PMFJI, without taking any sides, I have actually seen higher than usual rates which I
attribute to companies finding it harder to find VFP developers these days. Lack of
developers means I can ask and get a higher rate for Fox projects that companies are
forced to maintain.



>Glad to hear you're doing well, though hopefully you admit that it's more difficult to command a decent rate in VFP than it used to be.
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>Over the last two years, I've seen rates for VFP work in New York, New Jersey, and PA that are almost sad.
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>On VFP being "unrivaled when it comes to creating desktop database applications", me-thinks those Sweet Potatoes might have a little Vitamin THC in them....but hey, in the end, if you're providing solutions your clients are happy with, what does it really matter.
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>As for what I'm working on - I'm heavily in the SQL/BI space right now. I'm a contract trainer for a Gold Partner and am teaching/developing courseware for SSIS/SSAS/SSRS/MDX, as well as PerformancePoint Server. Generally I train for 3 straight weeks and then have an off-week.
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>So like you, I'm grateful for the good life and the ability to ride my wife and kiss my car good-bye (whoops! I meant kiss my wife and ride my car...I get the two confused)
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>KG