>> they can't find programmers.
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>This is not directed at you Cathy, but just a general rant.
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>It annoys me that companies won't invest time in grooming new talent. They will give bonuses and other perks, but won't spend a month or two mentoring a new employee. The is no shortage of VFP programmers, if a company needs one, hire some bright kid of university and teach him/her VFP. Blamo... end of story.


I agree. The foundation of a great programmer is an intelligent person. It doesn't matter what language they program in. If they're smart, they can learn anything. I always say that you don't go to college to LEARN ... you go to college to learn HOW to learn!

Cathy