NYCPHP Meetup

[felix zaslavskiy]

> > I am thick and tired of these elitist job postings.
> > 
> > Most people who are familiar with my work know I can accomplish
> > pretty anything. But again my resume would not even pass the small
> > test in this case.
> > 
> > Maybe the guy who wrote this didn't get the memo that php is
> > relatively easy language and that its no c++. Its also not so hard
> > to create a web base report from a database. Its not like you have
> > to create complicated statistical models.  There is absolutely
> > nothing in this description that would suggest that its nothing more
> > then an entry-level position form someone out of school.
> 
> No, that part of the discussion happens when you negotiate your rate. 
> The process is followed thusly:
> 
> THE ADVERTISEMENT
> 
> "The candidate must possess supernatural skills, be capable of working
> without sleep, have the complete software design processes mastered
> from requirements to maintenance, and be expert at programming,
> databases, and systems integration.  This project is critical for the
> success of the business, and the applicant must respond well to
> immense pressure to perform and very tight deadlines.  Required
> certifications are:  CISSP, MCSE, RHSE, and BYOL.  Applicant must also
> be a 47th-level blackbelt regarding security, and have a master's
> degree in something mostly relevant.  Methodologies required are RUP,
> MVC, PDQ, XYZ..."

Maybe I should list all those skills on my resume just for the hell of
it ?



> 
> THE COMPENSATION PLAN
> 
> "As this is a junior-level position with minimal strategic relevance
> in the day-to-day operations of the business, the job will be starting
> out at the rates applicable for an 18-year-old.  In about 10 years, if
> the company is still solvent and you haven't been relieved of your
> duties by one of the forty-seven mid-level managers that you will be
> reporting to, you may qualify for a possibly measurable raise."





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