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  • D Dirk Higbee

    Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [ ] Checked it out on my own [ ] Other (please specify)_______________________________________ How long have you been a programmer? Check One: [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [ ] 2 to 5 years [ ] 5 to 10 years [ ] 10+ years What is your highest level of education attained? Check one: [ ] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [ ] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Other (please specify)______________________________________________ Do you have a college degree? Check One: [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify)________________________ [ ] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) Check One: [ ] Before [ ] After [ ] Not Applicable If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? Check One: [ ] A great deal [ ] Some practical knowledge [ ] No practical knowledge gained [ ] Not applicable: I have not attended college Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? Check One: [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Maybe What is your current employment status? Check one: [ ] I am employed. [ ] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [ ] Other (please specify) _______________________________ Thank you for your responses. Again, your responses will be kept confidential and will only be used anonymously in my analysis. I appreciate the time you took to complete the survey.

    My reality check bounced.

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    Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [x] Checked it out on my own [ ] Other (please specify)_______________________________________ How long have you been a programmer? Check One: [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [ ] 2 to 5 years [x] 5 to 10 years [ ] 10+ years What is your highest level of education attained? Check one: [ ] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [x] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Other (please specify)______________________________________________ Do you have a college degree? Check One: [x] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify)________________________ [ ] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) Check One: [ ] Before [x] After [ ] Not Applicable If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? Check One: [ ] A great deal [ ] Some practical knowledge [ ] No practical knowledge gained [ ] Not applicable: I have not attended college Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? Check One: [x] Yes [ ] No [ ] Maybe What is your current employment status? Check one: [x] I am employed. [ ] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [ ] Other (please specify) _______________________________

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      Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [x] Checked it out on my own [ ] Other (please specify)_______________________________________ How long have you been a programmer? Check One: [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [ ] 2 to 5 years [x] 5 to 10 years [ ] 10+ years What is your highest level of education attained? Check one: [ ] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [x] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Other (please specify)______________________________________________ Do you have a college degree? Check One: [x] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify)________________________ [ ] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) Check One: [ ] Before [x] After [ ] Not Applicable If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? Check One: [ ] A great deal [ ] Some practical knowledge [ ] No practical knowledge gained [ ] Not applicable: I have not attended college Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? Check One: [x] Yes [ ] No [ ] Maybe What is your current employment status? Check one: [x] I am employed. [ ] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [ ] Other (please specify) _______________________________

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      Dirk Higbee
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      Thank you. I see I need to make an adjustment before I turn it in. :)

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      • D Dirk Higbee

        Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [ ] Checked it out on my own [ ] Other (please specify)_______________________________________ How long have you been a programmer? Check One: [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [ ] 2 to 5 years [ ] 5 to 10 years [ ] 10+ years What is your highest level of education attained? Check one: [ ] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [ ] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Other (please specify)______________________________________________ Do you have a college degree? Check One: [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify)________________________ [ ] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) Check One: [ ] Before [ ] After [ ] Not Applicable If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? Check One: [ ] A great deal [ ] Some practical knowledge [ ] No practical knowledge gained [ ] Not applicable: I have not attended college Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? Check One: [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Maybe What is your current employment status? Check one: [ ] I am employed. [ ] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [ ] Other (please specify) _______________________________ Thank you for your responses. Again, your responses will be kept confidential and will only be used anonymously in my analysis. I appreciate the time you took to complete the survey.

        My reality check bounced.

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        Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [X] Checked it out on my own [ ] Other (please specify)_______________________________________ How long have you been a programmer? Check One: [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [ ] 2 to 5 years [ ] 5 to 10 years [X] 10+ years What is your highest level of education attained? Check one: [ ] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [X] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Other (please specify)______________________________________________ Do you have a college degree? Check One: [X] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify)________________________ [ ] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) Check One: [X] Before [X] After [ ] Not Applicable I began my first paid software development while in my first year of university (college to you I guess). If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? Check One: [X] A great deal [ ] Some practical knowledge [ ] No practical knowledge gained [ ] Not applicable: I have not attended college Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? Check One: [X] Yes [ ] No [ ] Maybe What is your current employment status? Check one: [ ] I am employed. [ ] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [X] Other (please specify) Have my own software development company.

