Information Technology  Means Change.....

  If you either resist change or are tired of change, I recommend you find another profession outside of Information Technology. In the new century, smaller companies will be eaten up by large  companies even quicker. In addition, most managers will have to modify their internal IT departments on a regular basis to keep up with the introduction of new technologies. Older technology positions will be eliminated for new technology requirements every 3 years. In addition the average IT professional will be forced to be an expert in a variety of client server technologies. The days of knowing one language or operating system will no longer be viable in the new century. IT professionals will be forced to update their education on a  more frequent basis. 

  Most high paying internal positions will be replaced with consultants.  The consultant payroll  will provide the flexibility needed for controlling and getting the most from limited iT budgets.  In addition, the flexible consultant payroll will allow companies to remain technically competitive with other companies by spending allocated  monies  in focused areas. Unlike permanent employee payrolls that disallow for needed economical change,  consultants can be let go after their service is no longer needed.  Company loyalty will decrease even more rapidly in the next 5 years. In the future ahead, I expect most advanced iT professionals  will all be independent consultants.