Eightbitshik
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I love our universe. I was a fan first. The first day I played Warcraft 1 I was so happy and have been hooked since. I hope to celebrate 10 years with my shield and imgur. Stay Legendary everyone!
danNmesa
I know you will show restraint when using your great power
NuclearMonk
Joining Imgur on the same day as starting a new job.....you are brave!
Willshade145
Does playing the first Starcraft count? If so I’ve been working for this company for decades.
spidersaystofly
Grats man! I had to leave Blizzard 4 years in to move with my (now) Wife. I still have my stein though! Love the sword.
Rotarded
I’d be more inclined to stay at a job if they incentivized me with melee weaponry.
Nykidemus
I stuck around just long enough to get my sword. It's a beast.
Darkpho3nixx
Omg yes I love WoW congratulations, FOR THE HORDE ????
dzbomber
Congrats. And can I say that's just awsome. Good for you
Eightbitshik
Thank you :)
TheWalkinDude19
I swear half of blizzards staff is on imgur.
Eightbitshik
That is probably a low number
RadioTOKYO
Nice, dude! I worked there for 4 years and 8 months. So close to getting mine too :(
Eightbitshik
My best friend was just shy a month away. =/. Hope you're doing something awesome now!
sebastVillain
That's cruel.Unless he quit.
Eightbitshik
He quit and wouldn't have got the job if he stayed longer sadly. It worked out though as he married the girl he met at his new job
Totallycasual
When you pass Ion in the hall give him a slap for me!! screw him and forced personal loot+ anti flying BS lol
SirSkellingtonBonerLord
I wanna work on Blizzard too so i can get one of those swords and use it on all the people who ruined the Diablo series.
Eightbitshik
Aww I personally didn't like D3 until repears of the souls came out and my wife and I had a blast
j4bberw0ck
A friend of mine just got a job in the lore department and it sound alike an amazing workplace
Eightbitshik
Nice who is your friend?
j4bberw0ck
Goes by Madi
Eightbitshik
Awesome doesn't sound familiar but I'll keep an ear out
Casual0ne
You have my job!!!!!
Eightbitshik
And my axe! High Five! Friend
KingoftheWest
Good work man, here's hoping I'll join the Blizzard team someday.
LeaveTheMotesToMe
Blizzard hasn't made anything in the last five years that really compares to their 00s offerings, but nice work sticking it out anyway.
troy11998822
@Op tell them it’s time for a new game. I used to love wow. Full of trolls and elitests now and the social aspect in game is all but gone
SevencrossMSF
Nice kit rai sword!!
SevencrossMSF
Rae*. Kit Rae. Apparently I can’t spell
Gremlynn4023
Step1: train in a useful skill for game development, step 2 get hired at Blizz. Step 3, awesome sword. Life won.
highoverlordxenu
I gave up WoW right before WoD, b it still have fond memories. Grats!
TheWiseCat
Blizz through ups and downs, the refined and the less polished. Blizz creates the worlds they want to create. And for that, thank you.
IMainReinhardt
Thats great! Hanzo is still a cunt though
Eightbitshik
Lol I mainly play Heroes and he is free kills for me but others say he is op in Hots. As Muradin my hammer puts him in his place bahaha
Kizsurian
Nice! Leoric was my hammer of choice in HotS when I played.
shinagami091
He’s really not as OP as people make him. Maiev on the other hand....I’m terrible with her but she wrecks face
Eightbitshik
I honestly think that once people understand her more the less op she will be. But I've wrecked with her too so I could be wrong
BigglesMcSqueez
Thats badass! Do janitors get one too?
myfirstaccountwasshadowbanned
Most office buildings contact a seperate cleaning company to take care of the office. So they wouldn't be eligible.
Eightbitshik
I don't think they do but they should they are epic and great friends
BigglesMcSqueez
Awe man, I would totally work as a janitor for 5 years to get one. I can't do anything computerish except for play the games.
ThemDarkArts
if only they sold swords for money
BigglesMcSqueez
Sure you can buy a sword, but the swords that are worth more are the ones you earn.
Eightbitshik
Mmhmm
Bocajn
So you work in Austin or Cali?
Eightbitshik
I am in Austin
Bocajn
Neat.
skellyten
Blizzard runs out of my city.... I did not know that
Nykidemus
Got my sword in 2016. There are dozens of us. Dozens!
Eightbitshik
Grats!
ShannanigansFTW
Does Blizzard hire any statisticians?
Nykidemus
They sure the fuck do. Tons actually.
ShannanigansFTW
What role or department are they listed under? A search of Blizzards career page doesn't yield results for statistics or statistician.
