>Great points!!
>
>>John,
>>
>>> I would contend that the BEST time to expand a skill set is WHEN you have
>>> a job.

Although this is correct by all means, it can be easier said than done when you are in a full-time job that you feel is secure and therefore discards the need to learn a new skill.

Some people will do their job the easiest way possible, without learning new things, and then when the time comes and they've lost their position they suddenly think sh*t, I wish I'd learnt this and that etc.etc....

Kev