>>So the question is, how do we convince employers that they want VFP sirloin and not hamburger. Hell, its all meat to them anyways.
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>This is the age old problem. Try explaining how good that $3 Nicaraguan blend latte from Starbucks is to the guy in the next cubicle who makes his coffee with a tablespoon of instant and hot water from a tap.
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>My question is, do you really want to work for a company that doesn't understand the value of what you do and the tools you use? I have done this, it aint't pretty.

I would personally prefer the tablespoon of instant and hot water from a tap over Starbucks coffee (it tastes better).