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Posted by Jerry Stuckle on 09/27/07 03:42
Hi, Rik,
Some comments from the real status here in the U.S.
Rik Wasmus wrote:
> On Thu, 27 Sep 2007 01:35:19 +0200, eninja <eninja@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Are you interested in working for a fast-growing technology company
>> with lots of energy, passion and excitement?
>
> Nope.
>
>> At Pingsta, we place utmost emphasis on hiring smart and talented
>> people
>
> Smart and talented people should know better then to post a message like
> this...
>
No shit.
>> that see every challenge as an opportunity to excel
>
> Pfff. A problem is a problem to be fixed, excelllence has nothing to do
> with it.
>
Translation: you're overworked and underpaid.
>> and thrive
>> in intellectually stimulating environments free of politics,
>
> Yeah sure, show me an environment with people without politics, and I'll
> show you a flying pig.
>
None with more than 5-6 employees, I can assure you :-)
>> where all
>> opinions and contributions are respected and rewarded.
>
> All my opinions are rewarded due to my PHP excellence? Whooohooo. Here's
> my first: public transfer in Holland should focus more on competetive
> prices rather then luxury comfort. Money please...
>
A real problem amongst many companies, unfortunately. The "boss's
pet's" contributions are rewarded; others are considered "wave makers"
and other non-team players.
>> Pingsta offers highly competitive salaries,
>
> Well, OK
>
You get more than the $10/hr. paid to H-1B visa holders, unfortunately.
>> stock option packages
>
> No way.
>
What's 10% of nothing?
>> and
>> perks such as:
>>
>> * Medical, dental and vision plans.
>
> Ah, targeted at US citizens I see.
>
Pretty standard except in very small companies and shady operators. Not
necessarily U.S. citizens, however.
>> * 22 vacation days per year, plus 8 floating national holidays.
>
> OK, now I'm really sure it's US citizens...
>
No shit.
>> * Employee assistance program
>
> What? I get an assistant? Or what?
>
No, it's a mental health program here where you can get up to six or
eight (I forget which) free visits with a psychologist to find out
you're being overworked (and underpaid).
>> * Complimentary breakfast, lunch and dinner
>
> Offering dinner means overtime, all the time...
>
Nope, no overtime. Rather, they expect you to work 60-70 hours/wk at a
fixed rate (salary)
>> * Complimentary beverages and snacks
>
> Coffee, all I need...
>
That in itself could save me a couple $K/yr :-)
>> * Complimentary Shiatsu massage
>
> Ah, there's the reason for the overtime.
>
You got it!
>> * Onsite dry cleaning and laundry service
>
> People really shouldn't have a life outside the company, should they?
>
Nice if you have to wear a suit to work, or don't have a washer/dryer.
But I got over that years ago.
>> * Free parking
>
> Damn. People, I might be an ignorant dutchman here, but where the hell
> would you work where they actually charge you for parking?
>
Actually, in Silicon Valley, like Washington, DC (where I am), New York
and other areas, this is a pretty good benefit. Here parking can easily
cost you $10-20/day. And your choice is to drive, walk or take the
Metro. But if you're not near a metro station or not into hiking
20mi/day, you would also have to take a cab - which could run you more.
Not really a matter of choice if you want a job. (BTW - ares of NYC
can be *much* higher).
>> * Subsidized gym membership
>
> Keep them fit, well, it's admirable, nothing to say about that
>
Not bad - gym memberships here cost $50-100/mo. But how much is the
subsidy? 10%?
>> * Widescreen LCD monitors and your laptop of choice
>
> Whoo widescreen. As long as they're tiltable to highscreen it's OK. It's
> not like I'm going to watch movies there.
>
I agree. Wow - not!
>> * Employee referral bonuses
>
> Sucking them in....
>
Yep. Got a friend (soon to be ex-friend) who wants to be a slave, also?
>> * Job satisfaction from helping to make the world a better place
>
> OK, so please tell me what you actually do?
>
They just told you - they make the world a better place! :-)
>> Pingsta is an equal opportunity employer.
>
> I'd like to have a higher opportunity then less skilled competitors.
>
Actually a legal requirement in the U.S. Refers to no discrimination
due to race/color/creed/etc.
>> Pingsta is seeking experienced Software Engineers to join our
>> development team. The position is full-time and is based in our Palo
>> Alto, CA offices. The successful candidates will report directly to
>> the CTO and help build the next-generation system behind Pingsta's
>> products, create cutting-edge collaborative tools, straddle
>> information retrieval algorithms with fearless drive and creativity
>> and build highly scalable web applications.
>
> *marketing blurp*. What's the actual work?
Being pushed so hard you have no life outside of their company. In
fact, I'm surprised they didn't advertise the cots in their office,
shower facilities, etc.
Side note: In case you're wondering - I've had it up to my eyeballs with
companies like this. From their comments I could easily qualify for the
job. But unless they're offering at least $200k/hr, I'm not interested.
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jstucklex@attglobal.net
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