If someone is offering good training in the current climate take it.

Assuming they have drawn up a lock in contract and the salary is OK, you could always revert.

Nearly all job posts I've seen recently require more than straigh Oracle, notably Websphere/Weblogic.

Being fairly new to the game I'd jump at the chance to expand my skill set, even SAP which is not all that popular in the UK because of cost.

Probably would be different for someone of Julian's calibre as I dare say he is well established with a wide circle of contacts.

In the end you have to make your own choices.

Best of luck Maverick

Nick