Mainframe, MVS and zOS Discussion

Hi Guys,

I am a CICS support person having 2.6 years exp but resigned few days back. I got offer in other company in mainframes. But I am in dilemma whether to continue in mainframes or other technologies.

Please share your thoughts

Do you have offer for the job in other technology?

If no, quest ends there as you've left the previous job and apparently you need another.

If yes, are you good with the opportunities it presents now and can possibly bring in future? Write down those thoughts, meditate, pick a choice.

Thanks Anuj.

I know you and really respect your views. Appreciate the apt reply, I think it's on us, on me to think what should I do with my career. But mainframe opportunities don't provide you good salary compared to other technologies. One of my known who is in Clouds Computing making Rs. 24 Lakh with just 3 years of experience while with his double experience I don't even make half of his salary.

Salaries are very subjective - though a bit of home work should pay. Check what other skill-set along with mainframes you can learn, try them. Start working on some projects and apply along with mainframe - lately during 2020, salaries for mainframe programmers have seen a surge as well. You might become a great asset as far as salary is concerned.