Apparently former Google employees, or “Xooglers”, are using their tech skills and knowledge of the industry to start companies of their own, some of which are later acquired by Google or its competitors.
Some examples are “Ooyala“, a company which links ads to video content and provides analytics and mobile delivery, founded in 2007 by ex-Googlers Sean Knapp, Bismarck Lepe, and Belsasar Lepe; “Redbeacon“, a Craigslist-esque site that helps people locate qualified businesses to perform various jobs, founded by Ethan Anderson, Aaron Lee and Yaron Binur; and “MyLikes“, which provides the opportunity for anyone with an online social network to sell advertising; a service co-founded by former Google employees Bindu Reddy and Arvind Sundararajan and backed entirely by fellow Xooglers. Click the link below to check out the complete list.
(via Mashable)
Despite the fact that you have a better chance of being struck by lightning, most of us still have dreams of grandeur whenever we purchase a lotto ticket—mostly that we will never have to work at our crappy jobs again.
And after we have scratched or penciled our way into watching those dreams go up in flames, all we have left are slips of paper. But now, a couple of graduates from the Rhode Island School of Design, referred to as Ghost of a Dream, have come up with a creative way to turn the discarded lotto tickets into recycled art worthy of the stuff that people actually dream about winning.
Among some of their most impressive installations is a Dream Home comprised of $70,000 worth of lottery tickets and a Dream Car made with $39,000 worth of lotto tickets. Check out more pictures after the break.
[click to continue…]
If you have the necessary skills and dedication, and would like to possibly channel them into creating the next installment of Call of Duty, you may want to apply with Sledgehammer Games, who have reportedly paid for a string of internet ads to recruit people. Plus you’ll get to enjoy the perks of the job, including a company sponsored gym pass and onsite building fitness facilities, a kitchen stocked every week with drinks and snacks, state of the art studio, extensive health and dental package and a 401k matching plan.
(via Destructoid)
Click to Enlarge
The former Hewlett-Packard contractor who accused former HP CEO Mark Hurd of sexual harassment, then sued him, the settled out of court, recently revealed her identity as Jodie Fisher, a single Mom who, besides working contract jobs with HP’s marketing department from 2007 to 2009, boasts a resume consisting of acting in racy R-rated movies and participating in a dating show called “Age of Love,” where she competed with other women for the attentions of tennis star Mark Philippoussis.
[click to continue…]
Click to Enlarge
In this day and age, people change jobs more frequently than they change their socks in search of careers that offer fewer hours and more pay (just kidding). But seriously; just because you are leaving your current crappy job in exchange for a different crappy job doesn’t mean that you have to be disrespectful.
A recent post by In This Economy? (ITE?) takes a satirical approach at quitting your job by offering detailed step-by-step instructions for how to keep that bridge in tact when swapping employers. Check out some of the steps after the break. The list seems to be useful until you reach step #5.
[click to continue…]
Click to Enlarge
Usually, if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. And nowhere is this more true than when you search for something on Craigslist.
In a recent ad, a lovely married couple opens up their home to someone seeking a “wonderful room for rent” in a “non-judgmental and happy home”. However, after reading through the rest of the ad, the issue of being judgmental falls onto your shoulders as you begin to wonder if its worth it to live with a couple of nutjobs.
(Imgur via Reddit)
Click to Enlarge
Some of the shittiest jobs in history, like Mill Scavengers, Whipping Boys and Coal Carriers were performed by children as young as 4, with no regard for their health, safety or lives. If you want to reinforce your support of child labor laws, check out the complete list by clicking the link below.
(via Cracked)
The game of Darts has gone digital, and it seems that the only two requirements are an iPhone and an iPad. While you would think that this game would be safer (i.e. no missed darts hitting your walls or other players), there is the risk that your iPhone could somehow slip from your hands and go flying into your iPad, shattering not only your shiny new gadgets but probably your bank account too when you’re forced to purchase more Apple products. Very clever marketing tactic, Mr. Jobs!
(KL Dartboard via 148apps via Gizmodo)
Yesterday Microsoft’s 343 Industries posted new job openings seeking concept, effects, environment, 3D, and character artists, animators, sound designers, audio producers, mission designers, as well as several software development engineer positions. This is in addition to nine openings posted last month; an indication that the next installment of the Halo franchise may be in the works.
[click to continue…]
Click to Enlarge
In my opinion, one of two things is happening here:
- This guy just won the Lotto and realizes that he can now quit his mind numbing desk job.
- He’s totally lost his mind as a result of said desk job.
Despite the fact that this video is clearly fake, it is still somewhat entertaining as I am sure we have all been forced to question our sanity as a result of our jobs. And while you may be excited over the sentiment of making a drastic career change, one thing you never want to do is trade in your cubicle for a jail cell. Check out the video after the break.
*Warning: Probably NSFW due to boob grabbing and shameless mooning.
[click to continue…]
Review: iTiny Bluetooth Keyboard
Netflix Finally Brings Watch Instantly Streaming To The iPhone
Enter To Win An Office Supply Kit From Spinninghat!
Internet Prank Is Still a Memorable Way To Quit a Job
