Hello dear PIC-LIST subscribers!
I could not even expect such an overwhelming reaction to my simple ad
"Subcontractors are Welcome!" In truth, the job calls for very simple,
university-like projects and it is oriented to
part-time/enthusiast/student/summer-time type of activity! I was a
professor of one of the European Universities for 10 years and I know
more than anybody else how important for students to have this kind of
additional income and be a part of some real project! More than that! If
our relationship with the potential subcontractor will develop
successfully we can offer to  him/her  the full time position in our
company. In my past experience I found that this kind of exercises are
very good tools to grow work force for the company. We are already
working with two university students and the results that we are getting
are quite encouraging! We did not mentioned students in this ad because
I'm convinced  that there are many other enthusiasts who would entertain
this opportunity to become more professional in PICs and ern a few
additional dollars! The reason why we put $25US an hour rate in the ad is
to  clearly state:

1. It is a real job!
2. The job does not call for the full range of consulting services
3. It is very simple (more or less LED flushing) device
4. It is a start (potentially) of the long-term relationship (depending
on the performance level)
5. No liability

If some of you "professionals" are offended by this rate, simply ignore
it. It is not for you! But I'm really disappointed with some of your
reactions because you completely missed the point! I can do it my self! I
have 30 years of experience! But I feel that if I can combine needs of my
company with some support for enthusiasts then entire industry will win!
You can donate to the PICLIST, but you also can create jobs for the PIC
enthusiasts! So, I would like to hear from you folks! Are you with me on
that one? If the majority of you disagree with me, I'll withdraw the ad.
But if you support my idea I would like to continue this practice to
attract more people to this wonderful PIC-World!
And don't worry, LUMION has money to pay for the job. We are public
company and we are OK!
Alex