Thursday, March 18, 2010

Internet Users

From the research it did on the amount of people using the internet in the world is about 1,733,993,741. The most visted website was google,facebook coming second and third yahoo. Fourth is youtube.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Computer Programmers

Description of Job:Computer programmers write detailed instructions that tell computers how to perform tasks. Programmers determine the steps that must be followed and the processes that must be completed in each step.
Number of People currently:435,076 in the United States
Outlook (potential opportunities):Growth rate through 2016 is -4.1% so you probably dont want to enter this job. Annual openings are 9,084
Training/Education/Qualifications:Analyze ideas and use logic to determine strengths and weaknesses. Identify problems and review information. Understand new info or materials by studying and working with them. Combine several pieces of information and draw conclusions. Notice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. Use reasoning to answer problems. Wages/Earnings:Hourly $43.14 Monthly $7,476 Yearly $89,720

Computer Operators

Description of Job:Computer operators keep records of computer operating times. They also keep records of problems that occur and how they are solved.
Number of People currently:129,997 in the united states
Outlook (potential opportunities):growth rate through 2016 is -24.7% so going into this job isnt wise.
Training/Education/Qualifications:Knowledge of computer hardware and software. Knowledge of providing special services to customers based on their needs. Knowledge of general office work such as filing and recording information. Knowledge of the equipment that is used to send messages as electronic impulses.
Wages/Earnings:Hourly $21.87 Monthly $3,790 Yearly $45,490

Computer Engineers

Description of Job:Computer engineers are the team members who solve theoretical problems. They apply their knowledge of math and science to computer design. They help solve technical problems and pass that information on to team members.
Number of People currently:935,324 people in the United States so the job already has alot of people working in that postion.
Outlook (potential opportunities):The growth rate through 2016 is 35.1%
annual openings:47,705
Training/Education/Qualifications:Knowledge of computer hardware and software. Know how to build machines, buildings, etc. Also includes knowing how to use computers, machines, and tools to do work usefully. Areas of knowledge include arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and statistics. Knowledge of making and using plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Wages/Earnings: Hourly $59.02 Monthly $10,228 Yearly $122,750

Monday, March 15, 2010

My occupation and monthly expenses

when I am older I plan to attend a 4 year college and 4 years of medicle school and 2 years intership to be a pediatrician. My monthly expenses and my money left over after all my expenses according to the reality check on oregon cis is:

Your Monthly Expenses
Portland
Housing
$1,430.00
Utilities
$363.00
Food
$250.00
Transportation
$557.00
Clothes
$75.00
Health Care
$60.00
Entertainment
$100.00
Personal Upkeep
$50.00
Miscellaneous
$100.00
Student Loans
$488.00
Savings
$525.00

________
Remaining Balance
$6,509.00

Friday, March 12, 2010

My favorite website

My favorite website would have to be facebook. It is my favorite because you can find old friends, new friends, and family. You can also see pictures and information about them. You can have your own profile for people to find you and learn more about you. Also they give you people you may know by looking at your friends friend list and recommending that you might know them, which is very helpful. You also can read their status and see what they are up to or see how they are feeling etc. You also can comment on their status and pictures and