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From: keves@meaddata.com (Brian Keves)
Subject: Re: Paying for relocation
Organization: Mead Data Central, Dayton Ohio
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1992 16:57:20 GMT

In article <1992Aug27.001359.2132@merrimack.edu> pa_andy@merrimack.edu (The Wolf) writes:
>I'm talking with an agency about a 4-6 month contract in another state.  A
>friend of mine said I would be an idiot not to ask for expenses such as rent,
>utilities and food.  I think it sounds funny to push it to food, something I'd
>have to have whether contracting or not.  For what things should I ask them
>to pay and how do I decide for how much to ask on each item?

You don't ask for each item. You ask for a per diem. Then negotiate it
around until everyone is happy. IE: Get what you can get.

Per Diems are not taxable and do not need to be reported, although there
is a rule that says you do need to report it if you deduct more than $X
per day expenses for the time you are away from home. I "think" X = 126,
but I am not sure anymore. 

When I was working temporarily (for 14 months :-) in Hawaii I received a
$60 per day per diem. Depending on the location you may not be able to
convince them that you need a per diem to cover the extra expenses.

Receiving a per diem is by no means standard practice, but it is available
and is something that will depend upon your negotiating skills. Big
Hint: Don't get too greedy. Don't lose the contract because you insist on
too much. But also don't be afraid to ask. You might be suprised.

Brian
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From: pa_andy@merrimack.edu (The Wolf)
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.contract
Subject: per diem again
Date: 1 Sep 92 22:18:06 GMT
Organization: Merrimack College, No. Andover, MA, USA

Is there a limit as to how long the IRS will let you claim per diem deductions
under the same contract.  Wouldn't you eventually be considered a resident of
where you are contracting?
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From: pa_andy@merrimack.edu (The Wolf)
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.contract
Subject: Paying for relocation
Date: 27 Aug 92 00:13:59 GMT
Organization: Merrimack College, No. Andover, MA, USA

I'm talking with an agency about a 4-6 month contract in another state.  A
friend of mine said I would be an idiot not to ask for expenses such as rent,
utilities and food.  I think it sounds funny to push it to food, something I'd
have to have whether contracting or not.  For what things should I ask them
to pay and how do I decide for how much to ask on each item?
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 Computer Geek                        | Money might not buy happiness, but 
 Lotus Development Corp.              | neither does poverty. - me
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From: bruceh@well.sf.ca.us (Bruce Hartford)
Subject: Tech Writers Wanted (Contract/Staff) SF Bay Area. {Writers Union}
Organization: Whole Earth 'Lectronic Link
Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1992 22:48:28 GMT


The technical writers job bank of the National Writers Union 
lists many contract and staff writing jobs that go begging 
because we have no one to fill them. We are currently listing 8 
contract and 23 staff jobs. 

To hear a free description of these jobs, call (415) 979-5522.

The job bank is a cooperative effort organized by working 
technical writers who are members of the National Writers Union. 
Employers list their job openings on the hotline for free. When 
union members are interested in a job, our coordinator gives them 
the employer's name and phone number. Then the member negotiates 
directly with the employer. The union does not act as a middle 
man or broker. The union plays no role in the contract or terms 
agreed to between the writer and the employer. When members get a 
job through a hotline lead, they pay a finders fee of 8% of the 
first three months income. (Compare that to brokers who usually 
take a third of what the employer pays for the life of the 
contract.) [Note: We will soon be voting on whether or not to
raise this fee, and if so, by how much.]

You must be an NWU member to obtain the contact information about 
a job listed on the hotline. We are the trade union that covers 
all working writers (journalists, book authors, poets, technical 
and practical writers, etc.) except for those represented by the 
Newspaper, Screenwriters, or Dramatists Guilds. In addition to 
the job bank, the union provides many other services including 
union health plan, career networking, publishers and agents 
databases, and grievance handling (we've recovered almost 
$700,000 owed to writers). We are a national union with locals in 
12 cities across the country. We have been in existence for 10 
years and we are an affiliate of the UAW/AFL/CIO. Union dues are 
on a sliding scale based on your writing income, from a low of 
$35 for 6 months to a high of $150 per year. 

