I had a similar offer from an American tire company once.
They were looking for an operator, programmer and system-analyst.
fluent in German and English, 24*7 available, coordinate IT with HQ in the
US and living in the Frankfurt, Germany area for fast response.
The salary offered was a joke and when asked about the cost-of living in
Frankfurt I was told that all employees live at least 45minutes in the
country. Gas & company-car was not offered either.
I just laughed and hung up the phone.

Michael

On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 09:31:00 EST, Brian Donaldson <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

>From my own experience my statement was meant to be more truthful than
mean.
>
>Some time ago I was offered a position with a company (a really big company
>right here in Silicon Valley, CA) who offered me a whopping great salary of
>$40K a year. I laughed at them and declined their "wonderful" offer.
>
>I asked the joker who made me that offer "Do you realize how expensive it
is
>to live here in Northern CA ?" No answer was the reply.
>
>Still looking and I must admit it is looking rather bleak.
>
>I'd rather be bagging groceries at Safeway than working my tail off for
some
>IS employer who wants me on call 24 x 7 etc etc. You all know the hours you
>put in on programming projects....
>
>I don't mind putting in the hours but I expect to be realistically rewarded
>for my efforts in return. $40K a year! Don't insult me and don't waste my
time.
>
>Brian Donaldson.
>
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