Well, I've finally done it!!!

[DaveB]

Don't think you need to worry on that score. Security will be bouyant for a long time yet...

Well thats what I'm hoping, but this is my first contract and while the concept of a new job doesnt bother me - been doing it every 2-3 years since I started in IT - it's what might happen in 6 months time that worries me

All being well I get an extension or a new gig fairly quickly, but it cant hurt to have a fall back position.

[ratewhore]

loadsa work in security and I don't feel the need to have a fallback (not in IT anyway).

If you're worried about what will happen in 6 months then maybe contracting isn't for you. It doesn't suit everybody.

[DaveB]

loadsa work in security and I don't feel the need to have a fallback (not in IT anyway).

If you're worried about what will happen in 6 months then maybe contracting isn't for you. It doesn't suit everybody.

The nerves are just because it's my first go at contracting and once I get into it I'm sure I'll be fine. I've always been of the belt and braces persuasion though, hence the contingency plans.

[Joe Black]

Please don't tell me you are using VB.NET......

C# is the future of .NET

Come on DP, what point is there discussing whether this or that .NET thingymajig is better than the other when it's all a dead end anyway.

SAP is about the only market which is really growing and brings in a decent amount of readies, and will continue that way for the foreseeable future.

.NET, a mugs game if you ask me!

[DimPrawn]

I've looked for a SAP for Dummies and a Teach Yourself SAP in 21 Days book, but an struggling to find one.

Indeed SAP is a better bet, but one that has a very high barrier to entry.

.NET is kerrr ching for the masses.

[ASB]

Why all the argument re VB/C# ?

Given they both produce CLR code, and as far as I know either syntax can be written to produce exactly the same CLR code surely a large part of the argument is just intellectual wanking, I mean healthy debate. Sure C# will suit some, VB others ?

Personally I'm writing new stuff in C#, and it feels more natural for that. But a lot of the stuff I'm moving forward is cobol and VB6, so there's a much easier route with the .net variants.

[Joe Black]

I've looked for a SAP for Dummies and a Teach Yourself SAP in 21 Days book, but an struggling to find one.

Indeed SAP is a better bet

Exactly, every man and his pet sheep are getting into .NET!

I'm sure it's not too difficult to get hold of the required info, and then just be a bit creative with your CV. SAP, ASP, how difficult a search and replace job is that. Bet you could even convince some people they're one and the same thing...just ask Milan...

Oh and SAP also has such a nice IDE...

[DaveB]

Exactly, every man and his pet sheep are getting into .NET!

Baaa!