If you're 18 and trying to decide between going to college and getting an IT job right away,
please consider the following:
The economy is good now, but it won't always be.
The Internet gold rush is, for the most part,
over. Your chances of making millions from stock options, after working only a couple years, are very slim.
So take a long term view of your career.
If you're interested in programming, understand this: the software industry is incredibly ageist. Unless you're exceptionally brilliant, you may be unable to find work as a programmer past the age of 40!
If you don't believe what I'm saying, or you think I'm exaggerating, please see
I got a chuckle out of their animation's use of the Tara theme from Gone With the Wind!
Frankly my dear, I don't give a tram.
wrestler -- Atlanta, GA
SCO management has been selling stock lately (June 5 - June 11). Look here for details.
This comes after almost two months of no insider trades.
- The economy is good now, but it won't always be.
- The Internet gold rush is, for the most part,
over. Your chances of making millions from stock options, after working only a couple years, are very slim.
So take a long term view of your career.
- If you're interested in programming, understand this: the software industry is incredibly ageist. Unless you're exceptionally brilliant, you may be unable to find work as a programmer past the age of 40!
If you don't believe what I'm saying, or you think I'm exaggerating, please see