#7982095 - 11/26/14 08:51 AM
Place your bets .. hot & trending gadget this yr? UPDATE!
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furball
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UPDATE: Apple iWatch or MotoX
So, the parent company that I work for is pretty hip, slick, and treats their slaves well with the 'perks' ...
For Christmas, every single employee that worked for 6 mths or so will be eligible for the xmas gift.
Previous years have been:
- iPhone - iPad - 50" LG Plasma TV, complete with delivery/installation/setup - Sony PS4 was last year.... (I got this.) We got delivery in March/April 2014.
What's the hottest gadget this year? I'm guessing some kind of smart watch, but not the Apple iWatch...
But I don't see them branching out to Android wearables either...
There is starting to be an increasing probability we'll just get a fucking lump of coal though ... Internally, we've been spun off to a separate entity from the parent, who pretty much prints money. This could mean we get a lump of coal.
Now, I would imagine the gift, if possible, SHOULD have some kind of 'value' to the company. i.e. train your employee base on a new platform, etc... Get theirs minds accustomed to building for this new audience/platform, etc.... But not always... the PS4 was just plain hype/want.
Some possibilities I came up with: - Some kind of wearable health device. If cheap, a pair of them. - GoPro 4 - Drone copter, but low possibility. The liability too great. - Apple TV is too cheap, so that's out (I have one sitting on my desk, BNIB. Got it for working crazy hours.)
Our party will be @ the Fairmont Royal York this year...
Edited by furball (12/02/14 10:00 AM)
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#7982142 - 11/26/14 09:18 AM
Re: Place your bets .. What's the hot & trending gadget this yr?
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Screamin Type ARGH!
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You don't get it... They have a cult following around here. The entire IT Systems Support dept all have expensive Nerf guns, and they shoot around the office. Agency Wars (a boxing match between marketing agencies) is huge around here. They had a VIP night @ Ripley's Aquarium some time last year. They had a Screemers VIP night before Hallowe'en this year... We have a fully-stocked ice cream fridge, stocked snack cupboard, and free beers once/wk. All that 'agency' bullshit, we got it. We have a vending machine (just for parent company employees, not us) that dispenses food gift cards if you work after 630. They also have other little things like USB keys. It all gets expensed to the client you're working on. Shit like that... Only old dogs like me want cold hard cash. And if you don't fit the mold, GTFO. i'll tell you what's hot & trending this year (same as every year since forever)....cold hard cash ngga!
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#7982190 - 11/26/14 09:38 AM
Re: Place your bets .. What's the hot & trending gadget this yr?
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SW20_MR2
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No wonder agencies are such a ripoff. You guys all spend so much money on useless crap.
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#7982409 - 11/26/14 11:11 AM
Re: Place your bets .. What's the hot & trending gadget this yr?
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JEFFOS
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I'll take one too. I dont get any perks at my job - this stuff you guys speak of is foreign to me.
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#7982424 - 11/26/14 11:19 AM
Re: Place your bets .. What's the hot & trending gadget this yr?
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#7982444 - 11/26/14 11:29 AM
Re: Place your bets .. What's the hot & trending gadget this yr?
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Euphoricuck
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I'll take one too. I dont get any perks at my job - this stuff you guys speak of is foreign to me.
/trips getting off the g6.
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#7982544 - 11/26/14 12:24 PM
Re: Place your bets .. What's the hot & trending gadget this yr?
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LNXGUY
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whoa!
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#7982645 - 11/26/14 01:10 PM
Re: Place your bets .. What's the hot & trending gadget this yr?
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JEFFOS
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I'll take one too. I dont get any perks at my job - this stuff you guys speak of is foreign to me. i'm sure you much prefer to be paid well in your salary, and have a kick ass bonus structure/savings plan/benefits/pension then some toys, chips, and weekly beers.
Yup certainly do prefer it and that's why I'm here but some perks are always nice and makes the work day/time more enjoyable.
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#7982665 - 11/26/14 01:28 PM
Re: Place your bets .. What's the hot & trending gadget this yr?
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I'll take one too. I dont get any perks at my job - this stuff you guys speak of is foreign to me. i'm sure you much prefer to be paid well in your salary, and have a kick ass bonus structure/savings plan/benefits/pension then some toys, chips, and weekly beers.
+1
I usually draw a pretty simple analogy when it comes to this. It's like the whole points system that retailers use to con people into over buying/over spending. BUT THE POINTS!!! So many of them, spend $100 more, get 50 cents in benefit via points, but it's 1000000x the points event bro, BUY
This reminds me of a huge shitfest thread on rfd where people bragged about perks, yet were working in well known underpaying companies who give you those "good feelz" while shafting you on ACTUAL pay...lal
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#7982700 - 11/26/14 01:57 PM
Re: Place your bets .. What's the hot & trending gadget this yr?
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Lost^
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#7984269 - 11/28/14 08:01 AM
Re: Place your bets .. What's the hot & trending gadget this yr?
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Furball--
what agency is this? are we talking digital?
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#7984311 - 11/28/14 09:30 AM
Re: Place your bets .. What's the hot & trending gadget this yr?
