tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174163417312140150.post1033643651912299542..comments2023-08-29T07:36:40.823-07:00Comments on Programmers Guild: Java Programming positions at Accenture - over age 40 need not applyMr. Kim Berryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10204568488405029732noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174163417312140150.post-14075839465166260832007-05-06T14:25:00.000-07:002007-05-06T14:25:00.000-07:00This is a scary issue. And more of what the gov't...This is a scary issue. And more of what the gov't under the current leadership has done to the technology field for IT professionals. There is no shortange of tech workers in the US. There is a shortage of professionals who will work for 1/3 of what was the average salaries we use to pull down. I think a lot of companies are finding out that cheaper tech workers means cheaper work quality and many communication issues.<BR/><BR/>Again, the rich wanting to get richer at the expense of US citizens.US_Analysthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18094919055970284786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174163417312140150.post-56847662376790647412007-05-04T12:55:00.000-07:002007-05-04T12:55:00.000-07:00I am a QA specialist, 53 years old with less than ...I am a QA specialist, 53 years old with less than 6 months of programming experience. They are getting my resume this weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174163417312140150.post-91212094325237879282007-05-04T10:58:00.000-07:002007-05-04T10:58:00.000-07:00I would. And then if they refuse you because of ag...I would. And then if they refuse you because of age, sue the crap out of them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174163417312140150.post-47492178920382614982007-05-04T09:50:00.000-07:002007-05-04T09:50:00.000-07:00I'm 54 and have less than six months programming, ...I'm 54 and have less than six months programming, because I was cautioned to move away from programming while still in school after my divorce. So, I ended up a Novell CNE for a while and am now a desktop support manager. Would my application be worth sending in, to see if I get screened for age?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com