Nykidemus
Last one I saw was they were looking for a doctorate of statistics for the battle.net team. It didnt say on the ad, but I think it was
Nykidemus
intended to help with determining how to handle player toxicity and monetisation?
ShabaDababa
congrats, keep up the good work.... dont keep up with EA antics
Eightbitshik
Thank you :D
Dracon27
Omg, you're living my dream! Almost done with school, hope to work for Blizzard some day <3
Eightbitshik
You can do it!
Dracon27
Also, any tips? :)
Dracon27
Thanks OP! I hope to be your coworker someday :D
ForestDemolitionExpert
Blizz fan since WC1/SC1/D1. I have Epic Weapons Frostmourne replica and Frostmourne tattoo on my back. Are they hiring?
Eightbitshik
Always hiring talent check out jobs.blizzard.com diehard fans make the best co workers
ForestDemolitionExpert
Die hard fan, definitely. Talented...that's another story. I would no doubt have a ton of fun working for Blizz though.
MacEifer
Actually, I got a bit annoyed with the constant salivating over WoW. Left two years after my sword.
ForestDemolitionExpert
Quit WOW after Cata, should have quit after WOTLK considering my fandom though. Still play D and SC though. Even gave the movie thumbs up.
Chintao
I love you Guys! Blizzard makes the best Games! I play wow and OW both since beta! met my gf in wow. we are together since 10y 1/2
Chintao
And i will propose to her in june with a ring in a 3d printed OW Lootbox!
Eightbitshik
That is awesome when you do it let me know ! Grats
Chintao
Thank you! and sure, i will update you. only 4 more month! ( btw we are going to tenerife in june, that's why i wait)
Eightbitshik
That is awesome
youcantproveit
That's awesome! I've applied to work for Blizz several times, but never got that lucky call back. It's just to get into alphas lol
pointlesssteel
They're pretty much always hiring so keep an eye out.
LordOfNapTime
Us Op as a reference and cite his fear of bees secret.
TrapsAreIllegal
Build up your resume by working for companies that do the same crap, but aren't blizzard
youcantproveit
I'm in Network Security & Sys Admin, and have 8yrs DOD NCC experience & 5 yrs DOD contractor experience. It was for a NetSec job and no dice
Thorinori
I haven't had the best luck going for internships either there T_T Such a competitive industry
RandomBarbarian
Count yourself lucky, the pay is super low.
Fleaofpain
youcantproveit
Money doesn't bring me happiness. I'd love to work in the company that's brought me such joy whilst gaming for over 20 years. Fuck I'm old.
LuxFalx
Honestly, the pay really depends on what you're doing. But they have more low paying positions than high. Plus CA is $$$.
AmiEvilYet
Have you tried networking at all? Majority of all hires come through referrals. Even if there's no formal referral system, informal matters.
kodiak931155
Bitch, what do you think hes trying to do here! Dont blow it for him
AmiEvilYet
He oughta PM the fella and be like "Hey, can I ask you a few questions about what the application process was like for you?".
DowntownEskimo
1/2 You have just given what i believe to be the best words of advice I've ever seen on imgur. I don't know why I've never asked this before
DowntownEskimo
2/2 Take my upvote, take my firstborn child and I will use this advice for all prospective employers from this day forward.
JustHereTo
There's a college in CA that practically guarantees a spot a blizz. Says a lot about how much blizz changed if you've seen the kids there
Eightbitshik
Keep trying! The best people in the world that I know are from there so hopefully a great person like you will top even if I can't prove it.
TylerWarranty
I've applied about 4 times, have 4 "we will keep your resume on file" emails
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DrewBerg
I can only assume you have to work around 50 years at blizzard to attain the full armor set that they give out piecemeal every 5 years
Eightbitshik
I asked the president of the company once if I work there 50 years can I get a headstone he just laughed
ScaryScarab
He didn't say no..
DrewBerg
CrazyCatLad
I was supposed to get a plaque at 2 yrs with K'NEX...budget cuts. Then at 5 years, laid off before plaques were given out. FUCK!
DrewBerg
That sucks
SoggyDog
K’nex!! What a blast from the past!
CrazyCatLad
They're still around, barely. They got bought out. I was laid off in July. More were laid off in Oct. Like 35 ppl left.
dresdenreader
They're back to giving out generic swords again? Or are they changing the design every year now? (I left in 2016, got my sword in 2015).
Eightbitshik
Different sword every year still. I like mine and don't think it's generic though if I recall the 2015 was a disappointment if it's the
Eightbitshik
Dagger looking one
dresdenreader
It's the one that has all of the Blizzard specific insignia on it and is more of a gladius than a long sword. But I'm happy with it!
dresdenreader
It's this one