Oh.. I remember making an animated flash banner for one company to put it on a successful local search engine's site...

All was looking nice and easy untill I was reading through the sites requirement: Flash player 6 as the newest accepted version

 

Also... IE... how the hell are you suposed to make that thing access the clipboard for images and not just text.

I've applied for around two dozen jobs over the past two months in web development, all of which I'm capable/qualified to do. All but one have been posted by recruitment agencies, and funnily enough, it was the one and only one posted by the actual company that gave me an interview and short-listed me. So this leads me to believe, am I somehow doing something wrong when applying for jobs posted by agencies?

 

I'd like to contact the companies advertising directly, but no details are given. This is also the case with Monster, TotalJobs etc. Any tips?

 

Oh, just to coincide with the topic theme, grrrrr, mumble grumble, humbug, stupid agencies, stupid employers, grrr.

When we are hiring, we go always directly. Never saw a person found by agency we would be willing to hire. And to be honest we first ask the employees if they know someone who would fill the position. They never bring anyone who wouldn't be up to the task or who would be slacking off - as they would be the ones dealing with it. I only went through selection proces like two times in my life. The usual way is that someone who know me is asked if he knows someone who could do this or that - and they send them to me.

From the other side, when I was applying for the job, the only companies that made sence contacting were those looking themselves or outsourcing companies. Recruitment agencies doesn't care for what you can do, just if they can sell you. And they sell you like a new phone - listing up your perks "camera, touchscreen, ram, resolution, msd, storage,....". Unfortunatelly, a lot of those recruitment guys have no clue what your proffession needs so they select those who list all the skills client requested and select those who have more "extras". When we delt with recruitment companies briefly it felt like the selection process went the "IT Crowd" way.

Not really web related, but I was still pissed off.

 

Basically I went to the cinema to see that Alan Partridge film, but first I had a bunch of hassle at the counter, just trying to get some popcorn and a coke. I asked for a small for both and the girl at the counter said that it was cheaper to up-size, but I said no. She kept asking me as if I didn't understand what I was talking about. I don't want 1.5 liters of coke and a shopping bag of popcorn. I didn't even want anything but I was queuing and it took ages, so I thought screw it.

 

These people do my head in.

Client of yesteryear got in contact to say they can't access their site. They keep changing the password then forgetting it - immediately. I just don't get it. Starting to take it's toll on a Sunday now... The best way I can explain the 'issues' is having selling someone a car, driving it with them to their home then getting a call the following week saying the car won't start as they can't find the key. Holding back a bit of the rage on this one.

I had a software for organising passwords (built by the dev I worked with). I would have recommended something like this to the client.

Other than that, I don't get it either, there are many ways to save your password, or even use the link Forgotten password, which usually comes with login forms.

Yeah - this was literally a couple of minutes having changed it. They would get an email to change the password. After logging in, they'd change the password then a minute later they would say they can't login as password not accepted. Madness. I said to even write it down but there just isn't any signs of comprehension - quite worrying really.

I don't have to moan about this spam email, it made me laugh.

 

Dear Sir or Madam,

Greetings from yongkang Jialemei Industry and Trade Co.,Ltd.
We are producting the rechargedable grass trimmer.
If you are interesting, please let me know anytime.

 

Note the spelling mistake in bold and the ridiculous product.

Trying to listen to an album that has just come out, in the office with headphones on, but I keep getting asked questions, phone calls ect.

 

It's one of those I want to be left alone days, and I'm not getting any of it. So bloody annoying as I've got loads to do.

Trying to listen to an album that has just come out, in the office with headphones on, but I keep getting asked questions, phone calls ect.

 

It's one of those I want to be left alone days, and I'm not getting any of it. So bloody annoying as I've got loads to do.

 

What are you listening trying to listen to?

What are you listening trying to listen to?

 

Arctic Monkeys - AM

 

So far I've spent the morning setting someones computer up, email, windows SBS ect. All I want to do is finish our new site!!

Ah, the Arctic Monkeys. Used to like them until they 'matured' I still think they're alright, but don't really listen anymore. Is it worth listening to?