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          Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [X] Checked it out on my own [ ] Other (please specify)_______________________________________ How long have you been a programmer? Check One: [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [ ] 2 to 5 years [ ] 5 to 10 years [X] 10+ years What is your highest level of education attained? Check one: [ ] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [X] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Other (please specify)______________________________________________ Do you have a college degree? Check One: [X] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify)________________________ [ ] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) Check One: [X] Before [X] After [ ] Not Applicable I began my first paid software development while in my first year of university (college to you I guess). If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? Check One: [X] A great deal [ ] Some practical knowledge [ ] No practical knowledge gained [ ] Not applicable: I have not attended college Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? Check One: [X] Yes [ ] No [ ] Maybe What is your current employment status? Check one: [ ] I am employed. [ ] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [X] Other (please specify) Have my own software development company.

          I don't have ADHD, I have ADOS... Attention Deficit oooh SHINY!! Booger Mobile (n) - A bright green 1964 Ford Falcon - our entry into the Camp Quality esCarpade!! Do something wonderful - make a donation to Camp Quality today!!

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          Dirk Higbee
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          Thank you for your response. :)

          My reality check bounced.

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          • D Dirk Higbee

            Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [ ] Checked it out on my own [ ] Other (please specify)_______________________________________ How long have you been a programmer? Check One: [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [ ] 2 to 5 years [ ] 5 to 10 years [ ] 10+ years What is your highest level of education attained? Check one: [ ] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [ ] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Other (please specify)______________________________________________ Do you have a college degree? Check One: [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify)________________________ [ ] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) Check One: [ ] Before [ ] After [ ] Not Applicable If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? Check One: [ ] A great deal [ ] Some practical knowledge [ ] No practical knowledge gained [ ] Not applicable: I have not attended college Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? Check One: [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Maybe What is your current employment status? Check one: [ ] I am employed. [ ] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [ ] Other (please specify) _______________________________ Thank you for your responses. Again, your responses will be kept confidential and will only be used anonymously in my analysis. I appreciate the time you took to complete the survey.

            My reality check bounced.

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            Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [ ] Checked it out on my own [x] Other (please specify) Stumbled across it and loved it._________ How long have you been a programmer? Check One: [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [ ] 2 to 5 years [ ] 5 to 10 years [x] 10+ years What is your highest level of education attained? Check one: [ ] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [x] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Other (please specify)______________________________________________ Do you have a college degree? Check One: [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [x] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify) Electrical Engineering [ ] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) Check One: [ ] Before [x] After [ ] Not Applicable If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? Check One: [ ] A great deal [ ] Some practical knowledge [ ] No practical knowledge gained [ ] Not applicable: I have not attended college Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? Check One: [x] Yes [ ] No [ ] Maybe What is your current employment status? Check one: [x] I am employed. [ ] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [ ] Other (please specify) _______________________________

            Charlie Gilley You're going to tell me what I want to know, or I'm going to beat you to death in your own house. "Where liberty dwells, there is my country." B. Franklin, 1783

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            • D Dirk Higbee

              Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [ ] Checked it out on my own [ ] Other (please specify)_______________________________________ How long have you been a programmer? Check One: [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [ ] 2 to 5 years [ ] 5 to 10 years [ ] 10+ years What is your highest level of education attained? Check one: [ ] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [ ] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Other (please specify)______________________________________________ Do you have a college degree? Check One: [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify)________________________ [ ] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) Check One: [ ] Before [ ] After [ ] Not Applicable If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? Check One: [ ] A great deal [ ] Some practical knowledge [ ] No practical knowledge gained [ ] Not applicable: I have not attended college Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? Check One: [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Maybe What is your current employment status? Check one: [ ] I am employed. [ ] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [ ] Other (please specify) _______________________________ Thank you for your responses. Again, your responses will be kept confidential and will only be used anonymously in my analysis. I appreciate the time you took to complete the survey.

