Is it worth it??

[Roger Sit <rsithp@SLAC.Stanford.EDU>]

Radsafers:

IMHO, I don't think we can make too many generalizations about 
the relationship of the CHP and the job market.  I believe that 
this issue is still very facility dependent.  For example, at 
SLAC, a more experienced HP will still command  a higher salary 
than a CHP with less experience.  I do believe that what the CHP  
process will buy you is the following: In this environment of 
corporate down-sizing a facility may opt to hire a competent 
generalist vs a specialist.  It will be the decision of the 
facility to decide whether they can use someone who will do 
competent level work in a variety HP areas vs a very high level 
of expertise in one specific area.  It depends on the need of 
the facility.  I haven't felt that the industry thinks a CHP is 
more qualified than a non-CHP,only more generalized; ie, the 
employer can realistically expect to use the CHP in a broader 
manner.....(why not hire 1 person instaed of 2 or 3).          
                                                                                
Roger Sit                                                                       
SLAC                                                                            
rsithp@slac.stanford.edu