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lendarios · 11-01-2006, 02:34 PM

I don't know if this is the correct forum but here it goes.

I need advise from developers and people that know the business side of programming.

I graduated a Bachelor in Computer Science from FIU, in South Florida, this summer. My curriculum included Java, C++, VB, C and C#.

I been trying to find a job as a programmer, but i have been unable. The local job offers are controlled by companies such as Robert Half and Tek, that give you 3 month contract-to hire options. I have spoken with friends that have gone with them and they give horrible references about them, basically its a 3 month contract and then the company does not hire you, since that will give Robert half or Tek a big % of your initial salary.

I currently have a Full time position in IT that pays 35k a year, (non programing related) so its hard for me to leave that to go for a 3 month position, where i know i may be jumping from one job to another.

Is this the current state of programming across the USA? Do head hunter companies controlling the job market, serving between as middle man and getting a huge % by just introducing person A to company B are the norm?
Also how much is the expected per hour salary of a junior programmer?

Any help or comments will be appriciated

11-01-2006, 02:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
lendarios weeeeee Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Miami, Fl. Posts: 726	Advice. I don't know if this is the correct forum but here it goes. I need advise from developers and people that know the business side of programming. I graduated a Bachelor in Computer Science from FIU, in South Florida, this summer. My curriculum included Java, C++, VB, C and C#. I been trying to find a job as a programmer, but i have been unable. The local job offers are controlled by companies such as Robert Half and Tek, that give you 3 month contract-to hire options. I have spoken with friends that have gone with them and they give horrible references about them, basically its a 3 month contract and then the company does not hire you, since that will give Robert half or Tek a big % of your initial salary. I currently have a Full time position in IT that pays 35k a year, (non programing related) so its hard for me to leave that to go for a 3 month position, where i know i may be jumping from one job to another. Is this the current state of programming across the USA? Do head hunter companies controlling the job market, serving between as middle man and getting a huge % by just introducing person A to company B are the norm? Also how much is the expected per hour salary of a junior programmer? Any help or comments will be appriciated Last edited by lendarios : 11-03-2006 at 05:47 AM.