Apptech wrote:

>>> Xiaofan made it sound much worse than it really is, by taking it out of
>>> context, and adding the emphasis.
> 
>> I wanted to poke fun of this job ad. But I do not think it is out of
>> context. 
>> 
>> The full job ad: http://www.microchip.com/stellent/idcplg?IdcService=SS_GET_PAGE&nodeId=1938&ID=2910&section=1
> 
> I think that, in context, it is just as extreme and bizarre and stupid
> as originally described.

Especially since this is for a /software architect/. There may be a point
to such a requirement for a job with heavy client interaction, but for a
developer?? I've never found my German English to be a hindrance in work --
but then there are some companies who find the wrong sock color to be a
problem :)

Gerhard

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