1. Re: Project---"Real" (with 4yr degree and works as one)
Apologies for formatting, editted original before hitting reply ...
>1. What are the benifits of being a programmer? What do you like the best?
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>A) You can read, write and understand computer programs
>B) You get to use Euphoria
>C) You can talk fluently using TLA's
>D) It's better than being unemployed
E) Being able to do things like edit an original before hitting reply
and have your peer's going, "It can happen to anyone", rather than using
an expletive type reference regarding "Users".
>The best bit is the money; considerably better paid than many other
>vocations.
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>2. What are the disadvantages of the job? What do you like least?
>
>A) Having to read, write and understand computer programs.
>B) You have to use the latest new fangled gizmo like C++ or Java when Basic
>would do !
>C) You have to learn to be fluent in TLA's
>D) Having to work harder than being unemployed.
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>The least enjoayble thing is; turning up and having to work.
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>3. Is there a union to join? If so, which one, and how much are dues/year?
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>Yes, maybe, No. Depends which country you are in. I suspect there are very
>few in some countries.
>
>4. What are the fringe benefits of the job? (Health, dental, life insurance)
>What do you have to pay for each? Pension? 401K w/ or w/out matching, stock
>options? Overtime? Bonuses?
>
>Again, depends on the country.
>
>5. How much paid sick time or vacation time is provided to start? how much
>does it increase each year? What is the maximum?
>
>Again, it probably depends on country. Here in the UK, I work 7 days a week,
>23 hours a day ( 18 on Sunday ) and get three days off ( HM Queen Mum's
>birthday, Death Of Diana Day and the 16th April ). I am allowed 10 minutes
>sick per month ( which must be made up later ). I am suffering from stress,
>paranoic dellusions and my doctor has informed me that I am living in a
>fantasy world where obsessive lies are commonplace.
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