Northbr1dge wrote: I've always wanted to go down the programming path, and I'm thinking about pursuing a CompSci degree whenever I get out of the military. From what I've been reading it seems like the .NET platform is the way to go now-a-days, am I correct by making that assumption?
MCPWannabe wrote: Now, for my friend.. He got the Sun Certified Java Associate. He hasn't been offered one job.
MCPWannabe wrote: JD, I'm going to pass on what you said to my friend. Maybe upgrading his Java cert will result in him getting some work. I would just be happy with him getting a job.
Northbr1dge wrote: How much formal education do you have in programming as opposed to self-studying? This is starting to really interest me icon_smile.gif
Northbr1dge wrote: Could you guys (MCPWannabe and JDMurray) chime in on how yall first started programming? Any advice on what to read, what to do, for someone like me who's really interested in this? I've got a modest background in C++/Python, amateur at best.
MCPWannabe wrote: » Just wanted to post something here for all of you who are braving and struggling through the developer certifications. Yesterday, I spent most of the day in bed. I was wiped out after conducting a 3 day training course and just needed some rest. While I was resting, I got a call from a company that had attained my resume before I removed it from Monster, Dice, and Careerbuilder shortly after I got my MCSD. They asked me if I could start working for them on TUESDAY and the day was Friday! They needed someone who could develop .NET applications with SQL functionality. Furthermore, they were located out of state. They were going to fly me down and put me in a hotel while working things out. I asked them what they were offering, and they said 90K for the first year with a performance bonus of 10% if goals were met and two weeks paid vacation. I told them thanks but no thanks. They then asked me if the issue was the money and if I was looking for a better rate. I told them that the money wasn't the issue. My heart is set on my current job, and I told them that I appreciated everything. But get this.. They then asked me if I KNEW ANYONE who would be interested? I said that all of the good programmers that I know have jobs. I let them go on the phone at that point.. But my goodness.. Turning down a 90k job.. The development job market is really strong right now. So, for everyone, just keep upgrading your skills. The jobs are really out there for development.
Black Lotus wrote: » This is really inspiring, what with all the negative outlook on the global economy. I am currently preparing for my 70-526 exam this coming Monday, and this optimistic post really fired me up.