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>I know of a VFP shop that hired a high school kid for $10 an hour in San Jose. The kid knew some VFP and it worked out as the owner wanted. For an adult not supporting a family that would be too little.
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I guess a high school kid wouldn't have a problem with that.

>I saw a full time job for a senior VFP programmer (lots of additional experience required) for $28K per year at a Medical University in our area. That seemed absurd but the position was filled.
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That's bad. What's worse is companies taking advantage, but I guess it's a hirer's market right now. I mean, IT people sure took advantage when the times were good. As in before and during the dot-com explosion.

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>One more thought: On television they interviewed several people working in San Jose, California, making $50,000 who live in his/her cars. They cannot afford rent which is very high in our area.

I had a friend in San Jose who was paying $1,200 for a one bedroom a few years ago. You would think you should be able to cover that with $50K/yr.