JOB: z/OS Systems Programmer @ Univ. of FL

2013-10-18 Thread Bloom,John R
(Posted with an ok from Darren.) The University of Florida in Gainesville, FL, has posted an Systems Admin/Programmer 3 z/OS Systems Programmer position with details available at: https://jobs.ufl.edu/postings/45929

Re: JOB: z/OS Systems Programmer @ Univ. of FL

2013-05-21 Thread Mark Pace
I agree with everything you've said, except the Ice storms. They may form some ice in winter, but not ice storms, that would be a once in a life time event. Snow occurs every 20 years for so. You may be thinking of Gainesville, GA. On Sun, May 19, 2013 at 11:41 PM, Timothy Sipples

Re: JOB: z/OS Systems Programmer @ Univ. of FL

2013-05-21 Thread Schmutzok, Michael A.
: JOB: z/OS Systems Programmer @ Univ. of FL Watch out for the speed traps in the area, e.g. Waldo and Lawtey, Florida. One of the benefits is likely to be the ability to take courses at the University at no charge. Bus rides are free on Gainesville's RTS with a staff ID, which means you may

Re: JOB: z/OS Systems Programmer @ Univ. of FL

2013-05-19 Thread Timothy Sipples
Watch out for the speed traps in the area, e.g. Waldo and Lawtey, Florida. One of the benefits is likely to be the ability to take courses at the University at no charge. Bus rides are free on Gainesville's RTS with a staff ID, which means you may be able to convert from a two car household to a

Re: JOB: z/OS Systems Programmer @ Univ. of FL

2013-05-18 Thread Shane Ginnane
On Fri, 17 May 2013 19:33:59 +, Gibney, Dave wrote: Someday soon I may need to revise my reluctance to relocate. I think you may be too laid-back for Florida Dave ;-) Never been there, so all that TV baloney we get to see might just be TV baloney of course ... Shane ...

Re: JOB: z/OS Systems Programmer @ Univ. of FL

2013-05-18 Thread Gibney, Dave
/OS Systems Programmer @ Univ. of FL On Fri, 17 May 2013 19:33:59 +, Gibney, Dave wrote: Someday soon I may need to revise my reluctance to relocate. I think you may be too laid-back for Florida Dave ;-) Never been there, so all that TV baloney we get to see might just be TV

Re: JOB: z/OS Systems Programmer @ Univ. of FL

2013-05-18 Thread Elardus Engelbrecht
Gibney, Dave wrote: Someday soon I may need to revise my reluctance to relocate. Similar trends are also happening in South Africa. If you want to be filthy stinking rich, go live and work in Johannesburg, Sandton area to be precisely. Most rich IT companies are there - but they have a

Totally OT, wsas: Re: JOB: z/OS Systems Programmer @ Univ. of FL

2013-05-18 Thread ibmmain
Elardus, There are at least 6 big dams where you can angle all within 100-150 kilometers from where I live. Do you mean go fishing? (No, not the card game!) :-) Barbara -- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access

Re: Totally OT, wsas: Re: JOB: z/OS Systems Programmer @ Univ. of FL

2013-05-18 Thread Elardus Engelbrecht
Barbara nitz wrote: There are at least 6 big dams where you can angle all within 100-150 kilometers from where I live. Do you mean go fishing? (No, not the card game!) :-) Of course. Many of those dams [1] also have nature reserves around, so if you don't want to go angling/fishing on the

Re: JOB: z/OS Systems Programmer @ Univ. of FL

2013-05-18 Thread DASDBILL2
I suggest you at least rethink your reluctance before their offer is no longer available. Bill Fairchild Franklin, TN - Original Message - From: Dave Gibney gib...@wsu.edu To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 2:33:59 PM Subject: Re: JOB: z/OS Systems

Re: JOB: z/OS Systems Programmer @ Univ. of FL

2013-05-18 Thread Scott Ford
I had a chance to consult for Homeland security in the DC area, the money seemed good around $90k but the cost of living index there was high and I had a familyso I had to say no, unfortunately Scott ford www.identityforge.com from my IPAD 'Infinite wisdom through infinite means' On

Re: JOB: z/OS Systems Programmer @ Univ. of FL

2013-05-18 Thread Ed Gould
Shane: Ar you suggesting that the Golden Girls isn't real?:) Ed On May 18, 2013, at 1:06 AM, Shane Ginnane wrote: On Fri, 17 May 2013 19:33:59 +, Gibney, Dave wrote: Someday soon I may need to revise my reluctance to relocate. I think you may be too laid-back for Florida Dave

