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  • From: "Michael D. Thomas" <mdthomas AT mindspring.com>
  • To: "Internetworkers: http://www.ibiblio.org/internetworkers/" <internetworkers AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [internetworkers] textile workers of the future?
  • Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2003 16:11:57 -0500

> I mostly agree with what you wrote, but I also think that there is
> tremendous potential (nowhere near realized yet) for separating design and
> implementation of software, which means that in sheer numbers the market
> for programmers who are not strong on the architecture and management side
> may not look like exactly like that for textile workers, but could get
> uncomfortably close.

We're in agreement here.

>From www.salary.com, I find the following describing a "Programmer 1":

"Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the
functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions
do not typically require exercising independent judgment."

This job inevitably goes away. Maybe someone overseas takes it today, but
ultimately I expect that the next wave of design patterns based development
tools to do away with it entirely. If a drone can do a job, eventually a drone
will be invented for it. (The exception to this rule is customer service
oriented jobs. Many people don't like interacting with drones.)

Contrast that job description with "Software Engineer V," who is the kind of
person companies are built around:

"Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and
procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish
goals. Performs a variety of tasks. May provide consultation on complex
projects and is considered to be the top level contributor/specialist. A wide
degree of creativity and latitude is expected."








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