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Even More Reasons to be Thankful You Are a Java Pro

11/07/2007

by Dave Fecak

In both 2005 and 2006, I wrote short pieces for our jsync News that listed reasons why you should be thankful that you are a Java professional. With any luck, this annual column will become as much a part of Thanksgiving tradition as canned cranberry sauce and Wild Turkey. No matter how bad things get with your job, keep these facts in mind all year long and remember that it could be a lot worse.

JOB SECURITY/$$$ – According to a study conducted by Dice.com, posted on CNN and written by someone from Fortune (huh?) the Philadelphia area is the 7th hottest metropolitan tech job market, with Java being the #1 ranked language skill in demand. Another recent Dice.com study specific to Philadelphia metro showed a steady increase in available jobs through each quarter in 2007, with Java being the most in demand IT skill-set. Business 2.0 magazine lists ‘computer programmer’ as the #1 most in demand job nationwide (and #5 was ‘computer engineer’). Indeed.com says Java pros in Philadelphia are paid 8% above the national average.

POPULARITY – It was announced at JavaOne earlier this year that there are over 6 million Java developers (up from 2006) as well as 5.5 billion devices and 2 billion handsets running Java. Sun changed their ticker symbol from SUNW to JAVA this year, and have made a distinct effort to promote the Java ‘brand’. JavaOne should again break their attendance record in 2008.

COMMUNITY/FREEDOM – Hundreds of Java Users Groups (a listing of the best), with one of the best right in your own backyard (toot toot of my horn). The open sourcing of hundreds of Java-related projects makes it one of the easiest technologies to learn about on your own without relying on expensive courses or software to purchase.

And finally…..

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How many careers could you have chosen where there exists a service that specializes entirely in helping people in your profession and geographic region remain gainfully employed, while also keeping you informed of trends in your profession? Not to mention this service is free for you to use, and the company can not make one dollar if they don’t succeed.

Be thankful to be a Java pro this year. We at jsync are most grateful to serve you!!

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