Are you a teacher or in IT.

[catskills]

Me, IT for the past 13 years and yeah, everything seems to be getting outsourced, getting scary.

In 1965s Computer hardware cost per hour were huge and the cost of computer programmers was relatively cheap. Now its just the opposite. Computers are relatively cheap and cost of software engineers are high (at least here in the United States). It has gotten to the point where the software costs are more than the hardware.

See Deitel Operating Systems page 10 "Relative Value of Human and Computer Resources"

 

[andyzee]

In 1965s Computer hardware cost per hour were huge and the cost of computer programmers was relatively cheap. Now its just the opposite. Computers are relatively cheap and cost of software engineers are high (at least here in the United States). It has gotten to the point where the software costs are more than the hardware.

See Deitel Operating Systems page 10 "Relative Value of Human and Computer Resources"

Cost of hardware went down for a number of reason, the biggest probably being computer parts being produced overseas. Software engineers maybe kind of high, ofcourse corporations are working on reducing that cost, biggest and easiest way of reduction, outsourcing work overseas. Now as you can see by this poll and basically looking around you, a large number of people are in IT. The question I now have, once prices are driven down by overseas production and overseas programming, who will be buying these products if a large number of us are out of work?

 

[BeanoNYC]

I'm on my third year of teaching High School History. Before that I worked in the corporate affairs department (P.R./Media Relations) for HBO in Manhattan.

 

[NYDrew]

I didn't vote, i can check everyone.

I am a ski teacher
I am a student.....
going to school to be a teacher
I work in construction as an electrician
I used to work IT with computer hardware and still do side jobs here and there.

 

[John84]

I'm on my third year of teaching High School History. Before that I worked in the corporate affairs department (P.R./Media Relations) for HBO in Manhattan.

What part of history (U.S., World, Modern, etc.)?

 

[Jonni]

I'm a junior at Lyndon State College and once I'm out I'll be working in web development (design and programming). I recently got done working at a computer repair shop for the summer so I guess you could consider me two for five.

 

[BeanoNYC]

What part of history (U.S., World, Modern, etc.)?

U.S. from Imperialism on to 9/11.

 

[tirolerpeter]

What?

I retired from teaching in 5 years ago. I taught History (everything from NY State History - grade 7 through World, or Global History grade 10, but mostly United States History Grade 11). I taught Economics - grade 12...loved my honors level classes. That actually allowed me to spend time with sentient beings. I taught Participation in Government - grade 12. And, I taught all levels of German at the HS level. I began teaching in 1967, was interrupted by two years of military service and a year of working in the insurance industry. Got back into teaching in 1970 and retired in 2001. From the late 1970's to the present, I also developed and operated a Home Improvements business. I occasionally do a small job for extra fun (think skiing) money. Think Snow!!!!!!!!!!!1

 

[teachski]

I'm a teacher. I have taught Special Education for 23 years. I have taught from pre-k to HS. I am currently teaching 8th grade. We are team teaching this year, so it's a new ball game for me. I have two rookie teachers I am working with, so, at the same time I am a mentor to them.

 

[AMAC2233]

I've been a student for 8 years, and still have approx. 9 years.

 

[andyzee]

The teachers are starting to gain on IT and other!

 

[catskills]

Cost of hardware went down for a number of reasons, the biggest probably being computer parts being produced overseas. Software engineers maybe kind of high, of course corporations are working on reducing that cost, biggest and easiest way of reduction, outsourcing work overseas. Now as you can see by this poll and basically looking around you, a large number of people are in IT. The question I now have, once prices are driven down by overseas production and overseas programming, who will be buying these products if a large number of us are out of work?

andyzee that is an excellent question. The number of IT students graduationg per year fron India is huge compared to the United States. The main reason of course is their population is so much larger than the United States. Given a choice between a college major in in IT and major in the medical field, I know what I would do.

 

[catskills]

tirolerpeterWhen I was in high school many many years ago I think they may have mentioned the word lobyist only a few times. My question is this.

Do any of those High School classes teach the new fourth branch of government called "K-Street Lobyists" ?

 

[andyzee]

andyzee that is an excellent question. The number of IT students graduationg per year fron India is huge compared to the United States. The main reason of course is their population is so much larger than the United States. Given a choice between a college major in in IT and major in the medical field, I know what I would do.

I was thinking along those lines some time ago. If I were to choose another career, what would it be? One that would be fairly secure. Well, looking back we can see that just about all production can go overseas, we see that many jobs can be outsourced to other countries.My objective was finding a job that cannot be shipped overseas and the first thing to come to mind was health care.

 

[John84]

tirolerpeterWhen I was in high school many many years ago I think they may have mentioned the word lobyist only a few times. My question is this.

Do any of those High School classes teach the new fourth branch of government called "K-Street Lobyists" ?

Last year in my AP Government class, a major focus was on lobbyists and their impact on the government. However, I'm not sure what you mean when you refer to "K-Street Lobbyists".

 

[gmcunni]

IT guy - for like 23 years or something like that.

 

[RootDKJ]

Great job today Gary!

I did IT work for about two years before moving into engineering, back then we gave everyone admin rights to their workstation/laptop, no problem. Our email was dialup as we didn't yet have the capability to get that on the lan yet. I bought a ton of US Robotics external modems. Good times.

 

[WJenness]

IT guy.

I've been doing windows / network admin for a while now... It's a good gig, challenging, lots of opportunities out there, and it doesn't seem to be going anywhere.

-w

 

[Warp Daddy]

Retired college president, dean , professor 35 yrs in the business


In addition as a parallel career , co-owned a small management training consulting company for better part of 2 decades. Our function was teaching leadership and executive management to medical , pharmaceutical and other scientific professionals who required same .

 

[ERJ-145CA]

I taught people to fly for 3 1/2 years so I was a teacher. My wife is in IT but was moved to IT from another department at her job, no formal IT training. I chose "other".