I was amazed at the hourly rate also and responded to the head hunter that he'd be lucky to find someone at that rate. Then I remembered there were some on the listserv who were unemployed and that $34 was better than unemployment. Bill Johnson
"Richards.Bob" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Allan, You have a very valid point about unemployment. I hope I have not offended anyone. I certainly did not mean to. Bob Richards -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Staller, Allan Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 8:48 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Systems Programmer job posting Pay peanuts, get monkeys. . . . "Sherman, set the wayback machine to 1990" "Yes. Mr. Peabody" $34 per hour? You've got to be kidding. Boeing paid me that amount 17 yrs ago as a PERMANENT employee. Have contract rates really dropped that far below 2001 levels? I had better go suck up to my boss some more. "Boss, need a cup of coffee?" On the other hand it *IS* more than unemployment. My questions is a security clearance required? That will delay the start from 6-9 months. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html LEGAL DISCLAIMER The information transmitted is intended solely for the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. SunTrust and Seeing beyond money are federally registered service marks of SunTrust Banks, Inc. [ST:XCL] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html --------------------------------- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
