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Working as a computer operator or programmer is being familiar to everything related to informatics and technology. You have to know how to write codes that computers are going to execute. Codes tell a computer how to interact and accomplish a specific task. You also have to be good to work in pairs because you will sometimes need others help.
They have to meet with some designers, artists and financiers when they're about to start a project. Everyone that is in this program is specialized in one or two areas as there are a lot of different categories in informatics in general. Plus, programmers have to write and compose a code that the computer will execute.
They compose a code that the computer will execute. After, they might write an interface or some sort of project that might take a couple of hours. They can do something different every day, from writing codes to doing a project in groups
Operators/programmers can work in different places depending on their concrete job. Some work in an office surrounded by lots of people. There's always many computers that come in all shapes and sizes. Each one of these computers execute a particular job required. Some people might even work from home, with only their computer and their cellphone to communicate with all the calm in the world
It's being said that 37.4% of programmers and operators have minimum a bachelor degree. 7% have a master degree. Therefore, it's possible to become one with only a high school degree or a GED. Jobs often require some specific skills (C, C++, Word, Excel etc...) that you should master well to be chosen to work as an operator or a programmer.
The average operator/programmer makes between $55 000-75 000 yearly. Salaries differ from where you're working and for which company you're working. If you work for an international company that is very popular you might make a salary twice as good as the local industry of your city
Many kinds of training are required like proficiency with programming languages, mathematical skills, writing skills, self-motivation etc... Those elements are essential to make a great career in programming.
Like every job, there are some bad things about your every day life and habits. For example, the most common reason is brain fatigue. As we all know, being in front of a computer or an electronic device for hours makes our head hurt. Also, it might cause health risks, communication skills, always being on the run etc... Those are all proofs that you can't work without making some poses from time to time.
A team of researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory confirms that by 2040 some machines and natural language processing technologies might replace humans work. Robots will be able to work at the place of humans, but won't be capable of doing everything we can do
Normally, programmers/operators will retire around the age of 55-60. As you can see, it's kind of a young age to retire. Many scientists say that always being on a computer all day long might be the real cause of tiredness and so, retire at an early age.
As for now, I'm only in College and will be there for around 2 years. I guess I still need about 4-6 years of education in university, so I will maybe graduate in about 8 years. I know that being accepted in this kind of program might be very difficult but I know that if I work very hard I will accomplish my goals. I hope to be accepted as soon as possible and start working when possible
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