Yeah, after making the decision to fire him, they took over three months, close to four, to actually do it. Didn't understand that one!

>Huh, sounds like trouble on a long run. In menu cases hiring such person
>cost you way more then what they are actually paid. I don't believe
>in myriad of programming 'philosophies' at the same spot. As much as I did
>not like constrains when I was young developer working for someone else,
>I tend to understand now other side of a coin. Having strictly folowed framework or at least unified/respected coding patterns is of great Importance. If I ever open software shop on my own, I wld not seek for young VFP 'experts', but simply look for a young people with just a bit of common sense / correct attitude. [Girls preferably, they are much more tidy! :) ]
>I use my own framework for years (4th gen) and realised that I actually stopped 'programming' in a classic way long time ago. What I do, is develop database and then routinely implement common functionality patterns & reporting in a very uniform way. It really pays back.
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>>How's the weather in Cyprus? Our missionary friend just moved from there to his wife's home country, Switzerland.
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>Sunny as always. We appreciate winter/rain here.
>And guests at any time :)