Re: Linux Expo 2000 (http://www.itevents.co.uk/exhibitions/linux/LinuxRegistration.htm)

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From: Tim Haynes
Date: Mon, 29 May 2000 00:00

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Paul Grayson <paul.grayson@virgin.net> writes:

> > Ye gods. I don't want to work for *your* employer. ;}
> 
> For example I attended one of those carreers fairs ealier in the year,
> and I spoke to one company who had a position very simillar to what I'd
> been doing for nearly 10 years - they even used the same obscure
> operating system. They couldn't have found anyone better.
> 
> I was told that they wouldn't take me on as I didn't have the paper
> qualification (Minesweeper Consultant and Solitare Expert).

Bleurgh! :8( As long as you make it blindingly obvious that that cost them
someone non-inept at the job...

> On the way out of the building I almost threw myself into the canal.

No no no, throw *them* into the canal! 

~Tim
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From: piglet@glutinous.custard.org (Tim Haynes)
Subject: Re: Linux Expo 2000   (http://www.itevents.co.uk/exhibitions/linux/LinuxRegistration.htm)
Date: 2000/05/29
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