Everything wrong with the Canadian tech scene probably begins and ends with #2. Here is an email I received not-too-long-ago from a tech recruiter in Canada to

Everything wrong with the Canadian tech scene probably begins and ends with #2. Here is an email I received not-too-long-ago from a tech recruiter in Canada to someone who has 7 or 8 years of experience as a project manager and coder. -- The selected individual will be expected to have a detailed understanding of more than one of C/C++, C#, Java & Objective-C programming languages and will have previously developed or ported applications/games on either the Android, iPhone or Windows Phone 7 platforms. We are looking for someone from a Mobile Porting/Development background to join our team and hit the ground running in this challenging role. Confidence and enthusiasm are essential for this position in our busy and exciting company, as are team leadership qualities. Degree (or equivalent qualification) in computer science, plus minimum of 3+ years software development experience gained in a Business / Corporate / Government environment. Experience gained as a hobby or school/university will not be considered. If you were offered an interview and job offer, how soon could you do both (Please put this info in your reply)? Pay – (Up to $18 or $20 per hour) Depends on Experience Competitive Benefits Package Up to 1 year assignment with strong possibility of Direct Hire --------- It is so insulting that the recruiter included this note: --- (If at some point of contact, you feel the Pay Rate is to low or your skill set doesn’t match, please accept this apology in Advance)