You got that right. In the past, I've worked for employers who required a detailed business case as to why it is necessary to attend developer conferences (everyone here that has been to these type of events knows how valuable they are).

Thankfully, I now work for an employer who understands this.


>Evan:
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>> Offer to pay for the hotel and/or the meals.
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>I don't agree with this. If an employer does not value a programmer enough to pay for his or ger training, it's time to ask for a big fat raise or to find another employer.
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>Daniel