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I have to disagree, John. If the kid likes writing for humans, why
should he be pushed into writing for machines? I know several people who
selected a major based on income expectations and found out too late
that they really didn't like that area. If he already knows what he
likes, he's good at it, and can reasonably expect to make a living at
it, don't shove him in the direction of something else simply because
it's more lucrative. I could have been an engineer, or a cocaine dealer
for that matter, and made more money, but I would hate it and wouldn't
be the charming happy person I am today.
Hmm... scary thought.
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Tracy Boyington tracy_boyington -at- okcareertech -dot- org
Oklahoma Department of Career & Technology Education
Stillwater, OK http://www.okcareertech.org/cimc
>>> "Gilger.John" <JGilger -at- acresgaming -dot- com> 11/19/01 01:29PM >>>
Computer Science and/or Electrical Engineering. He might learn that
writing instructions for machines is far more lucrative that writing
instructions for their users :)
He might also learn that designing the machines is evem more fun and
profitable.
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