LOL. I must have seen HGTV too much lately with my wife..
-mikesmith(老猫);
2010-2-24(#5903861@0)
You must have updated your home and garden to the next levelNot for sale, right? HA HA HA
-thornthorn(Holy Moly);
2010-2-25{30}(#5904829@0)
蜗居
-mikesmith(老猫);
2010-2-25(#5907255@0)
"due to the over spending in the last couple of decades",???
-bully2007(2007);
2010-2-24(#5903839@0)
Simply compared the average saving and debt per family in 1982 and 2002.. The intention was not to pursue the accuracy of the stats..as long as you got my idea.
-mikesmith(老猫);
2010-2-24(#5903897@0)
My job is not IT but I work in the industryMr. Smith’s comments are absolute correct and unfortunately is where future lies, like it or not… I hope we all have a plan B somewhere in our back pocket to be ready.
-revir(fun);
2010-2-24{169}(#5903954@0)
totally disagree. There will be more and more IT Jobs. Just like the industry revolution era, it was kept growing for a century and more.
-hurrah(猫眼);
2010-2-24(#5903934@0)
good for you.. very positive.. lol
-mikesmith(老猫);
2010-2-25(#5907264@0)
but there will be more and more IT technician Job. Actually most of IT jobs have already been kinds of labour style. Enjoy? Or Painful?
-hurrah(猫眼);
2010-2-24(#5903942@0)
computing power, like water or electricity, will adopt the "utility" model.. many people's dream, IT guys' nightmare, will come true with the new cloud technology.
-mikesmith(老猫);
2010-2-24(#5903950@0)
I agreed in that "越要依靠IT来降低成本", but it does mean that "所以他们越来越要依靠IT Guys来降低成本"
-mikesmith(老猫);
2010-2-25(#5906494@0)
IT Gals, then?
-wincity(toad);
2010-2-25(#5906689@0)
sorry.. typo.. I agreed in that "越要依靠IT来降低成本", but it does mean not that "所以他们越来越要依靠IT Guys来降低成本"
-mikesmith(老猫);
2010-2-25(#5906764@0)
Your assumption seems to be that future demand will be going down in long term. This assumption does not sound solid. In terms of cutting cost, as many others already pointed out, increasing IT spending is a way to cut total cost.
-majorhomedepot(马甲后的炮);
2010-2-25(#5907237@0)
There is a subtle difference between the advance of IT technology and the demand for more IT people in developed world. I don't have the assumption you posted.
-mikesmith(老猫);
2010-2-25(#5907503@0)
Just to make sure: Your assumption is that "the demand for more IT people in developed world" will be getting weak, right? This is exactly what I posted. However, it obviously contradicts to most available stats. The employmentof IT professionals in North America is among the fastest growing industry sectors.
-majorhomedepot(马甲后的炮);
2010-2-26{83}(#5908333@0)
Hmm.. From Q4/2005 to Q1/2010, except in Q1/Q2 2007, IT industry in U.S. has kept losing jobs.
-mikesmith(老猫);
2010-2-26(#5908887@0)
Do you mind sharing your data? The data in US Department of Labor is different from what you said. They provide both stats and projections.
-majorhomedepot(马甲后的炮);
2010-2-26(#5909347@0)
Thanks. But my intention was not to single out elite programmers, but as a comment to IT industry of a whole. There are always exceptions in every corner of the world.
-mikesmith(老猫);
2010-2-25(#5904803@0)
IT has been playing an important role so have IT professionals. Yet IT will never be dominating business. It is always the other way round. IT professionals do have a great future but not on an elite business level. Unless theytake 老猫 as an example.
-thornthorn(Holy Moly);
2010-2-25{25}(#5904847@0)
Thanks! I am a role roleof a useless IT guy
-mikesmith(老猫);
2010-2-25{19}(#5907246@0)
Role model of IT professionals.
-thornthorn(Holy Moly);
2010-2-25(#5907578@0)
Faith is required, but for IT folks, it plays only a minor role. IT is changing at lightening speed. IT folks must be agile to adapt and learn new tricks quickly. Investors, on the other hand, can simply buy and hold and prosper,and let your faith drive the growth. At least that's the case for value investors.
-forevermore(and more);
2010-2-25{83}(#5904913@0)
Your post title should be changed to: "Does a IT guy without good people skill and sharp learning capacity have a bright future?"
-nicetomeetyou(轻松淡定灌筑江山);
2010-2-25(#5904893@0)
"DoesaN IT guy without good people skillS and sharp learning capacity have a bright future?"
-thornthorn(Holy Moly);
2010-2-25{88}(#5904923@0)
You pay for what you get. Some out-sourced businesses have been relocated to their home bases. Not everything can be out-sourced. Consumers are the final judge. If they don’t buy your products/servicesdue to unsatisfied/bad experience then you are don.
-thornthorn(Holy Moly);
2010-2-25{51}(#5905031@0)
It's interesting to see all the commentsEverybody has different point of view depending on your position, your job function or your speciality. As a non-IT but has to keep up with all the changes in this industry, I have to agree with 老猫's overview and prediction to the future. Guys, soon, you will realize he is right.
-revir(fun);
2010-2-25{283}(#5906994@0)
Who cares...过一天是一天，活一天快乐一天。
-nicetomeetyou(轻松淡定灌筑江山);
2010-2-25(#5907011@0)
There is no right or wrong answer here. Everybody reacts differently. I guess it will depend on the personality. Enjoy.
-revir(fun);
2010-2-25(#5907055@0)
Thanks for sharing your insights. As you mentioned, the damaged reputation increases the perception of business risk. Do you think China has an edge competing with India?As far as I know, developer in China is paid similar to India. Considering the fact that the average salary in India is only one third of that in China, you know it is way more difficult to attract and retain talent in outsourcing development.
Another concern is the time zone. Developers in Indian can still have about half day overlapped with North American working hours.
-majorhomedepot(马甲后的炮);
2010-3-2{377}(#5919226@0)