I personally like programming. For me its:
-No two projects are the same
-New challenges and puzzles
-You have somewhat of an artistic license
Also, I have no college degree. However, I am able to land pretty high paying jobs. Programming is one of those few careers where after a few years you can upsell yourself for better pay.
In fact in the 6 years I have been programming professionally, I have literally doubled my salary. Every job I have taken has been a pay increse. In fact, my recent job has been a $12,000 raise and I am positive that even something better will come along.
Here is the caveats:
- You have to be a jack of trades (know a little of everything) For me its: web programming, desktop programming, databases, etc ... the more you know the more marketble you are.
- You have to constantly research and keep up w/ the ever changing technologies. Expect to re-model your skills every 5-7 years. Make sure you read up on the latest trends, because companies will pay bigger for people w/ those skills.
Being a programmer doesn't just mean typing code all day. It also means reading alot. Read alot of technical books and articles. It also means coming up w/ the best solutions on the spur of the moment sometimes.
If this sounds appealing then go for it. It's great having a desk job w/ regulated hours, because then you are not beating yourself up for less pay and you have more time to have a life. Just watch out for companies that think they can pay you salary and expect you to volunteer 50-60 hours a week.
: awsome... so just curious, do u like programming? cuz thats wat i wanna b, but i wanna kno if people like u enjoy it even as u get older... u kno? so anyways, any advice would b nice 2.
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: : true ... all my stuff either came from a job or a buddy who has an msdn subscription ... i think i bought a program once in 1998 lol.
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: : also it's not always a matter if a company pays for it, it's a matter of if the company knows your making a copy :)
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: : : lol... i see... but ur probly professionals s u can get ur company 2 pay for it. although, i did tell my computer teacher 2 ask the school 2 buy it for next year! so thatll b pretty awsome
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: : : : : can u guys honeltly afford that kinda programming?! i mean, god, thats expensive... although i supose i wouldnt kno since im not a professional... im not even in college accually lol... but im curious, would it b worth buying somthing that expensive wen i DO get into college?
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This message was edited by DrMarten at 2007-2-4 8:13:59
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