Re: Desirability of C++

[Gary Scott <Gary.L.Scott@lmtas.lmco.com>]

Try Lockheed Martin at http://www.lmco.com

There are lots of Ada jobs (entry level and above, in fact there are a
lot of jobs period).  I assure you that being 39 years old with long
hair and a penchant for jeans is not a problem.

"Marin D. Condic" wrote:
> 
> Alfred Hilscher wrote:
> > A short view from the other side: When I started work in 1986 I've got
> > an Ada job (in compiler development). But when our company dropped Ada I
> > had to look for a new job. Since then I work with CHILL. Every try to
> > get a new Ada job fails. When I asked for a job where Ada knowledge is
> > wanted, I always get the answer: "Sorry, but you does not fit our
> > needs". What needs ? I'm 39 years old, maybe this is the problem ? I
> > have long hair and wear jeans, is this the problem ?
> > I think one should not say "we don't find Ada people" if in fact he does
> > not want them either.
> 
> Situations may vary. I know that we have security clearance issues and
> we have to present someone to the prime contractor that they will find
> acceptable. Locations can be an issue. Maybe there are plenty of Ada
> people available in, say Maryland, but not necessarily that many in
> Idaho. If you're filling slots in Idaho, it can be tough. Geography,
> problem domain, levels of experience required, etc. can all add up to
> making placement difficult.
> 
> MDC
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