If I might make a suggestion, it might be worthwhile to investigate whether
your local school(s) would support a modest, introductory Smalltalk course.
In my area, the Community Education programs are very active, and by
offering to teach classes in my discipline, geared toward the needs of the
schools and students, I've not only interested others in new things, but
acquired a few extra points for my cv and made several good contacts, all
while earning a few bucks for my effort, and all pretty much on my own
schedule.

I suspect a beginner-level course in any of a dozen of Squeak's particular
strong points -- game development, say, or anything music-related -- could
be a "best seller," especially when prospective students learn they will be
able to use their newfound knowledge on virtually any computer.  From there,
it should be easy to convince your "graduates" to rally for more advanced
classes.  With a little cultivation, you could turn a few weeks of
preparation into as long a contract as you are willing to grant.

Gary Fisher


  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Larry Kellogg
  To: squeak-dev at lists.squeakfoundation.org
  Sent: Friday, December 13, 2002 8:29 AM
  Subject: Re: Funding


    I feel for all Smalltalkers out there. I haven't been able to find
another
  Smalltalk job in over a year, after earning a living as a Smalltalk
  programmer for the last eight years. I can't get a job because I don't
have
  four years of Java, JSP, J2EE or C#.

    The saddest thing is that I don't see any new Smalltalk projects out
  there. I would love to see some people use Squeak (or any Smalltalk) on a
  commercial project. Unfortunately, I've been unable to convince anyone of
  the advantages of Smalltalk.

    If anyone knows of any Smalltalk work in the New York City area, I would
  like to hear about it.

    Regards,

    Larry Kellogg

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: "Nevin Pratt" <nevin at smalltalkpro.com>
  To: <squeak-dev at lists.squeakfoundation.org>
  Sent: Friday, December 13, 2002 12:24 AM
  Subject: Re: Funding


  > I can empathize.  I've been trying to do Squeak, and I've got 9 kids.  I
  > calculate I will be out of money around March of next year, unless
  > something changes.
  >
  > So, if any of you guys have girlfriends/wives that are interested in my
  > wife's site, it will help fund my Squeaking:
  >
  >    http://www.bountifulbaby.com
  >
  > With a bit more volume at the site, I could Squeak forever!
  >
  > BTW, the site is driven by Squeak.
  >
  > Nevin
  >
  >
  >


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