Programmer or Networker

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which one is the better job and which one has the better pay in you alls opinion

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lordy

IMHO, Programmers are the very end of the food chain

I wouldn't say that one is higher payed then the other, it's just a matter of how good you are and how good you can "sell" you knowledge.

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Lordy

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The one doesn't necessarily pay better than the other. It's like comparing a laywer and a doctor, it depends a lot on what jobs you take, your skills and specialties, the location, current demand etc.etc.

You can earn a 6-figure income with either, but imho you should go for the one which you like doing the most.

darkuser

i started as a ibm mainframe operator then programmer

and i am now a networker and much happier ....

but as stated it depends on your personal skills and what makes you happy.

i'm creeping to 6 figures after 18 years in the industry and that's with no college degree.
i believe I'll be at 6 figures @20

/usr

If you're a programmer, it would also depend on whether you were a consultant (which a lot of my professors are, on the side), or if you programmed for ONE company.

You could most likely get paid better if you were good enough to do consulting.