If you're just shooting in the dark, try looking at my connections at https://www.linkedin.com/profile?viewProfile=&key=751047 . Perhaps I know someone who's closer to Oakland. Then, I can introduce you. --- MS <http://profiles.yahoo.com/msimonid> wrote: > Hi~ > > No need to respond to this email, I just thought I'd > plant a seed. > > I have a technical writing position here at Oracle in > Pleasanton. I am a contractor and I have been here > almost 1 1/2 years. I have been in this field for over > 12. > > I'd like to find a permanent position in tech writing > closer to Oakland. > > As "they" say, it's all about networking, as this is > how I go this job and then I helped another friend get > here, too....if you hear of someone either working in > a software/hardware company, or someone who asks, > "Know any tech writers?" I hope you remember this > email.. > > Thanks! > Have a good day, > Moshoula