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I don't see anything in that article that doesn't equally apply to all white and even most blue collar workers. And the whole thing has a Ooo poor me, the worl
by biohacker42 18y ago
I don't see anything in that article that doesn't equally apply to all white and even most blue collar workers.
And the whole thing has a Ooo poor me, the world is so dire! feel.
- KWD 18y agoI'd disagree, as other professions - say for example, accounting, finance, customer service, HR, would not have a similar limitation so specifically limited. And it is a dire feel when you actually experience it. As a 45 year old developer currently seeking employment, it's tough. Your ability and potential does not matter anymore (even when willing to take a step-back to an entry-level position), it's just a specific skill set. The so-called lack of programming talent in America is not taking into account the lack of companies willing to actually hire experienced and competent, but just lacking a specific language, programmers that are available.
- chollida1 18y agoI read the article but I'm not sure what you mean by this statement. > I'd disagree, as other professions - say for example, accounting, finance, customer service, HR, would not have a similar limitation so specifically limited. Could you please elaborate?
- biohacker42 18y agoThe gap between what would be a smart hire, an experiened programmer, vs what is a stupid hire, any guy with 10+ years of RoR experience, is always grim. And woe onto any good programmer screwed by a stupid requirement for language x. But there are alternatives. Look for smarter employers, employ yourself, and lastly switch industry and program for fun, if you're good you will get noticed.