Mark,

>Wow, so much just for me? As soon as I become an independent developer you will see one more PUTMer.

Another angle on the same topic... Even if your employer won't pay for PUTM, it's probably worth the small cost to you personally as payment for a great learning tool.

For instance, you might buy a couple of books to study up on the latest technologies to help you get ready to make that leap to independent. Or you might need a book or two on how to set up your own business. PUTM is like those kind of investments.

As you work to improve your personal skill-set, you will get a tremendous boost from the search capabilities of PUTM -- almost like the difference in attending DEVCON vs. just reading the VFP docs. PUTM will help you tie into the vast expert resources that are here in the message base and move you ahead much quicker.