Email: Fish or cut bait [AS]

I go back to Word 1.0d and PageMaker 1.2. And to platforms before the Mac and PC. I've used or reviewed (and in many cases, taught) nearly every program on the market. I thought it was odd how the PC people kept pooh-poohing the Mac's mice and windows for years, until Windows 3.0 came out; then suddenly they couldn't stop singing their praises. Partisans all...

I've been in situations like yours where the reasons to stay vs. leave are fairly muddy (and only become clearer after taking a step backwards and choosing what's best for oneself as opposed to the position). I advise you to be practical and remember that doing the right thing by yourself is more important than an unrequited loyalty to your employer. (One former employer claimed it was dedicated to its employees, but it was like pulling teeth to get $150 to take a business skills seminar; I later learned that IT employers typically budget $4,000 a year for their employees' career development.) Be sure you're in the place where you can do the most good, and which can do the most good for you. Avoid tunnel vision and keep your eyes open to the full range of remuneration that's out there.