An unemployed Linux sysadmin answers your questions about being unemployed
 

Go ahead, ask away.

Pooka was just asking the other day if you ever got a job, or what?

You don't have to answer the or what part if you answer the other part.

Unless you want to. And I guess you already did, in the thread title.

Or the other part, or whatever. Anyways, nevermind. Thanks!

What's your level of commitment here?:

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Dear Unemployed Linux Sysadmin:

Have you seen my other blue sock?

I never did get hired, but I have a lead on some long-term IT consulting that could earn me about 3/5ths of what I was getting. It's part-time stuff so I can continue to look for other things.

Other blue sock: just under the bed.

My level of commitment: 3, although I was at that level while employed.

Oh, but I have a serious question!

Does Linux have an internet, or an email thing? Can you do AOL to check your MySpace?

Oh, and can I download YouTubes? Because that's a deal-breaker and I heard Macs can't 3G the right end-peg drivers.

Also, is there a good book I can read to become an expert on Lexus, because I heard they got mega jobs if you can program web pages.

The answer, simply put, is yes. Linux can do all that for you. But you'll need to hire a helpful IT guy on a retainer basis.

Dear Unemployed Linux Sysadmin:

I lost my retainer. Have you seen it?

is it possible to get tired of Ramen noodles?

cd /lostandfound

Retainer: just under the bed.

My body rejects ramen noodles, but I have been known to eat an entire package of Rice-a-Roni, the San Francisco Treat!

How does your garden grow?

just watch out for the weenies and beans--they'll get ya everytime!