How can I convince my department to implement a version control system?

Question

I recently joined the IT department of a big insurance company. Although the department\'s title is \"IT\", a lot of code gets written here; Java, JSP, JavaScript, COBOL and eve

Answer 1

Look for another job.

Seriously.

There are way better jobs out there that don't require you to teach the existing staff.
Ones where you could go into work and just, y'know, work.

Also, keep in mind that 30 isn't far off. That's the age at which most people
stop suffering fools gladly.

Just a heads up.

EDIT

It's been suggested that quitting a bad job is for quitters.

Maybe so, and down-vote if you like, but keep in mind that you're supposed to
put your employer to the Joel test before you accept the job, not after.