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Risky Business
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How many people actually care about these xmas dinners/parties/tokens/town hall presentation/expensed parking/etc. I see it as a huge waste of my time, would much rather be with family/friends instead. In the past I'd try not to attend, now it's mandatory for me to be there
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#7984329 - 11/28/14 09:46 AM
Re: Place your bets .. What's the hot & trending gadget this yr?
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LNXGUY
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How many people actually care about these xmas dinners/parties/tokens/town hall presentation/expensed parking/etc. I see it as a huge waste of my time, would much rather be with family/friends instead. In the past I'd try not to attend, now it's mandatory for me to be there
I rarely if ever go, time at home with family is much more important then a bunch of fucks I work with and pretend to like.
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#7984412 - 11/28/14 10:37 AM
Re: Place your bets .. What's the hot & trending gadget this yr?
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4age
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These parties include a +1 ... So I'm with the wifey. If not, you still have to mingle sometimes... I'd rather just spend time with loved ones as well, but this is what socializing is all about. Not like it's every Friday... How many people actually care about these xmas dinners/parties/tokens/town hall presentation/expensed parking/etc. I see it as a huge waste of my time, would much rather be with family/friends instead. In the past I'd try not to attend, now it's mandatory for me to be there I rarely if ever go, time at home with family is much more important then a bunch of fucks I work with and pretend to like.
+1
Not going to these is short sighted. Though arguably, simply going and not networking with the appropriate folks is also not a good use of time. Risky knows what's up. That's why he's bitching he's gotta go XD
I need to fly to the states for mine, so quit your whining!!!
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#7984443 - 11/28/14 11:02 AM
Re: Place your bets .. What's the hot & trending gadget this yr?
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Risky Business
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These parties include a +1 ... So I'm with the wifey. If not, you still have to mingle sometimes... I'd rather just spend time with loved ones as well, but this is what socializing is all about. Not like it's every Friday... How many people actually care about these xmas dinners/parties/tokens/town hall presentation/expensed parking/etc. I see it as a huge waste of my time, would much rather be with family/friends instead. In the past I'd try not to attend, now it's mandatory for me to be there I rarely if ever go, time at home with family is much more important then a bunch of fucks I work with and pretend to like. +1 Not going to these is short sighted. Though arguably, simply going and not networking with the appropriate folks is also not a good use of time. Risky knows what's up. That's why he's bitching he's gotta go XD I need to fly to the states for mine, so quit your whining!!!
I network all year round playa, a christmas party makes no difference imo. It's usually people bogging me down and trying to network with me which is a waste of my time.
If you can bring your spouse that's awesome, at least you have a DD XD My companies are too cheap for that.
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#7984450 - 11/28/14 11:08 AM
Re: Place your bets .. What's the hot & trending gadget this yr?
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4age
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These parties include a +1 ... So I'm with the wifey. If not, you still have to mingle sometimes... I'd rather just spend time with loved ones as well, but this is what socializing is all about. Not like it's every Friday... How many people actually care about these xmas dinners/parties/tokens/town hall presentation/expensed parking/etc. I see it as a huge waste of my time, would much rather be with family/friends instead. In the past I'd try not to attend, now it's mandatory for me to be there I rarely if ever go, time at home with family is much more important then a bunch of fucks I work with and pretend to like. +1 Not going to these is short sighted. Though arguably, simply going and not networking with the appropriate folks is also not a good use of time. Risky knows what's up. That's why he's bitching he's gotta go XD I need to fly to the states for mine, so quit your whining!!! I network all year round playa, a christmas party makes no difference imo. It's usually people bogging me down and trying to network with me which is a waste of my time. If you can bring your spouse that's awesome, at least you have a DD XD My companies are too cheap for that.
Trueeeeeeeee cept I'm remote doe
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#7984555 - 11/28/14 01:10 PM
Re: Place your bets .. What's the hot & trending gadget this yr?
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iamfob's guide to networking:
Arrive to venue, acknowledge everyone, then disappear for over an hour during said event. Call random people racist when networking attempts fail and proceed to go home.
Networking level: wizard
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#7984666 - 11/28/14 02:49 PM
Re: Place your bets .. What's the hot & trending gadget this yr?
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iamfob's guide to networking: Arrive to venue, acknowledge everyone, then disappear for over an hour during said event. Call random people racist when networking attempts fail and proceed to go home. Networking level: wizard
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#7984697 - 11/28/14 03:20 PM
Re: Place your bets .. What's the hot & trending gadget this yr?
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xza8
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Wow, didn't realize a few of you work at agencies.
Hook me up with your digital media buyer and I'll take care of you. PM if you can help.
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#7988839 - 12/02/14 09:48 AM
Re: Place your bets .. What's the hot & trending gadget this yr?
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furball
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Parent company went balls to the wall.... As a marketing agency, parent company now has FULL multimedia design & presentation capabilities in-fucking-house. i.e. sound stage, DJ, video/cinematography, producing, directing, music, access to all that lighting shit, etc.
Also, full IN-HOUSE 3D modelling/designing... (Many clients want molecules and virus animations 'n shit...)
