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I'm thinking of getting into the field of technical writing, and am
currently taking an intro course. I'm wondering what is the health of
the industry? I've read a lot of stuff that declaims this is an ideal,
lucrative profession for someone with my skill set, and yet the other
day I read a column from this chap claiming that massive downsizing
continues to occur, work is hard to get, and many companies are hiring
cheap third-world tech writers. He was clear that he discourages anyone
from getting into this field.
I've noticed that on Monster, most jobs seem to ask for 6-10 years
experience.
I've read a lot of hype, but what is the real, on the ground experience
of those currently working in the field?
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