Jan 2004, or Jan 2005? If it's Jan 2005, I'd agree -- I've flagged short non-contract work as a reason for not hiring someone.

Jan 2005.

you might have more leverage than you think.

Interesting... :-)

You've also made the assumption that the two aren't mutually compatable.

Yes, I did, but I also thought that even if they were, that was going to take practically all of my time, and I still need some of it left for some other stuff I'm involved in.

even bought my own laptop, just so I could use my prefered editor

You... bought a laptop just for an editor? :-)

As much as you like one tool, I don't think it's a reason to leave or stay with a job, as it's being short sighted

As much as I agree, I still think that this (my current job) is an excelent opportunity for me to excel in this particular tool (Perl).

In reply to Re^2: Money vs. Perl by cog
in thread Money vs. Perl by cog

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