              My reality check bounced.

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              PIEBALDconsult
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              Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [ ] Checked it out on my own [X] Other (please specify)_______It chose me________________________________ How long have you been a programmer? Check One: [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [ ] 2 to 5 years [ ] 5 to 10 years [X] 10+ years What is your highest level of education attained? Check one: [ ] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [X] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Other (please specify)______________________________________________ Do you have a college degree? Check One: [X] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify)________________________ [ ] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) Check One: [X] Before [ ] After [ ] Not Applicable It was when I took my first BASIC class in high school If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? Check One: [X] A great deal [ ] Some practical knowledge [ ] No practical knowledge gained [ ] Not applicable: I have not attended college But learning from experienced developers in the field is also very important. Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? Check One: [ ] Yes [ ] No [X] Maybe Only if he shows an aptitude. What is your current employment status? Check one: [ ] I am employed. [X] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [ ] Other (please specify) _______________________________

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              • C charlieg

                Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [ ] Checked it out on my own [x] Other (please specify) Stumbled across it and loved it._________ How long have you been a programmer? Check One: [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [ ] 2 to 5 years [ ] 5 to 10 years [x] 10+ years What is your highest level of education attained? Check one: [ ] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [x] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Other (please specify)______________________________________________ Do you have a college degree? Check One: [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [x] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify) Electrical Engineering [ ] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) Check One: [ ] Before [x] After [ ] Not Applicable If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? Check One: [ ] A great deal [ ] Some practical knowledge [ ] No practical knowledge gained [ ] Not applicable: I have not attended college Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? Check One: [x] Yes [ ] No [ ] Maybe What is your current employment status? Check one: [x] I am employed. [ ] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [ ] Other (please specify) _______________________________

                Charlie Gilley You're going to tell me what I want to know, or I'm going to beat you to death in your own house. "Where liberty dwells, there is my country." B. Franklin, 1783

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                Dirk Higbee
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                Thank you.

                My reality check bounced.

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                • P PIEBALDconsult

                  Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [ ] Checked it out on my own [X] Other (please specify)_______It chose me________________________________ How long have you been a programmer? Check One: [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [ ] 2 to 5 years [ ] 5 to 10 years [X] 10+ years What is your highest level of education attained? Check one: [ ] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [X] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Other (please specify)______________________________________________ Do you have a college degree? Check One: [X] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify)________________________ [ ] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) Check One: [X] Before [ ] After [ ] Not Applicable It was when I took my first BASIC class in high school If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? Check One: [X] A great deal [ ] Some practical knowledge [ ] No practical knowledge gained [ ] Not applicable: I have not attended college But learning from experienced developers in the field is also very important. Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? Check One: [ ] Yes [ ] No [X] Maybe Only if he shows an aptitude. What is your current employment status? Check one: [ ] I am employed. [X] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [ ] Other (please specify) _______________________________

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                  Dirk Higbee
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                  Thank you. Great answers.

                  My reality check bounced.

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                  • D Dirk Higbee

                    Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [ ] Checked it out on my own [ ] Other (please specify)_______________________________________ How long have you been a programmer? Check One: [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [ ] 2 to 5 years [ ] 5 to 10 years [ ] 10+ years What is your highest level of education attained? Check one: [ ] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [ ] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Other (please specify)______________________________________________ Do you have a college degree? Check One: [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify)________________________ [ ] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) Check One: [ ] Before [ ] After [ ] Not Applicable If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? Check One: [ ] A great deal [ ] Some practical knowledge [ ] No practical knowledge gained [ ] Not applicable: I have not attended college Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? Check One: [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Maybe What is your current employment status? Check one: [ ] I am employed. [ ] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [ ] Other (please specify) _______________________________ Thank you for your responses. Again, your responses will be kept confidential and will only be used anonymously in my analysis. I appreciate the time you took to complete the survey.

                    My reality check bounced.

