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[kramer]

if you don't have the talent duder then you're obviously not the man for the job...

telling resources what to do and firing off reports is obviously a niche skill

[el duder]

The air is not too fresh around here at the moment; just had a mail to say our project meeting will be devoted to the presentation of a new project. . Spin. . Spin. . Shelfware!

I am sorry, but who in their right mind would consider being an IT project manager?

Why would anyone put themselves through that? Delivering an IT project on time and on budget. You might as well go hang yourself.

[alreadypacked]

There are lots of PMs like that unfortunately.

It is a breath of fresh air when you get to work with one that knows what they are doing and do the job properly.

The air is not too fresh around here at the moment; just had a mail to say our project meeting will be devoted to the presentation of a new project. . Spin. . Spin. . Shelfware!

[kramer]

same with BA's ... developers are the last in a long food change...

Its all about keeping your paper trail... and making sure you manage your deadlines and expectations!

[Gonzo]

Met a PM like that once, called him Teflon Man, nothing stuck to him.

There are lots of PMs like that unfortunately.

It is a breath of fresh air when you get to work with one that knows what they are doing and do the job properly.

[alreadypacked]

with a diploma in ars-e-covering and a degree in low cunning.

Met a PM like that once, called him Teflon Man, nothing stuck to him.

[The AntiChrist]

...you should be able to reach management positions.

with a diploma in ars-e-covering and a degree in low cunning.

[2uk]

In IT looks like university is a waste of time. Especially with contractors. I don't remember seeing advert asking for uni degrees. But then I don't look for Management work. Anyways in IT , with experience and certs you should be able to reach management positions.

[KathyWoolfe]

what if, i wanted to move on from being a contractor and get a permie position on more money that i can earn being a contractor.

would an MSc or MBA secure this.

this is what i am questioning at the moment.

I've never been asked for my academic qualifications yet........good job as they're nearly 1000 years out of date!

[TheRightStuff]

what if, i wanted to move on from being a contractor and get a permie position on more money that i can earn being a contractor.

would an MSc or MBA secure this.

this is what i am questioning at the moment.

that permie job doesn't exist.

[TheFaQQer]

Just buy one off the internet, like everyone else does!

Dr. Faqqer, MBA, MSc, PhD

[Zippy]

what if, i wanted to move on from being a contractor and get a permie position on more money that i can earn being a contractor.

would an MSc or MBA secure this.

this is what i am questioning at the moment.

An MSc might if you didn't have any other qualifications. I think they'll only take you on an MBA if you have some kind of managerial function already and you have to be careful where you do the course, as some are much more highly regarded than others.

[Swiss Tony]

Sounds like you need a Uni experience!!

Get yourself in a one year course and relax, booze up, get laid and … study if you have to.

Every morning I wake up and I feel a little fresher!!

[el duder]

I have a few academic qualifications but have never been asked to produce them so I'd say do it for interest but don't expect to get any monetary reward.

what if, i wanted to move on from being a contractor and get a permie position on more money that i can earn being a contractor.

would an MSc or MBA secure this.

this is what i am questioning at the moment.

[Zippy]

I have a few academic qualifications but have never been asked to produce them so I'd say do it for interest but don't expect to get any monetary reward.