Graduated from West Watkins Tech in 99 in Networking and Computer Repair.<br><br>Will graduate next summer with an associates in diesel mechanics/Freightliner Service and Maintenance at <br>Oklahoma State University Tech

 

monty-<br><br>did you not like the computer fields? Or do you just like trucks better like I do?

 

[quote author=TXBobcat link=board=10;threadid=16089;start=0#151476 date=1056111408]<br>I went to Texas State Technical College in Waco, Tx. I got an associates degree in computer science and now I work as a mainframe programmer (COBOL and CICS). I got tired of welding 80 hrs a week and decided to change careers. ???<br>[/quote]<br><br>I graduated from there back in December with the same degree. I have yet to find a job though I fear by the time I actually do find a job I will have forgotten everything I learned

 

[quote author=MOSTWANTED link=board=10;threadid=16089;start=15#152097 date=1056310300]<br>monty-<br><br>did you not like the computer fields? Or do you just like trucks better like I do?<br>[/quote]<br><br>I just couldnt see myself in a cubicle all day. Instead of going home and playing with computers, I was outside in the shop tuning pickups and semi's. However, the computer experience hasnt gone to waist. I put alot of it to good use on the the newer electronic controlled engines. Its been the best decision I ever made. Sure, I may take a pay cut, but its what I love to do.

 

I will be graduating from WyoTech in 3 months. YAY!!!

 

<br><br>So, you have a computer science degree? What type of programming are you wanting to get into - mainframe COBOL, web programming, etc? Where are you wanting to find a job? I graduated in May of '98. The job market then was pretty good since everyone was still working on Y2K issues. Now, a lot of the contract programmers have taken permanent jobs.

 

[quote author=TXBobcat link=board=10;threadid=16089;start=15#152365 date=1056374946]<br>So, you have a computer science degree? What type of programming are you wanting to get into - mainframe COBOL, web programming, etc? Where are you wanting to find a job? I graduated in May of '98. The job market then was pretty good since everyone was still working on Y2K issues. Now, a lot of the contract programmers have taken permanent jobs.<br>[/quote]<br><br>Yep, got a computer science degree. Well I am open to just about any computer related job but as for programming, I would like to find one in COBOL, UNIX, Visual Basic or Oracle. I would prefer to get a job somewhere in Central Texas. Atleast within a 40 mile radius of Lorena. My main concern is getting a stable, good paying job with good benefits. I have a decent job right now making pretty good money and it would be almost impossible to get fired That and I have two kids so a good insurance package is a must. With the economy the way it is and all the businesses laying off left and right I'm afraid to leave my stable job and go into the unknown. <br><br>Back when I started TSTC this was the field to go into... now that I have graduated that has changed. Only five people I graduated with have found jobs