In <[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] writes:

> >We are looking into adding one or more System Administrator positions,
> >or Operation Analysts as some people refer to the position, at junior and
> >senior levels.
> >
> >We are trying to get a sense of what the going payscales are.    Can
> >folks help us with salary ranges, characterization of mid-points and so
> >on.  I realize this is could be a delicate matter.  Please send me private
> >e-mail instead of posting on the listserver if you prefer.  Thanks for the
> >help.
>
> You get *paid* to be a system adminstrator for the HP 3000?
>
> Wow - what a concept...I better buzz my boss and request a raise ;-)

I believe the appropriate pay calculation is:

(wt of SysAdmin in oz.) X (Exchange rate for gold) = (Compensation)

This, of course, is for a good one.  ;-)

Bruce

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