At 10:35 2009-08-04, MB Software Solutions, LLC
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Vince Teachout wrote:
> > MB Software Solutions, LLC wrote:
> >
> >> Steve -- like so many times, you seem to miss the point. I am not
> >> against doing it; I'm just saying that mgmt doesn't get it that the
> >> programmers are not instantly interchangeable.
> >
> > Five bucks says management expects you to learn it on your own time, off
> > the billable clock.
>
>
>That's all good and swell, but I've got some side clients too and that
>pays bills. Yes, I realize I need to learn on my own time too. I
>certainly wouldn't be for hiring a guy to learn on my dime...that's why
>I pay him...to know the subject matter. I understand from their
>perspective.
That they are cheapskates?
If they expect you to spend your own time to learn, then they
should pay you for that with a raise. Your value should not simply
be the languages that you know, but the higher-level skills.
Sincerely,
Gene Wirchenko
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