Absolute Beginner's Guide to Programming, Third Edition

Computer Jobs

Several times a year, leading magazines and newspapers list the job outlook for the coming year, 5 years, and 10 years. For the last two decades, computer jobs have been high on the lists for the best job environments, pay, long-term stability, and so forth. That trend will continue for many years. Despite advancements, computer technology is still in its infancy because there are a lot more programs to write than in the past.

Companies often allow data processing managers and personnel to work in more relaxed conditions than other departments. Whereas a company's accounting department reports in at 8:00 a.m., clocks out for exactly 60 minutes for lunch, and leaves at 5:00 p.m., its DP staff might not all arrive and leave at a uniform ...