Is Computer Programming / Business Application Developer a good career?

Is Computer Programming / Business Application Developer a good career?
Is a career in computer programming, software development, a good career now and in the future? Any input will be appreciated. How much can I expect to make? Will there always be a job for programmers? I've heard of offshoring but I think programmers will always be needed. Please advise. Thanks.

Depends where you live.

I started in the business 20 years ago in England & I've been in the USA for the last 15 years.

THe problem right now IS offshoring. THe jobs writing code are frequently going offshore. BUT the project leader, architecture, design & technical specialist jobs are mostly staying onshore. The trick is to get enough experience to get to that level.

I was in continuous employment for many years. But I've been out of work 4 times int he last 6 years. I last worked in May. I may not work until well into 2008.

Yes. While offshoring is a problem, what will start to happen is that the best talent abroad will earn as much as the talent here, and enough companies will have enough negative experiences offshoring to poor talent, that they'll stop. But there are still plenty of opportunities here. For salary info, look at salary.com

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