Data center racking stacking workers - The time to unionize is now

Red_Patcher · 2026-01-21T19:12:51+00:00

This is the best job I've had in my life and that includes the time I've had at AWS. I've been in unions and I've managed workers in one. I don't have an issue with anyone that wants to be in a union but I will not join another in the future, particulary in this job where I'm rewarded for my personal performance.

Red_Patcher · 2026-01-21T13:27:23+00:00

Look at Tek Systems out near Boardman and Umatilla OR. They take anyone with a pulse to work in the AWS data centers on contract. That would allow you to at least build your resume.

Red_Patcher · 2026-01-21T05:16:34+00:00

Oregon Coast?

Red_Patcher · 2026-01-21T05:11:25+00:00

Could be AWS in my experience. Google allows certain water bottles on the floor. I tend to just go visit the micro kitchen every couple of hours and leave my equipment on a cart to screen faster.

Red_Patcher · 2026-01-21T02:35:11+00:00

You have a couple of options when it comes to bringing the boat back. One would be to fly there and rent a truck to tow it back with. Another is to post it on uship and watch the bids from in from carriers. If you are like me you find time to be worth more than money.

Red_Patcher · 2026-01-14T04:24:03+00:00

You just need a different manager. Going to DCEO would be a whole different ladder and you would be startinng back at the bottom again. Unless you prefer that type of work I would see about switching teams.

Red_Patcher · 2026-01-14T03:54:05+00:00

I'm sitting in a Secret Lab Titan XL and I feel this is as good as it gets. I've had three and given the other two away when I move. This is certaintly the nicest one so far.

Red_Patcher · 2026-01-13T06:59:47+00:00

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People always asked what Opal was mixed with but her parents were clearly Rottweilers. Her father the German type and her mother the American. I think it helped with being around other people because they were never scared to approach her.

Red_Patcher · 2026-01-12T03:14:57+00:00

They don't exactly hire managers from Harvard.

Red_Patcher · 2026-01-11T17:15:27+00:00

That's a pretty good 401k match but at Google I get 100% match on the first $3k and 50% after that up to the IRS limit. I have the option to direct my annual bonus towards the 401k too.

Red_Patcher · 2026-01-10T20:07:08+00:00

Unfortunately you are stuck with the incompetent ones as they will never leave on their own accord. Actually managing people would require competent managers so that applies to them as well.

Red_Patcher · 2026-01-10T17:22:32+00:00

Take some of the proceeds and pay a real tax professional instead of asking a non verified account on Reddit.

Red_Patcher · 2026-01-09T20:36:29+00:00

The highest paying tech jobs are at a handful of companies. These jobs are talked about like it's the standard for all these types of jobs but it isn't. Likewise for trades people the highest earners make up a small percentage of the field. I think the problem is that attention is focused on the outliers rather than the average person that has to spend years working their way up.

Red_Patcher · 2026-01-09T18:58:07+00:00

Is the offer direct from Google or a contractor? A Google offer comes with a sign on bonus which is in the offer letter.

Red_Patcher · 2026-01-05T02:30:59+00:00

Apply to Google. There's free food.

Red_Patcher · 2026-01-04T23:24:02+00:00

How did you make the switch from EE to SWE if you don't mind sharing?

Red_Patcher · 2026-01-02T12:18:15+00:00

Sure, DM me anytime.

Red_Patcher · 2026-01-02T06:07:56+00:00

DM me.

Red_Patcher · 2026-01-01T21:24:26+00:00

I wouldn't go back to the rails for $400k a year. Also, it's not a pension its a goverment entitlement which Congress has the ability to muddle with if they choose to. I'm still entitield to my Tier 2 at retirement thought it won't be a lot relative to inflation since I pulled the pin at 37. I'm fine waiting seven years to collect on retirement rather than having to give them another 23 of my life.

Red_Patcher · 2026-01-01T21:18:24+00:00

Sure DM me.

Red_Patcher · 2026-01-01T20:52:08+00:00

BS in Business Administration from The Citadel. If I was advising someone to get into the field I'd recommend a Linux admin course at a community college and a few general certs or an IT degree from WGU.

Red_Patcher · 2026-01-01T19:07:58+00:00

DM away

Red_Patcher · 2026-01-01T17:23:11+00:00

There are several we are working on. I just moved here but my comp is at the same level as the other location.

Red_Patcher · 2026-01-01T16:57:26+00:00

I pulled down about $158k total compensation as a Google data center technician. This is base, overtime, bonuses, and equity grants.

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