Fellows,
This is a good time to reflect on the whole issue of job offers on Linux mailing lists. Sometimes we like what they say, and sometimes we don't.
The point is that by commenting on every job offer showing up here, we reduce the chances of seeing clear and descriptive job offers in the future. If you're an outsider with a Linux job opening, you may or may not post on this list. If the typical reaction to a job offer is criticism, justified or not, the cover-your-bottom strategy would be to look for a new employee in the traditional ways.
I agree that posting on this list is the right thing to do if you're looking for a Linux expert. In particular when using a pseudonym and not mentioning any company's name, to keep the flames off yourself.
But keep in mind that people sitting in some cubicle often make their decisions according to what will cause them least trouble. If posting to this mailing list may appear to backlash on you, why messing up?
We always tell people to read the archives before posting to a list. The fact that many (most?) job offers are written by either someone who hasn't a clue, or someone deeply in the community, imply that any outsider who followed the correct protocol and checked things up before posting a job offer took the safe decision: Not to post.
If you have something to say to these job offer posters, please do so off-list.
Eli -- Web: http://www.billauer.co.il _______________________________________________ Haifux mailing list [email protected] http://hamakor.org.il/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/haifux
