Exploitation?

[Lisa Kachold]

On Mon, Apr 25, 2011 at 8:53 AM, keith smith <klsmith2020 at yahoo.com> wrote:

>
> 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.
>
> ------------------------
> 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<http://mc/compose?to=lisakachold@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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> Yes, I think this could be a good gig.

We don't have a job posts area anymore or I would have laid her there.

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