slightly used soon to be unemployed 'computer guy'

[dh2lotusdeb]

lotusdebi told me to post in finding your tribe, and ask the moms and their hubbies if anyone in the MD/DC area would need a 'computer guy'.

My job is probably going away. :(

Specifically, I'm a 'UNIX systems administrator' (read: one of the trolls that makes the internet work), have about 9 years or so experience in computers and systems administration, know at least something about linux, freebsd, solaris, irix, hp/ux, macs, and even windows, and a whole bunch of other acronyms that would make this look like my cat sneezed on the keyboard.

If anyone happens to know of someone who needs someone such as me (really, the mileage doesn't even show!), PM either me or lotusdebi.

[SoHappy]

Man, where were you when I needed you a year ago? You coulda teleworked and everything!

There are lots of little non-profit community networks who need on-call Unix/Linux administration work but can't afford a full-timer. I sense a business opportunity. Check out the Association for Community Networking.
http://www.afcn.org/
Lots of the auxiliary applications CNs run (BBs and account management stuff) are run off different platforms/servers than the rest. I know a few that have abandoned entire expensive applications because they couldn't find anybody to administer the Unix side of things as needed. (Too many Windows weenies out there.)

It also seems small businesses are looking for help with webpage database integration. I keep hearing about people looking for somebody to help with PHP/SQL combos.

[dh2lotusdeb]

Originally posted by SoHappy

It also seems small businesses are looking for help with webpage database integration. I keep hearing about people looking for somebody to help with PHP/SQL combos.

now you tell me ... :) My brother-in-law does a lot of the php/sql stuff. I just give him platforms that work. :)

[Noelia430]

Hey Debi's dh:D You don't happen to have a security clearance, do you?

[dh2lotusdeb]

Originally posted by Noelia430
Hey Debi's dh:D You don't happen to have a security clearance, do you?

I _so_ wish ... considering I've seen some jobs requiring clearance get reposted for over a year now ...

[Noelia430]

Let me ask my dh if there is anything you can do.

[UltimateSerj]

hi debis Dh.. looks like my hubby and you are in the same field he is a linux sys admin and he really doen't like his job .lol! he actually just had a job interview if he takes it i bet where he works now in columbia would be looking for some one like you! hmmi see debi i think on tuesday?? i will talk to my hubby and talk to debi and i will see if he knows of anywhere looking for someone like you! we SOOOO know how it is not having a job.. he used to work a USi in annapolis for 3 1/2 yrs till he got laid of a little more then i year ago from there.

have you tried going thru a headhunter? thats how dave found the job hes interview for now.


Susan