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Re:Why Aren’t Women Interested in Computer Science? by DannyBee on Thursday September 26, 2013 @03:47AM (#6449425)
Law absolutely does not have the potential to pay better. In fact, it's now a net negative earner (IE loans > increase in earning capacity), and has been for a few years.

If you want something with the potential to pay better, try "master plumber", or any other profession where the majority are getting quite old and not being replaced because everyone wants their kids to go to college and become a doctor.

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Re:Why Aren’t Women Interested in Computer Science? by collyw on Thursday September 26, 2013 @04:17AM (#6449506)
I assume you live in the States from your response. IT pay is fairly poor here in Spain. I can live comfortably, but difficult to afford a house, or save much for a pension.

(Though if what you say is true about it being law a net negative earner, then I am pleased to hear that).

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Re:Why Aren’t Women Interested in Computer Science? by DannyBee on Thursday September 26, 2013 @11:32AM (#6451442)
"(Though if what you say is true about it being law a net negative earner, then I am pleased to hear that). " Out of curiosity, why would this please you?
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Re:Why Aren’t Women Interested in Computer Science? by protomyth on Thursday September 26, 2013 @10:20AM (#6450905)
A female master plumber would probably do extremely well. She would probably not be a threatening a presence in the home as a male for a lot of customers. I did know a female carpenter who did cabinet / kitchen work that made bank because of the same reason.
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