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                    Dan Neely
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                    Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [ ] Checked it out on my own [x] Other (please specify)_My family got a trash-80 color when I was 6 or seven that included a basic manual. It was reading material, i had a shortage of that at the time... How long have you been a programmer? Check One: [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [X] 2 to 5 years [ ] 5 to 10 years [ ] 10+ years I'm assuming you meant professional. If you want a count from my first major program (draw poker with crappy AI and GUI) about 13 years. What is your highest level of education attained? Check one: [ ] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [x] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Other (please specify)______________________________________________ Do you have a college degree? Check One: [x] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [x] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify)__I double majored; my second is Astronomy/Physics (this is a single major) [ ] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) Check One: [ ] Before [x] After [ ] Not Applicable Are you only asking about professional work again? If not before. If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? Check One: [x] A great deal [ ] Some practical knowledge [ ] No practical knowledge gained [ ] Not applicable: I have not attended college Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? Check One: [x] Yes [ ] No [ ] Maybe What is your current employment status? Check one: [x] I am employed. [ ] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [ ] Other (please specify) _______________________________ Thank you for your responses. Again, your responses will be kept confidential and will only be used anonymously in my analysis. I appreciate the time you took to complete the survey.

                    3x12=36 2x12=24 1x12=12 0x12=18

                    modified on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 9:08 PM

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                    • D Dan Neely

                      Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [ ] Checked it out on my own [x] Other (please specify)_My family got a trash-80 color when I was 6 or seven that included a basic manual. It was reading material, i had a shortage of that at the time... How long have you been a programmer? Check One: [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [X] 2 to 5 years [ ] 5 to 10 years [ ] 10+ years I'm assuming you meant professional. If you want a count from my first major program (draw poker with crappy AI and GUI) about 13 years. What is your highest level of education attained? Check one: [ ] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [x] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Other (please specify)______________________________________________ Do you have a college degree? Check One: [x] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [x] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify)__I double majored; my second is Astronomy/Physics (this is a single major) [ ] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) Check One: [ ] Before [x] After [ ] Not Applicable Are you only asking about professional work again? If not before. If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? Check One: [x] A great deal [ ] Some practical knowledge [ ] No practical knowledge gained [ ] Not applicable: I have not attended college Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? Check One: [x] Yes [ ] No [ ] Maybe What is your current employment status? Check one: [x] I am employed. [ ] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [ ] Other (please specify) _______________________________ Thank you for your responses. Again, your responses will be kept confidential and will only be used anonymously in my analysis. I appreciate the time you took to complete the survey.

                      3x12=36 2x12=24 1x12=12 0x12=18

                      modified on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 9:08 PM

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                      Thank you

                      My reality check bounced.

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                      • D Dirk Higbee

                        Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [ ] Checked it out on my own [ ] Other (please specify)_______________________________________ How long have you been a programmer? Check One: [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [ ] 2 to 5 years [ ] 5 to 10 years [ ] 10+ years What is your highest level of education attained? Check one: [ ] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [ ] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Other (please specify)______________________________________________ Do you have a college degree? Check One: [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify)________________________ [ ] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) Check One: [ ] Before [ ] After [ ] Not Applicable If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? Check One: [ ] A great deal [ ] Some practical knowledge [ ] No practical knowledge gained [ ] Not applicable: I have not attended college Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? Check One: [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Maybe What is your current employment status? Check one: [ ] I am employed. [ ] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [ ] Other (please specify) _______________________________ Thank you for your responses. Again, your responses will be kept confidential and will only be used anonymously in my analysis. I appreciate the time you took to complete the survey.

                        My reality check bounced.

