http://utahtechjobs.disqus.com/Connecting the Utah Technical Community with Great CompaniesenThu, 05 Nov 2009 04:17:23 -0000http://utahtechjobs.com/2008/considering-dumping-disqus.htm#comment-21926635I subscribed to your blog when is the next post<br><br>Thanks<br>mike jumper<br>______________________________________________manac23411Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:17:23 -0000http://utahtechjobs.com/2009/4-things-to-never-ever-put-on-your-resume.htm#comment-21886660I have one more to add to the list... never put your marital status on your resume.robertmerrillWed, 04 Nov 2009 15:31:51 -0000http://utahtechjobs.com/2008/whats-it-like-working-for-sos-staffing.htm#comment-21534875Do Yall Really do background checks and do yall hire deffered ajudication felonsbill2005Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:42:47 -0000http://utahtechjobs.com/2009/contract-cakephp-developer.htm#comment-20746157Position filled!robertmerrillWed, 21 Oct 2009 18:25:07 -0000http://utahtechjobs.com/2006/utahs-top-employers-tout-their-talent.htm#comment-20591126I would like to suggest that one of the WORST companies to work for is Little America.Anon E. MussMon, 19 Oct 2009 19:25:44 -0000http://utahtechjobs.com/2008/about-my-company.htm#comment-19606612Note: I wrote this post while I worked for SOS Technical. I don’t work there anymore. I run my own recruiting agency now called M|REC (Merrill Recruiting). I still recruit, but now I do it even more awesomely than before. I can help your company suck less at recruiting, too. This post is here for archival purposes, but please know I am not on their payroll any longer. Thanks!robertmerrillThu, 08 Oct 2009 17:34:18 -0000http://utahtechjobs.com/2009/sap-business-analyst.htm#comment-18605351@tim the environment is SAP Business by Design, feature pack 2. There is CRM, Financials and Supply Chain in use, but not Product Development or Project Management.robertmerrillMon, 05 Oct 2009 17:18:49 -0000http://utahtechjobs.com/2009/enticelabs-receives-2-million-from-first-advantage-and-omniture-founders.htm#comment-18605245Way to go EnticeLabs! :)robertmerrillMon, 05 Oct 2009 17:17:00 -0000http://utahtechjobs.com/2007/twitter-me-this-why-hyper-connected-people-need-twitter.htm#comment-18582475They can, but not as fast as sales people can. If "driving sales" is what you want, and you can only choose one or the other, consider the latter. This other stuff is really awareness and marketing. It generates awareness and that can engender trust, and trust results in sales.robertmerrillWed, 09 Sep 2009 11:21:41 -0000http://utahtechjobs.com/2007/twitter-me-this-why-hyper-connected-people-need-twitter.htm#comment-18582474Do Twitter and Blogs Really Drive product sales?bonedoWed, 09 Sep 2009 09:42:30 -0000http://utahtechjobs.com/2008/apx-alarm-of-provo-utah-is-a-thief-and-a-liar.htm#comment-18582588I have moved this post, and all of its comments to another <a href="http://apxalarmstories.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a><br><br>Please continue the conversation there, and please be nice to eachother.Robert MerrillTue, 20 Jan 2009 19:29:03 -0000http://utahtechjobs.com/2008/apx-alarm-of-provo-utah-is-a-thief-and-a-liar.htm#comment-18582569Come on Luann, an alarm is an alarm. Anyone could break in and diable any alarm.Do you think the alarms you install are "magic"? Do you think your installers are "magic"? Im sorry, but just because they have to pay a fee (to get a license) dosent mean they know what they are doing. It only means they know how to write a check.As far as ripping the panel off the wall, you may be right. If the intruder has knowledge of where it is and what type of system it is.If he's that smart,then dosent it make since to say that any alarm (even the "magic ones") can be defeated the same way. As far as dropped cell phone calls, you are right, but the frequency that the companies used is dedicated to alarm systems only, and not 45,000,000 million subscibers. I dont know what your selling here, but I would certainly rather have a cell calling out then the phone line that has already been cut before they even enter the house. So if you think you might be able to sell a couple of more alarms by cutting them down and trying to make your "magic" ones look unpenetratable,then just please quit trying to make everyone on here look like we are idiots. You arent telling anyone anything that they dont already know. Good luck with your "Magic" alarms this yeargivemeabreakThu, 01 Jan 2009 14:56:30 -0000http://utahtechjobs.com/2008/apx-alarm-of-provo-utah-is-a-thief-and-a-liar.htm#comment-18582568I'm pleased that you all feel good about your APX systems. You have just what you were promised -- "feel good" security. But don't be deluded into thinking you have a real security system. You DO NOT. <br><br>First, your system may be disabled by knocking the panel from the wall. The phone connection and the power supply are most likely within inches of each other, and inches of the main panel. Disconnect that phone line or disable the panel by opening it and pulling off the ribbon cable (a five second task) and you have NO security. Cell back built in? Not secure again because of accessibility. Don't trust your life to a cell phone. Had any dropped calls lately?