[rescue] Blades in the dark

[Steve Sandau]

Yeah, I did the graphic design thing, too. Bought $40K worth of (real)
typesetting equipment (Varityper) adn a stat camera about two years
before PageMaker became so popular. Arrrrgh. "Look at my brochure! I did
it meyself!" Yes, and it looks like crap. That business went in the
toilet with lots of debt. However, it did get me back into electronics
and computers; I had to repair my own equipment of course.

For some reason the IT field seems a little less vulnerable. I know
fewer people that set up their own firewalls than used to set up their
own brochures... I don't deal much with users, though, just the 30 or so
in my office. They're pretty good, too. They know what they're capable
of, and know when to call me because they haven't a clue what to do.
Maybe I'm just spoiled now.

George Adkins wrote:
> 
> > people get burned thinking they can just use a program and not hire a
> > lawyer, graphic designer or financial adviser. The landscape has changed
> > for these professions. And it will take a while for them to sort things
> > out. The same can be said for computer professionals.
> >
> The reality of it is no comfort, I have re-trained three times now. (Graphic
> arts, Nursing, and now this.  Every time I change careers, whatever one I
> choose goes down the toilet.
> 
> > from the mid eighties? I mostly agree with you sentiments, but I can't help
> > but think back to the gentleman (was it from DEC?) who said he could see no
> > reason why consumers would have computers in their homes. Meaning they
> > should stay in the glass houses with the professionals.
> >
> I agree wholeheartedly.  very few things have hurt this sector as badly as
> the PeeCee.
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Steve Sandau
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