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                        Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [X] Checked it out on my own [ ] Other (please specify)_______________________________________ How long have you been a programmer? Check One: [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [ ] 2 to 5 years [ ] 5 to 10 years [X] 10+ years What is your highest level of education attained? Check one: [ ] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [ ] Bachelors Degree [X] Masters Degree [ ] Other (please specify)______________________________________________ Do you have a college degree? Check One: [X] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify)________________________ [ ] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) Check One: [X] Before [ ] After [ ] Not Applicable If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? Check One: [ ] A great deal [X] Some practical knowledge [ ] No practical knowledge gained [ ] Not applicable: I have not attended college Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? Check One: [ ] Yes [ ] No [X] Maybe What is your current employment status? Check one: [X] I am employed. [ ] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [ ] Other (please specify) ____________________________


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                          Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [ ] Checked it out on my own [ ] Other (please specify)_______________________________________ How long have you been a programmer? Check One: [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [ ] 2 to 5 years [ ] 5 to 10 years [ ] 10+ years What is your highest level of education attained? Check one: [ ] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [ ] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Other (please specify)______________________________________________ Do you have a college degree? Check One: [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify)________________________ [ ] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) Check One: [ ] Before [ ] After [ ] Not Applicable If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? Check One: [ ] A great deal [ ] Some practical knowledge [ ] No practical knowledge gained [ ] Not applicable: I have not attended college Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? Check One: [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Maybe What is your current employment status? Check one: [ ] I am employed. [ ] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [ ] Other (please specify) _______________________________ Thank you for your responses. Again, your responses will be kept confidential and will only be used anonymously in my analysis. I appreciate the time you took to complete the survey.

                          My reality check bounced.

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                          Colin Rae
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                          Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [ ] Checked it out on my own [ ] Other (please specify)_______________________________________ How long have you been a programmer? Check One: [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [ ] 2 to 5 years [ ] 5 to 10 years [X] 10+ years What is your highest level of education attained? Check one: [ ] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [X] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Other (please specify)______________________________________________ Do you have a college degree? Check One: [X] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify)________________________ [ ] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) Check One: [X] Before [ ] After [ ] Not Applicable If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? Check One: [ ] A great deal [X] Some practical knowledge [ ] No practical knowledge gained [ ] Not applicable: I have not attended college Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? Check One: [X] Yes [ ] No [ ] Maybe What is your current employment status? Check one: [X] I am employed. [ ] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job.

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                          • D Dirk Higbee

                            Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [ ] Checked it out on my own [ ] Other (please specify)_______________________________________ How long have you been a programmer? Check One: [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [ ] 2 to 5 years [ ] 5 to 10 years [ ] 10+ years What is your highest level of education attained? Check one: [ ] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [ ] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Other (please specify)______________________________________________ Do you have a college degree? Check One: [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify)________________________ [ ] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) Check One: [ ] Before [ ] After [ ] Not Applicable If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? Check One: [ ] A great deal [ ] Some practical knowledge [ ] No practical knowledge gained [ ] Not applicable: I have not attended college Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? Check One: [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Maybe What is your current employment status? Check one: [ ] I am employed. [ ] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [ ] Other (please specify) _______________________________ Thank you for your responses. Again, your responses will be kept confidential and will only be used anonymously in my analysis. I appreciate the time you took to complete the survey.

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                            Adam Maras
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                            Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [x] Checked it out on my own [ ] Other (please specify)_______________________________________ How long have you been a programmer? Check One: [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [ ] 2 to 5 years [ ] 5 to 10 years [x] 10+ years What is your highest level of education attained? Check one: [x] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [ ] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Other (please specify)______________________________________________ Do you have a college degree? Check One: [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify)________________________ [x] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) Check One: [ ] Before [ ] After [x] Not Applicable If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? Check One: [ ] A great deal [ ] Some practical knowledge [ ] No practical knowledge gained [x] Not applicable: I have not attended college Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? Check One: [ ] Yes [ ] No [x] Maybe What is your current employment status? Check one: [ ] I am employed. [x] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [ ] Other (please specify) _______________________________

                            Adam Maras | Software Developer Microsoft Certified Professional Developer

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                              Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [ ] Checked it out on my own [ ] Other (please specify)_______________________________________ How long have you been a programmer? Check One: [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [ ] 2 to 5 years [ ] 5 to 10 years [ ] 10+ years What is your highest level of education attained? Check one: [ ] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [ ] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Other (please specify)______________________________________________ Do you have a college degree? Check One: [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify)________________________ [ ] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) Check One: [ ] Before [ ] After [ ] Not Applicable If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? Check One: [ ] A great deal [ ] Some practical knowledge [ ] No practical knowledge gained [ ] Not applicable: I have not attended college Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? Check One: [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Maybe What is your current employment status? Check one: [ ] I am employed. [ ] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [ ] Other (please specify) _______________________________ Thank you for your responses. Again, your responses will be kept confidential and will only be used anonymously in my analysis. I appreciate the time you took to complete the survey.

