Week 7: Clear as $$$$$!!

In one of the introductory lectures it was discussed how necessary it was for people with the skills to master computer operating system programming. So it got me thinking. Is this actually a profitable career sustaining expertise or merely a job fad that many will get educated in and few will actually find work. My research was very revealing.

According to overview.com (http://www.overview.com/career_summaries/Computer_Programmers.htm)

"Median annual pay of computer programmers were $69,620 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent were paid between $52,640 and $89,720 a year. The lowest 10 percent were paid less than $40,080, and the highest 10 percent were paid more than $111,450. "

This my friends is good news. If you have not already chosen a career path that excites you or shows the ability for some longterm success. Explore this path a little. Most hold at least a 4 year college degree but about 20% have a graduate degree. Many companies will hire you with your 4 year degree and then pay for you to finish your graduate degree. All the while paying you a wage that is well above poverty. Last time I checked OS were not going anywhere and they aren't becoming easier. Please reference my earlier blog on the TableTop computer from Microsoft.

Bottom line is that most are so focused on Web Design and graphis they are forgetting the importance of the operating software and the utility software that makes it all work. I can promise that I would be blogging much different that a rookie with that kind of training!