I'd like to ask for opinions on broadening skill sets. I am currently a
mainframe programmer working primarily in Cobol and CICS. I am interested in
expanding my skill sets to what has been traditionally referred to as
client-server type skills. I have the opportunity to take classes in one of
3 areas:
A) Oracle developer and classes leading to Oracle Develop certification,
level 1.
B) C, C++ and classes in network security
C) Basic Visual Basic and Java with classes in software management.
My concerns and considerations, though I don't know how valid they, are:
A) Given the increasing tie-in between CICS and databases, Oracle might be a
good way to go.
B) That security work, while in high demand, is a ticket to burn out city.
C) That C programmers who have migrated to Java will stay with Java due to
relative ease of use and that will eventually drive down Java wages.
Any thoughts or opinions on would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
g.larose_at_usa.net
Received on Sun Mar 05 2000 - 18:21:01 CST
