where do old programmers go?

[Jerry Davis]

On Tuesday 23 January 2007 22:06, keith smith wrote:
> Supply Chain Management?

Software Configuration Management.

>
> Jerry Davis <jdawgaz at cox.net> wrote: #!/usr/bin/env perl
>
> retire();
>
> sub retire {
>   wake_up;
>   have_breakfast;
>   go_4_wheeling;
>   have_lunch;
>   rag-chew_on_ham_radio;
>   nap;
>   have_dinner;
>   watch_tv;
>   nap_while_watching_tv;
>   go_to_bed;
>   retire() until $expired;
> }
> __END__
> Seriously, I was being pushed into mgt at one time. In fact, I was told
> that because of outsourcing, we would be "worthless" if we didn't do mgt
> like stuff. Can you say team lead, or business analyst or something like
> that? Well, I resisted, and went into SCM (as a developer) instead of being
> canned as a developer. Well, there is a lot that goes into being an SCM
> person. So I found a nitch that I can be in until I retire()!
>
> Jerry
>
> On Tuesday 23 January 2007 19:46, Dazed_75 wrote:
> > The ones that get sucked into management lose.  I resisted it many times
> > but finally gave up when I was told that sooner or later I would lose any
> > future growth in the company unless I took on the responsibility. 
> > Biggest mistake I ever made in my 60 years.  Stay happy doing real work!

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Jerry
 
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