[plug] Re: Companies using Linux around Perth

[Daniel Pearson (Flashware Solutions)]

Jonathan wrote:
> Thanks Adrian. iiNet were my preferred employer when I arrived here, as my last position was with an
> ISP in Sydney. Unfortunately the salary was well below my expectations (the fruit and massages
> weren't going to make up the difference ;)... ).
>
> Does anyone on the list work for iiNet or has worked for them in the past? I'm curious as to why
> they're always advertising for engineers, when they have acquired some ISPs with very good engineers
> already working for them. Maybe they just don't want to relocate?
>
> Thanks to the people who replied off-list too.
>
> Jonathan
>
>
>   
>> Systems Engineer at iiNet:
>> https://toolbox.iinet.net.au/cgi-bin/jobs.cgi?id=682576
>>
>> Regards,
>> Adrian
>>
>> Jonathan wrote:
>>     
>>> Hi guys,
>>>
>>> Does anyone know of some of the larger companies around Perth that are using Linux and/or open
>>> source software? I'm new to Perth and looking at doing some cold calling to find suitable
>>> employment. I have about 7 years commercial experience so I'm looking for an intermediate to
>>>       
>> senior
>>     
>>> role.
>>>
>>> Jonathan
>>>
>>> ps. I've been doing the seek/mycareer rounds but there are a lot of 'phantoms'
>>>       
Yep, from what I've heard; the salary is the common killer for those 
type of positions at iiNet.

Have you gone through avenues such as ACS, etc? That always comes up 
with good results.

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