Programmer or Networker

needhelpman

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

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.

Regards,
Lordy

Webmaster

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.