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Linux Jobs on the Rise
Jan Stafford writes "Looking for a job at LinuxWorld and everywhere else? IT recruiting expert Scot Melland says you have more grounds for optimism than in recent years. In this Q&A, he describes where the jobs are and how much they're paying."
They're referring to set-up and maintenance of Linux workstations, networks, clusters, etc. Unless you're one of Red Hat or the like, yeah, it's pretty difficult to make money developing Linux =P
Well, RTFA dude. The article states that the largest number of jobs are for programmers. The point is that having a system adminstrator position is one thing, but most companies using Linux also need some people to write custom applications or to port applications from Windows/Unix/Whatever (TM).
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As a college graduate one year out of school with some minor sys admin experience and a couple years of web dev experience, I haven't exactly been getting many interviews. I've been searching monster, dice, career matrix, michworks, mlive and several other sites, and haven't had much luck.
I guess what I'm trying to say is there aren't many junior linux admin positions open.
it's a real bummer to be unemployed right now.
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An Open Letter to Hobbyists
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Yes, the contracting rate is a lot better than the salary rate. The catch is that you have to be good. Plan on it being at least double. If you've done impressive work and have good clients, you'd better be making a lot more.
Salary benefits and what not adds up to about $10-15K per year tops. That's with a 2 week vacation.
So yes, the contracting rate is far, far better than what you can do with just a piddling salary. Anyone who tells you otherwise isn't at the top of their field.