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have a couple of questions.
What sort of hotel could I expect to get for USD 75 per night in Chicago?
TIA
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Stephen
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On Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:27:06 +0000, Stephen wrote:
> I’ve been offered a job in Chicago and to help me decide what to do I
> have a couple of questions.
> What sort of hotel could I expect to get for USD 75 per night in
> Chicago?
Depends on the part of Chicago, but in general, not very good. A step up
from Motel 6 (though in that area, it might be a Motel 6 or Days Inn,
prices in Chicago are a bit higher than in other areas).
Decent hotel in downtown Chicago will run you probably a couple hundred
bucks a night. I've stayed at the Marriott downtown - but also if you
expect to drive, parking is going to cost you probably $50/night (hotel
valet) at a place that has that kind of cost.
It's less expensive in the suburbs, but if you are to be working
downtown, the morning rush hour is something to consider, too. Of
course, navigation in Chicago is also a bit weird, because of the dual-
layer streets in a few places. Looking at a map can be confusing,
because it's not always clear when you're on "level 1" and when you're on
"level 2".
> What health insurance “policy maximum” would be reasonable to
> take out?
I'd think it depends on the kind of work you'll be doing and the
potential risks involved, and how long you'll be in town doing the work,
too. You might also check with your GP in the UK for advice on coverage,
I know a few folks who have visited from the UK and were able to get
coverage for what sounded pretty decent rates (I can ask a friend who
dislocated her knee what the costs were when she went to the ER/Casualty
here in SLC if you like).
It also would depend on your general state of health and whether you're
looking for catastrophic coverage or just general medical insurance.
You'll want drug coverage if you need to get prescriptions filled (and if
you have current prescriptions, make sure you can get them filled here -
and if you can't, what the US equivalent drug would be).
> What haven’t I thought of?
Probably a few things, I just got back from Phoenix myself and am going
on about 10 hours of sleep (sounds good until I say that's the cumulative
amount of sleep over the last 3 nights), so I probably won't think of any
more until I get some sleep.
> TIA
NP. :-)
I've also got friends in Chicago, and I could put you in touch with them
if you wanted some 'local' help.
Jim
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On 03/03/2011 6:43 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
> On Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:27:06 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>
>> I’ve been offered a job in Chicago
>
Thanks for the reply Jim but I've turned it down for several reasons.
Mostly because my wife is not fit to come with me and I couldn't leave
her for the first 6 weeks of the assignment.
> Depends on the part of Chicago, ...
Thanks for the info and it confirms that the job offer, although
genuine, was a cheapskate one. The hourly rate was acceptable but there
was no expenses included so I would not have been able to save much.
>
>> What health insurance “policy maximum” would be reasonable to
>> take out?
>
> I'd think it depends on the kind of work you'll be doing and the
> potential risks involved, and how long you'll be in town doing the work,
> too.
Well it would have been sitting in front of a computer all day or
holding workshops. It was for a SAP Proof of Concept.
> You might also check with your GP in the UK for advice on coverage,
> I know a few folks who have visited from the UK and were able to get
> coverage for what sounded pretty decent rates (I can ask a friend who
> dislocated her knee what the costs were when she went to the ER/Casualty
> here in SLC if you like).
>
Good advice.
> It also would depend on your general state of health and whether you're
> looking for catastrophic coverage or just general medical insurance.
> You'll want drug coverage if you need to get prescriptions filled (and if
> you have current prescriptions, make sure you can get them filled here -
> and if you can't, what the US equivalent drug would be).
>
I’m fairly healthy but I am prescribed some drugs one of them a Schedule
II. I get them free in the UK in recognition of having survived to the
age I am. ;-)
>> What haven’t I thought of?
>
> Probably a few things, I just got back from Phoenix myself and am going
> on about 10 hours of sleep (sounds good until I say that's the cumulative
> amount of sleep over the last 3 nights), so I probably won't think of any
> more until I get some sleep.
>
The Joy!
Did I ever say that twice I've worked round the clock on the day the
clocks went back? Try putting that on a time sheet. ;-)
>> TIA
>
> NP. :-)
>
:-D
> I've also got friends in Chicago, and I could put you in touch with them
> if you wanted some 'local' help.
>
Good to know Jim and thanks. :-D
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Regards
Stephen
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Stephen wrote:
> Did I ever say that twice I've worked round the clock on the day the
> clocks went back? Try putting that on a time sheet. ;-)
Heh heh heh!
I remember getting questioned once when I put down like 4AM-2AM work day,
and they wanted to give me 2 hours pay, thinking I did it wrong.
--
Darren New, San Diego CA, USA (PST)
"How did he die?" "He got shot in the hand."
"That was fatal?"
"He was holding a live grenade at the time."
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On 03/03/2011 9:06 PM, Darren New wrote:
> Stephen wrote:
>> Did I ever say that twice I've worked round the clock on the day the
>> clocks went back? Try putting that on a time sheet. ;-)
>
> Heh heh heh!
>
> I remember getting questioned once when I put down like 4AM-2AM work
> day, and they wanted to give me 2 hours pay, thinking I did it wrong.
>
Neat! :-)
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Stephen
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On Thu, 03 Mar 2011 11:41:52 +0000, Stephen wrote:
> On 03/03/2011 6:43 AM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>> On Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:27:06 +0000, Stephen wrote:
>>
>>> I’ve been offered a job in Chicago
>>
>>
> Thanks for the reply Jim but I've turned it down for several reasons.
