RE: iSeries Education (was iSeries vs. zSeries)

Good point Jim. That is what I did when I came in here (along with some
other things, i.e. vacation time, etc.); one conference a year, a
subscription to iSeries News, a new PC at home, etc. And this is a family
run place and I am "it" it IT.

Chuck

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Subject: Re: iSeries Education (was iSeries vs. zSeries)

Eric,
I do think my Common experiences, other educational offerings, user groups,
and several
certifications have made a big difference in my career. Over half the time,
I have
had to fund this myself. It is a very tight market, and often it is the
education and certs that make that difference, and help justify my cost. I
have been more on the contract side of the business, but if applying for a
job, would try to negotiate the education up front. Asking a manager for an
extra week off and $3 - 5k in additional expense is hard to get if no
education budget in place.
I just think of this a continuing education, which is common in many
professional careers.

Jim