Re: MIDRANGE-JOBS Digest, Vol 5, Issue 184

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On 28-Nov-07, at 11:54 AM, Joe Pluta wrote:

I defy you to tell me there aren't skilled RPG programmers
available in the
US. And yet companies like TCS make tons of money providing
consultants for
RPG jobs.

Like Joe I have no interest in getting into the political aspects of
this discussion (both of us staying out probably balances the
political ying and yang <grin>) - but I would to like to make one
point that is so often missed in this debate.

I have found that the issue is _not_ a lack of skilled RPG
programmers - it is a lack of _affordable_** RPG programmers. I have
had many customers ask me how they can find junior and intermediate
RPG programmers to fill positions they have available.

I don't know what the answer to that is. I have suggested that they
contact local community colleges etc. but most are unwilling to take
on kids with no experience. It seems to be a catch-22 situation.

** "affordable" is in the eye of the beholder. One customer I know
in California is looking for an intermediate P/A - initial pay at
around $60K - but they can't find anyone at that salary level. I
would have said that was a reasonable amount for an intermediate
position but ...

Jon Paris

www.Partner400.com
www.SystemiDeveloper.com