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Originally posted by luckforsome View Post...What do you work as can I ask?...That's an insane amount of extra money to get...Very curious to know what you do, your background etc...
Designing technical weapons for villains, Tara's services are much sought after in the underworld.
This latest opportunity to live inside a mountain in the Swiss alps working directly for the shadowy cabal of V. E. G. A. N (villains eating greens and nuts) presents a great opportunity but has a poor work/life balance. And Toblerone isn't vegan friendly. These are factors all henches must consider when taking on a new positionPeople say I should be more humble I hope they understand, they don't listen when you mumble
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We're currently trying to recruit for a few different roles in Dublin, compliance manager, affiliate & business dev manager, marketing ops exec and payments & security specialist. It amazes me how few Irish people are bothering to apply!
Now maybe it is down to salary expectations (only gave salary ranges with the latter two positions) and the fact for one of the jobs we mention that Spanish and Portuguese would be 'nice-to-have' but we're inundated with Brazilian, Indian and Mexican candidates, practically zero from Ireland and only a few from elsewhere in Europe. Most candidates have Dublin addresses and are currently working in various entry-level roles around the country. That being said have had a few very aspirational candidates apply who seem like they are still based in India
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Tar is one of the least offensive people here if he could knock that vegan nonsense on the head be top of the pile.
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Originally posted by Sickpuppy View PostTar is one of the least offensive people here if he could knock that vegan nonsense on the head be top of the pile.Last edited by luckforsome; 04-12-18, 11:07.
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^^^ I had forgotten about your attempts to woo me, I could have made the blog, alas.
Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post+ Tar needs the dough to finance his sneaker and t-shirt fetish, he unboxes a new pair every day and throws them in the canal when the sun goes down.
Villains Eating Greens and Nuts have sent me their opening gambit, an offer I find hard to refuse
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Originally posted by Denny Crane View PostEthiopian airlines lost my luggage. They seemed certain it'd turn up but nothing yet. I have travel insurance, but there was probably 1-2k in clothes and miscellaneous contents, guessing I'll be lucky to get a fraction of that
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Originally posted by shrapnel View Postit usually turns up eventually, but the big question is who the fuck goes travelling in Africa with 2k worth of clothes?
"We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by Denny Crane View PostEthiopian airlines lost my luggage. They seemed certain it'd turn up but nothing yet. I have travel insurance, but there was probably 1-2k in clothes and miscellaneous contents, guessing I'll be lucky to get a fraction of thatairport, lol
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Originally posted by Denny Crane View PostEthiopian airlines lost my luggage. They seemed certain it'd turn up but nothing yet. I have travel insurance, but there was probably 1-2k in clothes and miscellaneous contents, guessing I'll be lucky to get a fraction of that
Insurance company will go looking for, and probably will find your bag only when the claim goes in and you wion't be allowed put the claim in for months.
Happened to me once coming back from the Caymans, went swimming after I checked out of the hotel so I had wet gear in a plastic bag inside. VHI turned up the bag some months later and tried to weasel out of paying me anything for the soggy pile of mould that was returned to me.Turning millions into thousands
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Originally posted by ionapaul View PostWe're currently trying to recruit for a few different roles in Dublin, compliance manager, affiliate & business dev manager, marketing ops exec and payments & security specialist. It amazes me how few Irish people are bothering to apply!
Now maybe it is down to salary expectations (only gave salary ranges with the latter two positions) and the fact for one of the jobs we mention that Spanish and Portuguese would be 'nice-to-have' but we're inundated with Brazilian, Indian and Mexican candidates, practically zero from Ireland and only a few from elsewhere in Europe. Most candidates have Dublin addresses and are currently working in various entry-level roles around the country. That being said have had a few very aspirational candidates apply who seem like they are still based in India
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Oh, we have a flood of applicants - it's just that 1) surprisingly few of them are Irish and separately 2) almost all applicants, whether Irish or not, are unsuitable. We're not even strict on industry experience.
