Hopping from a C++ to a Perl/Unix job
- by rocknroll
Hi all,
I have been a C++ / Linux Developer till now and I am adept in this stack. Of late I have been getting opportunities that require Perl, Unix (with knowledge of C++,shell scripting) expertise. Organizations are showing interest even though I don't have much scripting experience to boast off. The role is more in a Support, maintenance project involving SQL as well. Off late I am in a fix whether to forgo these offers or not.
I don't know the dynamics of an IT organization and thus on one hand I fear that my C++ experience will be nullified and on the positive side I am getting to work on a new technology stack which will only add to my skill set.
I am sure, most of you at some point of time have encountered such dilemmas and would have taken some decision.
I want you to share your perspectives
on such a scenario where a person is
required to change his/her technology
stack when changing his/her job.
What are the merits and demerits in
going with either of the choices?
Also I know that C++ isn't going
anywhere in the near future. What
about perl? I have no clue as to what
the future holds for perl developer?
Whether there are enough
opportunities for a perl developer?
I am asking this question here because most of my fellow programmers face this career choice dilemma.
Thanks.