Job Market in Programming

I just recently started programming, and I've found I have a knack for it.

Being as I'm going into college, and chosing a major, I just thought I'd ask what the job market for programming was like.  I mean, are programmers in demand enough that I'll never be out of a job, or is finding a job difficult? Is it a good choice of major?  How much is the salary usually for a good C/C++ programmer?

Pay attention to >>8

If you're just after programming, don't waste your time with Comp Sci, do a different course. You don't do CS to learn how to program.

If your CS course is heavily Java based, don't waste your time. Just look at Java and all the DegreeFactory.getDegree() incompetants. Masters? PhDs? Useless. These guys rely on buzzwords, hype, overpriced consultants and simply copying to get through.

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