 

Setting computers up is so much fun - especially if they're Windows machines... Hardly anytime at all. Yeah, right. Good luck with getting the site done. Have they set a deadline for it?

 

My little grumble is about yours truly. Wish I had allocated a bit more time to jQuery. Would probably be able to explore a few more avenues than just CSS and plugins all the time. I think I know what I'll be doing the weekend.

Ah, the Arctic Monkeys. Used to like them until they 'matured' I still think they're alright, but don't really listen anymore. Is it worth listening to?

 

Setting computers up is so much fun - especially if they're Windows machines... Hardly anytime at all. Yeah, right. Good luck with getting the site done. Have they set a deadline for it?

 

My little grumble is about yours truly. Wish I had allocated a bit more time to jQuery. Would probably be able to explore a few more avenues than just CSS and plugins all the time. I think I know what I'll be doing the weekend.

 

Not sure, I haven't been able to listen to it yet I actually prefer their mature stuff. Suck It And See has some pretty heavy songs on it, Humbug was quite a psychedelic album in parts, and Matts best drumming. I really like Favorite Worst Nightmare though, it's just good all round.

has been out for a while, it's track 2 from their new album. When I practice drums I usually start with this, I like the small drums fills and changes (not as many as Cardiacs though ).

 

Setting up computers is a nightmare, especially on our network. There's no deadline yet, It's basically done though.

I've had a client emailing me about this today.

Basically, she can't fill in the Captcha code. It's pretty simple (only 4 digits or less, not one of them mental re-captcha ones). I can't 'check' because they get randomly generated. You can't make this sh*t up.

SO hard to decipher, can you please check and also send me a simpler version of
the code, thanks.

 

 

It's a captcha, not Egyptian hieroglyphics for FFS!

I gotta side with the client on this one. I mean, is that a 6, or a duck?! I GIVE UP ON LIFE.

What about captcha questions like 7+2=?

She probably hasn't got her glasses on or something.

Without glasses:

What about captcha questions like 7+2=?

 

I could add something like that, but that means re-writing parts of the form. I'll pick this up again on Monday.

Ha, ha, I am the same without my glasses

In general I like that sort of captcha better (I do hate all captchas, though ) but yeah, we need them...

Ha, ha, I am the same without my glasses

In general I like that sort of captcha better (I do hate all captchas, though ) but yeah, we need them...

 

Contacts for me

 

There's a few hidden input captcha methods, I'll probably roll one of them in.

I can't see any numbers at all. All I see is a pink cactus in a panama playing scrabble on an inflatable duck.

 

We should have captcha that are magic eye images (remember them?). The best results are granted access, the least imaginative get electrocuted. Only a little.

Contacts for me

 

Only out of the office, not when I work, because they dry really fast and I don't think they are good for the eyes when working on a computer

 

I wish there was an easy solution, but laser surgery is out of question unfortunately....

I can't see any numbers at all. All I see is a pink cactus in a panama playing scrabble on an inflatable duck.

 

We should have captcha that are magic eye images (remember them?). The best results are granted access, the least imaginative get electrocuted. Only a little.

 

I was thinking more along the lines of a magic 8 ball captcha, it knows all.

 

 

Only out of the office, not when I work, because they dry really fast and I don't think they are good for the eyes when working on a computer

 

I wish there was an easy solution, but laser surgery is out of question unfortunately....

 

I wear them all the time. Probably shouldn't. I might look at laser, it's pretty scary though so I'd have to do it drunk.

 

I wish there was an easy solution, but laser surgery is out of question unfortunately....

 

I know far too many people that have had it done which makes it really tempting. I think the average Harley St. will charge you a grand an eye. Then again, someone I used to work with said their mum, an optician, said that once she sees a fellow optician opting to do it, then she'd be convinced. Quite interesting. I don't know about y'all, but all my opticians in the past have neither worn lenses or had laser surgery.

 

 

I was thinking more along the lines of a magic 8 ball captcha, it knows all.

 

The image didn't show I'll gonna have a quick looksie if I can find it on the interwebs.

