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  • #31
    Had a Job a while back that knew of my HOPE/DC plans and were cool with that until one of us 3 techs left and the other was fired, literally leaving me with the work of 3 people.

    After not doing anything resembling hiring a replacement or even looking, I reminded the boss of my vacation plans (that I booked off 6 months earlier) and that he might want to get a replacement. He told me I could'nt go (flight an everything already booked) and that I needed to stay (no raise or compensation offered to cover his stupidity).

    It's not my fault he did'nt hire replacements, so I gave my 2 weeks notice and the day after I left, I hopped on a plane and never looked back.

    I wanted out of there anyways, this was sort of the last straw, but it's nice to say that I quit a job to goto Defcon.

    There's not much that would stop me from going to con, but I agree with Chris, work/family commitments take priority.
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    • #32
      Originally posted by skroo
      I hear he usually wears clothes in public. Should narrow the search down somewhat.
      That could make it quite a bit easier near pool2, strip clubs, and in random searches of hotel rooms, but I am not so sure it would help in the presentation rooms ...

      Oh wait. We did have that event during Grifter's presentation, didn't we? Never mind

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      • #33
        Originally posted by TheCotMan
        That could make it quite a bit easier near pool2, strip clubs, and in random searches of hotel rooms, but I am not so sure it would help in the presentation rooms ...

        Oh wait. We did have that event during Grifter's presentation, didn't we? Never mind
        Won't make it this year due to not having a job and trying to get out of grad school.
        "I am the EPITOME of FRUGALITY, the KING OF CHEAPNESS, the TIGHTEST of the TIGHTWADS, the MASTER-BLASTER of PENNY PINCHING, the BISHOP of UNDER-BUDGETING, the CARDINAL of COST-CUTTING, I AM THE MASTER MISER!!!."

        -Jim Sears

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        • #34
          Anyone that is't going to defcon still have a room reserved? I am willing to pay you 50$ if I am able to reserve a room at the Alexis Park resulting of properly coordonated cancellation
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          • #35
            Originally posted by dataworm
            Anyone that is't going to defcon still have a room reserved? I am willing to pay you 50$ if I am able to reserve a room at the Alexis Park resulting of properly coordonated cancellation

            Doesn't Czarina still have a room reserved?
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            • #36
              Originally posted by dataworm
              Anyone that is't going to defcon still have a room reserved? I am willing to pay you 50$ if I am able to reserve a room at the Alexis Park resulting of properly coordonated cancellation

              $50 is a little low for someone releasing their hotel room this late in the game, I'm sure they could get more then that...

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              • #37
                Originally posted by Chris
                Doesn't Czarina still have a room reserved?
                I beleive she cancelled it alwready. I'll make sure with her.
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                • #38
                  Originally posted by highwizard
                  $50 is a little low for someone releasing their hotel room this late in the game, I'm sure they could get more then that...
                  Yea maybe, but I am sure you did't had the idea, ;) New sport for next year, room scalping ;)

                  Got to contact my lawer to verify if room scalping is legal :)
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                  • #39
                    Originally posted by dataworm
                    Yea maybe, but I am sure you did't had the idea, ;) New sport for next year, room scalping ;)

                    Got to contact my lawer to verify if room scalping is legal :)
                    Only in Canada.
                    PM me or call me and I will see what I can do to help you out with a room.. is St. Tropez ok?
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                    • #40
                      Originally posted by dataworm
                      Anyone that is't going to defcon still have a room reserved? I am willing to pay you 50$ if I am able to reserve a room at the Alexis Park resulting of properly coordonated cancellation
                      just for the record, if DataWorm gets a room, alot of people call me to see if I have space... it would be a good thing to be able to tell them who to contact or contact who I can in order to get everyone a place to crash.. let me know if you have a room you aren't using.
                      If I had a nickle for every time someone offered me ten cents to keep my two cents to myself... I would be a rich man.

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                      • #41
                        I still have room but I am holding out till the last minute. :>

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                        • #42
                          Sorry to say that I cannot come this year. Just after getting locked in to come, I had a close loss in my family, as eldist of the siblings, its my business to wrap. It was painful to giveup my tickets and begged floorspace.

                          I very much enjoyed meeting everyone last year in person and I will miss being there this time around.

                          Best to you and yours,

                          goathead
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                          • #43
                            Originally posted by goathead
                            Sorry to say that I cannot come this year. Just after getting locked in to come, I had a close loss in my family, as eldist of the siblings, its my business to wrap. It was painful to giveup my tickets and begged floorspace.

                            I very much enjoyed meeting everyone last year in person and I will miss being there this time around.

                            Best to you and yours,

                            goathead
                            Very sorry to hear that. My condolences to your and your family. We look forward to seeing you next year.
                            the fresh princess of 1338

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                            • #44
                              Well, I will be attending, ghstwrtr will not (he's living cheap saving up to buy a new bike). Icetre is going, and last I heard Tommee was going to make it.

                              If anyone cares, that is.
                              "There are no failed experiments, only more data"

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                              • #45
                                Originally posted by goathead
                                Sorry to say that I cannot come this year. Just after getting locked in to come, I had a close loss in my family, as eldist of the siblings, its my business to wrap. It was painful to giveup my tickets and begged floorspace.

                                I very much enjoyed meeting everyone last year in person and I will miss being there this time around.

                                Best to you and yours,

                                goathead
                                Damn.. sorry to hear that Goat... hope to see you next year or sooner!
                                Happiness is a belt-fed weapon.

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