RE: Midrange Jobs National Discussion

I've been with my current employer for 20 years on the AS400/ISeries.  
Our base applications are homegrown (RPG... & Cobol).  We do have a few
packages that those apps interface with.  Our experience within the last
few years is that it is hard to find seasoned ISeries people who can 
handle large systems and large scale projects.  When we go looking, the
prospects are slim.

Debbie 

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<<I was, and now have

several consultants who are, one of the most senior people in a shop
based on time working there.

Are the employees being paid the same or more than the consultants?  If
so, that would be very unusual in my experience. Why would an employee
stay with an employer that pays more to consultants than they are their
own employees?  This happens often and should explain why the lack of
loyalty from employees. To find a loyal employer...  well, honestly, that
is laughable. A rare bird that is.