How’s the IT Job Market?

[CardiffBaseball]

I have one of those engineer job titles but am most definitely not an engineer.

One thing in the non-technical world I deal as a hobby in swing mechanics (baseball). I used to hang out at a website run at followed by a bunch of engineers who like to take their advanced knowledge of physics and biomechanics to create a more “efficient” swing. Utter incompetence. These “dudes” needed to stick to their chosen profession instead of applying junk science to a bunch of shit they don’t understand. Not that I am bitter or anything (just wasted some some time there because I was impressed with the “smart” guys.)

On the other hand in the IT Software ssctor I deal in…. occasionally I run across a guy working in the field who is (for example) a mechanical engineer by trade who somehow detoured into software. In general these guys seem to be so much quicker to learn, and retain so much information compared to the regular IT slug like me.

So I see a definite difference either due to the quality of education or the advanced IQ of the full-blown engineer.

[CDMA ENG]

Actually the last three comments have all had excellent points. Though I agree with FLU most of all.

Either way the future looks grim but all of us here sound like we know how to bend with the breeze.

One of my best friends (who is brillant even among engineers) took the IT Detour. During the boon days he made millions of dollars (which he mostly spent on wine and racing cars). He tried many times to get me into DBA’ing Oracle. He was in the Bio-tech field and thier junior DBA’s make more than seniors in my field do. I have wondered many times what my life would be like in the IT world. But like I said C’est le Vie!

There was a Pimp in my nieghborhood in Las Vegas when I was growing up. He did very well and never was in trouble. Hmmmmm… I wonder how I would look in a purple velor hat….

😛 Oink Oink my people…

CE

[CDMA ENG]

Actually the last three comments have all had excellent points. Though I agree with FLU most of all.

Either way the future looks grim but all of us here sound like we know how to bend with the breeze.

One of my best friends (who is brillant even among engineers) took the IT Detour. During the boon days he made millions of dollars (which he mostly spent on wine and racing cars). He tried many times to get me into DBA’ing Oracle. He was in the Bio-tech field and thier junior DBA’s make more than seniors in my field do. I have wondered many times what my life would be like in the IT world. But like I said C’est le Vie!

There was a Pimp in my nieghborhood in Las Vegas when I was growing up. He did very well and never was in trouble. Hmmmmm… I wonder how I would look in a purple velor hat….

😛 Oink Oink my people…

CE

[CDMA ENG]

Actually the last three comments have all had excellent points. Though I agree with FLU most of all.

Either way the future looks grim but all of us here sound like we know how to bend with the breeze.

One of my best friends (who is brillant even among engineers) took the IT Detour. During the boon days he made millions of dollars (which he mostly spent on wine and racing cars). He tried many times to get me into DBA’ing Oracle. He was in the Bio-tech field and thier junior DBA’s make more than seniors in my field do. I have wondered many times what my life would be like in the IT world. But like I said C’est le Vie!

There was a Pimp in my nieghborhood in Las Vegas when I was growing up. He did very well and never was in trouble. Hmmmmm… I wonder how I would look in a purple velor hat….

😛 Oink Oink my people…

CE

[CDMA ENG]

Actually the last three comments have all had excellent points. Though I agree with FLU most of all.

Either way the future looks grim but all of us here sound like we know how to bend with the breeze.

One of my best friends (who is brillant even among engineers) took the IT Detour. During the boon days he made millions of dollars (which he mostly spent on wine and racing cars). He tried many times to get me into DBA’ing Oracle. He was in the Bio-tech field and thier junior DBA’s make more than seniors in my field do. I have wondered many times what my life would be like in the IT world. But like I said C’est le Vie!

There was a Pimp in my nieghborhood in Las Vegas when I was growing up. He did very well and never was in trouble. Hmmmmm… I wonder how I would look in a purple velor hat….

😛 Oink Oink my people…

CE

[CDMA ENG]

Actually the last three comments have all had excellent points. Though I agree with FLU most of all.

Either way the future looks grim but all of us here sound like we know how to bend with the breeze.

One of my best friends (who is brillant even among engineers) took the IT Detour. During the boon days he made millions of dollars (which he mostly spent on wine and racing cars). He tried many times to get me into DBA’ing Oracle. He was in the Bio-tech field and thier junior DBA’s make more than seniors in my field do. I have wondered many times what my life would be like in the IT world. But like I said C’est le Vie!

