Aug 27 2007
IT Sector
It really is pretty grim being in IT these days. Technology companies are dropping like flies, rates for employees are poor and, if you have your own business, then getting your message over is well nigh impossible.
There’s a lot to keep up with so it’s no wonder stress levels are high. Fact is, a couple of years ago I was complaining that no-one would employ me in IT being over 50 (probably struggle at over 40 actually). Nowadays, I’m not sure I would be interested if they offered be gold bars as a bonus.
I don’t think I’m alone given the numbers leaving the industry. Considering the Country is, supposedly, 30,000 suitable employees short annually you would have thought that older workers would be more readily considered. Get your blinkers off!
For anyone looking for IT staff now, try interviewing a few plumbers and electricians - that’s where all the IT staff that didn’t emigrate went!