Looking for Perl Tutor in Boston Area

Anonymous Monk has asked for the wisdom of the Perl Monks concerning the following question:

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Re: Looking for Perl Tutor in Boston Area by Popcorn Dave (Abbot) on Oct 18, 2002 at 22:09 UTC
Why go with a private tutor? Have you looked in to taking some Perl classes at a community college? It cost me a whopping $26.00 for one semester of Perl. There were two classes: beginning and advanced Perl. We had a class size of 30 or so, which diwndled to about 28 at the end of the first class, and about 15-20 in the second class. I'd say that's a better bet than the tutor, plus reading on here of course. :) There is no emoticon for what I'm feeling now.	[reply]
Re: Looking for Perl Tutor in Boston Area by jdavidboyd (Friar) on Oct 18, 2002 at 21:04 UTC
Probably a LOT more that buying Learning Perl and reading it diligently.	[reply]
Re: Re: Looking for Perl Tutor in Boston Area by sch (Pilgrim) on Oct 18, 2002 at 21:08 UTC
And of course, joining in @ PM But today you took me walking, Through a land that we have lost, While our children sit at websites, With no access to the cost	[reply]
Re: Looking for Perl Tutor in Boston Area by St{)Ля (Initiate) on Oct 19, 2002 at 06:25 UTC
Hey dude, a better idea would be asking the PM people or even better getting Learning Perl 3rd edition. I have it and it works for me. Just like hoked on fonix werked 4 me to. But for real a tutor would be like $50 an hour if you could even find one, a book $20 and it's your tutor for as long as you need it. I am learning little by little and understanding this book and I am a 13 year old Alaskan! -St{)Ля	[reply]
Re: Looking for Perl Tutor in Boston Area by rir (Vicar) on Oct 19, 2002 at 19:21 UTC
I don't know the rates. I'd expect them to compare to music lesson rates, thinking that a qualified college student could handle either job. Others are recommending book learning and I won't fault them. I just happen to be in a less arrogant mood. I realize the possibility that you might know how you want to learn.	[reply]