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Computer Operator?Computer Operator?

Basically the Computer Operator really doesn’t operate Basically the Computer Operator really doesn’t operate computers at all. He or she actually oversees the usage computers at all. He or she actually oversees the usage of computers. Kind of weird isn’t it? They are being paid of computers. Kind of weird isn’t it? They are being paid for doing the unneeded task of watching other people do for doing the unneeded task of watching other people do their work, and paid well to boot!their work, and paid well to boot!

The duties of computer operators vary with the size of the The duties of computer operators vary with the size of the installation, the type of equipment used, and the policies of installation, the type of equipment used, and the policies of the employer. Generally, operators control the console of the employer. Generally, operators control the console of either a mainframe digital computer or a group of either a mainframe digital computer or a group of minicomputers. Working from operating instructions minicomputers. Working from operating instructions prepared by programmers, users, or operations managers, prepared by programmers, users, or operations managers, computer operators set controls on the computer and on computer operators set controls on the computer and on peripheral devices required to run a particular job. peripheral devices required to run a particular job.

Groups of people sitting around on Groups of people sitting around on computers computers

Sitting in a place which can see all other Sitting in a place which can see all other computers in the room or walking from computers in the room or walking from computer to computer making sure computer to computer making sure everything is going smoothlyeverything is going smoothly

Basic computer training from High School, Basic computer training from High School, College, or the MilitaryCollege, or the Military

Once you’re here, you’re pretty close to Once you’re here, you’re pretty close to the top, no real need for improvement in the top, no real need for improvement in this field.this field.

Employment will go down by 25% by 2016Employment will go down by 25% by 2016

$35,000 a year $35,000 a year

College (the cheap way)College (the cheap way)

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural CollegeAbraham Baldwin Agricultural College 3,665 students3,665 students Basic classes are requiredBasic classes are required My group would easily get inMy group would easily get in

Palau Community CollegePalau Community College 649 students649 students HS diploma or GEDHS diploma or GED Easy to get in!!!1! $10 application fee!!!1!Easy to get in!!!1! $10 application fee!!!1!

University of Puerto Rico: Rio PiedrasUniversity of Puerto Rico: Rio Piedras 15,122 students15,122 students HS diploma or GEDHS diploma or GED Easy to get inEasy to get in

Harvard CollegeHarvard College 6,648 students6,648 students HS diploma or GED NOT requiredHS diploma or GED NOT required Very hard to get inVery hard to get in

Entry Level IT/Computer PositionsEntry Level IT/Computer Positions

At least a H.S. diplomaAt least a H.S. diploma $25,000 - $40,000 /Year$25,000 - $40,000 /Year REQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS

- Must be detail oriented. - Must be detail oriented. - Must be willing to learn new technology. - Must be willing to learn new technology. - Must be able to comprehend information - Must be able to comprehend information quickly. quickly. - High energy and willingness to learn! - High energy and willingness to learn! - At least a H.S. diploma- At least a H.S. diploma

Cost of LivingCost of Living

PittsburgPittsburg $30,000 salary in Harrisburg$30,000 salary in Harrisburg

It's 7.8% cheaper to live in PittsburghIt's 7.8% cheaper to live in Pittsburgh