Hello all, Just in-case anyone is interested, I've just been sent this email: ---START OF EMAIL--- Linux Support Administrator - Walsall, West Midlands. A BRILLIANT opportunity here for a top technology based firm. Newly created role! Previous Linux knowledge a MUST. Our client is currently recruiting a Linux Support Engineer to work in the Technical Support department and provide support at all levels of the internal infrastructure and also their customers. Duties will include: Delivery of web based, e-mail and telephone support for OS and software issues Performing scheduled tasks and regular server administration tasks Handling emergency interventions, as they are raised by customers Providing feedback and reporting to management regarding overall quality of service Requirements An in-depth knowledge of Linux based operating systems is essential, as are excellent communication skills both written and verbal. The successful candidate must be able to write automation scripts in at least one relevant scripting language (for example Shell, Perl, Python) and must be familiar with open source applications. A good understanding of networking protocols and SQL language is also highly desirable, as is experience of working with Asterisk, OpenSER/Kamailio, DRBD/HA etc is all useful. Salary £16-20k + Career Development in a growing company! ---END OF EMAIL--- If you are, let me know and I will pass on the contact details for the agency. Dave _______________________________________________ Staffslug mailing list Staffslug(a)staffslug.org.uk http://lists.staffslug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/staffslug

I was going to say something similar, but I bit my tongue. They always want everything for relatively nothing, but there.

Sadly it is true, I spent quite a long time looking for work in Newcastle and Stoke, most positions were for mid to high teens locally, with the bigger salaries being offered in the big cities. Several of the positions I applied for they wanted a serious amount of skills, incidentally I found that a lot of companies weren't willing to take on a person and then up-skill them to their need. In the end I left the Midlands and headed down to London. Got a job paying at the time 26k that was 9 years ago. Having recently looked outside of the cities once again for work it saddens me how they expect so much for so little reward. Needless to say things haven't moved on that much pay wise. Most companies still seem to be offering high teens to mid twenties depending on experience. Mark