[jobs] Seeking Sr Linux Administrator with excellent academic credentials

[George Rosamond]

Matt Juszczak wrote:
>> Our client is an exciting and successful firm in the entertainment 
>> space, working with leading web technologies in web, mobile, video, and 
>> social networking.  They have 100 employees, almost exclusively out of 
>> top schools, so you must have exceptional academic credentials (i.e., 
>> bachelor's degree in C.S. from a top 25 university) to be considered. 
>> This exciting firm is poised for success, with major content providers 
>> behind them who have already signed off on their next initiative.
> 
> Are you serious?  Some of the most amazing and talented co-workers I have 
> ever worked with do not hold diplomas from a "top 25 University".  I 
> believe this company is unnecessarily limiting their talent potential.

While this list isn't meant for commentary. . . I can't hold back :)

"top 25 University". . .

I can name five people who are involved in NYCBUG who are well-known 
masters in their arenas who dropped out of college in their first year.

And I'm including an art school person too. . .

George