I think this is fucking intense for a marketing agency...
I was watching some of the activities the parent company did to 'recruit' people from other agencies... Apparently they fucking HIRED Wendel Clark to have a hockey training session to recruit people, and also to teach employees' kids to skate 'n shit...
Baaaaaaallin'...
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#7990015 - 12/02/14 11:29 PM
Re: Place your bets .. What's the hot & trending gadget this yr?
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xza8
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Parent company went balls to the wall.... As a marketing agency, parent company now has FULL multimedia design & presentation capabilities in-fucking-house. i.e. sound stage, DJ, video/cinematography, producing, directing, music, access to all that lighting shit, etc. Also, full IN-HOUSE 3D modelling/designing... (Many clients want molecules and virus animations 'n shit...) I think this is fucking intense for a marketing agency... I was watching some of the activities the parent company did to 'recruit' people from other agencies... Apparently they fucking HIRED Wendel Clark to have a hockey training session to recruit people, and also to teach employees' kids to skate 'n shit... Baaaaaaallin'...
furball - where you work? i'm building a production studio in our new office
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#7990216 - 12/03/14 08:13 AM
Re: Place your bets .. What's the hot & trending gadget this yr?
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Risky Business
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Parent company went balls to the wall.... As a marketing agency, parent company now has FULL multimedia design & presentation capabilities in-fucking-house. i.e. sound stage, DJ, video/cinematography, producing, directing, music, access to all that lighting shit, etc. Also, full IN-HOUSE 3D modelling/designing... (Many clients want molecules and virus animations 'n shit...) I think this is fucking intense for a marketing agency... I was watching some of the activities the parent company did to 'recruit' people from other agencies... Apparently they fucking HIRED Wendel Clark to have a hockey training session to recruit people, and also to teach employees' kids to skate 'n shit... Baaaaaaallin'...
Ballin?
Marketing agency gonna market...and it's working.
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#7990641 - 12/03/14 11:08 AM
Re: Place your bets .. What's the hot & trending gadget this yr?
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xza8
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Parent company went balls to the wall.... As a marketing agency, parent company now has FULL multimedia design & presentation capabilities in-fucking-house. i.e. sound stage, DJ, video/cinematography, producing, directing, music, access to all that lighting shit, etc. Also, full IN-HOUSE 3D modelling/designing... (Many clients want molecules and virus animations 'n shit...) I think this is fucking intense for a marketing agency... I was watching some of the activities the parent company did to 'recruit' people from other agencies... Apparently they fucking HIRED Wendel Clark to have a hockey training session to recruit people, and also to teach employees' kids to skate 'n shit... Baaaaaaallin'... Ballin? Marketing agency gonna market...and it's working.
online marketing is the biggest thing right now
i don't know where else you see late teens, early 20 year olds making 6-8 figures easily
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#7991452 - 12/03/14 06:09 PM
Re: Place your bets .. What's the hot & trending gadget this yr?
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Parent company went balls to the wall.... As a marketing agency, parent company now has FULL multimedia design & presentation capabilities in-fucking-house. i.e. sound stage, DJ, video/cinematography, producing, directing, music, access to all that lighting shit, etc. Also, full IN-HOUSE 3D modelling/designing... (Many clients want molecules and virus animations 'n shit...) I think this is fucking intense for a marketing agency... I was watching some of the activities the parent company did to 'recruit' people from other agencies... Apparently they fucking HIRED Wendel Clark to have a hockey training session to recruit people, and also to teach employees' kids to skate 'n shit... Baaaaaaallin'...
still missing a 10 million dollar heidelberg press from the line-up.
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#7991481 - 12/03/14 06:24 PM
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TheRealCSnapper
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lol printing press steam punk much hahaha
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#7992122 - 12/04/14 07:25 AM
Re: Place your bets .. What's the hot & trending gadget this yr?
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furball
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All the Android humpers just got their Moto X 360's ...
iWatch chumps like me wait until ... whenever
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#7992128 - 12/04/14 07:27 AM
Re: Place your bets .. What's the hot & trending gadget this yr?
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Risky Business
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Parent company went balls to the wall.... As a marketing agency, parent company now has FULL multimedia design & presentation capabilities in-fucking-house. i.e. sound stage, DJ, video/cinematography, producing, directing, music, access to all that lighting shit, etc. Also, full IN-HOUSE 3D modelling/designing... (Many clients want molecules and virus animations 'n shit...) I think this is fucking intense for a marketing agency... I was watching some of the activities the parent company did to 'recruit' people from other agencies... Apparently they fucking HIRED Wendel Clark to have a hockey training session to recruit people, and also to teach employees' kids to skate 'n shit... Baaaaaaallin'... Ballin? Marketing agency gonna market...and it's working. online marketing is the biggest thing right now i don't know where else you see late teens, early 20 year olds making 6-8 figures easily
I was referring to the appearnce by an ex hockey player, which probably costs no more than $10k and considering that as "balling". The marketing agency obviously did it right...the cost is a drop in the bucket for even a smallish sized company, but has employees talking about it ie: furball
Your last comment is completely out of context and irrelevant.
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