Re:Really? (Score 1)

I agree, but not all companies are like that. I work for a company in Holland (Competa IT) that is like a contract/consultancy agency but with a Dutch twist. Basically, they pay me a fixed salary, all the usual pension and benefits, and then they take care of finding clients for me (called detachering in Holland). So, I get the benefits of working for a lot of (big) companies on cool projects without having to take the financial risks usually associated with contracting. I found this so appealing (particularly because I like to move around companies a lot and it was starting to show on my CV!) I moved to Holland from the UK in a heartbeat when I was offered the job. In this kind of work environment, it is in the interests of Competa to keep my skills up to date (because they can sell me easier and for higher rates), so they support me in any training I feel I need. In this market the techies are the product, not just part of production. If people are unhappy with the way things are in the 'normal' workplaces, I would definitely recommend trying detachering, or whatever the equivalent is (if any) in your country.