Classic computer job/work offer (UK)

From: Teo Zenios <teoz_at_neo.rr.com>
Date: Tue Aug 31 09:07:22 2004

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From: "Fred N. van Kempen" <waltje_at_pdp11.nl>
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Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2004 9:51 AM
Subject: Re: Classic computer job/work offer (UK)


> 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.
>
> 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that the vast majority of people don't understand because the equipment is
obsolete.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.
Received on Tue Aug 31 2004 - 09:07:22 BST