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Subject:Re: contract job on Ganymede From:Buck Buchanan <buck -dot- buchanan -at- CITICORP -dot- COM> Date:Thu, 14 Aug 1997 13:25:10 -0700
I'm interested. Please advise if transportation to site is furnished; or
is it daily commute. Must be ground transportation only as I have a
fear of flying.
Richard Yanowitz wrote:
>
> Our entrepreneurial company based on this Jovian satellite needs technical
> personnel of all types, starting with documentation specialists for
> extended contracts, then adding analysts, programmers, etc., as user guides
> are completed. Software still being defined to enhance U.S. off-shore
> manufacturing opportunities and management thereof in this tax-free enclave
> free of taxes and government regulation.
>
> Background in Word 7.0, Excel, Doc-to-Help and intrasatellite web
> development required. Experience in non-traditional settings helpful but
> not required. All work done in English, but bi-lingual English-Ganych
> definitely a plus.
>
> Telecommuting acceptable, but occasional on-site visits required for
> meetings and subject-matter experts required. We will pay transportation
> and communication line expenses (phone calls, faxes, dialup).
>
> Excellent pay, flexible deadlines and no dress code. We are a still small
> but growing, congenial, diverse group of dedicated writers.
>
> Please send resume and appropriate writing samples to:
>
> byjove -at- et -dot- development -dot- gany
>
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