>>>>>>>>>>I received this:
>>>>>>>>>>===
>>>>>>>>>>Hi Tom-
>>>>>>>>>>My name is Alli Bigelow and I am a technical recruiter. I am currently
>>>>>>>>>>looking for a FOXPRO PROGRAMMER for a position in Georgetown, just
>>>>>>>>>>outside of Washington, D.C. I realize that you are currently working but
>>>>>>>>>>I was wondering if you know someone who might be interested. I would
>>>>>>>>>>love to talk to you or any other Foxpro experts. I can be reached at:
>>>>>>>>>>1-800-916-6210x2527. Thank your for your time! Have a great day!
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>Sincerely,
>>>>>>>>>>Alli Bigelow
>>>>>>>>>>===
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>you too? i've been called 5 or 6 times for this one. the maxim group is having a field day w/ the vfpyp....
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>Wonder why they are having such a problem? High crime rate area? (s)
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>Tom
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>georgetown's (supposed to be) a nice area, but parking's next to impossible and the subway doesn't go there...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Definition of Nice area:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Only occasional Gang violence & plenty of structures to hide behind when random shooting breaks out. (eg)
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Tom
>>>>>
>>>>>that's about it
>>>>Georgetown is safe enough and nice enough to be a desirable location. That's why it's so expensive. Getting there can be a real bother if you live way out in Gaithersburg. However, if they can't find someone, the reason might be the strength of the Washington area job market. After all, if I can get a job doing FoxPro...:)
>>>
>>>way out in gaithersburg? you make it sound like a cow pasture. haven't seen a cow in at least 3 or 4 months...
>>>
>>>do you want their number? i told them i'd do it if i could telecommute -- haven't heard from them since...
>>One job is more than enough for me, but thanks anyway.
>
>Hell, I'd do it if I could telecommute too. Being in Fredericksburg, I do
>not relish the thought of driving up I-95 on a regular basis especially with the lack of parking in Georgetown. Unfortunately, many companies simply cannot get over the fact that work can actually get done without a warm body sitting at a desk at some stuff office.

I don't have that problem....
My clients are in California and Texas and I live in Indiana and work out of the house. (all hours of the night too!) PcAnywhere and the phone is the closest I ever get.

Peter