i got a job interview to work on mk8
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posted02/13/2007 06:10 PM (UTC)by
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strugler
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06/05/2004 07:35 PM (UTC)

i checked my email this morning to my surprise i found an email from midway saying that they are interested in me joining their chicago office to work on a fighting game developped for ps3 and xbox 360 !!!!!!
now i applied about 18 months ago and they just replied, the problem is that i live in dallas and i go to school here, and also have a good job in dallas, they said they will not pay for my relocation, so i have no idea what i should do,
im a big mk fan, and this is a dream coming true, i have no idea what i should do
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ps: due to my international status i cant just quit school during the semester :(

help me guys what should i do
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kingjolly
02/07/2007 08:12 PM (UTC)
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show me some proof please. Also, if you really did get this job, what would you be doing (e.g programming, testing, artist.)
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strugler
02/07/2007 08:34 PM (UTC)
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kingjolly Wrote:
show me some proof please. Also, if you really did get this job, what would you be doing (e.g programming, testing, artist.)



i am computer sciences graduate and did some programing jobs (software dev) before nothing game related really. (except a school project and some mugen lol) did some testing with atari (game testing not software testing)
right now i work at verizon as fiber optics technician
second why would i lie you can see my rating !!!! beside im not bragging abt it i just need your help guys

and as i said mk8 was not mentioned it says chicago team, a fighting game on both ps3 and 360
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strugler
02/07/2007 08:37 PM (UTC)
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kingjolly Wrote:
Also, if you really did get this job, what would you be doing (e.g programming, testing, artist.)


i did not get it yet!, its an email saying they want to interiew me, doesnt mean i got it
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kingjolly
02/07/2007 08:40 PM (UTC)
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well.........good luck then.
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MortalKombat2007
02/07/2007 08:59 PM (UTC)
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I doubt that you'll get the job over there. However, if I were you, I would not pass on this opportunity.

I wish you the best of luck on this interview.
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02/07/2007 09:13 PM (UTC)
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1. Make time for the trip and interview...

2. Obtain all information about your duties, compesation, and daily commute.(budget)

3. Let them know your situation..They are people, alot of times "employers" are willing to bend to your situation to accomodate a save and stable relocation....especially if they are not willing pay for the relocation? Did I read that right?

I mean a couple cities away I could understand not paying for you, but states?

My cousins telemarketing job paid for her reloc....why not Midway?
meh..

4. Let us know what happends after all this is done.
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02/07/2007 09:31 PM (UTC)
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ThePredator151 Wrote:
1. Make time for the trip and interview...

2. Obtain all information about your duties, compesation, and daily commute.(budget)

3. Let them know your situation..They are people, alot of times "employers" are willing to bend to your situation to accomodate a save and stable relocation....especially if they are not willing pay for the relocation? Did I read that right?

I mean a couple cities away I could understand not paying for you, but states?

My cousins telemarketing job paid for her reloc....why not Midway?
meh..

4. Let us know what happends after all this is done.


thanx a lot man, yes thats why im not too ken, although im a big big big mk fan, i dont see m self quiting my current job and going to chicago, not knowing where to or where to stay, and yes it was stated clearely on the email that they will not pay for any relocation even partially.
so i am gonna email the guy back tomorrow and let him know the situation and see whats gonna happen, i will keep you guys posted, thank you very much.
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kingjolly
02/07/2007 10:00 PM (UTC)
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you know what, Bleed has had a job interview with Midway before. You might want to PM him and hear his experience, so that you know what to expect. Maybe he can give you some tips as well.
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Gillbob316
02/07/2007 11:32 PM (UTC)
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Send me the job lead, I graduated with a bachelor's of fine art in december, majored in media arts and animation, love MK, need a job, and live 20 minutes from Chicago.

I post here a fair amount. I'd be happy to share anything i learn with the MK community.

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prodigy004
02/08/2007 02:52 AM (UTC)
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What makes you think that your gunna be working on MK8? Midway does do other games. To be honest with you I dont belive you just because alot of ppl talk shit and you cant really believe what ppl say when its sumthing like this. If you could prove this somehow that would be great. But I really dont care. No offense.
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02/08/2007 05:14 AM (UTC)
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Don't "e-mail" them your situation, talk face to face about your situation...sheesh.

They haven't even seen you before, why should they care about your situation sitting in front of a pc? Don't do that to yourself man. Handle the business in the meeting IF you are SERIOUSLY considering. Serious canidates is why they inquire...Not "turtle-pokers"..

And if you don't see yourself leaving your current job anytime soon for greater opportunities, just let them know you aren't interested in the position. The worst thing you could do is waste their time...and yours.

If you're gonna e-mail them....e-mail them your E.T.A. Estimated Time of Arrival..
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You are starting to sound like you're lieing man, where's your business common sense? Note: I'm not calling you a liar, I'm just sayin your conduct here about it is spooky. And I'd take KillJoys' advise if I were you...

That's all I can say for now.....
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02/08/2007 07:00 PM (UTC)
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If you get the job I would pay you to introduce me to Boon so I can talk to him.
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02/08/2007 10:02 PM (UTC)
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02/09/2007 02:49 AM (UTC)
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BlademasterJT Wrote:
Words cannot describe the hatred I have for you purely out of jealousy.


dont worry i cant get the job anyway :( , i checked with immigration (because i am not an american citizen) i cant leave school (im taking a class right now) for any reason, so i have to stay in dallas till at least end of may, so im screwed, for anybody interested, i just posted my resume in the midway.com website, it took them 18 months before they replied, but seriously they dont care abt the 5 years minimum experience etc, if you are confident you have what it takes go for it.

thank you for your help guys

peace
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02/13/2007 06:10 PM (UTC)
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you know, if you got that job, you could put our suggestions into the game to make it cool, Because Midway has just lost the magic touch to MK
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