The post Joel answered posed a good question even if Joel is tired of hearing it. He does ask: "What is a good industry to get into where your programming ski

The post Joel answered posed a good question even if Joel is tired of hearing it. He does ask: "What is a good industry to get into where your programming skills would put you at an advantage?" How about IT work (maybe less programming), but for one of the green energy companies that will see easy access to cash over the next few years. And Joel, I don't care if entry level jobs for you in NYC do start at $75k a year. Its still a tough job in an expensive city with an uncertain career path.