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                              HimanshuJoshi
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                              Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter
                              Checked it out on my own
                              Other (please specify)_______________________________________ How long have you been a programmer? [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years
                              2 to 5 years
                              5 to 10 years [ ] 10+ years What is your highest level of education attained? [ ] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree
                              Bachelors Degree
                              Masters Degree [ ] Other (please specify)______________________________________________ Do you have a college degree?
                              Yes, I have a college degree in programming
                              Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify)________________________ [ ] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) [ ] Before
                              After
                              Not Applicable If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? [ ] A great deal [ ] Some practical knowledge
                              No practical knowledge gained
                              Not applicable: I have not attended college Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer?
                              Yes
                              No [ ] Maybe What is your current employment status?
                              I am employed.
                              I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [ ] Other (please specify) _______________________________

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                              • D Dirk Higbee

                                Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [ ] Checked it out on my own [ ] Other (please specify)_______________________________________ How long have you been a programmer? Check One: [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [ ] 2 to 5 years [ ] 5 to 10 years [ ] 10+ years What is your highest level of education attained? Check one: [ ] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [ ] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Other (please specify)______________________________________________ Do you have a college degree? Check One: [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify)________________________ [ ] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) Check One: [ ] Before [ ] After [ ] Not Applicable If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? Check One: [ ] A great deal [ ] Some practical knowledge [ ] No practical knowledge gained [ ] Not applicable: I have not attended college Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? Check One: [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Maybe What is your current employment status? Check one: [ ] I am employed. [ ] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [ ] Other (please specify) _______________________________ Thank you for your responses. Again, your responses will be kept confidential and will only be used anonymously in my analysis. I appreciate the time you took to complete the survey.

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                                Mycroft Holmes
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                                Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [ ] Checked it out on my own [x] Other (please specify)_Commodore basic was on a game console_ How long have you been a programmer? Check One: [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [ ] 2 to 5 years [ ] 5 to 10 years [x] 10+ years What is your highest level of education attained? Check one: [ ] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [ ] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [x] Other (please specify)_Didn't finish high school_ Do you have a college degree? Check One: [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify)________________________ [x] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) Check One: [ ] Before [ ] After [x] Not Applicable If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? Check One: [ ] A great deal [ ] Some practical knowledge [ ] No practical knowledge gained [x] Not applicable: I have not attended college Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? Check One: [x] Yes [ ] No [ ] Maybe What is your current employment status? Check one: [x] I am employed. [ ] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [ ] Other (please specify) _______________________________ You cannot do what I did in todays environment, a self taught developer with no formal education is just not possible in this day and age.

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                                  Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [ ] Checked it out on my own [ ] Other (please specify)_______________________________________ How long have you been a programmer? Check One: [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [ ] 2 to 5 years [ ] 5 to 10 years [ ] 10+ years What is your highest level of education attained? Check one: [ ] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [ ] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Other (please specify)______________________________________________ Do you have a college degree? Check One: [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify)________________________ [ ] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) Check One: [ ] Before [ ] After [ ] Not Applicable If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? Check One: [ ] A great deal [ ] Some practical knowledge [ ] No practical knowledge gained [ ] Not applicable: I have not attended college Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? Check One: [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Maybe What is your current employment status? Check one: [ ] I am employed. [ ] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [ ] Other (please specify) _______________________________ Thank you for your responses. Again, your responses will be kept confidential and will only be used anonymously in my analysis. I appreciate the time you took to complete the survey.

