I am contemplating taking in an apprentice.
 

I have reached a level were doing everything myself is a drag to the company. I understand how to hire out on certain projects but that has a very big downside.
I am looking for an open minded hard worker who is fantastic at time management.

If you know basic html, how to build and fill in affiliate promo material, blog, use twitter, and basic video editing - along with a broad band connection. All are major pluses.

Biggest requirement is that you must be fluent in English, and have either icq, msn, aim, of gtalk.

fuckin hit me up ASM... I gots all thats n more!

never have used twitter though.... 2ez im sure

You're fired!

Is there a dental plan?

That would be pretty awesome.

DO you intend to make it a paying gig? Even something small?

pick me! :)

Sounds like you are at the same place I am. I am handling it through working partnerships on different pieces of what I am working on for now, and also the next 6-18 months. It's hard to find good help here locally. Jim Gunn has gotten lucky. I thought about the apprentice thing myself, but opted to consider other routes.

Best of luck on this search man. Tell me how it goes.

Do I get a bottle of Cristal with that?

Other than twitter, which I'm sure would be easy to pick up, I match most of those. Shoot me details: abandoned -at- gmail dawt com

Sounds like a good gig, I fill out the requirements as well. Please give some more detail at austinloid [at] gmail.com . Or you can just shoot me an ICQ :thumbsup

Hit me up if you are serious about your search as I have a few applicants with resumes that may fit the profile that you described. :thumbsup

Im uno's daddy, so I precede his debauchery...

Good luck on your searching.

My debauchery knows no bounds. :2 cents:

Infinity +1!!!!!

You had me until you forgot to mention Skype.

We'd love to take on the project. We can talk together through msn [sales (@) nicelywritten.com] and we'll both determine if the job is right for us. If we're not on right away, feel free to shoot me an email at the same address and we can arrange a meeting time.

Best regards,

Nicely Written.

P.S. Right now when I say we, I mean "me" as this company is currently a one man operation as we're new. If you require work for 4hrs a day or more, we won't accept any new clients until we can handle the present work load. The staff we have only consist of US or Canadian webmasters speaking fluent English.

Good luck with the search.
I've thought about doing the same thing many times, but knowing myself, I know I'd be frustrated when they weren't as motivated or intelligent as I'd want them to be --- plus training someone to understand the smoking fetish takes forever (it took two years for my outsourced employee to really "get it" in terms of exactly what I need) - and finding an apprentice who has the smoking fetish plus everything else that would be required would be like hitting the lottery (and I'd rather hit the lottery :1orglaugh )

Sounds very exciting.

Oh. I thought that you were going to hire someone to go to your doctor visits because you are to busy.

This would be a really great move for someone. Shame more people dont take on an aprentice, it would be great for both sides. Best of luck to you and whoever you choose!

are you still high as hell ASM

:2 cents::2 cents:

you forgot trust.. i'd say it is a quality which is more important than any of those you have listed.
you can make people sign all types of contracts but it wont matter if they are dishonest...

Bump for ASM tootsie.

Guess I didn't make the cut. No email with details yet. :(

Yes I am also contemplating hiring free workers.

please email me also

:1orglaugh:1orglaugh

I just like poo...

It is a good time to be hiring.

:1orglaugh:1orglaugh

Go for it, ASM. I mentored a webmaster that was just starting out 3 years ago, now he's doing extremely well and we swap ideas and are thinking of partnering up on a mainstream venture. Apprenticeship/mentorship arrangements can be a Win Win. Totally depends on the commitment of both parties.

a) you won't find such a person

b) if you do find him, his gonna learn all the tricks, use your resources to his advantage and then turn around and fuck you in the ass

I am thinking of taking in an apprentice aslo, but you will have to wear a snuggie, listen to Enigma and "Wrapped around your finger" 24-7 as I do but you will learn the secrets of anal alchemy so it's all golden goodness in the end :)

In all seriousness, anyone who gets a chance with After Shock Media should do well for themselves.

Agreed.
:thumbsup

Very good opportunity for someone... Wish I had the time, I would have applied and I love tweeting on twitter...

bump for you

Jon Clark is available. You'd probably learn a thing or 300 from someone like that.

Dude, stop saying my name.. Everything you say about me is untrue... Including I am available!

The only way to grow is to hire good people. Best thing I did was hire staff to help with the work load. No way I could handle the daily BS without an assistant.