>>>BOb
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>>Programming as a hobby 13 years. VFP none. But I've been here a year now. So I have a year of experience. :)
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>>-Michelle
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>Hey... I think getting $29k to programm with 0 programming experience is a pretty good coup! Stick with it for another year and you will be able to get the $40.
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>I don't consider anyone an 'This Language' programmer until they have been doing it, for a living for two years!
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>BOb

I don't think so. Starting salaries for people fresh out of college are usually at least $35k with benefits.

-Michelle