Comments on: Words for Training Contest Grand Prize Winning Essay

By: Sandy Carrillo-Mileski

Sandy Carrillo-Mileski — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:38:18 +0000

Hi Louis

Congratulations on your win!!! I was looking through my yearbook the other day going through the signatures, feeling a little nostalgic. You had signed right next to your poem, “The Race” here’s a few lines–I pass the runners and take the lead. In their groans I hear them plead. Back over the bridge and toward the pole, An unexpected shock, I hit the hole. But I keep my balance, I keep first place,I limp across the finish to win the race….Sitting with my coach, enjoying the rest, I know now that I am the BEST!. Did that take you back. I googled you to see what would come up and Bamm!!!! You haven’t changed a bit. I had the biggest crush on you in high school. You probably don’t remember me. If you still have your Albuquerque High School yearbook I was part of the homecoming court and played softball senior year. I’m happy to see you are doing well and continuing with your poetry.

Take Care
Sandy

By: Rich D

Rich D — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:03:14 +0000

Great essay! I have been setting up networks for 25 years and remember the evolution of the GUI…and I am only 40 years old. Having worked at large companies (one of which makes the world’s fastest supercomputers) and then moving to a consulting roll at a company that specializes in the SMB market – I can relate to Trip. It is nice getting a thank you every once and a while from the small business owner for doing little more than helping them get their email.

By: Scott Skinger

Scott Skinger — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:03:40 +0000

R. Louis-

Congrats! I just read your essay for the second time and I have to say it was even more entertaining the second time around. Thanks to everyone who participated, we greatly appreciate it.

Scott Skinger
President/Founder
Train Signal, Inc.

By: Lee

Lee — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:51:47 +0000

Good job, Trip.

By: big loser

big loser — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:50:45 +0000

How do you compete with a screenplay writing IT guy? Next time I will have to contact a pulitzer winner so an IT guy has a chance at winning free training.

By: Richard Bishop

Richard Bishop — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:08:53 +0000

I to must say thats an incredible essay. I find that being in the IT world has brought satisfaction and happiness not only to myself but to those that require my services.

For the older generation this tecnology can be rather frustrating and to be there to assist then and to see how appreciative they are when I’ve completed my task means more than making 6 figures in the corporate world. The relationships that are created goes a long way and things always turn out for the better.

Keep up the good work and congratulations on the winnings.

Richard.

By: Ivan

Ivan — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:21:27 +0000

R Louis:

This essay is fantastic. Congratulations prize well deserved ! Most of us in this field have shared some of these experiences, and yes we have to admit we are here to help others and it is what enlightens our lives and it is the motivation to come to work every day.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:19:36 +0000

I have had the same conversation with my father in law. Thankfully I live close enough to drive over to his house to help him out. But good for them to be willing to move to something new at their age. Congrats on winning the contest. It sounds like you will put the training to good use!

By: Rick

Rick — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:02:09 +0000

I am sure we are twins, I have the exact feelings and motivations why I am in IT.
Thanks for putting the emotions into words.

My first company that I worked for allways said that our job is to “Turn a moment of misery into a moment of magic” The IT field give us the “givers” the opportunity to do just that.

Good luck and congratulations

Rick
South Africa