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Technical Writers in the Industry?
kungfooswade asks: "I am getting ready to graduate soon with my CS degree but I want to hedge my bets on finding a job and will be starting a masters degree, as soon as I am done. I am considering a masters in professional writing, so I can be qualified for technical writing positions, or just going back for a masters in CS. I am curious about the following: (1) what are the general opinions of programmers on technical writers; (2) is there someone out there who has first-hand experience in technical writing who can tell me about the work and their experiences; (3) what software is used mainly in the process; and of course (4) what seems to be the average pay? I would like to diversify my education, so that I won't be searching very long if layoffs come around. All comments and suggestions are appreciated."
Dude there is a reason you are not doing documentation, and 'because you are a programmer' isn't it.
That said, I blew my chance of moderating this so I could reply.
Glonoinha the MebiByte Slayer
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I am getting ready to graduate soon with my CS degree
You can get a degree in Counter Strike? What university is this?!?
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