I am all for job postings, but I gotta tell ya, sometimes they just
say silly things.

4 years developing flash.
must know AS1 and AS2
Software development person (programmed before flash I presume)
Background in other languages and systems
Familiarity with design patterns
Good understanding of basic database issues
Not a position for an artist or designer.
Must be willing to relocate to Detroit area.

Ok, first of all, most people who have been doing flash for 4+ years
are artists or designers. Almost no serious programming was even
possible in flash before AS2 so by defining 4 years you are
essentially insisting that someone *not* be someone who "has a
background in other languages and systems". I'm not saying they don't
exist at all, but it is such a silly requirement because it
inappropriately limits the pool. Of course insisting that someone be
an expert in AS1 is even more silly. Is this because their job will be
fixing someone else's 5 year old spaghetti code? Then the kicker is
that this person must be in the Detroit area or willing to relocate.

So in my mind, they are looking for the tiny pool of people that
studied computer science but were also interested in animation and so
dabbled in flash before it was "real programmer ready" and are willing
to move to one of the most depressed metropolitan areas in the US. And
I bet they wanna pay like 70-80k. Why cant people write intelligent
job specs. Oh and by the way I am not looking for a job I just find
this annoying that neither I nor any of the excellent programmers I
know (and I know quite a few) would qualify for this job.

I really wonder where some of these job specs come from.

Hank


On 9/15/06, swfer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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If being part of a leading edge and innovative software company
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thorough understanding of ActionScript 1 and 2, and how to write
efficient code. Should have a background in other programming
languages and systems as well. Should be comfortable with
multi-person development projects, and working with other people's
code.

Must be reasonably well-versed in object-oriented software. Needs an
understanding of XML, and its interface to ActionScript. Should be
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issues. Familiarity with design patterns is a plus, as is an
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OPPORTUNITY
You will be part of our world-class Software Team:
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- Work with other Flash developers and Server-side Development team

REQUIREMENTS
- Must have 4+ years experience in Flash/ActionScript and object
oriented programming
- Must have developed database driven rich-media Flash applications with XML
- BS degree preferred and good work references

The compensation plan is lucrative with a competitive base salary,
bonus and stock options. The company also offers excellent medical
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Please email your resume & a cover letter addressing your
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