Paying the cost...

Those of you who think I've been blowing smoke about the turnaround in hiring and pay for automation professionals should maybe think again after you read this. This is a real ad that appeared in the online issue of Water Technology magazine this morning. Career Opportunity: MAINTENANCE CONTROL SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR Utility Maintenance Unit $6,844.05 - $8,338.81/mo Includes 8% PERS Final Filing Date: 6/15/06 by 5pm (408) 265-2607, ext 2085 5750 Almaden Expwy, San Jose, CA 95118 EOE m/f/d/v Santa Clara Valley Water District Download Req'd App Pkg @ www.valleywater.org Advanced Recruitment (W-1812) Note that the final filing date is passed and they are still running the ad. Must be having some trouble finding a qualified person, not to mention the high salary...