[NTLUG:Discuss] RFC: ITT Tech

[Kermit Jones]

The key is to realize that the "current" job market for software is 
slow.  What happens in 5-10 years when it picks back up and then you 
have to go get the degree and you have 0 years of software for 
experience.  Best to get your degree now and even sit on it if you have 
to.  Writing that you graduated with a degree several years ago simply 
speaks quietly that you have some experience the guy wet behind the ears 
doesn't.

Just a thought.
KJ

Dennis Myhand wrote:

>On Sun, 2004-05-09 at 17:28, al wrote:
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>>Is a McJob the best I can hope for with 20+ yrs experience in computers 
>>and electronics but no degree?
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>>Sincerely,
>>./aal
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>Without a degree you are hosed.  Even a degree is no gaurantee.  Two
>years ago I was interviewing in Austin for a position at 30K per year. 
>I was with a degree and 1+ years experience.  My competition was people
>with 10-15 years experience, who had been making 60-90K before their
>companies laid off tens of thousands of people.  They were willing to
>take that 30K job just to feed their families.  Thank God for the
>education field or I'd be hosed also.  Get a degree.  What I said
>earlier about ITT Tech being under investigation was national, not just
>in Texas.  Be REAL careful in dealing with them and get what they say in
>writing, or don't believe a word they say.  That goes for anyone trying
>to recruit students and not just ITT.  Peace, Dennis
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