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So, I went and asked today I was told to write a memo outlining everything extra I do and to send it to the commissioner. So, I am going to write it in the next few days.

I am not going to apply for this job. The guy was an Associate Commissioner for Finace and Management. I am a computer person there. I am interested in computers not finance, so I don't want that job even if they told me I could have it. I shouldn't even be under this guy but since my boss left...

Here is my update. My boss just announced that he is retiring next month. So, I don't know if I should run to him before he leaves and ask for the raise or if it is too late and I should just let it go. I guess sending him a list of things I did every week was for nothing after all. :'(

yes, guaranteed lifetime employment, except that I work for peaunuts.

I am going to take some classes so I can imrove my resume, and send it out after that

thanks. I wil do that. My ex-boss (who had a clue about computers) promised to read my memo before I submit it.

OK, so back to asking for raise. I am going to ask for it so I am intending to write a memo outlining what my job description says, outlining the extra work I do and what else should I state on it?

yeah sure a know a little when I open a book and copy commands to get to the GUI interface :laugh:

OK, I tried many flavors of Linux, and it's no brainer to get around in Linux with a GUI. I want to learn UNIX, command line etc. I am familiar with some DOS so command line is not strange for me. Could I practice my UNIX commands on a Mac (OSX)? At my current job I will never throw "the path...

shoot, I don't know what I am looking for. I guess, I would try anything that is worth having on my resume. That's why I am asking you guys what is worth knowing. I don't seem to know which direction to go.

Another question. There is a web class offered on Windows Server. I don't have too much knowledge on that. I know some basics, but wouldn't mind learning more about Active Directory and such. Do you think that's valuable? No need for this in my job but maybe worth knowing. What do you think?

Yes, I am going to use my current employer to gain more knowledge at a local school

no? :-\

Thanks. There are no opportunites of such nature in my organization and I would hate to just quit and find another job without such benefits as I have now, so I think I will start with taking a UNIX class. Just have to figure out where I can practic all of the UNIX stuff I will learn at school.

You were very close ;)

hmmm, how do I get into implementation consulting on large scale ERP application? Where do you learn Oracle?

what makes you think I work for a school?

yes BA in Computer Science. I don't know if I want to go for Master's yet

Or would going for Master's be a better option? I have a BA in Computer Science.

OK, so I decided to take some classes at the local college (free :)). I am interested in UNIX and databases. They have Intro to Unix and Programming in Forth Generation Language (MySQL). I would like to learn both. Wondering which one I should start with. I am thinking of gaining more advanced...

Thanks again for replies. Well my benefits are: 1. Retirement 403b, the employer always contribues 9% no matter how much I contribute 2. Free tuition at local schools 3. 12 paid holidays 4. 4 personal days 5. 4 weeks vacation, can carry over up to 44 days every year as long as I work there 6...

thank you all for wonderful suggestions. I have been upset before and looked for another job. I did find one and was offered a position, paying more than my current job. The problem is that I cannot find a job that would offer me the same benefits as my current job and that's the biggest...

I would like to get your advice on how to ask a boss for a raise. Here is my situation. I am an Information Technologist for a small office. I was an intern there and was hired full time after my graduation. The pay was up to par with the industry at the time of my graduation. Well, I've been...

OK, first off excuse my lack on knowledge on 401Ks, investing, investing terms, and anything related. By crappy I meant the company's contribution. She had some choices but she doesn't understand the choices and neither do I, so I couldn't help her deciding how she should invest that money...