tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2596315535957806188.post3021448448660045063..comments2023-05-08T10:53:24.639-05:00Comments on Canuck Consultant: Experience Means Nothing...Unless its Quality ExperienceCanuckConsultanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12249724879884037252noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2596315535957806188.post-35322154835128858132008-09-18T06:59:00.000-05:002008-09-18T06:59:00.000-05:00I disagree with Gary's assessment. FTE != better o...I disagree with Gary's assessment. FTE != better opportunities. I've employed myself both ways and in both I've ended up with roles that don't provide with any personal skills growth opportunity. When you're FTE, there is an expectation that the company has your growth in their interest. I have yet to see a company that does though. They all talk as if they do, but when it comes time to deliver on the promise of skills enhancement you are met with bureaucratic barriers. The project needs you now, we can't afford that training, that way of learning doesn't meet our corporate standards...all excuses I've heard when FTE.<BR/><BR/>In the Consulting world, I am the person who has to make the decision on what is appropriate advancement for my skills. One of the biggest ways to do this is to pick the right contracts. I've signed contracts for work that retarded my skill growth significantly. Not all contracts give you the chance to grow.<BR/><BR/>Regardless of the differences in the two worlds, I think that no person, regardless of industry, can allow their current position to work them into an unmarketable state. You must always stay on top of your game just in case you find yourself looking for work tomorrow. If a job has backed you into a corner of stagnant knowledge transfer, it's probably best to be getting out before your resume gets too stale.igloocoderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13222325105383380253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2596315535957806188.post-87162868675456632322008-09-04T10:33:00.000-05:002008-09-04T10:33:00.000-05:00I agree %100.Consultant = typically better moneyFT...I agree %100.<BR/>Consultant = typically better money<BR/>FTE = usually better opportunities<BR/><BR/>I am currently CTH (contract to hire), my boss told me right out that he gives better opportunities to his FTE's and wants me to migrate. <BR/>I can see his point, he believes FTE have a longer life in the organization (while I may not agree %100 since I sign a contract for x months).<BR/><BR/>Regardless, better opportunities means developing a better skillset.<BR/>Great postAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07515167931289570706noreply@blogger.com