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LOL, are you asking this because $35+/hour for techwriting seems high to you?
Here in L.A., I'm getting almost that now just for doing (editing and
robohelping, not writing <dammit>) banking policies and procedures--nothing even
remotely technical, except for the specific jargon of mortgage banking. So
actually, for what they're requiring, $35/hour seems a bit low to me. Of
course, rates have been in decline.
Living in Los Angeles is that expensive, yes. Can't speak for Seattle, but I
wouldn't be surprised.
Maggie Secara
~Every form of refuge has its price.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: bounce-techwr-l-84814 -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com
> [mailto:bounce-techwr-l-84814 -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com]On Behalf Of Emily Berk
> Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2002 11:34 PM
> To: TECHWR-L
> Subject: Grim numbers, just grim
>
>
> This is from a job posting on the MonsterBoard...
>
> Skills desired: Programming experience or familiarity (C, C++). Experience
related to documentation of wireless industry products. Familiarity with user
interface issues and the ability to take an active role in usability reviews.
Education/Equiv: Bachelors degree.
>
> Additional Information
> Salary: from USD 35.00 per hour
>
> Is living in Seattle THAT inexpensive???
>
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