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Originally Posted by 1-ev.com
Chris,
If you are the programmer, you can work from home let say in S. Florida next to your own pool and travel as needed...
Just my 2c.
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Exactly...I was a "systems programmer" (retired for 5 years now), and all my ex-IT friends have been working from home for years (and they aren't programmers).
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Originally Posted by TheMentat
You are a DB2 guy aren't you? (I seem to remember that from years ago)
The nice thing about being a "data-head" is that it shouldn't be that difficult to jump over to a new language... a lot of the real skills you've acquired thus far are probably in the area of problem solving and data modelling, rather than just syntax...
Ignoring the geographic/political considerations, I'd place a lot of weight on which job offers the most room for "career development" (but that's just me).
Ever thought of leaving your company? I can't help but think that the future data-heads is working in personal/consumer data tracking:
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I guess what I'm trying to say is that if you're good at what you do, and your company no longer needs that skillset, there are plenty of other companies/industries that do!
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This too! Though not a "programmer" per se, I'd bet I used at least a dozen or so languages over my career to accomplish the task at hand. From micro-code (firmware) on advanced communications devices to automating data centers, SAS (I remember Chris
), etc. If you are good, the options are out there for you...good luck!