[ale] Opportunity for Windows Admin in PA/TN

Edward Holcroft eholcroft at mkainc.com
Wed Nov 10 18:25:15 EST 2010


You did the right thing Jim.

On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 10:18, Jim Kinney <jim.kinney at gmail.com> wrote:

> I am admitting being torn about this so I am offering both an apology and
> my justification.
>
> The ALE-jobs list was formed to provide a moderated clearinghouse for job
> posting that are for Linux/FOSS positions in their entirety or partially.
> This position has absolutely no mention at all of any aspect of Linux/FOSS
> skills being either required, desired or optional. I would normally have
> replied back to the recruiter (the email was sent to me directly, NOT to
> ale-jobs) with a snarky "Did you READ my resume? Do you see ANY mention of
> skills like you are looking for? I don't FIX windows machine, I REPLACE them
> with working Linux systems!". If there is any mention of Linux/FOSS skills,
> I am far more polite and inform them I will forward their request (I have
> done many of these) to the ALE-jobs list and tell them where it is and what
> it's about. (The response has always been very positive!)
>
> However, this morning I was checking email on my phone and saw the posting.
> On the radio was a blurb about unemployment still stuck around 9.6%. So I
> forwarded a temporary job notice that had nothing to do with Linux/FLOSS
> skills at all knowing there are many ALE'rs with windows creds that this
> position could benefit. I publicly hope an ALE'r gets this position and
> helps bring the joy of Linux/FLOSS to the poor winders-only company.
>
> So for those that are offended by my passing along a non-Linux/FLOSS job
> posting, my humble apologies for this and any other possible future
> transgressions in the same vein. Employed Linux/FLOSS enthusiasts can do
> more good inside a windows-only shop than unemployed ALE'rs can do. Plus I
> know we have some very talented winders-admin types that are exploring the
> Linux/FLOSS world and they would benefit directly.
>
> For those who are happy to see a job posting they are qualified for, please
> don't forget you saw it on a Linux/FLOSS mailing list :-)
>
> On Wed, Nov 10, 2010 at 7:42 AM, Jim Kinney <jim.kinney at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: <gaurav.gaur at acsicorp.com>
>> Date: Nov 9, 2010 3:26 PM
>> Subject: Opportunity for Windows Admin in PA/TN
>> To: <jim.kinney at gmail.com>
>>
>>
>>
>> Hello,
>>
>>
>>
>> Hope you are doing great.
>>
>>
>>
>> I have excellent job opening for you with one of our direct client.
>>
>>
>>
>> *Title: Windows Admin*
>>
>> *Location: Pittsburgh, PA & Nashville, TN*
>>
>> *Duration: 6+ Months*
>>
>>
>>
>> *Job Description:*
>>
>>    - 5 + years of *Windows System Administration*.
>>    - Needs to be well versed with *Windows Server 2000 and 2005*.
>>    - *Windows Server 2008* will be added advantage.
>>    - Excellent Communication skills
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> If you interested in this job position mentioned please response with your
>> *resume in MS word format *with these details
>>
>> *Full Name: *
>>
>> *Current Location: *
>>
>> *Expected rate (Per hour): *
>>
>> *Contact No (Cell and Landline): *
>>
>> *Visa Status: *
>>
>> *Employer Details (In case of H1B Visa): *
>>
>> *Availability: *
>>
>> *Currently on Project (Y/N): *
>>
>> *Open to relocate: *
>>
>> *2 References: *
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>  ------------------------------
>>
>> *“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing”*
>>
>>
>>
>> *Gaurav Gaur*
>>
>> *Sr. Technical Recruiter*
>>
>>
>>
>>  <http://www.acsicorp.com/index.php>
>>
>>
>>
>> *American CyberSystems*
>>
>> *Phone: *678-207-5277 *| Fax: *404-393-3370
>>
>> *E-Mail: *gaurav.gaur at acsicorp.com*|* *LinkedIn: *
>> http://in.linkedin.com/in/gaurgaurav
>>
>> *Yahoo ID:*actn_gg at yahoo.com
>>
>> *Web: *www.acsicorp.com*|* 100 Crescent Center Pkwy, Suite 200, Tucker,
>> GA 30084
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>
>
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> --
> James P. Kinney III
> I would rather stumble along in freedom than walk effortlessly in chains.
>
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