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troye@cs.mcgill.ca (Troy ENGLISH) writes:
> I don't know what world you are living in but frankly after doing lots
> of looking for summer jobs and talking to 'corporate canada' the things
> they want you to know are simple...Dbase and Cobol. Dbase more than
> anything, they couldn't give a damn about any theory you might know.

Troy: I would both agree and DISAGREE with whatyou say. Yes, one should
study COBOL and Sys Analysis/Design as well as C++. Round out your CS
education as well as your degree in general (just like taking electives
from other disciplines.) COBOL may not be sexy, but it pays the bills
for a lot of people.
However, for a long term view of your career, get that degree. The 
graduates of "dbase schools" will be limited in career progression.
Unless you picture yourself at age 55 doing dbase (or the 21st century
equiv) instead of being the boss, then forsake a degree for a short
term goal of an immediate job. If you think competition for a job
is tough, think about promotions.
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Don Tyzuk
841613t@aucs.acadiau.ca
Wolfville, Nova Scotia