Date: Fri, 14 Feb 1997 04:07:50 -0500 From: "Troy Settle" <rewt@i-Plus.net> To: isp@freebsd.org Cc: raw.value.of.a.sysadmin@Radford.i-Plus.net Message-ID: <199702140854.DAA01755@Radford.i-Plus.net>
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Can someone help me with a personal problem? Since my introduction to PC's 2 1/2 years ago, I've taught myself how to use DOS and Windows. 2 years ago, I got introduced to FreeBSD and Linux. For reasons I can't understand now, I went with linux for a long time. About 8 months ago, I made the switch to FreeBSD, and have been here ever since. 3 months ago, my boss approached me, and asked if I was comfortable enough with UNIX and networking in general to set up an ISP. I said "sure, why not? If nothing else, it'll be worth the learning experience." 1 month ago, we went live. Our T1 and PRI got installed, and I got my first taste at what it takes to run an ISP. Last week, we started taking on customers. We've been getting 2-5 people signing up per day, and it looks like the rate will increase soon. What I need to know, is what am I worth? I feel that I'm worth a hell of a lot more than I'm making right now, even with out a college degree. I'm sinking the better part of my availiable time into this, and am seeing very little gratification and compensation. Am I worth $20k? $30k? more? So far, the most pleasurable part of my job, has been talking to customers that needed assistance in getting their software configured properly. (yeah, I'm doing tech support too) -- Troy Settle <st@i-Plus.net> Network Administrator, iPlus Internet Services http://www.i-Plus.net ( Stuff I said does not reflect the company I work ) ( for unless I'm speaking on behalf of said company )
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