will also come from other countries. People who only have a few years of experience or education will face strong competition for programming jobs (OCIS).Current EmploymentRight now computer programmers hold about 647,780 jobs nationally. In Ohio there are about 19,020 computer programmers that work in the state. Systems programmers are more limited than applications programmers in where they work. Systems programmers are mainly found in large computer centers or software development firms. Computer programming jobs are available in all areas of the country. Programmers work in nearly all industries. All in all computer programmers do not really hold many jobs in the U.S. (OCIS).Advantages There are many advantages for computer programmers starting out. The money that programmers get starting out is rather good. Computer programmers coming right out of high school can earn as much as some programmers that have experience depending on the company and job situation. For must programmers starting out though the salaries are lower in smaller companies. Also the entry-level wages are the lowest in government jobs (OCIS). Another advantage to computer programmers is working in offices in comfortable surroundings (Computer Programmers April 1999).DisadvantagesThere are also disadvantages though with computer programming. Some programmers starting out dont make as much as others (OCIS). Programmers may have to work overtime to finish writing software for the computers. In programming jobs, some may work long hours and even on weekends to meet or fix critical errors that occur during off hours. The main disadvantage of computer programming is that it is very time consuming and can be a real pain (Computer Programmers April 1999).Day To Day ActivitiesAs a computer programmer you dont do a wide variety of things everyday, mainlyyou do the same things over and over again. Almost everyday you will be on a computer. There will be some...