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                                  Member 96
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                                  Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [X] Checked it out on my own [ ] Other (please specify)_______________________________________ How long have you been a programmer? Check One: [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [ ] 2 to 5 years [ ] 5 to 10 years [X] 10+ years What is your highest level of education attained? Check one: [X] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [ ] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Other (please specify)______________________________________________ Do you have a college degree? Check One: [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify)________________________ [X] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) Check One: [ ] Before [ ] After [X] Not Applicable If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? Check One: [ ] A great deal [ ] Some practical knowledge [ ] No practical knowledge gained [X] Not applicable: I have not attended college Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? Check One: [ ] Yes [X] No [ ] Maybe What is your current employment status? Check one: [ ] I am employed. [ ] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [X] Other (please specify) Self employed___________________________


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                                  • D Dirk Higbee

                                    Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [ ] Checked it out on my own [ ] Other (please specify)_______________________________________ How long have you been a programmer? Check One: [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [ ] 2 to 5 years [ ] 5 to 10 years [ ] 10+ years What is your highest level of education attained? Check one: [ ] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [ ] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Other (please specify)______________________________________________ Do you have a college degree? Check One: [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify)________________________ [ ] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) Check One: [ ] Before [ ] After [ ] Not Applicable If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? Check One: [ ] A great deal [ ] Some practical knowledge [ ] No practical knowledge gained [ ] Not applicable: I have not attended college Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? Check One: [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Maybe What is your current employment status? Check one: [ ] I am employed. [ ] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [ ] Other (please specify) _______________________________ Thank you for your responses. Again, your responses will be kept confidential and will only be used anonymously in my analysis. I appreciate the time you took to complete the survey.

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                                    0x3c0
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                                    Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [X] Checked it out on my own [ ] Other (please specify)_______________________________________ How long have you been a programmer? Check One: [Professional - not started] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [ ] 2 to 5 years [Amateur] 5 to 10 years [ ] 10+ years What is your highest level of education attained? Check one: [X] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [ ] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Other (please specify)______________________________________________ Do you have a college degree? Check One: [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify)________________________ [I've got a fistful of A-levels if that counts] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) Check One: [X] Before [ ] After [] Not Applicable If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? Check One: [ ] A great deal [X] Some practical knowledge [ ] No practical knowledge gained [ ] Not applicable: I have not attended college Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? Check One: [ ] Yes [X] No [ ] Maybe What is your current employment status? Check one: [ ] I am employed. [X] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [ ] Other (please specify) _______________________________

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                                    • D Dirk Higbee

                                      Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [ ] Checked it out on my own [ ] Other (please specify)_______________________________________ How long have you been a programmer? Check One: [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [ ] 2 to 5 years [ ] 5 to 10 years [ ] 10+ years What is your highest level of education attained? Check one: [ ] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [ ] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Other (please specify)______________________________________________ Do you have a college degree? Check One: [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify)________________________ [ ] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) Check One: [ ] Before [ ] After [ ] Not Applicable If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? Check One: [ ] A great deal [ ] Some practical knowledge [ ] No practical knowledge gained [ ] Not applicable: I have not attended college Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? Check One: [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Maybe What is your current employment status? Check one: [ ] I am employed. [ ] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [ ] Other (please specify) _______________________________ Thank you for your responses. Again, your responses will be kept confidential and will only be used anonymously in my analysis. I appreciate the time you took to complete the survey.

