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From: robert_dewar@my-dejanews.com
Subject: Re: US-MN-Mpls >>> Ada Software Engineers <<<
Date: 1999/02/12
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In article <79tk4j$cqf@drn.newsguy.com>,
  kevin@nospamworld.com wrote:

> Actually, Ada programmers make less than C++ or Java or
> even C.

Reading this first sentence, it sounds dubious since it
cites no reliable source.

> You don't have to believe me, just go to
> http://www.dice.com, search
> for Ada as key word, you'll see about 30 or so positions,
> with less pay than
> C/C++/Java/Unix positions. (If you search for C++ you'll
> get 100's of
> positions).

Ah and now we see that indeed the source of information
is completely useless. These listings give no idea of
what real pay levels look like in the general industry.
Anyone who believes they do is operating under severe
misconceptions!
>
> When I last was looking for a position, calling the Ada
> work agents listed, they would be shocked if I mentioned
> a rate over $50/hr. Yet, calling the
> C++ agents, and asking for $80-$100/hr was not even
> questioned, and many  positions would be happy to pay
> that for the right person.>

There are many Ada programmers making very good salaries,
and many C and C++ programmers not making much at all. As
usual things depend on skills and requirements. Clearly
your Ada skills did not qualify you for the high paying
Ada jobs. It is certainly the case that really skilled
Ada programmers can do well for themselves these days!

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