Re: Cheap MCSE training

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From: JaR (plente_at_spamsuxsofthome.net)
Date: 09/01/04 

Date: Wed, 01 Sep 2004 13:21:02 -0700

In microsoft.public.cert.exam.mcse, Robert Kent climbed on a soapbox &
opined:

> "JaR" <plente@spamsuxsofthome.net> wrote in message
> news:Xns95577B93B376Bplentespamsuxsofthom@207.46.248.16...
>> most employers require several years of experience for entry level
>> slots
> that pay about what you
>> are making now.
>>
> Thanks for your reply.
>
> So, how does one get experience without a job? I'm far too old for the
> miltary! Does volunteer work count?
>

You miss the point, but yes, volunteering is good for experience. But
that means working for *nothing*. You already make more than that. If you
have the time, and don't care about the money, go for it. Just remember,
you are going to need a couple of *years* of experience to get an
employer's attention.

The point is, there are thousands of unemployed IT workers out there with
years of experience willing to work for peanuts just to have a job. Since
the dot-com bust and rampant offshoring have thrown the market into a
tailspin. Things are improving[1]but wages are rediculously low even for
experienced techs.

> Minimum wage in California is only $6.75. Why would anyone waste their
> time and money if they would only make minimum wage?
>

Exactly. Let alone work for free[2]

[1]At least, that's what Jtyc keeps saying.
[2]AKA "Volunteering"

JaR

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