For membership information, or to speak with Kenya Briggs, the 
hotline coordinator, call (415) 474-5007. 

National Writers Union, Local-3
236 West Portal Ave #232
San Francisco, CA 94127
Phone:(415) 474-5007
Fax:  (415) 474-9302
E-mail: nwu3@well.sf.ca.us
From: dweiss@tri.com (Dan Weiss)
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.contract
Subject: C++/Windows/Paradox month-long contract in Kansas
Keywords: C++ MS Windows Paradox contract Kansas programming
Date: 3 Sep 92 17:11:04 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: The Registry Inc.  Wellesley, MA  02181


AN IMMEDIATE START NEEDED!

The Registry, Inc., a nationwide software consulting firm, is now
offering a programming position for those with work experience in
C++ and Microsoft Windows.  Paradox experience is also a plus.

The project is one month long, starting 9/14/92, and is in Kansas. 
You must have a green card or be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this
opportunity.

Qualified candidates may contact Dan Weiss at dweiss@tri.com or at
1-800-248-9119.
 
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From: jeff@dsp.sps.mot.com (Jeff Enderwick)
Subject: Re: Paying for relocation
Organization: Motorola DSP Compilers
	<STEINMAN.92Aug27143347@hawk.is.morgan.com>
Date: 28 Aug 92 08:57:55

>   Per Diems are not taxable and do not need to be reported,
>
>Only if you are W-2. If you are a sole prop, general partner, or a
>major shareholder, you can deduct actual expenses only, and may be
>asked to substantiate them in an audit. (In other words, "keep your
>receipts"!)

I understood that all relocation benefits were taxable, including any
housing, per diems, etc. Am I wrong?

	Jeff Enderwick
	jeff@dsp.sps.mot.com
From: schludermann@sscvx1.ssc.gov
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.contract
Subject: Intergragh I/EMS mech designer $$$$$$$$$
Date: 28 Aug 92 21:33:27 GMT
Organization: Superconducting Super Collider Laboratory


   This contract position is in Wilimington (sp) Mass. It is first shift,
it is a mechanical designer position using Intergraph I/EMS solids modeler.
The pay range is high 20's-low 30's per/hr with 1 1/2 over time. Overtime
possible, pd is possible and maybe one travel it sounds like long term
maybe over 6 months. If interested call Dennis Dynan at Interstate Tech,
617-273-3446 in Burlington Ma. Let them know you heard it from Internet.

                                  Kris
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.contract
From: seek@world.std.com (David A Reilly)
Subject: Programmer Analyst for Minnesota area (recruiter)
Followup-To: Kevin McLaughlin
Summary: contract through year end
Keywords: Programmer Analyst/ IBM M/F / REXX / SQL
 
Organization: The World Public Access UNIX, Brookline, MA
Distribution: usa
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1992 13:39:08 GMT
Expires: Thu, 1 Oct 1992 04:00:00 GMT

One of SEEK's remote clients is in an aggressive search for an experienced
Programmer Analyst to help design and develop an IBM M/F application in
REXX and SQL.  This P/A will need a minimum of 3 years of industry work
(not just acedemic) in order to qualify.  If interested please respond
via your method of choice.  Thank you.
 
                                                Sincerely
                                                Kevin McLaughlin
                                                1-617-246-8246 (fax)
                                                seek@world.std.com
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.contract
From: larry@pencom.com (Larry Cohen)
Subject: SMALLTALK-80 contracts (new york city)(Recruiter)
Keywords: SMALLTALK-80
Organization: Pencom Systems Incorporated
Date: Fri, 04 Sep 1992 16:23:07 GMT

Pencom Systems has immediate openings for expert SMALLTALK-80 programmers to  
work on the leading edge of financial trading systems development.  These are  
senior level positions and require at least a six month commitment.
Please send your resume in confidence to:

larry cohen
fax# 212-227-1854
email- larry@pencom.com
voice# 212-513-7777
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.contract
From: kathuria@wam.umd.edu (Rajat Kathuria)
Subject: Job oppertunities
Originator: kathuria@rac1.wam.umd.edu
Organization: University of Maryland at College Park
Distribution: usa
Date: Sun, 30 Aug 1992 16:05:10 GMT

ISSI is a consulting company based in Washington DC. 
We occasionally do placement service for our clients.
Currently we are looking for candidates with the following skills.