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                                      i j russell
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                                      Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [X] Checked it out on my own [ ] Other (please specify)_______________________________________ How long have you been a programmer? Check One: [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [ ] 2 to 5 years [ ] 5 to 10 years [X] 10+ years What is your highest level of education attained? Check one: [ ] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [X] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Other (please specify)______________________________________________ Do you have a college degree? Check One: [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [X] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify)__Mathematics______________________ [ ] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) Check One: [ ] Before [X] After [ ] Not Applicable If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? Check One: [ ] A great deal [ ] Some practical knowledge [X] No practical knowledge gained [ ] Not applicable: I have not attended college Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? Check One: [ ] Yes [ ] No [X] Maybe What is your current employment status? Check one: [X] I am employed. [ ] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [ ] Other (please specify) _______________________________

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                                      • D Dirk Higbee

                                        Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [ ] Checked it out on my own [ ] Other (please specify)_______________________________________ How long have you been a programmer? Check One: [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [ ] 2 to 5 years [ ] 5 to 10 years [ ] 10+ years What is your highest level of education attained? Check one: [ ] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [ ] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Other (please specify)______________________________________________ Do you have a college degree? Check One: [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify)________________________ [ ] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) Check One: [ ] Before [ ] After [ ] Not Applicable If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? Check One: [ ] A great deal [ ] Some practical knowledge [ ] No practical knowledge gained [ ] Not applicable: I have not attended college Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? Check One: [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Maybe What is your current employment status? Check one: [ ] I am employed. [ ] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [ ] Other (please specify) _______________________________ Thank you for your responses. Again, your responses will be kept confidential and will only be used anonymously in my analysis. I appreciate the time you took to complete the survey.

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                                        Harvey Saayman
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                                        Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [ ] Checked it out on my own [X] Other - I've wanted to be a programmer ever since I can remember How long have you been a programmer? [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [X] 2 to 5 years [ ] 5 to 10 years [ ] 10+ years What is your highest level of education attained? [ ] High School [X] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [ ] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Other Do you have a college degree? [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify)________________________ [X] No, I do not have a college degree (I have a diploma, Still doing my BSc degree part time while working full time) Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) [ ] Before [X] After [ ] Not Applicable Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? [X] Yes [ ] No [ ] Maybe What is your current employment status? [X] I am employed. [ ] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [ ] Other

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                                        • D Dirk Higbee

                                          Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [ ] Checked it out on my own [ ] Other (please specify)_______________________________________ How long have you been a programmer? Check One: [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [ ] 2 to 5 years [ ] 5 to 10 years [ ] 10+ years What is your highest level of education attained? Check one: [ ] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [ ] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Other (please specify)______________________________________________ Do you have a college degree? Check One: [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify)________________________ [ ] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) Check One: [ ] Before [ ] After [ ] Not Applicable If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? Check One: [ ] A great deal [ ] Some practical knowledge [ ] No practical knowledge gained [ ] Not applicable: I have not attended college Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? Check One: [ ] Yes [ ] No [ ] Maybe What is your current employment status? Check one: [ ] I am employed. [ ] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [ ] Other (please specify) _______________________________ Thank you for your responses. Again, your responses will be kept confidential and will only be used anonymously in my analysis. I appreciate the time you took to complete the survey.

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                                          phannon86
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                                          Friend or relative [ ] College Recruiter [X] Checked it out on my own [ ] Other (please specify)_______________________________________ How long have you been a programmer? Check One: [ ] 0 to 6 months [ ] 6 months to 1 year [ ] 1 to 2 years [X] 2 to 5 years [ ] 5 to 10 years [ ] 10+ years What is your highest level of education attained? Check one: [ ] High School [ ] Technical College [ ] Associates Degree [X] Bachelors Degree [ ] Masters Degree [ ] Other (please specify)______________________________________________ Do you have a college degree? Check One: [ ] Yes, I have a college degree in programming [X] Yes, I have a college degree in (other, please specify) Computer Science [ ] No, I do not have a college degree Did you become a programmer before or after attending college? (If applicable) Check One: [ ] Before [X] After [ ] Not Applicable If you became a programmer before attending college, how much practical knowledge did you gain from your schooling? Check One: [ ] A great deal [X] Some practical knowledge [ ] No practical knowledge gained [ ] Not applicable: I have not attended college Would you recommend college to someone interested in becoming a programmer? Check One: [X] Yes [ ] No [ ] Maybe What is your current employment status? Check one: [X] I am employed. [ ] I am unemployed and am searching. [ ] I am not looking for a job. [ ] Other (please specify) _______________________________

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