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Open Source Expertise in Short Supply

Posted by samzenpus on from the it's-good-to-be-wanted dept.

whydoyouask writes "Information week has an article on the shortage of expertise for enterprise open source projects and it's ramifications for both enterprises and salaries for those possessed of these skill. While it is suspicious in it's timing and references to Ballmer's recent email it does point out some definite considerations that companies planning open source projects better account for. Those looking for marketable job skills might also take note."

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  1. Open Source Expertise in Short Supply by stratjakt · · Score: 5, Funny

    as evidenced by slashdot comments

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    I don't need no instructions to know how to rock!!!!
  2. Translation by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny


    shortage of people having experience in working for free

  3. what they forgot to mention: by Foktip · · Score: 4, Funny

    there is an even greater shortage of expertise in closed source software!

  4. Re:The Only Time I ever see "Open Source" by Tablizer · · Score: 5, Funny

    Here is how typical job ads look these days (curtesy craigslist.com group effort)

    1. Need a PhD, no MA, MBA, any Master's Degree, BS, BA, or any Bachelor's degree or AA or AS, or any Associate's Degree accepted.
    2. Must speak all languages human and computer.
    3. Must have a 4.0 GPA from grade school on.
    5. Applicant must have perfect attendance and never been late once in your life.
    6. Must be in excellent health.
    7. Must pass a background check, alcohol, and drug tests.
    8. Must pass the BAR exam, Perfect 1600 SAT score, Ace the GRE
    9. Must have an IQ of 160.
    10. Must possess perfect spelling and grammar. You can not do anything wrong.
    11. Professional attitude and dress is a must.
    12. Must graduate from a Top tier school(Ivy League).
    13. Must have 15 letters of excellent references.
    14. Write a 150 page pager on why do you want to work for us.
    15. Never quit a job, been terminated, or laid off before.
    16. Never a straight shooter attitude.
    17. Excellent interpersonal skills.
    18. Pass personality tests.
    19. Never use any curse words.
    20. Must have a perfect credit history(No late payments ever!!)
    21. Must be under 40, but have 41 years experience.

    You must attend 20 interviews, go to a panel interview, pay for parking, and buy everyone in the company lunch and snacks.

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    Table-ized A.I.
  5. Re:The Only Time I ever see "Open Source" by JohnFluxx · · Score: 4, Funny

    "I'd probably advertise Java as a must-have,"
    "even possible I'd consider someone with no Java skills"

    I hate you.