Re: FW: Opportunities at msft

Alister Air (baitoven@nospam.progsoc.uts.edu.au)
Thu, 20 Jun 1996 17:25:47 +1000 (EST)

On Thu, 20 Jun 1996, Michael Mee wrote:

> we're currently looking for
> >some software engineers (aka developers) at Microsoft. Although we have
> >some full-time positions, we're also interested in internships (aka
> >cadetships, industrial half/full year).

Read: We're looking for someone to write Windows96 (due in 1998 or
thereabouts...). Experience not necessary.

> >Microsoft Australia is now hiring software developers. In 1993 the
> >Microsoft Australian Development Group was formed to create software
> >titles for an international market. This group is now expanding
> >dramatically, and we are now seeking to fill the following positions.

Read: We don't believe it... the Windows95 hype actually WORKED!! Our
next project is to market ice to Eskimos...

> >Software Design Engineer
> >========================
> >Primary responsibilities include developing a consumer application
> >which uses imaging technology. Qualifications should include a minimum
> >of 1 year experience developing Windows applications in C/C++.
> >Knowledge of OLE 2.0 preferred. Knowledge of digital image processing
> >desired. A BA/BS or MS degree in Computer Science or related technical
> >discipline preferred.

The new software application is to be known as Microsoft Panhandler...
give M$ $50 or they erase the hard drive... (yes, I know it's old...)

> >For all positions a highly attractive salary package will be negotiated

This salary package will seem very attractive to someone who's just left
their job at McDonalds working for $5/hour... and who needs their soul
anyway?

> >which includes both short-term and long-term incentives. Needless to
> >say, career opportunities within Microsoft are exceptional. The
> >Microsoft culture is characterised by innovation, responsibility,
> >enjoyment, excellence, team work, customer service and passion.

The Win95 hype team have already been at work in the above paragraph...

But there's still more... http://microsoft.is.lame.org:8001/~chris/HATE/
should open your eyes...

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