This might be a good captcha adaption (just found it looking for that elusive 8ball)

 

http://www.answermejesus.com/ask.asp

I know far too many people that have had it done which makes it really tempting. I think the average Harley St. will charge you a grand an eye. Then again, someone I used to work with said their mum, an optician, said that once she sees a fellow optician opting to do it, then she'd be convinced. Quite interesting. I don't know about y'all, but all my opticians in the past have neither worn lenses or had laser surgery.

 

Yes, that's how it is - the price is not really that important as your vision is priceless, but it is scary!

 

I wear them all the time. Probably shouldn't. I might look at laser, it's pretty scary though so I'd have to do it drunk.

 

I use to wear lenses all the time - every hour of every day, AND some nights. It's awful what they do to your eyes.

Yes, that's how it is - the price is not really that important as your vision is priceless, but it is scary!

 

 

I use to wear lenses all the time - every hour of every day, AND some nights. It's awful what they do to your eyes.

 

I'm paranoid now. Better get pissed and do that laser thing ASAP.

 

I'm paranoid now. Better get pissed and do that laser thing ASAP.

Maybe not - what strength are your lenses? Do you need to wear them all the time?

OK today is freaking BT! If for some reason a client ever mentions they currently host with BT then run! Currently all I need is the www record updating to a new ip ... the best they can come up with is full IPS or nothing! To top it off they then tell the clients they will loose their email with an IPS transfer which is scaremongering at best, pure lying if not!

 

Freakin grrrrrr waaaaagh! *raging*

Maybe not - what strength are your lenses? Do you need to wear them all the time?

 

Oops, I've only just noticed this. Umm I think they're -4 and yeh all the time, 7:30 till about 1:30 in the morning.

 

OK today is freaking BT! If for some reason a client ever mentions they currently host with BT then run! Currently all I need is the www record updating to a new ip ... the best they can come up with is full IPS or nothing! To top it off they then tell the clients they will loose their email with an IPS transfer which is scaremongering at best, pure lying if not!

 

Freakin grrrrrr waaaaagh! *raging*

 

It's amazing how frustrating bad hosts can be. I've got one more site and one domain to transfer tonight then everything is finally with reliable companies. I can't wait!

Forms. Lots of them. The originals were written using tables. Its going to be a long day...

Forms. Lots of them. The originals were written using tables. Its going to be a long day...

 

Christ, forms can be so nasty. There's a form on one of our sites that I'm scared to touch.

I hate tables.

Not to mention I have a "real-time-changes-to-design" meeting in an hour! Fun!

Edited September 24, 201312 yr by teodora

Christ, forms can be so nasty. There's a form on one of our sites that I'm scared to touch.

 

I'll have to show you this one. Its an application form in French and its the wordiest f****** thing I've ever seen.

 

Not to mention I have a "real-time-changes-to-design" meeting in an hour! Fun!

 

Ouch! I don't envy you.

Edited September 24, 201312 yr by mantis

I'll have to show you this one. Its an application form in French and its the wordiest f****** thing I've ever seen.

 

Probably best to split it into sections and re write them one at a time, I find that's usually the best way. Otherwise it gets very confusing.

Probably best to split it into sections and re write them one at a time, I find that's usually the best way. Otherwise it gets very confusing.

 

I'm on the eighth out of 9 sections now. Unfortuately its the longest. Then I have 3 more to do. I must admit it does look a lot better. Not that anyone else will notice.

I'm on the eighth out of 9 sections now. Unfortuately its the longest. Then I have 3 more to do. I must admit it does look a lot better. Not that anyone else will notice.

 

Even if it's just of benefit to you, It will be worth it in the end

Not that anyone else will notice.

 

They never do

E-mail compatibility, that'd be all.

 

*BANG*

Have been designing for a few months now, enjoying what I am doing. So stuck at work though, am building this ecommerce website using Wordpress and the Woocommerce plugin, for some reason my links have stopped working and can not find the correct pages. Feel so burned out, on top of that I am preparing for my driving test, all becoming too much. In need of a holiday!

E-mail compatibility, that'd be all.

 

*BANG*

 

Do you mean like html newsletters? I hate those worse than forms. Those things are evil.

 

They never do

 

... unless you do it wrong.