How much does a computer programmer/Engineer get paid?

AB I need your help. I just began Paralegal class in a private college, but what I really want to do is go to a computer class where I will get paid hourly and get job placement. Should I stay in Paralegal school or quit and take computer classes?

• Answer:

  The ONLY person who can make that decision is you! A very long time ago, one of my mentors told me: "Not to decide IS to decide!" The answer: You look to yourself! Y-O-U! You! Who knows you, better than you? No one - except Y-O-U! You! Who knows your habits better than you? No one - except Y-O-U! You! Who knows what you like and dislike better than you? No one - except Y-O-U! You! A] "The only stupid question is the question you don't ask." B] "So, you thought --- and think --- education is expensive? Just wait until you try ignorance." Ask questions of knowledgeable people. Remember this: When you are in a group and you or someone else asks a question; that question being asked could be a question one or more folks have on their mind, BUT are afraid to ask. DON'T be afraid to ask questions - and keep asking questions until you get understandable answers to your questions. This requires persistence and tenacity. Will some folks think you're a pain in the neck [and another place]? Absolutely. Don't settle for "fluff" answers or "smoke and mirrors" answers. After getting ALL your questions answered to your satisfaction, HOW do you make your decision? Benjamin Franklin developed a very simple, yet very effective system. You can use more than 1 sheet of paper for one career or one type of investment. You can take as long as you like. You can take as little time as you like. You can simply ignore this. This is your career and your life you’re getting answers to and about. Sit down in a very quiet place. No TV, radio or any other interruptions or distractions. At the top on a blank sheet of paper, write the situation/challenge/problem you are faced with: Should I/we do .....? After the question, draw a vertical line down the middle and a horizontal line across the top of that vertical line - much like a very large upper case "T". On the left side of that middle vertical line, write "For" or "+". On the right side of that middle vertical line, write "Against" or "-". Under that +, number and write down ALL those things or points which could help you to go FOR that question. Under that -, number and write down ALL those things or points which could help you NOT to go or Against that question. Do the same for any and all other careers you're interested in pursuing. You can switch back from sheet to sheet and from + to - and then from - to +. Look at the numbers between all of your sheets: When the + outnumber/outweigh the -, do it. When the - outnumber/outweigh the +, don't do it. And I think we went-full circle on this one: Is it easy to make/earn money? It's as easy or as difficult as a person decides in his/her mind, isn’t it? Thank you for asking your question. I enjoyed taking the time to answer your question. You did a great job - not only for your information, but for every other person interested in reading my answer. VTY, Ron Berue Yes this is my real last name Sources: The terrific, inspiring books I read, mark-up and make notes in. My wonderful family. Graduate of the Culinary Institute of America ["The C.I.A."], New Haven, CT campus. Over 26 years in the food & beverage business. In the real estate business over 34 years in Pennsylvania. Currently trades options and stocks “THE University of Hard Knocks” also known as ("a/k/a") "life's valuable lessons"