>We have all probably seen Whil Hentzen "24 Questions" that an employer can ask a developer.
>I was wondering what questions would an employee ask of a prospective employer. Maybe if we get enough input this could be condensed and placed in the KB.
>
>I know this is a big subject so let's limit our scope to:
>You will be doing mainly VFP programming.
>Pretend compensation and benefits are just what you wanted.
>Lets also say if the question would fit into a category of contract work or full time employment or both.

Where did you go on vacation? This lets you know if there is SOOOOO much work that you can't get away.

If your future boos is grey haird and less than fourty, watch out. BIG TIME STRESS.

What amount of OT is expected of the group?

Did your boss get any free trips from their Frequent Flyer miles lately? TRAVEL

Does the company fund contining education for IT skill sets of does it hire those people as needed. NO TRAINING, NO FUTURE.

How many champions are their on the BOARD? Is this dept considered a black hole?

Is the budget for IT consideder a balck hole to the rest of the company? WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY