I think, it really depends on the organization business type. From an information security management prospective, we are always very conservative when hiring developers who contribute to OSS. Not directly related to skill set, but rather the price tag on data loss prevention program. On Dec 7, 2014 7:21 AM, "Chuck Hast" <wch...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Amen, > I found that out the hard way, the place where I worked was taken over by > a manager who had a Borg mentality, and it did not matter what you did if > you did not fit the mould or were not what he wanted, you were on the short > list to be ousted. > > On Sun, Dec 7, 2014 at 5:19 AM, Rich Shepard <rshep...@appl-ecosys.com> > wrote: > > > On Sun, 7 Dec 2014, Eric Wilhelm wrote: > > > > > Compare code samples. If that's not enough, look at their skills with > > git, > > > bug reports/fixes, and general development/communication habits. OSS > > > contribution and competence seem so correlated that I wouldn't > consider a > > > candidate without it (and I'm not alone here.) What will you get for > > going > > > the opposite way? > > > > Permit me to offer a different perspective that is not directly > related > > to coding skills. > > > > One cannot change corporate culture or group think when at the bottom > of > > the hierarchy. Best to avoid putting one's self in that situation. > > > > The boss' attitude reflects the corporate mindset and culture. If > > someone > > with a strong OS conviction were to take a job there she is highly > unlikely > > to remain for any length of time. There are other aspects of that company > > that would make job tenure short; either being fired or quitting when the > > situation became intolerable. > > > > Whomever asked the original question is working for the wrong > employer. > > He, or she, should not try to convince the curly-haired boss to hire > those > > with an OS background but should find a new employer who appreciates that > > philosophy and leave the old company to its fate. > > > > Rich > > > > _______________________________________________ > > PLUG mailing list > > PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org > > http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug > > > > > > -- > > Chuck Hast -- KP4DJT -- > Glass, five thousand years of history and getting better. > The only container material that the USDA gives blanket approval on. > _______________________________________________ > PLUG mailing list > PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org > http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug > _______________________________________________ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
