> I find the whole ITboom irritating.  If computers and information management
> are so necessary to our new economy and future, why should I become dependent
> on the vestal virgins of the temple?  Out with the rascals!  I demand control
> of my information and tools without a sacred priesthood!  My grandfather did
> not need a mechanic...and I would prefer not to need IT....however, I do not
> wish to learn programming, so those guys can stay....sort of like the
> assemblers in Detroit and Tokyo.  Please stay and build my car...but don't
> drive it for me anymore.

I'm on a roll today!

-jc

>
>
> Current flavour of the month / year is IT.  If you can speak computers, then
> you're welcome.  Given the plethora of heritage architects we have out here
> ... suspect it could be difficult.  Tradespeople however should be welcomed
> with open arms.  Except maybe stonemasons (although maybe even they could
> get in before heritage architects).
>
> Of course, with the current exchange rate of the Australian peso, yo'all
> might qualify under the business migrant program with money to invest.
>
> Cheers
>
> david