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["Austin, Roger D." <rda AT rti.org>]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Thomas C. Meggs [mailto:tom AT plik.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2002 10:31 AM
> To: internetworkers AT lists.ibiblio.org
> Subject: Re: [internetworkers] ?s about Salary

> Do keep in mind that as far as the job market is concerned, both 
> California and North Carolina are horrible choices. I think last quarter 
> I heard that the two worst states in the country for unemployment was 
> California followed by none other then North Carolina.

 I would note that perhaps the web developer type of job has been 
oversold as a career. What I see is many people who perform this 
task are also doing a range of other activities and are not just 
web developers. I do server admin, dba activities, programming, 
desktop maintenance, and a variety of other chores. I also have 
other management type of responsibilities. Personally, I think that 
someone who is starting out should probably increase their 
skill set so they can do multiple things. Few companies need a 
single employee dedicated to web development or design. (Especially 
in downturns.)

 I may get flamed for saying so, but web development is probably 
not at the top of on-going business requirements. (Excuse me while I 
duck...) Most people don't have to build a site but once in a while 
and a well designed site should be easy to maintain. A lot of 
businesses are outsourcing this now and getting rid of web staff 
to manage costs.

 Enjoy your job while you have it. Roger (in RTP)