Hi all,
I do agree with some positions stated here and others I find not well connected with the world as I know it. Think we can agree on this.
Anyhow, I get this e mail from a recruiter for an open position about eight states away. It's cute in an air headed kind of way.
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Hello,
I am reaching out to you today for your help regarding a Engineering Technician job opportunity. I have provided a brief description below. Would you or someone you know be interested? Feel free to forward this to anyone you know who may want to learn about this job announcement.
Engineering Technician
XX Staffing is now recruiting for an Engineering Technician to work at a Flathead Valley advanced manufacturer. As the Engineering Technician, you will be responsible for testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating complex semiconductor fabrication equipment and/or sub-assemblies (including microprocessors) consisting of electronic, mechanical, vacuum, fluid flow, and/or pneumatic sub-systems.
Desired Skills and Attributes of the Engineering Technician: •
AS level degree in electronics technology or equivalent. •
High level of electrical / mechanical aptitude. •
Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.
Experience:
At least a 2 yr degree and test/troubleshoot the operation of something.
Wage: $17-$18/hr DOE
Shift: Open to full time or part time work schedules. Ideally, you'll work 20+ hours a week. We're able to accommodate school schedules and school pick up and drop off.
Please call, text or email me today if you are interested in this job!
Best regards,
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They have got to be kidding.
This is among the most stupid job pitch I have gotten in a while.
Just for the record home is near Norfolk VA.
20 hours a week. Ain't happening.
Semiconductor fabrication is a highly skilled trade.
It's a place where stray dust can ruin parts.
All those skill sets mentioned in the note require years of experience, not just the two mentioned.
The rate of pay is ridiculously small. Bet local fast food offers better pay than this offer.
Had to respond, but politely.
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XX,
Thanks for the kind thoughts.
For those wages and relocating to Montana, that is not even close to real world dollar amount.
Your asking for a huge amount of skills and abilities. Then part time on top of all that.
Bet the local McDonald's or Walmart pays close to that.
Your client needs to rethink the pitch. It's not 1977 any more.
Be well there.
Mike
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What's that old line “Can't fix stupid”. This was a lulu.
Be well all.
Radio Mike aka Jack Crow