<br><br>If the burglar is smart (and they mostly are) they will break into a door with an entry delay and disable your panel before an alarm even occurs. Try it yourself. You'll see if I'm not right.<br><br>Next, I would be willing to venture that your salesman and installer were NOT licensed under State laws. I know this because they come to me for a job when they get fed up with APX. One told me that APX (and clones) don't require licenses because they don't keep employees long enough to make it profitable. Your system was probably installed by amatures who have no idea what security really should be, only what they've been told by their "trainers." Those young people can be sincerely, and sincerely wrong.<br><br>Finally -- just remember when you arm your system and go to sleep at night, your security is dependent upon a piece of double sticky tape. JD Powers and Associates doesn't certify the quality of your security, only the politeness of the telephone rep.<br><br>Good luck in the future.<br><br>PS -- Add up the cost of your system and your monitoring, and you'll find you most likely will pay thousands of dollars for your "feel good" security.LuAnn RidingThu, 01 Jan 2009 13:46:46 -0000http://utahtechjobs.com/2008/apx-alarm-of-provo-utah-is-a-thief-and-a-liar.htm#comment-18582567I had an attempted break-in the other day. Thank goodness I remembered to set the alarm before i went to work. The burglars attempted to break down my back door and the alarm went off immediately. The cops also showed up two minutes later. I don't know what all this griping is about. APX, along with the local police department helped save my posessions from being stolen and most likely vandalism of my property. Thanks APX!!!Attempted break-inTue, 30 Dec 2008 14:12:44 -0000http://utahtechjobs.com/2008/apx-alarm-of-provo-utah-is-a-thief-and-a-liar.htm#comment-18582565It's true. Check out the link...<br><br><a href="http://www.jdpower.com/corporate/news/releases/pressrelease.aspx?id=2008107" rel="nofollow">http://www.jdpower.com/corporate/news/releases/...</a><br><br>I have an alarm from APX and it has been awesome. I think that some of you are the cause of these problems by your awful attitudes. I called customer service and they were nothing but respectful and helpful... the same is true with the salesman and technician. They are just ambitious college students trying to make a buck. Oh, and I have actually stayed in touch with the salesman and the other day i inquired about some of the stuff that has been posted. APX actually does offer a internship program. These kids aren't out there lying. It's alarm sales... simple as that. Do you want one or not?? Lighten up people...It's true... APX is legit!Tue, 30 Dec 2008 02:59:23 -0000http://utahtechjobs.com/2008/apx-alarm-of-provo-utah-is-a-thief-and-a-liar.htm#comment-18582564All y'all seriously need to get a life. If everyone on here would put all this passion and energy into something that mattered, oh how wonderful the country would be. APX Alarm, Brinks Alarm, ADT... whatever. They all offer the same coverage, the same service, and the same equipment. None of the aforementioned companies are a scam. I'm sure everyone here has received a call from a pushy ADT salesman after you bought your home. Am I right?? Give APX a break. APX is just like any other company. Actually, according to JD Power &amp; Associates they won an award for FANTASTIC CUSTOMER SERVICE this past year. Hmmmm? Get off your computers and stop complaining about a non-issue. There are more important things to be worrying about!APX ALARM IS AMAZING!!!!Tue, 30 Dec 2008 02:49:58 -0000http://utahtechjobs.com/2008/apx-alarm-of-provo-utah-is-a-thief-and-a-liar.htm#comment-18582563You shouldn't sign anything without reading the contract. Everything is there, including that you agree to test the system monthly and the company cannot be held responsible for anything that occurs as a result of your failure to test, etc. I've worked for a few security companies and although I would agree sometimes customers are misled, most often they just don't read the contract that they're signing, and it's their own fault.Someone who knows about this sWed, 24 Dec 2008 17:24:07 -0000http://utahtechjobs.com/2008/apx-alarm-of-provo-utah-is-a-thief-and-a-liar.htm#comment-18582562i needed a cosigner and i was approved, but i told them i would