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Maria Gutierrez
September 15, 2012
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RailsGirls 2012 - Why should I become a software engineer?
Rails Girls DC September 2012
Maria Gutierrez
September 15, 2012
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Transcript
Why?
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Every where
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Diversity
UK Average ~£26,500
US Average ~$40,000
Software Engineer in DC ~$100,000
Flexible
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How?
True
False
You are a programmer!
My first job
Creative
Good Communicator
Reliable
Focused
Organised
Passion
The complexity is in the domain not the code
Proficiency
Continue Learning
User Groups
Mentor
Practice
Is worth it!