Doug,

I noticed how Craig had a post to Michael that said "Aha!!!", after his comment about not willing to study on his own. I think there are quite a few people who are going to have the same reaction. Incredibly stupid comment.

I too am a W2 type only my stack is 8 ft tall. I've switched between projects in the last couple yrs so I have a few VFP books, a few SQL Server with VB books, and in the last year I've added a nice selection of Oracle texts and a Data Modeling book.

I own VFP and VB thru Visual Studio, I downloaded SQL Server and Oracle offers developers software on the cheep ($200 for a track which includes several tools).

I don't think there's anyway I would have had the opportunity to get involved with so many different projects if I told my employer, "Oh yea, sure I'll work on the Oracle system. I hear there's an Oracle class during the work week, that I can take that will only cost you $2000 to send me to. Because I would never expect to have spend my own time or money to learn anything".

PF


>Cripes, I usually spend several thousand dollars a year buying books, software, hardware and so forth - and I'm currently a W2! Why?? Bevause I need to be responsible for my skill set and the world's not going to give me the time of day if I don't. I think right now I have about six feet of books I need to read. That's if they're all stacked up. <g>
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>If you can support yourself with your VFP skills you obviously have the ability to progress. I'd really encourage you to so do. Pay the price.

>Why does it always seem to be someone else's responsibility with you?
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>*sigh*
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>What a waste...