Alex it is my opinion that posts like yours are valuable.

Most professionals wouldn't work for $25US an hour but I know of a few
people who would appreciate the chance to gain valued experience and
because of their low overheads they could easily justify $25/hr.

I feel that if you don't like the offer it is your privilege to ignore it.
Don't chase away an offer that others with less experience & opportunity
may appreciate.

This post sure is stirring up a hornets nest.   :-)

BTW I wouldn't usually work for such a low rate but as I have closed shop
prior to a move overseas and have some spare time(Unusual), if I were
closer I world do it just for fun. Hell, didn't have to look for the work,
there are no obligations, easy!

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> From: Alex Bogdan <abogdan@PASSPORT.CA>
> To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> Subject: Let us discuss it!
> Date: 15 March 1997 10:24
>
> 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