not have my son sign as cosigner if i needed one i was not interested. HE NEVER SIGNED but they have a signature that as crossed out, you look at my copy of the contract and no one signed. now they will not take my sons name off as his name is PRINTED on the contract. That is illegal. I am contacting the atttorney general and going tosmall claims court since i needed a cosigner and no one signed this contract should be voided.TerriThu, 18 Dec 2008 09:07:27 -0000http://utahtechjobs.com/2007/how-to-use-linkedin.htm#comment-18582493I read that book its really interesting I think it makes some great pointsoREm dentistMon, 15 Dec 2008 21:45:47 -0000http://utahtechjobs.com/2008/apx-alarm-of-provo-utah-is-a-thief-and-a-liar.htm#comment-18582561all you people complaining are a sorry bunch. You're all skeptics and are the type that never want to get out of your comfort zone to do something new. I did it and enjoyed it. I didn't make $100,000 but still did pretty good for one summer. Those who complain and say its crap are those who go out there and make a piss poor effort. you reap what you sow. go big or go home.... you sorry bunch or losers.JakeFri, 12 Dec 2008 02:41:33 -0000http://utahtechjobs.com/2008/apx-alarm-of-provo-utah-is-a-thief-and-a-liar.htm#comment-18582560LOL I DONT EVEN WORK AT APX,BUT I HAVE WORKED IN THE INDUSTRY FOR 15 YEARS.IVE DONE HARDWIRED AND WIRELESS.ANYONE WHO WANTS TO STEAL STUFF FROM A HOUSE, WILL STEAL IT.2 MINUTES IS ALL YOU NEED. APX, ADT AND BRINKS SYSTEMS ARE ALL THE SAME.90% ARE USED FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES AND SUCH. SO DONT GO ACTING LIKE YOUR ALARM SYSTEMS ARE UNBEATABLE, AND IF YOUR NICE, WHEN YOUR COMPANY GOES OUT OF BUSINESS (OH, AND IT WILL) APX MAY HIRE YOU IF YOUR NICE.200MILL IN ONE YEAR ALONE!givemeabreakMon, 08 Dec 2008 21:22:56 -0000http://utahtechjobs.com/2008/apx-alarm-of-provo-utah-is-a-thief-and-a-liar.htm#comment-18582559No, the other companies generally only installs wireless systems if there is no other option because of the fact that wireless systems are complete garbage and malfunction like no other. Hardwired all the way for customer satisfaction for neatness and quality. <br><br>The way you all run and install that crappy wireless systems in an hour says enough about the non quality. <br><br>WOW, GREAT FOR YOU TO ADMIT THAT APX SYSTEMS SUCK. LOL LIKE WE DIDN'T ALREADY KNOW THAT!!!whatisthedealMon, 08 Dec 2008 21:11:17 -0000http://utahtechjobs.com/2008/apx-alarm-of-provo-utah-is-a-thief-and-a-liar.htm#comment-18582558LOL APX installs the same type systems .ADT BRINKS PROTECTION 1 ALL INSTALL THE SAME TYPE WIRELESS SYSTEMS, AND YOU KNOW IT.STRATEGIC LOCATION...LOL..YOU MEAN WHERE EVER ITS CONVENIENT FOR YOUR LAZY INSTALLERS..APX SYSTEMS MAY SUCK, BUT THE WERE $200M IN THE BLACK LAST YEAR...givemeabreakMon, 08 Dec 2008 20:40:36 -0000http://utahtechjobs.com/2008/apx-alarm-of-provo-utah-is-a-thief-and-a-liar.htm#comment-18582557Gosh you APX folks can't write or comprehend anything. Hello idiot, the PD will not respond fast to ANY system whether it be Brinks, ADT, Protection One, APX or whatever. It's pretty fast to stop your dumb transmission when the bad guy is going to go the the keypad in the first place. You want to know why? because your old ass (well you think it is new technology) system (keypad) has the siren is in it as well. Whereas the other companies will strategically install components at different parts of the home which makes it harder for an intruder to figure out how to disable it, you dummies give the bad guy the ticket to shutting it off. huumm, take the crowbar you used to break in the house and pull off the keypad like it has been known to have been done. <br><br>Sad Sad Sad... You people are pathetic.NicoleMon, 08 Dec 2008 20:30:50 -0000http://utahtechjobs.com/2008/apx-alarm-of-provo-utah-is-a-thief-and-a-liar.htm#comment-18582556LOL LOL LOL Lets see I just got a 911 call for a burglary...Hmmm Its a call from ADT or Brinks...Send a unit right away...They are the gods of the industry.If we have an alarm call from them, it has to be real!!!! Oh , you say its from APX? Dont worry about it, They dont advertise on T.V. and Internet, and ADT and Brinks only have the elite sign up for their service, so any other alarm company in america is not worth sending a unit out too...LOL How utterly retarded are you? I will bet you any amount of money that you will not be able to break in and rip the keypad off the wall befor e signals are sent from an APX system. I would not take that bet on ADT or Brinks, because they probably are not monitoring it anyway. They dont have to...Only the "elite" have their systems and they wouldnt know anyway...HOW STUPID YOU SOUND!Do you know how many police have APX sytems in their homes? Quite a lot!givemeabreakMon, 08 Dec 2008 08:27:10 -0000