How long before the way the ratings are given are changed due to developer pressure? I can see it now - the developers are told that if they cover that woman's top just a little bit more, it will get a better rating. Look at the way movies are rated now... it makes no sense.
I've had good success with outsourcing the coding... but I've also had bad. It really depends on what kind of promises have been made in the contract. Is it a fixed price contract for the entire job? Are there incentives for low bug rates? If you can get someone else to do the ugly stuff for you that nobody wants to deal with, I say go for it. Just make sure that it's management that makes the decision. Don't get sucked into it for your opinion - otherwise you might get sucked in to fix the mess.
No degree here either. I'm 38 and VP of I.T. making well into 6 figures as my base salary. I don't code - haven't for years. I've found that being INTO computers and having superior people skills is what the big dogs want. If you want to get into upper I.T. management, learn how to NOT come across as a geek. If you know your stuff, and people view you as "one of them" - you'll do well - regardless of any degrees or certification. A superior manager knows how to surround themselves with people that cover weak areas in themselves. Top it all off by learning what other departments in your company do and how they function. Come up with creative ways to help THEM look good, and they'll be your biggest chearleaders.
Granted, I've probably been in the right place at the right time... and have probably been very lucky. However, don't discount your ability to have a successful career because you don't have a degree.
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How long before the way the ratings are given are changed due to developer pressure? I can see it now - the developers are told that if they cover that woman's top just a little bit more, it will get a better rating. Look at the way movies are rated now... it makes no sense.
I've had good success with outsourcing the coding... but I've also had bad. It really depends on what kind of promises have been made in the contract. Is it a fixed price contract for the entire job? Are there incentives for low bug rates? If you can get someone else to do the ugly stuff for you that nobody wants to deal with, I say go for it. Just make sure that it's management that makes the decision. Don't get sucked into it for your opinion - otherwise you might get sucked in to fix the mess.
No degree here either. I'm 38 and VP of I.T. making well into 6 figures as my base salary. I don't code - haven't for years. I've found that being INTO computers and having superior people skills is what the big dogs want. If you want to get into upper I.T. management, learn how to NOT come across as a geek. If you know your stuff, and people view you as "one of them" - you'll do well - regardless of any degrees or certification. A superior manager knows how to surround themselves with people that cover weak areas in themselves. Top it all off by learning what other departments in your company do and how they function. Come up with creative ways to help THEM look good, and they'll be your biggest chearleaders. Granted, I've probably been in the right place at the right time... and have probably been very lucky. However, don't discount your ability to have a successful career because you don't have a degree.