----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tracy Pierce" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2006 5:05 PM
Subject: Re: [HP3000-L] Possible part-time gig/Certification


Ron writes
> Jim Chance, who believes that an MPE Certification is worthless,
> advertises for subcontract help.

It's hard to tell what is worthless and what is not.  I was a system
operator for an HP 3000 Series 70 with MPE V back in 1990 when major
restructuring meant job losses to my entire department and beyond.  It's
rather eerie going back to that building because the office/warehouse is
gone and now is subdivided between several different companies.  I came here
because I once again am seeking employment and am wondering -- is my past
experience obsolete?  Can I build on my knowledge or would today's system
(MPE/ix 7.5 is it?) be too far removed and I'd have to start over?

-Sean

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