• Technology jobs continue to be a best area for growth – but not so great for someone with only RPG which is in severe decline – Java, C, C++, C#, Ruby, Python, PHP, Linux, “Open” tools are the hotter tickets to success.  RPG ILE will remain as a legacy language, but smart companies are adding more Open Source – Rapid Development tools that more easily work with web interface and smart devices.
  
• Best job prospects in IT are: C, Java, Mobile, Cloud Computing, Analytics, Project Management, Security, Big Data, etc.
• Companies that are hiring, are seeking the needle in a haystack – or multiple skills with new technologies. They want A, B, C, D, E, which is hard to find when most candidates have A, B
• RPG Developers are retiring. There is a need to cross train interns or use other Open technologies to access legacy RPG systems.
• More Part-Time RPG Developers needs – is there a P/T career for you?  Smart employers are adding a P/T resource and should consider new retirees who still want to work part-time or consultants who like to juggle 2-3 clients.
  
• Over the last coupler of years, we have continued to hear some clients are phasing out or replacing RPG legacy systems with SAAS solutions.

Today, RPG alone is not enough! Add to your “tool belt !”

• You know how to write business applications
• You understand and know how provide users with the data they need
• The term computer programmer can refer to a specialist in one area of computer programming or to a generalist who writes code for many kinds of software. – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Programmer

Today, hardware or software does not have to limit you. You are free to use any of the many languages and apply the best tool for the job

Skills for Todays RPG Developer