Exploitation?

[keith smith]

I don't think this is a " Jr cabling/desktop monkey" job.  The job post says "...This position is 90% remote...". 

I think this is a start up and the owner has everyone work out of their home to keep the cost down and they meet at his house.

About 12 years ago I worked for a consulting company.  I was W2 and worked from home.  He provided my computer, pay, limited benefits, and he worked out of his home.  By doing business this way he was able to keep the cost of doing business to a minimum.  I believe he started on a shoe string and just stayed there.

I believe this is an opportunity for someone to learn, grow, and get some resume material.

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Keith Smith

--- On Mon, 4/25/11, Kevin Fries <kfries6 at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Kevin Fries <kfries6 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Exploitation?
To: "Main PLUG discussion list" <plug-discuss at lists.plug.phoenix.az.us>
Date: Monday, April 25, 2011, 7:31 AM

I am not sure I would go directly to exploitation.  Though I would say they are trying to take advantage slightly.  All the requirements are 1-3 years.  I would assume there is already in place a full admin, so this person would likely be a Jr cabling/desktop monkey.  Here in Denver that job would go for 40-45k a year and our tech job market is much stronger than yours.  I lost my job the last day of September last year and started my job search Oct 1... started a new job Nov 15th, and I was not the first to find one... but that is Denver.  Phoenix is a much tougher nut.  So while the rates are low, and probably not very realistic, I think exploitation is a bit strong.  I bet they find some nice kid 20-22 years old in the $15-$18 range.

Kevin 
On Apr 25, 2011 7:54 AM, "Lisa Kachold" <lisakachold at obnosis.com> wrote:
> Anyone seen this:  http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/sad/2341174027.html

> 
> --excerpt--
> 
> COMPANY is now hiring a Linux / Windows Systems Admin. This is a Jr. Admin
> role. We are looking for a energetic person who has a basic background in
> administration. This position is 90% remote but you must reside in the

> Phoenix area due to weekly meetings. Please see below for skill set. Please
> do not apply if you are a seasoned admin this is a Jr. positions. Pay rate
> is $10 - $12.50 an hour.
> 
> Windows Administration - 1 to 3 years

> Linux Administration - 1 to 3 years
> Networking - 1 to 3 years
> UNIX - is a plus
> Programing - is a plus
> 
> 
>     * Location: Phoenix Area
>     * Compensation: $10 - $12.50

> 
> CRITICAL THOUGHT:
> 
> 1) How can you require all the same responsibilities in a so-called Junior
> Systems Admin of a regular admin as a rationalization to only pay them
> $12-15 an hour?

> 2) This company is clearly not a .ORG - seems they have mis-registered their
> domain name?
> 3) Don't even sec scan their website...
> 
> But hey, if you want to work from home, this might be a good gig, you can

> work 15 minutes on the hour!
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