Puuntai wrote:
CCP Soundwave wrote:
On-site is preferred of course and like any decent company we pay for your move, so don't worry about that.


But who in their right mind would want to move to Iceland, or god forbid Atlanta.

Atlanta I can understand but Iceland? Dude...I would LOVE to live in Iceland!

Bounties for all! https://forums.eveonline.com/default.aspx?g=posts&m=2279821#post2279821
Gogela
Epic Ganking Time
CODE.
#55 - 2013-06-05 21:03:48 UTC
Hmmm... I don't know how I would feel about doing EvE for a living. You would risk turning your fun hobby into a job. It could ruin EvE for you! ...or I guess it could be fun and awesome.

Signatures should be used responsibly...
Craig Bennett2th
Bennett Corp
#56 - 2013-06-05 21:27:51 UTC
Gogela wrote:
Hmmm... I don't know how I would feel about doing EvE for a living. You would risk turning your fun hobby into a job. It could ruin EvE for you! ...or I guess it could be fun and awesome.


You're 100% right in it could go both ways. But, if you are out of a job then you will take what you can get.

But personally I think it would be great. No one can deny that EVE is growing. Also, no one can deny how thankful most of EVE players are (as long as you don't change too much with the current game).
BTW, I am already making a super small amount of money from EVE when I make video guides on EVE. Believe it or not, the more I play EVE the more I like it.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLioOFeHwQV5wfe5suTSl1RlMxxli5Dj9u
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLioOFeHwQV5x3cpv2X8TduC8JbAOH88PO

Anyways, I would prefer to work for CCP if I was to work for a gaming company. The way I see it is there is a high risk on job security when it comes to non MMO games. (Someone has to be an escape goat when a game sucks)
I could work for any other MMO gaming company than CCP, but all other MMO's are going down hill. WOW is even losing a bunch of people, and it's getting a bad rep for being old and boring. CCP's EVE Online is really the only MMO that can stand the test of time because each major update brings something extremely new to the game. Like whereas many other MMO's only bring in a few new items and some fixes per major update. EVE Online has brought a new level to exploration, low sec ratting, new NPC corps, and so on with this update.
In fact, my video guide views on some other MMO's and non MMO games has virtually drop off. But, my EVE Online views are growing by the thousands (literally) by the day.

You can test this by doing some PVP videos in xyz MMO and EVE Online. While that xyz video may get you more views out of the gate. EVE Online should get you more views in the long run.



So there is no question if I would take a job from CCP if CCP paid me the right amount, and gave me a paid move. (That's what I'm hoping for with the QA job)

Hell is around every turn. It's your choice to go in it or not. Please check out the Rookies in EVE video playlist. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLioOFeHwQV5yNk2vpz8wX9hihLVQEIKLt
Lasernuts
Deep Core Mining Inc.
Caldari State
#57 - 2013-06-05 21:47:14 UTC
GM Nythanos wrote:
Brooks Puuntai wrote:
CCP Soundwave wrote:
On-site is preferred of course and like any decent company we pay for your move, so don't worry about that.


But who in their right mind would want to move to Iceland, or god forbid Atlanta.


I like Atlanta, even if the summer can get a tad on the hot side. Sad




Not as humid as the southeast Georgia
Kacer Xenro
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#58 - 2013-06-05 21:51:32 UTC
Gogela wrote:
Hmmm... I don't know how I would feel about doing EvE for a living. You would risk turning your fun hobby into a job. It could ruin EvE for you! ...or I guess it could be fun and awesome.


Are you implying that eve is not a job?
CCP Complex
C C P
C C P Alliance
#59 - 2013-06-05 22:26:17 UTC
Peter Raptor wrote:
Iceland looks like an awesome place, in summer the nights are 20 minutes long or something lol, I'd love to work there, as long as i dont have to learn the ridiculous language!! (Sorry native Icelanders :)


No offense taken! :)

CCP is an international workplace and all employees are well versed in English, written and verbal.

Same can be said for all services here, speaking Icelandic is optional.

CCP Complex ||  EVE Marketing Team || Capture Artist **|| **@CCP_Complex
Fret Thiesant
The Scope
Gallente Federation
#60 - 2013-06-05 22:29:29 UTC
Go to an empty cross roads.

Bury:


6 packets of coffee
6 cans of redbull
6 wrist guards


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