> It's much easier if you go through a recruiter, but recognize that most
> recruiters won't work with you on it. Some will not really understand how
> important it is. Don't take it for granted. Ask. If you feel strongly
> about using non-MS, say so. Say that you'd be happy to work with them if
> they're willing to work with you.
I am one of those people who came to UNIX relatively late in my career (1995),
and at that time I was already an "expert" at NT, as well as OS/2 and Novell.
I am not as anti-MS as many on this list. A well tuned NT server can stay up
and run reliably, and the ones at work do. I did not object to NT being in my
job description, so long as UNIX (in this case Solaris and AIX) were there too
so that I could continue to improve my skills. Despite being promised that
throughout the interview process, except for maintaining the firewall, it never
happened.
In this area it seems that the best jobs go to those who have multiple
overlapping skill sets. You can find a job that wants either *nix or NT, and
the *nix jobs generally pay a bit more, but most jobs want both, and those jobs
pay better. At least, that seems to be reality in North Carolina.
If I were still in Northern California, I suspect things would be different.
There are lots of cool Linux companies out there, and a more progressive
attitude towards IT and "new" technology. Here we move slowly, and it is
really frustrating sometimes.
Take care,
Caity
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