One takeaway is that foreign types are maybe more likely to take a punt on applying for a job with zero suitability? Like some people are applying that literally could never do the jobs and none of the duties/responsibilities in the job spec align with their past job history! Some great LOL moments going through the CVs and cover letters anyhow.
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Originally posted by ionapaul View PostOh, we have a flood of applicants - it's just that 1) surprisingly few of them are Irish and separately 2) almost all applicants, whether Irish or not, are unsuitable. We're not even strict on industry experience.
One takeaway is that foreign types are maybe more likely to take a punt on applying for a job with zero suitability? Like some people are applying that literally could never do the jobs and none of the duties/responsibilities in the job spec align with their past job history! Some great LOL moments going through the CVs and cover letters anyhow.
Pretty much the case study for why companies use agency’s. Just wait until you look at how much of yours and other team mates time has gone into this and how much your time costs.
Not touting for the work - it’s not that I’m not above a shill but not my thing. Can recommend if you want.
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Originally posted by ionapaul View PostOh, we have a flood of applicants - it's just that 1) surprisingly few of them are Irish and separately 2) almost all applicants, whether Irish or not, are unsuitable. We're not even strict on industry experience.
One takeaway is that foreign types are maybe more likely to take a punt on applying for a job with zero suitability? Like some people are applying that literally could never do the jobs and none of the duties/responsibilities in the job spec align with their past job history! Some great LOL moments going through the CVs and cover letters anyhow.
A friend over here went from being a barman for 10+ years into a role as an account manager in a gaming company with zero experience, so it's worth taking a shot sometimes!
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Already working with an agency who is determinedly sending me unsuitable candidates and then arguing with me as to why they actually are suitable
Not casting any dispersion on agencies but by and large, both here and across my entire professional career, I've found that organically sourced candidates are probably preferable to consultant sourced ones - though admittedly much harder to find in many respects.
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Originally posted by Strewelpeter View PostThe flight goes on to LA, the bag went there. If it doesn't turn up you'll have a fight on your hands to get anything off travel insurance.
Insurance company will go looking for, and probably will find your bag only when the claim goes in and you wion't be allowed put the claim in for months.
Happened to me once coming back from the Caymans, went swimming after I checked out of the hotel so I had wet gear in a plastic bag inside. VHI turned up the bag some months later and tried to weasel out of paying me anything for the soggy pile of mould that was returned to me.
Edit, passing through Dublin airport just now again, queried it and it turned up in Addis, back Friday (seems a long time, but at least not enough time to turn to mold)Last edited by Denny Crane; 05-12-18, 01:39.
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Originally posted by ionapaul View PostAlready working with an agency who is determinedly sending me unsuitable candidates and then arguing with me as to why they actually are suitable
Not casting any dispersion on agencies but by and large, both here and across my entire professional career, I've found that organically sourced candidates are probably preferable to consultant sourced ones - though admittedly much harder to find in many respects.
I’m looking for an actuary, CFA or other suitably qualified person with 3-5 years pensions and investment advisory experience. Exact role and remuneration will depend on the candidate but it’s a small company and an ability to get stuck in and take some responsibility and lead client advice is the main criteria. If anyone on here fancies a chat in the new year drop me a pm.‘IF YOU had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.” Genghis Khan
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Originally posted by RichieM View PostYup that sounds about right. We are at full employment levels and it’s just before Christmas so not going to be many people testing the market.
Pretty much the case study for why companies use agency’s. Just wait until you look at how much of yours and other team mates time has gone into this and how much your time costs.
Not touting for the work - it’s not that I’m not above a shill but not my thing. Can recommend if you want.
Had a look at the payments job Paul but it would take a hell of a lot more than 35k to get me back to Dublin.
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Originally posted by V for Vendetta View PostSpeaking of such matters.
I’m looking for an actuary, CFA or other suitably qualified person with 3-5 years pensions and investment advisory experience. Exact role and remuneration will depend on the candidate but it’s a small company and an ability to get stuck in and take some responsibility and lead client advice is the main criteria. If anyone on here fancies a chat in the new year drop me a pm.Last edited by Denny Crane; 04-12-18, 18:36.
