Fwd: PostgreSQL position in Austin

FYI

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> From: Kirk Hastings <Kirk(dot)Hastings(at)lkjordan(dot)com>
> Date: March 29, 2011 3:28:41 PM CDT
> To: "Nasby, Jim" <JNasby(at)enovafinancial(dot)com>
> Subject: RE: PostgreSQL position in Austin
>
> Jim,
>
> Thank you for your reply and helpful information, most appreciated. I have attached the description for you. And you hit the nail on the head, they are not requiring Postgres but more importantly, seeking "open-minded" Oracle people.
>
> Thanks again!
>
> Kirk
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nasby, Jim [mailto:JNasby(at)enovafinancial(dot)com]
> Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 3:15 PM
> To: Kirk Hastings
> Subject: Re: PostgreSQL position in Austin
>
> Best bet is to email the Postgres jobs mailing list, which anyone can do. Google for pgsql-jobs and you'll find it.
>
> If you send me a description I can send it to the Austin Postgres Users Group, but I don't think anyone in the group is actively looking right now.
>
> Unfortunately, it is very hard to find folks with PG experience. You might want to look for open-minded Oracle folks that want to try something new. My experience is that Postgres pays 15-25% more than Oracle due to the supply/demand imbalance. Fortunately that's still way cheaper than Oracle licenses... ;)
>
> On Mar 29, 2011, at 1:53 PM, Kirk Hastings wrote:
>
>> Jim,
>>
>> Our client needs an Oracle DBA / Developer that phases to PostgreSQL for a direct hire position here in Austin. This is a software solutions company. Would you or someone you know possibly be interested in learning more?
>>
>> Sincerely,
>>
>> Kirk
>>
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