brian will . net

What if this random guy on the Internet told you that you could be earning $60,000 - $100,000 dollars a year?

This obnoxious come-on actually gets it mostly right about programming myths:

Myth #1: Computer programming is for technology geeks.
The reality is that the Project Manager, Business Analyst, Tester, Manager, Sales Executive, Recruiter, Technical Writer, Web Developer, Web Designer and other roles in the programming industry require different personality types and there is no one personality that represents all these roles.

Myth #2: You have to be good at math to be a programmer.
The reality is that the majority of computer jobs do not require a math background. They however require logical, problem solving skills which can be learned by adults.

Myth #3: You have to study computer science in college to be a programmer.
The reality is that professionals with backgrounds in English, Arts, Music, Sales, Engineering, Mathematics, Psychology, Retailing, etc. are employed as computer programmers and there is no formal degree required for employment in computer programming.

Myth #4: There are too many programmers or the job market is saturated with programmers.
The reality is that if you have marketable computer programming skills with real world experience, recruiters will be calling you with job interviews and job offers.

Myth #5: Most of the computer programming jobs have been out-sourced. The reality is that there is such a high demand for computer programmers in the USA, that programming jobs go unfilled every day.

Myth #6: Computer programming takes years to learn.
The reality is that it only takes years to learn if you are not following a well thought out plan based on industry experience. If you get a copy of the “The Street Smart Guide to High Paying Computer Programming Careers“, you will learn how to become a professional computer programmer in months.

Myth #7: Computer programmers only work with computers, they don’t get to work with people.
The reality is that programmers need good people skills because they have to interact with both the users of their software and their team mates. So, people skills are highly valued in the programming industry.

The guy’s name is Kingsley Tagbo, which is apparently not made up.