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Re: [OM] Re: Forced Poverty

Subject: Re: [OM] Re: Forced Poverty
From: "Ian BManners" <om@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2003 12:50:54 +1000 (EST)
Hi Moose

>I have friends in their 50s and 60s who are still making a good living 
>in the computer business keeping mainframe systems, server systems 
>and/or networks running.

Here in Australia all the hiring now seems to be done by agencies
staffed by young people how would have no idea of what a
mainframe is, doesnt matter what the job is, they want you to have
your MSCE, even for an AIX position !

I was selfemployed and doing contract work for IBM & NCR but
gave it up to to an ex-wife who was making my life rather interesting,
more interesting than I need. Getting work was easy until about 2
years ago, and the local papers have also figured out some good
stories on employment agencies in Australia, and age.

Guess I could go get my MCSE but I have a strong aversion to
that company.

Cheers
Ian Manners
http://www.comkal.com.au/



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