Work internationally! While the US is home to half of all IT workers worldwide, the size of the IT workforce outside of this country is growing twice as fast. (about 40% annual growth internationally) (eWeek magazine "Fair Trade on Jobs?" by Lisa Vaas, May 13, 2007)

Job Satisfaction! 91 percent of professionals in IT state that they are satisfied with their career choice, with over 83 percent stating that they are "very satisfied". (Computerworld Magazine - 2007 Job Satisfaction Survey)

Join the club! 79 percent of those who already have technical certifications will seek additional certifications in the coming year. (Certification Magazine - 2007 Salary Survey)

Average earnings in the computer and data processing industry are 89% higher than the national average for all industries. ("Career Guide for Industries: 2006 - 2007" Department of Labor, US Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Information Technology Association of America Survey - Almost half of all new jobs created in Information Technology go unfilled due to a lack of qualified candidates. ("When Can You Start?" ITAA April 2007)

56 percent of professionals in IT state that flexible work hours and casual work environment contribute to their job satisfaction (Computerworld Magazine - 2007 Job Satisfaction Survey)

50 percent of professionals in IT state that opportunities to use new technologies and work on interesting projects contribute to their job satisfaction. (Computerworld Magazine - 2007 Job Satisfaction Survey)