[asterisk-biz] Full time Asterisk/Linux job in London

[Geraint Lee]

Couldn't agree more, I live in London and 30k would not even come close to
cutting it. Also, I'm available for contract work ;)


On 30 April 2013 15:50, Alex Balashov <abalashov at evaristesys.com> wrote:

> On 04/30/2013 10:44 AM, Steve Totaro wrote:
>
>> LOL, I see Top Secret Clearance jobs in DC with the same duties offering
>> $30k.  Obviously, that number is always negotiable and many just NEED
>> the work.
>>
>> It is a "Me" workforce so I guess the "Me" generation fits in.
>>
>> What happened to the idea of getting your foot in the door in the mail
>> room and working your way up?  Now, if it isn't $125k starting, forget
>> it seems to be the prevailing attitude.
>>
>> I would take a great work environment and room to move up over the
>> hostile, $125k, 24/7 on call, responsible for everything, completely
>> stressed job anyday.
>>
>> People all have different motivators Alex.  It might not cut it for you,
>> and I agree, it's low ball for anyone but a entry, which is what this
>> seems to be, but negotiation, organization, ability to move up,
>> be independent, level of life balance are just a few factors people look
>> at, not just take home pay.
>>
>> $700/day tax free sounds great but isn't pleasant when you are in a
>> hotspot in Iraq officially working 12/7 but obviously working 24/7.
>>   Money isn't everything.
>>
>
> Where on earth did you get the idea that I was suggesting that $125k would
> be more appropriate for this position?  Your arse?  Far it be from me to
> sing lyrical encomiums to opulence and wealth.
>
> However, if you've ever been to London and computed the cost of living, in
> the city and well outside of it furthermore, this "whatever happened to
> starting out in the mailroom and moving on up?" idea would seem quite
> ludicrous.  The jokes practically write themselves at that point.
>
> No, money is most certainly not everything, but nobody with firm
> competency in the skills listed is going to be willing to consign
> themselves to the dystopian existence of an Industrial Revolution-era
> pauper, a cruel homage to Oliver Twist.  That's exactly what GBP30K in the
> greater London area would be.
>
> -- Alex
>
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