1.	Unix, C, MS-DOS, PROGRESS/4GL for a large corporation in
	New York. This is a placement and the client is looking
	for somebody with the above skills and willing to work
	in New York city area or Norfolk, Virginia.

2.	Looking for MANTIS/SUPRA skills. The position is in New York city
	as well as one in Norfolk, Virginia. 

3.	We are looking for cadidates with skills in UNIX, C, SYBASE
	for consulting assigments. The assignments are in New Jersey 
	as well as in Washington DC.

4.	We are lloking for candidates with MS-DOS, MS-Windows and
	Gupta SQL, API skills for consulting assigments. The assignments
	are in New Jersey as well as in Washington DC.


	If you meet any of these requirements, please mail your resume
	to 
		ISSI
		1060 Burwick Drive
		Herndon, VA 22070

		Fax No: (703) 709-8235

	We appreciate if you could fax resume or send resume by network to me
	as soon as possible.


	Samir Chokshi
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.contract,eunet.works,sci.engr
From: pvad@ekoram.msk.su (Vadim I. Potapov)
Subject: Help, please
Reply-To: pvad@ekoram.msk.su
Organization: Financy Investment Corporation ECORAMBURS
Date: Sun, 30 Aug 92 09:54:52 +0300

A friend of mine, Prof. Galina Shevelyov, is interesting in possibilities
to give lectures on mechanics. She is one of the leading russian scientists
in the area of gear and contact tasks of mechanics of solid.
Please help her.

E-mail via my address, or direct phone to Prof. Shevelyov: +7(095)190-4413
From: pellemans@brsisd.enet.dec.com (Peter Pellemans)
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.contract
Subject: European-American contract wanted
Date: 26 Aug 92 16:54:58 GMT
Reply-To: pellemans@brsisd.enet.dec.com (Peter Pellemans)
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation



    My current contract expires October 92. Currently I'm working in
    Brussels, Belgium. I am looking for a contract that would have its
    basis in Europe, but which would require frequent trips to the US (like
    a week per month, or a month per 3 months, or something like that).
    This would allow me to see my 5-year old daughter more often. She's
    living with her mother in South Jersey. A contract in that area
    would be nice bit I will consider other areas as well.

    I guess it's not that easy to find a contract like that, but if I
    don't try I will never find one for sure.

    My skills are mainly on Digital VAXes. I am very experienced with most
    Digital programming tools: Rdb, DECForms, CMS, CDD, Pascal, SQL, plus
    many more. I have been working with Digital and Digital customers since
    1983, usually working as (technical) project leader.
    
    Resume is available on request.

    Daytime phone (EST + 6): +32-2-244-8456 FAX: +32-2-242-7560
    Home:		     +32-2-646-0881

    -Peter
From: jmiller@tri.com (Jeff Miller)
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.contract
Subject: UNIX system administrator
Summary: 2 month contract in Toronto (broker) with The Registry,
Date: 3 Sep 92 14:43:31 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: The Registry Inc.  Wellesley, MA  02181

Keywords: Unix, Lan, System administration


The Registry, Inc., a young and growing software consulting firm,
is staffing a position for a Unix System Administrator in Toronto
for 2 months for one of its key clients.  This person must be able
to work very independently executing network management, installs,
troubleshooting etc.  Any PC Lan experience is a plus.  This is not
an entry level position.  U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
is required.  3-5 years of Unix experience is a minimum.

