This might be a sign that the mainframe (and by implication, you) are being de-emphasized. OTOH, he may quickly realize that the mainframe is strategic (is it at your shop?) and that he is responsible for it (in a management sense of "responsible") and that you are his lifeline. Could be a good thing for you and your job.
I've got a PowerPoint "Intro to Mainframes" that I can send you if you write me off-list. It's a little out of date, but it's good stuff. He would be the right audience. Assumes someone who is very lightly technical, has some familiarity with computers in general. Charles -----Original Message----- From: IBM Mainframe Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Graying MVS Sysprog Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 6:18 PM To: IBM-MAIN@BAMA.UA.EDU Subject: help -- ignorant new boss Yikes. So, because of a reorg, I have a new boss that knows nothing about mainframes at all. Not even Unix. Just Windoze, as far as I can tell. I've always had a manager that used to do my job or one very close to it. Now I have to explain to him all the projects I'm working on, etc. In other words, really, it's a job interview. Am I worth anything to the company? I'm the only full time sysprog left here. I know. I know. And I'm sorry that, yes, at least I do still have a job doing what I love. I know many of us have been retired lately. Any sage words would be appreciated. Or job offers. :) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For IBM-MAIN subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the message: GET IBM-MAIN INFO Search the archives at http://bama.ua.edu/archives/ibm-main.html
