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Re^2: Is Perl a good career move?

by Mutant (Priest)
on Jan 13, 2005 at 14:34 UTC ( [id://421978]=note: print w/replies, xml ) Need Help??


in reply to Re: Is Perl a good career move?
in thread Is Perl a good career move?

I'm not saying I couldn't learn Java in a matter of weeks (actually, I already know a little bit as it is..), but could I get a job as a Java programmer tomorrow? Even if I go away and fork out for a 3 month course, who's a Java employer going to hire? Me with several years Perl experience and a 3 month course in Java, or someone else with several years Java experience?

I might be sounding pessimistic here, but I honestly don't know the answers to these questions.

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Re^3: Is Perl a good career move?
by simon.proctor (Vicar) on Jan 13, 2005 at 15:10 UTC
    That isn't comparing apples with apples in my book. Regardless of the language an employer will always pick the person most suited for the job. If someone has several years experience of your core system then you will pick them for your shortlist of candidates. Simple.

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