Please direct inquiries to:
Jeff Miller
jmiller@tri.com
fax-617-237-9119
voice-617-237-0723
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.contract
From: robinson@med.unc.edu (Gerard A. Robinson)
Subject: Potential 9 mo. INGRES contract, Raleigh, NC (Agency)
Summary: VMS to Sun conversion + new PCB tracking system
Organization: Greenwood Technologies, Omaha, NE
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1992 01:18:00 GMT

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A small Raleigh, NC electronics manufacturer is looking for someone with
significant experience in INGRES preferrably under both SunOS and VMS for
a 40 hr/week, on-site contract to run potentially 9 months.  The first part
of the work is to assist in the completion of converting the databases from
their old VAX to their new Sun-4/690.  The second involves the design and
development of a system to track printed circuit boards from manufacture
through repair.  This system will potentially have to integrate data from
an IBM AS/400 and distribute portions out to and accept input from IBM PCs.
They want someone to start immediately.

Contact Jeff Sheppard, Greenwood Technologies, 402-331-5707 for more info.
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.contract
From: ai.amck@mcc.com (Alan McKendree)
Subject:  Contractor Available:  network management, training
Organization: MCC, Austin, TX
Distribution: usa
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1992 16:49:07 GMT

I'm interested in contract work, but unfortunately am not an OO C++ UNIX
guru with a minor in SUN.  What I do have, however, I hope will prove
useful to a significant subset of this group's readers.

I managed a computer lab at the University of Texas for almost 5 years
(Macintosh and PCs), covering all operations of the lab.  This included,
e.g., evaluating, purchasing, and installing hardware and software,
including networking all machines together (using Appletalk);
supervising a staff of 10 graduate and undergraduate students (with
primary input on hiring decisions); teaching two sections/semester of
undergraduate statistics.

I have also done software testing/QA (for BPI, Inc.'s accounting
software).

I can write well, and although I have never done technical writing for
money, I have co-written an introductory manual for the students in
the statistics classes mentioned above.  (Samples of this and my other
writings available by request.)  I know enough to use a spell-checker
and I know enough to catch the mistakes a spell-checker can't.

I am very patient with students, and am effective in teaching or
training classes (references available).  Extensive experience with
foreign students or non-native English speakers, including
proofreading dissertations.  Speak German reasonably well and would be
happy for a chance to improve.

Knowledgeable in and have taught such programs as Microsoft Word (Mac
and PC), WordPerfect (PC), SAS, and SPSS-X (IBM 3081-D).

I am interested in contract positions of 6 months or less duration,
with preference given to positions not requiring me to move from my
Austin, Texas location.

If I can help you, or you need more information, please contact me by
e-mail (ai.amck@mcc.com) or at 512-338-3464 (M-F 9-6 CST) or
512-472-9543 (outside those hours).
From: dweiss@tri.com (Dan Weiss)
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.contract
Subject: C++ Mac programmers wanted for year-long pos. in N. Fla.
Keywords: C++ Mac Vax network support contract northern Florida
Date: 3 Sep 92 14:25:47 GMT
Distribution: na
Organization: The Registry Inc.  Wellesley, MA  02181



The Registry, Inc., a nationwide software consulting firm, is now
offering a number of year-long positions in Northern Florida for
Mac C++ programmers with VAX network experience.

The project involves providing support for a pre-existing
application which networks Macs to a inventory status tracking
database on the Vax via Appletalk.

Only those with at least two years of C++ programming experience
in the workplace need apply.  Qualified candidates may contact Dan
Weiss at dweiss@tri.com or at 1-800-248-9119.
 
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From: chetans@agora.rain.com (Northwest Software Inc.)
Subject: Sr. UNIX Engineer X Windows, 6 Months, Portland, OR
Organization: Open Communications Forum
Distribution: or
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1992 01:37:21 GMT

 PLEASE RESPOND DIRECTLY VIA U.S. MAIL, EMAIL,  OR FAX

	*********************************************
        *   Sr. UNIX SW Engineers - X Windows       *
	*********************************************

DESCRIPTION

6 Months, Portland, OR: Lead developer on custom X Windows
project.  Modify X-Server and Window Manager to incorporate
new features.

REQUIRED

Minimum of 5 years industry experience; minimum 3 years UNIX/C
software development; minimum of 6 months X Windows experience
- application level is OK/internals preferred; embedded systems;
ability to work independently and meet project schedules;
BSCS or equivalent.

