[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote on 29/10/2004 11:52:09 AM: > Hey Jon > > I've been pretty cynical about conferences in the past - thinking of > them as a nice few days off and a good chance to network and catch up > with people I only really know from mailing lists like this. Being a > cocky bastard I thought I knew it all anyway and I wasn't going to > really gain anything. > > I've been to two conferences this year; MXDU and WE04. I can honestly > say I have walked out of both of these conferences inpired and more to > the point they have made tangible differences to the way that my team > and I work. Some really priceless light bulb moments have come out of
Yeah, the light-bulb effect does happen... plus its good to just talk shop with a room full of people and feel like your the dumbest.. (sometimes its good to fill like the junior..) - you learn... > it. And you'll also get to meet Scott Barnes in the flesh which is an > experience you're not going to forget in a hurry (I'm still having > nightmares). Hey, next time knock when entering... heh ... i do crap on though. > I don't know exactly what arguments will win your boss over, but make > the effort - it will be worth it for both of you. If a boss is set in his/her mind that financially they can't afford to loose you for 3 days, then short of saying "Oh and while i'm there, i'll have access to 20+ developers who will cover for me" will only win them over. Technically speaking, MXDU is worthwhile, networking aside you do walk away with knowledge *unlike other conferences i've been to where you walk away going "that guy was a total ass, he knows sweet all" Scott. How was WE04 btw? wish i went.. learn much? post a blog someone damn it. To unsubscribe from this email please forward this email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] If this communication is not intended for you and you are not an authorised recipient of this email you are prohibited by law from dealing with or relying on the email or any file attachments. This prohibition includes reading, printing, copying, re-transmitting, disseminating, storing or in any other way dealing or acting in reliance on the information. If you have received this email in error, we request you contact ABN AMRO Morgans Limited immediately by returning the email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and destroy the original. We will refund any reasonable costs associated with notifying ABN AMRO Morgans. This email is confidential and may contain privileged client information. ABN AMRO Morgans has taken reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all its communications, including electronic communications, but accepts no liability for materials transmitted. Materials may also be transmitted without the knowledge of ABN AMRO Morgans. ABN AMRO Morgans Limited its directors and employees do not accept liability for the results of any actions taken or not on the basis of the information in this report. ABN AMRO Morgans Limited and its associates hold or may hold securities in the companies/trusts mentioned herein. Any recommendation is made on the basis of our research of the investment and may not suit the specific requirements of clients. Assessments of suitability to an individuals portfolio can only be made after an examination of the particular clients investments, financial circumstances and requirements. ABN AMRO Morgans Limited (ABN 49 010 669 726 AFSL 235410) A Participant of ASX Group --- You are currently subscribed to cfaussie as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Aussie Macromedia Developers: http://lists.daemon.com.au/
