Posted by randfish
A writer at the blog, Half Sigma, recently authored a post entitled - Why a Career in Computer Programming Sucks. I haven’t taken the bait on one of these in a while and figured I’d throw in my two cents on why this obviously intelligent, articulate and experienced fellow doesn’t what the @#$%! he is talking about. Let’s first review his primary arguments:
1. Programming experience does not build over time:
Because of the temporary nature of the knowledge capital, computer programmers quickly reach a stage in their career when their old knowledge capital becomes worthless at the same rate as they acquire knew knowledge capital. Their total knowledge capital is no longer increasing, so neither does their salary increase. They have reached the dead end plateau of their career, and it happens after less than ten years in the field.
2. Low prestige:
Students at Ivy League universities are not majoring in […]
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