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Subject:Re[2]: Tech Writer Position in Northern VA From:"Laurel S. Rosinger" <Laurel_Rosinger -at- MAIL -dot- AMSINC -dot- COM> Date:Fri, 10 Nov 1995 11:51:02 EST
I live in Northern VA, and also think the salary range is too low --
by about 10K!
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Subject: Re: Tech Writer Position in Northern VA
Author: David Mitchell <mitchell -at- SKY -dot- NET> at AMS-Internet
Date: 11/10/95 11:41 AM
I agree. I live in Kansas City, which has a much lower cost of
living, and my impression was that the amount was very low.
> I was a bit surprised, to say the least, by the salary for this position.
> Is this really the going rate for the DC area? Seems very low to me.
> Caryn Rizell
>> Technical Writer $23K - 26K (based on experience level)
>>
>> The Arlington, VA office of a custom software consulting firm is seeking a
>> <<highly motivated>>, creative, and diverse Technical Writer to handle a
>> variety of writing projects.
>> Who we are: A fast-paced, yet very stable software development consulting
>> firm. Who we love: people who are driven to excel -- people who create
>> opportunities and run with them. Who we need: A experienced Technical
>> Writer/Editor (at least 2 years, please) with a degree in English (or other
>> Liberal Arts degree with writing/communications emphasis) and proficiency in
>> Word 6 and WP 5.1 (Dos). Any other packages (like Doc-To-Help) would be a
>> definite plus.
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