31 Aug
2004
31 Aug
'04
2:07 a.m.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Fred N. van Kempen" <waltje(a)pdp11.nl>
To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts"
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Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2004 9:51 AM
Subject: Re: Classic computer job/work offer (UK)
Actually, this procedure works pretty well. I have done this with a
number of companies I either knew or expected to have certain systems
in production use, and out of the 9 I contacted, 7 did sign up for
service, and were *relieved* to find some backup. Usually, such
companies rely solely on their sys admin to not die or quit...
And: there's decent money to be made in these jobs, too.
--f
There is always decent money to be made in servicing equipment (or software)
that the vast majority of people don't understand because the equipment is
obsolete. The problem is that its a short term money maker and not a long
term career since that equipment will get junked sooner or later for
something new. If you can get experience with different platforms at the end
of their lifespan I guess you could keep on making some decent consulting
money.
On Tue, 31 Aug 2004, Teo Zenios wrote:
> > Why doesn't some big company in St. Louis ask me to maintain their
HP1000
systems. I'd quit one of my day jobs in a
heartbeat! *sigh*
Call them all up and ask them if they need a consultant.