[KLUG Members] Dropping CIS enrollments

[Robert G. Brown]

On Sun, 22 Aug 2004 10:26:06 -0400, Adam Williams wrote:

>> IMO "the word" is out, post tech-bust, post-9/11, post-Military-manuevers,
>> post-whatever-else-youplease, that CIS/CS "ain't where it's at" anymore.
>> The money seekers have gone elsewhere (where?)... 
>
>People went into CIS for the money?!
Once upon a time, indeed! I can't remember who was President when this
was understood, but it happoened... honest!

I've heard about that on the radio -
The radio?!? What's that? :)

>but never yet met an IT manager driving a Porsche.
Not in this area (for several reasons), but in some places, it's not
uncommon. 

>Every "next big career" fad I've seen has been total crap.
Perhaps so, but we're not dealing with realities here, only perceptions,
expectations, and hype. I'm just as happy to see kids outflow from IT
(CS or CIS) since it'll mean more demand for MY services in the future. 

Hopefully, colleges (CS and CIS degress) are more than glorified trade
schools, and we've seen the transitory aspect of mere certs.

							Regards,
							---> RGB <---