> Mostly because my wife is not fit to come with me and I couldn't leave
> her for the first 6 weeks of the assignment.
>
>> Depends on the part of Chicago, ...
>
> Thanks for the info and it confirms that the job offer, although
> genuine, was a cheapskate one. The hourly rate was acceptable but there
> was no expenses included so I would not have been able to save much.
Sounds like a pretty bad offer all said. Shame, that.
>>> What health insurance “policy maximum” would be reasonable to take
>>> out?
>>
>> I'd think it depends on the kind of work you'll be doing and the
>> potential risks involved, and how long you'll be in town doing the
>> work, too.
>
> Well it would have been sitting in front of a computer all day or
> holding workshops. It was for a SAP Proof of Concept.
That wouldn't be very high risk health-wise, unless you were in the 'bad'
part of Chicago. ;-)
>> It also would depend on your general state of health and whether you're
>> looking for catastrophic coverage or just general medical insurance.
>> You'll want drug coverage if you need to get prescriptions filled (and
>> if you have current prescriptions, make sure you can get them filled
>> here - and if you can't, what the US equivalent drug would be).
>>
>>
> I’m fairly healthy but I am prescribed some drugs one of them a Schedule
> II. I get them free in the UK in recognition of having survived to the
> age I am. ;-)
Yeah, so those you probably would have needed coverage for here unless
you could bring a large enough supply (and then you'd have to check on
legality of bringing them in, too. I want to say that paracetamol is an
example of something that's not offered here in the US - as an example,
but there are equivalents.
>
>
>>> What haven’t I thought of?
>>
>> Probably a few things, I just got back from Phoenix myself and am going
>> on about 10 hours of sleep (sounds good until I say that's the
>> cumulative amount of sleep over the last 3 nights), so I probably won't
>> think of any more until I get some sleep.
>>
>>
> The Joy!
>
> Did I ever say that twice I've worked round the clock on the day the
> clocks went back? Try putting that on a time sheet. ;-)
Egads, that must've been fun. :-)
>> I've also got friends in Chicago, and I could put you in touch with
>> them if you wanted some 'local' help.
>>
>>
> Good to know Jim and thanks. :-D
Certainly. :-)
I'll have to remember that you are an SAP person, I actually spent some
time at the conference talking to someone who works for SAP (in their
education department) based in Germany (though she's originally from the
Midlands).
If the discussions she and I had at the conference turn up anything, I
may need your input on some things. :-)
Jim
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On 03/03/2011 9:49 PM, Jim Henderson wrote:
>
> Sounds like a pretty bad offer all said. Shame, that.
>
It was from one of those Indian consultancies that do as much work
offshore as possible, pay below the line rates and somehow convince
their clients that they do quality work.
>
> That wouldn't be very high risk health-wise, unless you were in the 'bad'
> part of Chicago. ;-)
>
I try to stay clear of "the bad parts" as I was brought up in one of the
bad parts of Glasgow. ;-)
>
> Yeah, so those you probably would have needed coverage for here unless
> you could bring a large enough supply (and then you'd have to check on
> legality of bringing them in, too. I want to say that paracetamol is an
> example of something that's not offered here in the US - as an example,
> but there are equivalents.
>
I did not know that about paracetamol in the US. My doctor gave me a
prescription for it so I can get it in bulk. Although it is "over the
counter" here in the UK, you are not allowed to buy more than two
packets at the one time.
>> Did I ever say that twice I've worked round the clock on the day the
>> clocks went back? Try putting that on a time sheet. ;-)
>
> Egads, that must've been fun. :-)
>
I was younger then and got paid for the first time. The second time I
was a staff and only got sleeping time.
>
> I'll have to remember that you are an SAP person, I actually spent some
> time at the conference talking to someone who works for SAP (in their
> education department) based in Germany (though she's originally from the
> Midlands).
>
> If the discussions she and I had at the conference turn up anything, I
> may need your input on some things. :-)
>
No problem but remember I'm "Logistics" specifically Plant Maintenance
and Customer Service.
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Stephen
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>> Sounds like a pretty bad offer all said. Shame, that.
>
> It was from one of those Indian consultancies that do as much work
> offshore as possible, pay below the line rates and somehow convince
> their clients that they do quality work.
What, you mean low prices /= high quality? Who would have known?
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Le 04/03/2011 13:13, Stephen a écrit :
>
> I did not know that about paracetamol in the US. My doctor gave me a
> prescription for it so I can get it in bulk. Although it is "over the
> counter" here in the UK, you are not allowed to buy more than two
> packets at the one time.
This is due to the lethality of paracetamol.
Destroying the liver is a bad omen for your survival.
And it's so easy: 4g / 24h and it's already toxic.
--
Software is like dirt - it costs time and money to change it and move it
around.
Just because you can't see it, it doesn't weigh anything,
and you can't drill a hole in it and stick a rivet into it doesn't mean
it's free.
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On 04/03/2011 12:24 PM, Invisible wrote:
>>> Sounds like a pretty bad offer all said. Shame, that.
>>
>> It was from one of those Indian consultancies that do as much work
>> offshore as possible, pay below the line rates and somehow convince
>> their clients that they do quality work.
>
> What, you mean low prices /= high quality? Who would have known?
Bean counters. But to be fair SAP implementations are very expensive
running into millions and millions of pounds.
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Stephen
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