[NTLUG:Discuss] RFC: ITT Tech

[al]

  > I would think long and hard before attempting to start a career in
> programming now.  For the most part our (software) industry is toast!!! 
>  I would say that for the next 5 years the competition for new graduates 
> getting into this industry will make it nearly impossible. The last 
> figures I've read indicated that the industry has lost over 300,000 jobs 
> (about 10%) that aren't coming back.  You'll be competing with people 
> having over 5-7 years of experience and I'm not sure there are any entry 
> level jobs available anymore.  There's been a drop of 30%-40% in 
> salaries and consulting rates, and it's still dropping.

Thank you for your well thought out comments.....but

Is a McJob the best I can hope for with 20+ yrs experience in computers 
and electronics but no degree?

Sincerely,
./aal