Reuben Cummings
reuben at gfconsultants.com
Mon Feb 21 13:57:56 CST 2005
1) Access Development. We develop software for sale and support it via annual licensing contracts. I do essentially no custom work. We originate the idea, the plan, and the software. The we sell it and support it ourselves. 2) I am doing the same type work and using the same tools (Access 2000). 3) I own the company. Two employees (my partner and me) with a couple contractors if needed. 4) No certifications. I have never believed in them. Just like in college - if an interviewer looked at my transcript first, I wasn't really too interested in working for them. I never will believe grades or certifcations show a person's ability to perform any duty. That's not to say they are bad. I just feel that some people put way too much weight in a certification that in reality only shows that someone can memorize a lot of stuff. For example, I currently hold electrician's licenses in three counties here in Indiana. The test was based on the code book rather than my actual ability to wire a facility. I worked with some guys that also had passed the same test I did and got their electrical licenses that I wouldn't hire to plug in a new lamp. Reuben Cummings GFC, LLC phone: 812.523.1017 email: reuben at gfconsultants.com -----Original Message----- From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com]On Behalf Of Steve Erbach Sent: Friday, February 18, 2005 7:05 AM To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving Subject: [AccessD] OT: What are you lot doing now and then? Dear Group, Could you indulge me in a little survey? 1) What's your main line of work these days? Access development, SQL Server administration/development, VB, ASP/ASP.NET, PHP...? 2) How does your work today differ from what you were doing a few years ago? Is it only that you're using newer versions of the same tools, or are you doing entirely different development work? 3) Are you independent or do you work for a company? If you work for a company, what's the size of the company and where do you fit in? 4) Do you have any Microsoft Certifications? If so, do you keep current with them, and/or have they made any difference in your current position? Thank you very much. I'm approaching a career crossroads with the decision to stay in business as an independent developer or not. I have picked up a fair amount of .NET knowledge (the hard way -- is there any other?) but I have no Microsoft certifications. Regards, Steve Erbach Scientific Marketing Neenah, WI www.swerbach.com Security Page: www.swerbach.com/security -- AccessD mailing list AccessD at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/accessd Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com