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Is it really so bad?
I'm getting close to graduation with a degree in computer networking... so a lot of my fellow students who are in my class are really starting to look for jobs in the IT sector.
I'm going to be an AF officer when i graduate, so I don't have to worry about all this just yet, but...
The stories i hear from those who are in the field already are pretty discouraging. I realize that there are those who complain about their jobs everywhere, but the consistency is unmatched. With the market now leaning to the employers advantage, many of the people i've talked to say that they have to put up with stuff that other employees don't because either their boss doesn't understand their work or they are seen as expendable.
this has turned into loads of overtime work, thankless job environment, a virtual freeze on vacation time and a growth of temporary labor (as opposed to full-time salaried positions).
on top of all that, some people are intimidated by technology and those who know more than they do in any area of expertise. because nearly all full-time positions are in a business support role, the average IT guy has little leverage to work with when trying to improve his standing in an organization.
does this sound like any of your experiences?
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