SCJP1.4, SCWCD
Originally posted by Alenka Shtykel:
Yep definitely. I hear Cobol programers have an easy transition to Java. So, best of luck there!!!
Originally posted by Lizette Donelly:
I gave in to the nagging feeling of not being in new technology, and quit Cobol mainframe - after 22 years at it. Just passed the Java programmer's certification by self-studying, but what now? My 40+ Cobol friends are all grinning, saying there's new jobs opening up in Cobol.. Is anybody willing to employ one with NO Java experience, but a lot in analysis, design, programming, maintenance? I dont know if I should do one of the Enterprise exams first to improve my job chances - but which one - Web or business? I'm hooked onto the Java and would like to make a career out of it - even at this 'late age'!
Originally posted by Rufus BugleWeed:
It could be incedibily difficult to land your first job in the java arena. Getting Enterprise Architect will make you a stronger candidate, but there's a down side too. When you put that certificate on your resume they start asking much tougher questions. Many people have ( it's been discussed many times around the ranch ) a syndrome I will call certificate envy. Some - many peoples attitudes will be - So you think you are an architect, hotshot?
Take that cobol job and keep studying and looking for a java job.
You are in a bad career for age discrimination. They really like to hire people from 25 to 30. Is that not the pattern you have seen in the work place?
I'm not going to be a Rock Star. I'm going to be a LEGEND! --Freddie Mercury
SCJP 1.4, SCWCD 1.3, SCBCD 1.3