Old arguments Debbie. There will ALWAYS be recruiters trying to get a lot for a little and there will ALWAYS be tech writers that will take a little for a lot. Until those tech writers change, it will always be the same. Such is life. My 0.05 Cheers, Bruce Ashley -----Original Message----- From: austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:austechwriter-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Hope Debbie Sent: Wednesday, 10 August 2005 10:15 AM To: austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: atw: Contract opportunity - things that make me mad!!! Noticed this little gem of an opportunity on the web this morning----- Technical Writer - 3mth contract - <short-description of role> then.......... You must possess a demonstrable understanding of Plain English writing principles. Experience in usability review processes is also highly desirable. A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels within a company is essential. Experience within a dedicated software development environment is also desirable. The successful applicant will have a degree qualification in Management, Communications, Computer Science, or related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution. Alternatively, relevant industry experience in a related role may also be deemed acceptable. All this for the princely sum of $33 per hour.. sheesh Debbie ************************************************** To post a message to austechwriter, send the message to austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx To subscribe to austechwriter, send a message to austechwriter-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with "subscribe" in the Subject field. To unsubscribe, send a message to austechwriter-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with "unsubscribe" in the Subject field. To search the austechwriter archives, go to www.freelists.org/archives/austechwriter To contact the list administrator, send a message to austechwriter-admins@xxxxxxxxxxxxx **************************************************