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Last Updated: Jan 05, 2005 
Does your career seem to be at a standstill. Or, worse yet, is it in a downward spiral? Career expert Vic Sprega has some advice to help you out. We also have some tips and news articles so you can better decide what to do.
>> Need some personal career advice? Ask our career expert, Vic Sbrega.
>> Search400.com's 2003 Salary Survey: See how your salary compares.
Economy affecting iSeries salaries, employment

(12 May 2003)

Things sure seem tough out there. Layoffs loom, most salaries are stagnant, and budgets keep getting cut. We wondered how difficult it's been for you. Are you and your department struggling, or are you one of the lucky ones still going strong? Here's what some of you had to say.

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NEWS:
>> Jobs may go overseas as tech companies regroup (The Miami Hearld) 30 Dec 2002
>> Say bye-bye to fat raises (iSeries Network) 11 Dec 2002
>> Firm gives OS/400 salary survey details (The Four Hundred) 16 Dec 2002
>> OS/400 salary increases shrink, but still outpace inflation  (The Four Hundred) 25 Nov 2002
>> Tech budget cuts gut IT headcounts, salaries (eWEEK) 31 Oct 2002
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>> Make yourself marketable
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>> Where have all the AS/400-related jobs gone?
ASK THE EXPERTS :My mom loved a song, "Where have all the flowers gone?" I'm now singing, "Where have all the AS/400-related jobs gone?" Is ...
>> What am I really worth?
ASK THE EXPERTS :I am coming up on my annual review. How can I determine what I am worth?
>> Average income of an iSeries salesperson
ASK THE EXPERTS :What would the average salary (fixed and commissions) be for a salesperson with approximately 10 years of experience in ...
>> Work on a contract basis with the iSeries
ASK THE EXPERTS :How can I get work on contract basis for iSeries? Are there any companies offering work through remote connection?
>> Too much experience
ASK THE EXPERTS :After 18 years on the iSeries, I've decided it's time to give up on this technology. From my experience, companies are only ...
>> Searching for the iSeries in jobs listings
ASK THE EXPERTS :A quick search of the Search400 job listings didn't produce any iSeries system administration positions. In fact, it wasn't ...
>> Resources for iSeries 400 requirements
ASK THE EXPERTS :I am looking for a good source of reference for job descriptions for iSeries 400 operators responsible for requirements ...
>> How do you network with no contacts?
ASK THE EXPERTS :I know that networking is the best way to find employment. What if you don't live in your target city? What's the best way to ...
>> ERP/MRP experience
ASK THE EXPERTS :I have five years of experience in RPG and CL but none in ERP/MRP package. I have sent in many applications where companies ...
>> Easiest way to learn an ERP package
ASK THE EXPERTS :I see a lot of jobs for ERP. What is the easiest way to learn a package such as JDE, MAPICS or Movex?
>> iSeries consultants looking for a permanent position
ASK THE EXPERTS :As a long time iSeries contractor/consultant, I'm finding it very difficult to secure a permanent position with a company. ...
>> Break out of the comfort zone -- Experiment with new technologies
TIP :Find out where you can get your hands on new technologies and get your creative juices flowing again.
>> Becoming an IT consultant: A veteran consultant shares tricks of the trade
TIP :A veteran IT consultant shares his secrets to striking out on your own.
>> How to transition into a new IT career path
WEBCASTS :Thinking of changing your IT career? Learn the most effective tools and resources to ease the transition into a new IT career ...

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