I've been sent to training in Chicago for a few days. The guy that originally signed up for this quit the company. I have to go so we don't lose the money, which means they have to spend more money to not lose money. The best part is the focus is on how to communicate with your boss, who quit and leaves on Friday. Most of the folks in the class are looking for ways to advance in their current companies, because they don't want to look for a new job.
What I learned today:
1. Off-site training is just a way to avoid the problems at work for a week. I can acquire skills quicker by setting a couple of hours aside each morning and working through the book.
2. Hours of boredom in a class and hotel room are a good time to get the resume updated and pushed to the job sites.
3. I shouldn't be working for a company that isn't working on interesting problems. Life is short, the day is long, I may as well do something that I like.
