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Old 12-06-2012, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by LizardNecro [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]
Lead Graphics architect for the chips most of you probably play EQ on.

Regarding the IT discussion, that's all well and good, but I'd recommend for someone starting out that you pursue development instead. There's massive demand for these jobs and like zero supply. I've interviewed hundreds of developer applicants for jobs. At one point I wanted to hire a developer and could find *zero* qualified Americans. We had to fly out to Russia, China, India, and Eastern Europe for weeks to comb schools to find people.

There are just no Americans to fit the massive demand for software developers. I would recommend learning to code, and you'll be in huge demand. Honestly if you're a reasonably intelligent person, you can be an okay coder, and you'll never want for a job.

It's so bad that companies are sending engineers to high schools to try to get more kids to study comp sci:



http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/01/te...anted=all&_r=0
This 100%. I used to do IT for the Air force and managed some global networks and had a Top Secret clearance. I couldnt find a job to save my life here in PA, but goddamn if I dont see developer positions EVERYWHERE. So Im personally going back to school on my GI Bill and going to get my CS degree.