Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs aka SICP by Sussman and Abelson(sp?) not to be confused with Structure and Interpretation of Classical Mechanics aka SICM by Sussman and Wisdom.
IANAL, but doesn't section 7.1.1 contradict most of the rest of section 7.1? 7.1.1 says "You may not hinder or restrict another user's access to the Internet." Then the rest of section 7.1.* restricts access to the Internet. Looks like no matter what you do they could cite you for breach of contract.
You install censorware to block posting/transmitting of obscene material, in support of 7.1.2, so you're good there, but you've restricted some else's access so you're in violation of 7.1.1.
Yes I see that 7.1.1 applies to restricting other users, and the rest of 7.1.* applies to you, so I think there is no direct contradiction, but still....
As the above implies, you have to ask yourself, "what you want to do after you graduate?" You also have to ask what you want to do while in school. You said you aren't looking forward to the math courses required for CS, but what about the CS courses that might have those math courses as pre-req's, such as crypto or theory or compilers.
Also, while most of industry sees CS and CIS and even CE (computer, not civil) as interchangeable, labs and academia tend not too; keep this in mind while pondering your decision.
I would avoid threats. Rather present your reasons for not wanting the job, in ways the management can understand. For instance, mention that you want to develop more experience within your group before moving up to a manager position. Perhaps it is a bad time in your project's cycle to pull you away from a close involvement.
You mentioned that you are not adverse to it, as long as its short-term. Let them know that you wouldn't be adverse to taking a similar promotion in the future, after you have had more time to mature in your group. Make the case that you are still a "team player" and by keeping you in your current position the company gains more than in promoting you. Then look on the temp "promotion" as a way of learning if management is really as bad as you thought, perhaps if you can be a manager in your company and not give up the technical work you want to do. What you saw the past manager do, does not define the job.
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You really should attribute your post to Pratchett.....
Eric
Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs aka SICP by Sussman and Abelson(sp?) not to be confused with Structure and Interpretation of Classical Mechanics aka SICM by Sussman and Wisdom.
IANAL, but doesn't section 7.1.1 contradict most of the rest of section 7.1? 7.1.1 says "You may not hinder or restrict another user's access to the Internet." Then the rest of section 7.1.* restricts access to the Internet. Looks like no matter what you do they could cite you for breach of contract.
You install censorware to block posting/transmitting of obscene material, in support of 7.1.2, so you're good there, but you've restricted some else's access so you're in violation of 7.1.1.
Yes I see that 7.1.1 applies to restricting other users, and the rest of 7.1.* applies to you, so I think there is no direct contradiction, but still....
eric
As the above implies, you have to ask yourself, "what you want to do after you graduate?" You also have to ask what you want to do while in school. You said you aren't looking forward to the math courses required for CS, but what about the CS courses that might have those math courses as pre-req's, such as crypto or theory or compilers.
Also, while most of industry sees CS and CIS and even CE (computer, not civil) as interchangeable, labs and academia tend not too; keep this in mind while pondering your decision.
Eric Nielsen
I would avoid threats. Rather present your reasons for not wanting the job, in ways the management can understand. For instance, mention that you want to develop more experience within your group before moving up to a manager position. Perhaps it is a bad time in your project's cycle to pull you away from a close involvement.
You mentioned that you are not adverse to it, as long as its short-term. Let them know that you wouldn't be adverse to taking a similar promotion in the future, after you have had more time to mature in your group. Make the case that you are still a "team player" and by keeping you in your current position the company gains more than in promoting you. Then look on the temp "promotion" as a way of learning if management is really as bad as you thought, perhaps if you can be a manager in your company and not give up the technical work you want to do. What you saw the past manager do, does not define the job.
Eric Nielsen