gunglefunk

One of the best experiences of my college life was escorting Tony Hoare around the campus during his several talks that day (as well as attending those talks of course). I distinctly remember thinking how lucky I was to be around during the time of the giants of my field. Like a physics major getting to sit and talk with Newton or similar.

I was working at Treasury in Hyattsville around that time (in the basement as a matter of fact, where I think most of the contractors lived) but that was my first job after getting away from all of the .com bubble-busting BS.

Salaries were still pretty good (but flat) for those pros who stuck around and had actual technical skill, but a lot of the newer people to technology had it much rougher.