By the way, I don't think I told anyone on this list yet... I've just transferred to UIUC myself, working on a PhD. I think I'll keep lurking on the list, though, so I ain't sayin goodbye. (I probably ought to switch to my new email account sometime, though...) Anyone you want me to say hi to, Evan?
Lars
Michael Halcrow wrote:
``Et tu, Brute'?''
Yes, me. I will not be returning to BYU to finish my Master's degree. My manager surprised me half way through my internship with a generous offer to convert immediately to full-time regular employee status at the IBM Linux Technology Center, and I accepted. I will be transfering to the University of Texas to continue my graduate work.
This concludes my time at ``The Lord's University.'' I am grateful for the opportunity I had to attend BYU, and I appreciate my experiences from there. There are many factors that I took into consideration while making my decision; some of them (although not necessarily the most compelling ones) are:
- The state of the job market in the future is uncertain, and the job experience from IBM is probably the best thing I could have on my resume at the moment.
- Earning my Master's degree before starting work would have a minimal impact on my salary and job function at IBM. Actual performance largely influences where you will go in the company. IBM recognizes and rewards demonstrated talent, regardless of level of education. Let's hope I manage to demonstrate some talent. :-)
- IBM will support me while I continue my education.
- I really, really, really enjoy the work I am doing at the Linux Technology Center. After all, I get paid to write Free Software! :-)
- Going to another school to earn my Master's diversifies my academic portfolio.
- While the professors and the students (for the most part) at BYU are exemplary, I would like to take my research to a university whose administration treats its students with more dignity and respect.
Thank you everyone for your support and your friendship. I will probably lurk around on this list for a while longer. The conversations here are more interesting than the ones on the Austin Linux User's Group list. ;-)
Mike
P.S. - I'm seeing what I can do to get an important IBMer from the LTC to visit BYU. No promises though at this point...
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