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Originally posted by V for Vendetta View PostSpeaking of such matters.
I’m looking for an actuary, CFA or other suitably qualified person with 3-5 years pensions and investment advisory experience. Exact role and remuneration will depend on the candidate but it’s a small company and an ability to get stuck in and take some responsibility and lead client advice is the main criteria. If anyone on here fancies a chat in the new year drop me a pm.
Out of curiosity how much (if any) weight do they hold when compared to CFA from your side?
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Originally posted by ionapaul View PostAlready working with an agency who is determinedly sending me unsuitable candidates and then arguing with me as to why they actually are suitable
Not casting any dispersion on agencies but by and large, both here and across my entire professional career, I've found that organically sourced candidates are probably preferable to consultant sourced ones - though admittedly much harder to find in many respects.
Feel free to cast dispersions I know just how crappy an industry it is in places. I am sure everyone on this site has had a crappy experience with recruiters.
Who are you using at the moment?
My advice is if your not happy with your agency after a few weeks than get another one. I would also say go straight for a specialist agency rather than a big multi disciplinary. Basically for the same reasons I wouldn’t work for one.
As I said I can recommend who I would use if I wanted marketing candidates. Would just put you in touch and leave you too it.
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostThe startup my wife works for uses you - like literally you the person for at least one hire. Just really hard to get good IT folk in a startup who will stay, even when they are good recommendations.
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostAverage 1/7 odds on brexit vote to not pass, which seems about right. Doesn't seem to be posturing on the part of those opposed - just fervent opposition. So what the fuck will happen then? Like its hard to see how anything can happen. And I normally side on 'well they'll sort it out in the end' end of things, but really hard to see how that can happen here.
100+ and it's hard to see how May can cling on. Then you could be looking at a GE and Komrade Korbin."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostAverage 1/7 odds on brexit vote to not pass, which seems about right.
If they completely fail to pass it then remain goes fav for the long term outcome. The prospect of going back to Europe cap in hand and facing years of even more divisive politics possibly with added rioting and Tommy Robinson types eating into Tory heartlands could be enough to get it through on a second or third pass.Turning millions into thousands
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostPlaced my lock of the year and indeed only bet of the year on Teresa May to be gone this year at 5/2. Hard to see anything else making sense as if she was in it for the longer term she'd surely pull the plug on a doomed vote now. Seems more swansongy than anything else.
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If you are recruiting in Ireland now, you either need to pay top dollar or sell the shit out of your company as being the most amazing place to work with the best career path or both.
As a country, we are essentially at full employment.
Already in the last two months, I've interviewed two people who did a great interview but when called back for a 2nd round, shyed off. We later found out that their current employer found out and jacked up their wages so they wouldn't leave.
Every manager in our place is tasked with building a list of potentials and starting the ball rolling regardless of if there is a vacancy or not. We want to be constantly talking to several people so when a job opportunity comes up, we have a pool (No matter how small) to work with.
It's worked well for my current number 2 but we need to up our game as in the next 5 plus years, it's only going one way and that's in the favour of the employee.
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Originally posted by Lao Lao View PostIf you are recruiting in Ireland now, you either need to pay top dollar or sell the shit out of your company as being the most amazing place to work with the best career path or both.
As a country, we are essentially at full employment.
Already in the last two months, I've interviewed two people who did a great interview but when called back for a 2nd round, shyed off. We later found out that their current employer found out and jacked up their wages so they wouldn't leave.
Every manager in our place is tasked with building a list of potentials and starting the ball rolling regardless of if there is a vacancy or not. We want to be constantly talking to several people so when a job opportunity comes up, we have a pool (No matter how small) to work with.
It's worked well for my current number 2 but we need to up our game as in the next 5 plus years, it's only going one way and that's in the favour of the employee.This may or may not be an original thought of my own.
All efforts were made to make this thought original but with the abundance of thoughts in the world the originality of this thought cannot be guaranteed.
