[ale] OT: How many Linux guys are looking for work in ATL?

[Bob Toxen]

For full-time (meaning not paid by the hour)
be very VERY careful about how many hours a week are required!!!

The American standard is 40 hrs/week.  It seems most Atlanta full-time
computer job holders are expected to do at least 45 hours/week with no
additional compensation.

Since the economy went south in '08, many employees are forced to work
50 or even 60 hours a week for no increase in pay.  Thus ask and insist
on some commitment in writing.

If they won't give a written statement of job requirements, including
average hours per week and how they handle exceeding that, they are
dishonest and one should keep looking!

Bob

On Fri, Jul 27, 2012 at 05:41:06AM -0400, Leam Hall wrote:
> On 07/27/2012 05:26 AM, Leam Hall wrote:
> 
> > So deepen your strengths, broaden your base, and the jobs will be there.
> >
> > Leam
> 
> Caveat. Yes, there are jobs I'm not qualified for by skills or aptitude. 
> Learning what you're created to do is a part of that and one of the 
> reasons I put the Parachute and 7 Habits books on my 10 Vital Tips list.
> 
> My new job pays a significant amount less than one I didn't pursue but 
> is much more in line with my career goals and personal drives. There's 
> no need to retire if you're doing what keeps you young.
> 
> Hope that helps! ATL is a great job market.
> 
> Leam
> 
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