There was a Pimp in my nieghborhood in Las Vegas when I was growing up. He did very well and never was in trouble. Hmmmmm… I wonder how I would look in a purple velor hat….

😛 Oink Oink my people…

CE

[kewp]

[quote=CDMA ENG]
Either way the future looks grim but all of us here sound like we know how to bend with the breeze.
[/quote]

Given that I haven’t invested a dime in either real estate or the stock market, the future looks great to me! My dollars are worth more every single day.

I also work in higher ed, which is pretty much disconnected from the economy. I make the same regardless of whether its a bull or a bear market.

Edit: I’ll add that if you are an older IT worker, University and Government is a great place to work. The pace is slower and less competitive and the benefits are great. The pay isn’t always the best, but I have a feeling in a year or so its going to be pretty competitive with the private sector.

[kewp]

[quote=CDMA ENG]
Either way the future looks grim but all of us here sound like we know how to bend with the breeze.
[/quote]

Given that I haven’t invested a dime in either real estate or the stock market, the future looks great to me! My dollars are worth more every single day.

I also work in higher ed, which is pretty much disconnected from the economy. I make the same regardless of whether its a bull or a bear market.

Edit: I’ll add that if you are an older IT worker, University and Government is a great place to work. The pace is slower and less competitive and the benefits are great. The pay isn’t always the best, but I have a feeling in a year or so its going to be pretty competitive with the private sector.

[kewp]

[quote=CDMA ENG]
Either way the future looks grim but all of us here sound like we know how to bend with the breeze.
[/quote]

Given that I haven’t invested a dime in either real estate or the stock market, the future looks great to me! My dollars are worth more every single day.

I also work in higher ed, which is pretty much disconnected from the economy. I make the same regardless of whether its a bull or a bear market.

Edit: I’ll add that if you are an older IT worker, University and Government is a great place to work. The pace is slower and less competitive and the benefits are great. The pay isn’t always the best, but I have a feeling in a year or so its going to be pretty competitive with the private sector.

[kewp]

[quote=CDMA ENG]
Either way the future looks grim but all of us here sound like we know how to bend with the breeze.
[/quote]

Given that I haven’t invested a dime in either real estate or the stock market, the future looks great to me! My dollars are worth more every single day.

I also work in higher ed, which is pretty much disconnected from the economy. I make the same regardless of whether its a bull or a bear market.

Edit: I’ll add that if you are an older IT worker, University and Government is a great place to work. The pace is slower and less competitive and the benefits are great. The pay isn’t always the best, but I have a feeling in a year or so its going to be pretty competitive with the private sector.

[kewp]

[quote=CDMA ENG]
Either way the future looks grim but all of us here sound like we know how to bend with the breeze.
[/quote]

Given that I haven’t invested a dime in either real estate or the stock market, the future looks great to me! My dollars are worth more every single day.

I also work in higher ed, which is pretty much disconnected from the economy. I make the same regardless of whether its a bull or a bear market.

Edit: I’ll add that if you are an older IT worker, University and Government is a great place to work. The pace is slower and less competitive and the benefits are great. The pay isn’t always the best, but I have a feeling in a year or so its going to be pretty competitive with the private sector.

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flu
It was meant to be funny and I’m glad someone enjoyed it. We all have our sensitive spots and pet peeves. I’ve enjoyed listening to all yours.

The truth is whatever you or anyone else call you it doesnt matter as long as you are happy with your station in life.

sdr

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flu
It was meant to be funny and I’m glad someone enjoyed it. We all have our sensitive spots and pet peeves. I’ve enjoyed listening to all yours.

The truth is whatever you or anyone else call you it doesnt matter as long as you are happy with your station in life.

sdr

[sdrealtor]

flu
It was meant to be funny and I’m glad someone enjoyed it. We all have our sensitive spots and pet peeves. I’ve enjoyed listening to all yours.

The truth is whatever you or anyone else call you it doesnt matter as long as you are happy with your station in life.

sdr

[sdrealtor]

flu
It was meant to be funny and I’m glad someone enjoyed it. We all have our sensitive spots and pet peeves. I’ve enjoyed listening to all yours.

The truth is whatever you or anyone else call you it doesnt matter as long as you are happy with your station in life.

sdr

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