Dunno, Mike, I don't need the stuff personally...
Dunno, Mike, I don't need the stuff personally...
"Greatness is not an act... but a habit.Greatness is not an act... but a habit." -Greg Jennings
Me neither, but if you go to the convenience store, you're gonna see that stuff right by the check-out.Originally Posted by MJZiggy
You know, I sat down today and talked to a VP, a director and an architect today to get their opinion on this. All of which said the best way to get ahead is to contract around and stay up on the technology. That way, if you're good, you can be involved in the creation of apps, not just the maintenance portion of them. By being involved in the creation, not only do you see and experience the process from start to finish, but you gain valuable leadership. They all said the risk to reward easily pays off if you work hard and you're good, and if thats what you want.Originally Posted by HarveyWallbangers
With that said, those guys know their shit and are what I consider very successful. The one problem I see is they are routinely putting in 12-14 hour days during our sprint phases on development, and like 10 on a regular day at least.
Plus, if you interview poorly, you're fucked.Originally Posted by Zool
Precisely right, thats why you've got to be good so you can get another job. Also, you're typically compensated accordingly. Realistically, I could bill out at 40 an hour once I have my degree with my experience, but if I was salaried I'd probably get about 50k.Originally Posted by Zool
Certainly it has its ups and downs, but if you're good with saving money and planning accordingly, you can make some bank.
50k...but, you told us before you would be making 60.
Whatever you decide to do...there is no way you will go from contracting to manager or director. Those jobs are obtained by working for the company..and putting in time.