Re: JOB: z/OS Systems Programmer @ Univ. of FL

2013-05-18 Thread Scott Ford
I can tells you it's hot and humid, inlaws, aka outlaws lived in Orlando Scott ford www.identityforge.com from my IPAD 'Infinite wisdom through infinite means' On May 18, 2013, at 1:47 PM, Ed Gould edgould1...@comcast.net wrote: Shane: Ar you suggesting that the Golden Girls isn't

Re: JOB: z/OS Systems Programmer @ Univ. of FL

2013-05-18 Thread Scott Ford
Elardus, Sounds really nice where you are. I and 1/2 way between NYC and Philadelphia about 45 mins inland from the ocean. Very rural, country, farms, horses... Scott ford www.identityforge.com from my IPAD 'Infinite wisdom through infinite means' On May 18, 2013, at 4:33 AM, Elardus

Re: Totally OT, wsas: Re: JOB: z/OS Systems Programmer @ Univ. of FL

2013-05-18 Thread Scott Ford
Barbara, Europe is nice too, lived there for awhile, really enjoyed it Scott ford www.identityforge.com from my IPAD 'Infinite wisdom through infinite means' On May 18, 2013, at 4:45 AM, ibmmain nitz-...@gmx.net wrote: Elardus, There are at least 6 big dams where you can angle all within

JOB: z/OS Systems Programmer @ Univ. of FL

2013-05-17 Thread Ware,Steven F
(Posted with an ok from Darren.) The University of Florida in Gainesville, FL, has posted an IT Expert z/OS Systems Programmer position with details available at: https://jobs.ufl.edu/postings/41401 Take care, Steve. Steve Ware Systems Coordinator University of Florida Information

Re: JOB: z/OS Systems Programmer @ Univ. of FL

2013-05-17 Thread Ed Jaffe
On 5/17/2013 6:11 AM, Ware,Steven F wrote: The University of Florida in Gainesville, FL, has posted an IT Expert z/OS Systems Programmer position with details available at: https://jobs.ufl.edu/postings/41401 Talk about big shoes to fill... -- Edward E Jaffe Phoenix Software

Re: JOB: z/OS Systems Programmer @ Univ. of FL

2013-05-17 Thread John Gilmore
The salary offered, US$75K-US$85K, is interesting too. With adjustment for the differences in the cost of living between CA|NY and FL it is at least $30K below the market. The whole writeup has a quixotic---21-year-old Ph.D. with twenty-one years experience---flavor. John Gilmore, Ashland, MA

Re: JOB: z/OS Systems Programmer @ Univ. of FL

2013-05-17 Thread Bob Shannon
is at least $30K below the market The number of out-of-work systems programmers attests to there being a big difference between the salary people expect and the salary companies will pay. To those who are out of work, this may be an attractive offer. I do agree that it would be hard to live

Re: JOB: z/OS Systems Programmer @ Univ. of FL

2013-05-17 Thread Ed Jaffe
On 5/17/2013 11:57 AM, Bob Shannon wrote: I do agree that it would be hard to live on that salary in the more expensive areas of the country. The State of Florida has no state income tax! Also, Gainsville ranks 94 in overall cost of living compared to 100 average for the U.S. And, I suspect

Re: JOB: z/OS Systems Programmer @ Univ. of FL

2013-05-17 Thread Ed Finnell
Yeah if I were younger this would be a spot worth looking at. Health benefits, no state taxes, 403(b) plan. Other factors UFL has been a long time supporter of SHARE and as large .edu have an assortment of platforms and resources at their disposal. Further in researching treatments, they

Re: JOB: z/OS Systems Programmer @ Univ. of FL

2013-05-17 Thread Gibney, Dave
Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 11:53 AM To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Subject: Re: JOB: z/OS Systems Programmer @ Univ. of FL The salary offered, US$75K-US$85K, is interesting too. With adjustment for the differences in the cost of living between CA|NY and FL it is at least $30K below the market

Re: JOB: z/OS Systems Programmer @ Univ. of FL

2013-05-17 Thread Mark Jacobs
Washington State University -Original Message- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU] On Behalf Of John Gilmore Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 11:53 AM To: IBM-MAIN@LISTSERV.UA.EDU Subject: Re: JOB: z/OS Systems Programmer @ Univ. of FL The salary offered, US

Re: JOB: z/OS Systems Programmer @ Univ. of FL

2013-05-17 Thread Ed Jaffe
On 5/17/2013 12:39 PM, Mark Jacobs wrote: Gainsville is a nice college town. Ocala isn't too far away and Tampa is within easy driving distance. And Schudel lives fairly close by. If you get stuck, I'm sure he would be happy to help. :-) -- Edward E Jaffe Phoenix Software International, Inc