Posted by: Anonymous Coward
on December 06, 2005 07:36 AM
You're apparently a hobbyist or newbie. For programmers with experience, programmers that can program Unix and/or Linux, you don't need Monster.com to find a job. Skilled programmers like the ones working or worked (for those laid off due to Wall Street demands and Sun's continuing failure to meet/beat quarterly numbers) for Sun, they simply need to maintain their network of contacts and call the right person when making the decision to move. Who's the right person? Their network will tell them who that is. But for a skilled Sun programmer, finding a job with IBM, Red Hat, Suse, Montevista, or a dozen other Linux companies is no problem. Just attrition alone will have regular openings at IBM due to their huge work force.
The complaint of no jobs is the complaint you hear from someone new trying to break into the programming or admin markets, especially during downturns in the economy. When the tech bubble burst, the ones complaining were the ones with no or limited experience, or the ones that were culled from the herd due to their lower productivity/skills as compared to their fellow workers. When laying off employees, do you lay off your best programmers? Or do you lay off the bottom of the barrel first?
Skilled programmers don't need job listings to find a programming job in the Linux community. They are assets to any company and they know it. They just need to get the timing right. Don't wait for Sun to pull a SCO, when every programmer at Sun will be looking for work at the same time. Make the move now while you still have your future in your control instead of leaving your future in the control of others.
Of course, if you aren't a skilled Sun programmer, aren't a skilled Unix/Linux programmer from another company, then don't bother the Linux community. The Linux community has better things to do than explaining to you how to find a job within the community.
As stated above, Sun programmers, make the move today. Get off the sinking ship. OpenSolaris is just a stopgap. The ship is sinking. GNU/Linux is the juggernaut that can't be stopped. Pick up the phone. Renew your contacts. Make the calls. Take control of your future. Don't wait. Join the wave. Do it today. You'll be glad you did. And so will we. Join us today. What are you waiting for?
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Re:Sun is a sinking ship
Posted by: Anonymous Coward on December 06, 2005 07:36 AMThe complaint of no jobs is the complaint you hear from someone new trying to break into the programming or admin markets, especially during downturns in the economy. When the tech bubble burst, the ones complaining were the ones with no or limited experience, or the ones that were culled from the herd due to their lower productivity/skills as compared to their fellow workers. When laying off employees, do you lay off your best programmers? Or do you lay off the bottom of the barrel first?
Skilled programmers don't need job listings to find a programming job in the Linux community. They are assets to any company and they know it. They just need to get the timing right. Don't wait for Sun to pull a SCO, when every programmer at Sun will be looking for work at the same time. Make the move now while you still have your future in your control instead of leaving your future in the control of others.
Of course, if you aren't a skilled Sun programmer, aren't a skilled Unix/Linux programmer from another company, then don't bother the Linux community. The Linux community has better things to do than explaining to you how to find a job within the community.
As stated above, Sun programmers, make the move today. Get off the sinking ship. OpenSolaris is just a stopgap. The ship is sinking. GNU/Linux is the juggernaut that can't be stopped. Pick up the phone. Renew your contacts. Make the calls. Take control of your future. Don't wait. Join the wave. Do it today. You'll be glad you did. And so will we. Join us today. What are you waiting for?
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