How’s the IT Job Market?

[eclipxe]

I work for a smaller development company and we’re actively trying to hire.

I think it is important to separate general “IT” from “Software Development”. A non technology company views IT developers as a cost center, a software company views developers as a profit center and treats them as such.

Good developers (that are in the field because they view it as an art and a creative endeavor) will not have a problem finding work, even in this market. Developers that are in it to collect a pay check will struggle when faced with outsourced labor that will do it with the same lack of passion but cheaper.

There is a very interesting thread on Joel on Software where developers are discussing the current job market and desire to leave the industry. Very relevant to this thread: http://discuss.joelonsoftware.com/default.asp?joel.3.718003.14

[paramount]

What do I recommend for alternate careers? That depends on the person, but there are many options from Trucking to the Medical Profession to name but two.

Also, the notion that if your “good” and holistic you’ll have no problems getting a job is an over simplification and a load of s.

For one thing, IT (software or not) has a lot of age discrimination – once your over 40 finding a job becomes much more difficult (particularly in IT).

Also, I no longer consider IT a “career” like perhaps a teacher where in general years of service is actually appreciated.

IT SUCKS!!!

[paramount]

What do I recommend for alternate careers? That depends on the person, but there are many options from Trucking to the Medical Profession to name but two.

Also, the notion that if your “good” and holistic you’ll have no problems getting a job is an over simplification and a load of s.

For one thing, IT (software or not) has a lot of age discrimination – once your over 40 finding a job becomes much more difficult (particularly in IT).

Also, I no longer consider IT a “career” like perhaps a teacher where in general years of service is actually appreciated.

IT SUCKS!!!

[paramount]

What do I recommend for alternate careers? That depends on the person, but there are many options from Trucking to the Medical Profession to name but two.

Also, the notion that if your “good” and holistic you’ll have no problems getting a job is an over simplification and a load of s.

For one thing, IT (software or not) has a lot of age discrimination – once your over 40 finding a job becomes much more difficult (particularly in IT).

Also, I no longer consider IT a “career” like perhaps a teacher where in general years of service is actually appreciated.

IT SUCKS!!!

[paramount]

What do I recommend for alternate careers? That depends on the person, but there are many options from Trucking to the Medical Profession to name but two.

Also, the notion that if your “good” and holistic you’ll have no problems getting a job is an over simplification and a load of s.

For one thing, IT (software or not) has a lot of age discrimination – once your over 40 finding a job becomes much more difficult (particularly in IT).

Also, I no longer consider IT a “career” like perhaps a teacher where in general years of service is actually appreciated.

IT SUCKS!!!

[paramount]

What do I recommend for alternate careers? That depends on the person, but there are many options from Trucking to the Medical Profession to name but two.

Also, the notion that if your “good” and holistic you’ll have no problems getting a job is an over simplification and a load of s.

For one thing, IT (software or not) has a lot of age discrimination – once your over 40 finding a job becomes much more difficult (particularly in IT).

Also, I no longer consider IT a “career” like perhaps a teacher where in general years of service is actually appreciated.

IT SUCKS!!!

[bob2007]

In my opinion you can apply some of the same thoughts to jobs as this site does to housing. The pay rate for a job is what someone is willing to pay you to do it. Job skills and requirements vary. Some IT tasks are easier than others, so the pay might be different. The job someone had/had will be worth more or less depending on current supply and demand, not what they made in previous years.

[bob2007]

In my opinion you can apply some of the same thoughts to jobs as this site does to housing. The pay rate for a job is what someone is willing to pay you to do it. Job skills and requirements vary. Some IT tasks are easier than others, so the pay might be different. The job someone had/had will be worth more or less depending on current supply and demand, not what they made in previous years.

[bob2007]

In my opinion you can apply some of the same thoughts to jobs as this site does to housing. The pay rate for a job is what someone is willing to pay you to do it. Job skills and requirements vary. Some IT tasks are easier than others, so the pay might be different. The job someone had/had will be worth more or less depending on current supply and demand, not what they made in previous years.

[bob2007]

In my opinion you can apply some of the same thoughts to jobs as this site does to housing. The pay rate for a job is what someone is willing to pay you to do it. Job skills and requirements vary. Some IT tasks are easier than others, so the pay might be different. The job someone had/had will be worth more or less depending on current supply and demand, not what they made in previous years.

[bob2007]

In my opinion you can apply some of the same thoughts to jobs as this site does to housing. The pay rate for a job is what someone is willing to pay you to do it. Job skills and requirements vary. Some IT tasks are easier than others, so the pay might be different. The job someone had/had will be worth more or less depending on current supply and demand, not what they made in previous years.

[svelte]

I guess to each their own, but I can’t imagine me thinking that trucking or medical would be a better career choice than IT.

The most important thing is to pick a career that you enjoy. If you enjoy it, chances are you’ll do a better job. And if you do a better job, you’re likely to be more successful.

[svelte]

I guess to each their own, but I can’t imagine me thinking that trucking or medical would be a better career choice than IT.

The most important thing is to pick a career that you enjoy. If you enjoy it, chances are you’ll do a better job. And if you do a better job, you’re likely to be more successful.

[svelte]

I guess to each their own, but I can’t imagine me thinking that trucking or medical would be a better career choice than IT.

The most important thing is to pick a career that you enjoy. If you enjoy it, chances are you’ll do a better job. And if you do a better job, you’re likely to be more successful.

[svelte]

I guess to each their own, but I can’t imagine me thinking that trucking or medical would be a better career choice than IT.

The most important thing is to pick a career that you enjoy. If you enjoy it, chances are you’ll do a better job. And if you do a better job, you’re likely to be more successful.

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