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Comment Re:What are the functional requirements? (Score 1) 3

by watchguy on Wednesday December 09, 2009 @12:30PM (#30377914) Attached to: Making the Main Frame to Server Jump

Thank you for the insight. It helps a lot. To answer one question, "why we are getting off the Main Frame?", well a former Director who came and left promised our 2,000 users that we would be off the Main Frame in a two year period. That we would rewrite every application in .Net and convert everything to SQL. He just pulled the two year deadline out of thin air.

Ouch. Sounds almost like you're planning to screw up a reliable operation with shiny new bugs, doesn't it? ReplacingIt begs the question: what was the original motivation for migrating from the mainframe? Again, another key question is whether 24x7 availability is actually needed.

Yes, I know Main Fames are very reliable, but that played no part in the decision. There was almost no training given to the staff and everyone was left to learn .Net on their own. The server really has users on it 24x7. Also, there is no template so all of our servers are different. It really sucks.

Comment $8 is not enough (Score 1) 325

by watchguy on Tuesday December 08, 2009 @01:44PM (#30367530) Attached to: What Can I Expect As an IT Intern?

If the company falls in line with your career goals go for it. Otherwise, look around at other intern options. I am bullish on the economy so I feel $8 is low, but I live in Norther California. The wages are skewed significantly. Cheers.

What Can I Expect As an IT Intern? 325

Posted by kdawson on Tuesday December 08, 2009 @06:33AM from the here's-a-hint-it-flows-downhill dept.

p3np8p3r writes "I'm in college and working towards my Bachelors in Computer Science. Last year I passed both my CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications and now have been offered (via a staffing company) a full-time Internship at a wireless lab of a major laptop manufacturer. The pay is going to be around $8 an hour full-time but that is not my primary motivator. I'm considering this significant decrease in pay from my previous (non-IT) job to be counterbalanced by what valuable knowledge I may gain both in the technical aspects and industry insight while I finish school. This field is all new to me and I don't personally know anyone who has worked in it before who will give me their honest opinions on it. Although I know circumstances differ greatly, in general, what can I expect as an IT Intern? What have been your experiences?"

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