[gameprogrammer] Re: job field security

On Wed, 2004-08-25 at 23:15, tristan drago wrote:
> is it true that most jobs now in programming is going over seas? is the job 
> market safe for a new entry level programmer out of college?.
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Well, it all depends on which side of the seas you are on? If you are in
the US, then yes, many are currently going to India, other Asian
countries, several eastern European countries, and even to Canada.
Anywhere the cost of a programmer is less than in the US. Countries that
speak English are preferred.

My last full time job moved to India, then the contracts jobs moved to
India. My old boss moved to Canada. I know that enrollment in computer
programming classes has collapsed. People don't believe they can get a
job with those skills. I know that because I teach programming at the
local community college. 

I have seen downturns in the programming market before, but never so
bad, never so deep, never so long. New graduates do seem to be getting
jobs, but at much lower pay levels than before. And, it is taking them
longer to find them.

Here is the thing, the job market is never safe. If you are looking for
a "safe" field to study you are just out of luck. Everything changes.
Every job is at risk. When you stop looking for a safe harbor and learn
to embrace the storm you will be much happier.

                        Bob Pendleton

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