Very timely article, Steve. I'm a Programmer Analyst 3; have been for several years. And I've hit the ceiling where I am, as there is no Programmer Analyst 4 position. My boss, who will be leaving here in about 6 months, has even told me that when he leaves I probably shouldn't apply for his position, as he and I are at the same grade level, so I get nothing, financially speaking, in moving into his position. So, all I can hope for is the incremental pay raises that we used to get some years ago. This discussion hits upon my major, professional issue right now; I'm seriously thinking I should do something different. I don't know where this will lead, but will follow this discussion with lots of interest.