DESIRED

Previous X-Server development, X Paradigm, VXWorks, graphics,
UNIX porting, track record of successfully completed contracts.


INTERESTED ?  RESPOND IN STRICT CONFIDENCE TO:

		Northwest Software, Inc.
		Attn: Job#: 310             
		P.O. Box 91396
		Portland, OR 97291-0396

		FAX: 503-645-5892

		Email: chetans@agora.rain.com


		Note: It is our policy to talk to you first prior to 
		submitting you to our clients.  Unless we obtain your 
		permission, we will not submit your resume to anyone.
		    
		(If you are not a perfect match, we prefer that you 
		 mail us your resumes.  We will maintain it on our files
		 for future contract/employment jobs.  Thanks for your
		 understanding and cooperation)

MESSAGE TO NEW COLLEGE GRADUATES:

If you are a new college graduate, you should be aware that our clients
pay our fees and usually expect us to recruit experienced professionals
and/or consultants.  Therefore, we'd like to suggest that you either
contact your college placement center, or college recruiters at the
employers' directly.  Most large companies have a program to recruit new
college graduates like yourself.

ABOUT NORTHWEST SOFTWARE, INC.

Northwest Software, Inc. (NSI) provides Consulting Services 
to top-rated high technology companies across the United States.  
NSI has offices in Portland (Oregon), Los Angeles, and India.  NSI's
spectrum of services include: turn-key implementation of projects either
at our client's site or in India, and recruitment services.
From: blalock@hpl-otis.hpl.hp.com (Travis Blalock)
Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1992 16:43:18 GMT
Subject: MacApp/Windows Programmer
Organization: HP Labs, High Speed Electronics Dept., Palo Alto, CA
Newsgroups: misc.jobs.contract

Posted for a friend, so please do not reply to this account.  Use the
info included below.
----------------------------

    oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
    ooooooo Sooner or later, we all have to do our windows. oooooooo
    oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

We have a successful MacApp 3.0.1 Vertical Market Product that must be
ported to Windows 3.1.  The port project is fully funded and will begin
just a soon as we find the right person.

We are looking for a "best of breed" MacApp 3.0.x/C++/Object Programmer
who would like to do the job.

You will be given the Macintosh source code and a functioning copy of
the application.  This will represent the stationary target you will
shoot at.

You will use Microsoft C/C++ v7.0 and the Microsoft Foundation Class
Library (MFC).

You will be expected to map MacApp calls to equivalent MFC calls, thus
identifying the functionality "missing" in MFC.  Then you will port the
mapped functionality and replicate the missing functionality.  The
result of your efforts MUST be a Windows 3.1 version of our technology
that parallels the Macintosh version.

You will also be encouraged to inject your thoughts and ideas about the
underlying architecture, feature set and implementation of our
technology into future Macintosh and Windows versions.

All PaperFree programmers are retained as independent contractors.  They
get to work at home on their own daily schedules.  They are expected to
come to a central meeting place about once every six 1 weeks for review,
status and design sessions.  Between these meeting, we communicate with
each other via various available electronic means.  PaperFree picks up
the costs of travel and living expenses when you're here for the
periodic meetings.  You supply your own equipment, tools and supplies,
and cover your own "operationg expenses" at home.

This has worked very well for a number of years.  If it suits your work
habits and can demonstrate that you are one of the best C++/MacApp 3.0.x
people around, you should respond to this posting.

It is probable, but not guaranteed, that this will wind up a full time
long term engagement.

Our technology is changing the way a major financial industry does
business.  This is an opportunity to return to the original focus of
Apple:

        YOU CAN HELP CHANGE THE WORLD WITH THIS ONE!  NO KIDDING!


Get in touch with me if you're interested...

Thanks,

Joel M. Benisch, President
PaperFree Corporation
234 Summit Avenue
Summit, NJ 07901-2202
(201) 992 - 6300 Ext 2003 Voice
(201) 992 - 6666 FAX
PAPERFREE on AppleLink
PAPERFREE@applelink.apple.com on the Internet

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