The author is not liable for any issue arising from the platitudinous nature of this post.
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Originally posted by Lao Lao View PostIf you are recruiting in Ireland now, you either need to pay top dollar or sell the shit out of your company as being the most amazing place to work with the best career path or both.
As a country, we are essentially at full employment.
Already in the last two months, I've interviewed two people who did a great interview but when called back for a 2nd round, shyed off. We later found out that their current employer found out and jacked up their wages so they wouldn't leave.
Every manager in our place is tasked with building a list of potentials and starting the ball rolling regardless of if there is a vacancy or not. We want to be constantly talking to several people so when a job opportunity comes up, we have a pool (No matter how small) to work with.
It's worked well for my current number 2 but we need to up our game as in the next 5 plus years, it's only going one way and that's in the favour of the employee.May you live in interesting times!
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostSomewhat of a middle-aged man grumble here. Had to get the kid shoes today. They cost €85 - is that normal? Vaguely remember kids shoes costing in the €20-40 price bracket in Ireland. This was just a standard brand - Geoxx I think, rather than something fancy.
They were obsessed with Geox, they were popular for running with the kids in school.
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Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View PostIt's December 11th or busto imo.
The Brits voted to start a war, that they were guaranteed to lose. With a bit of nefarious Russian encouragement.
There is no happy ending."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by Lao Lao View PostIf you are recruiting in Ireland now, you either need to pay top dollar or sell the shit out of your company as being the most amazing place to work with the best career path or both.
As a country, we are essentially at full employment.
Already in the last two months, I've interviewed two people who did a great interview but when called back for a 2nd round, shyed off. We later found out that their current employer found out and jacked up their wages so they wouldn't leave.
Every manager in our place is tasked with building a list of potentials and starting the ball rolling regardless of if there is a vacancy or not. We want to be constantly talking to several people so when a job opportunity comes up, we have a pool (No matter how small) to work with.
It's worked well for my current number 2 but we need to up our game as in the next 5 plus years, it's only going one way and that's in the favour of the employee."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by brady23 View PostI was considering the CFA's but I'm thinking FRM now. A guy I work with has both FRM passed and they seem the logical exam to take.
Out of curiosity how much (if any) weight do they hold when compared to CFA from your side?‘IF YOU had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.” Genghis Khan
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Originally posted by V for Vendetta View PostNobody in our business seems to have the FRM qualification. CFA or actuary are the two key qualifications folk generally have. Having said that FRM might prove very useful in a compliance/risk focussed/fund administration world but it’s not got the recognition factor in my world at the moment.
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Originally posted by Lao Lao View PostIf you are recruiting in Ireland now, you either need to pay top dollar or sell the shit out of your company as being the most amazing place to work with the best career path or both.
As a country, we are essentially at full employment.
Already in the last two months, I've interviewed two people who did a great interview but when called back for a 2nd round, shyed off. We later found out that their current employer found out and jacked up their wages so they wouldn't leave.
Every manager in our place is tasked with building a list of potentials and starting the ball rolling regardless of if there is a vacancy or not. We want to be constantly talking to several people so when a job opportunity comes up, we have a pool (No matter how small) to work with.
It's worked well for my current number 2 but we need to up our game as in the next 5 plus years, it's only going one way and that's in the favour of the employee.
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Originally posted by poprock View PostAny idea if you could do the FRM exams and not be working in banking/insurance/risk world?
"A candidate has 5 years to submit his/her work experience after they sat and passed the FRM Exam Part II. If he/she does not, the candidate will have to re-enroll in the program and pay the required fees and retake the FRM Exam Part I and FRM Exam Part II."Last edited by Guest; 05-12-18, 11:10.
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Originally posted by poprock View PostAny idea if you could do the FRM exams and not be working in banking/insurance/risk world?‘IF YOU had not committed great sins, God would not have sent a punishment like me upon you.” Genghis Khan
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Semi-regular bump for the IPB Book Thread.
With Christmas around the corner any recommendations or reviews are most welcome, and if you are looking for some inspiration for presents you might find it either.
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