Re: Programmers VS Consultants

I don't mean to be rude here, but I think some I.S. Mgr's have brought this on
themselves. I have spoken to some who go for the lowest dollar consultant and 
end
up pulling someone right from tech school.  Then they spend the next 10 yrs
complaining about the quality of the work. If you hire someone - consultant or
otherwise - strictly on dollars - you may just get what you pay for. Nothing
against someone coming right out of school - more against those attempting to
utilize them in positions that require 15 yrs experience just to save $ up 
front.

Joe Teff wrote:

> >>You've defined a contractor, NOT a consultant. Just because one calls
> >>themself a consultant, does not
>
> > With all due respect, I suggest that you forget whether this defines a
> > contractor or consultant.
> > The person that does this could be either.
>
> What I was trying to say was don't look at the title on their business card,
> rather judge them on their results. You can call it what you want,
> professionalism, consultant/contractor, etc. This is not limited to
> temporary
> employment either (although consultants get pointed out more readily).
> I've seen the bad and good traits in every company I've been - both by
> temporary and permanent staff. There are those that do it the right way
> and those that don't. And Booth was right, hopefully the ones that don't
> are spotted early. I just couldn't let the original statement pass that
> basically consultants are only in it bilk their clients out of money.
> Consultant bashing appears to have become the favorite sport in too
> many places.
>
> Joe
>
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