Occupational Outlook for Computer Programmers

[NoOneMan]

2. I spent a decade in the IT grind

And I continually saw my work devalued and dim prospects from overseas competition, despite being very well educated with a plethora of successful experience. After a deluge of crappy bosses and bad business practices, I simply shot out and developed some open source code (web-based) and an online profile. Within weeks I ran into an IT manager who searched the globe for talent and couldn't find any adequate, affordable, skilled programmers in any of those popular countries. In a short window later, I'm a part owner and a valued team member. Morale of the story: stop being loyal, stop being conventional, stop buying into the tired old cliche that you just have to get fucked because some guy can do an equal job in India for a fraction of the price (its total bullshit). Take a risk and make something everyone loves in your free time, then give it away if you must. Your inbox wont be more full. And hey, if you lose your job, you can freelance it without a problem. And if things go well, you get to quit your job!