i am in the 9th grade and ive always wanted to be a software engineer...is it a good job?....good pay?....hows it like?...thanx
2007-01-05 16:57:46 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I'd suggest that you get a copy of a programming language, and just dig in. For instance, you can get academic copies of the MS stuff fairly reasonable (under $100).
I'd start with visual basic... but move to C++ as soon as you can. You see, C code can be re-compiled to various platforms, and I don't see Windows being the dominant platform forever.
You could get a copy of Linux that also has a C compiler, and write apps for Linux computers. You can participate in one of several thousand projects for various Linux Open Source apps, and you'd meet all sorts of programmers that way.
It can be a good job. You can become suddenly unemployed. You can work on your own doing freelance work. The pay fluctuates according to skill, the job you're doing, and luck.
2007-01-05 17:12:55 · answer #1 · answered by geek49203 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends. If you have great talent and drive, you can always do well.
Where are you located? If you live in the US and are primarily interested in writing code, be aware that the current outsourcing trend has watered down the market for talent - there are many coders anywhere in the world who will do the same job for much less pay. If it can be digitized, it can be worked anywhere.
In my IT division, 10 years ago the parking lot used to be full, but now you have your choice of the best spots. A friend of mine got his degree but could find no decent job openings.
Right now the best options to pursue are in the areas of project management, business process engineering, sales, direct customer contact, security, and hardware. All of these are closely linked with direct customer interaction, physical equipment and data security, all of which are less likely to be performed offshore.
2007-01-05 17:24:01 · answer #2 · answered by Ed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not think about good job!, good pay! etc. If you like computer programing don't look back and forward rather go for that. It's call dedication. To get success in life do not take short-cut.
2007-01-05 17:08:33 · answer #3 · answered by Fazley R 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is... I support 20 different pieces of software of a major payroll company and love it.Go for it ... Lean C++, Java, Oracle, SQL
2007-01-05 17:02:56 · answer #4 · answered by rhiannonnightqueen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