<p>Notice the way the BLS fully and honestly acknowledges the existence and effects of offshore outsourcing. </p>
<p>[Computer</a> Network, Systems, and Database Administrators](<a href=“http://bls.gov/oco/ocos305.htm]Computer”>http://bls.gov/oco/ocos305.htm)</p>
<p>Growth in this occupation may be tempered somewhat by offshore outsourcing, as firms transfer work to countries with lower-prevailing wages and highly skilled work forces. In addition, the consolidation of IT services may increase efficiency, reducing the demand for workers.</p>
<p>Job prospects. Computer network, systems, and database administrators should continue to enjoy excellent job prospects. In general, applicants with a college degree and certification will have the best opportunities. However, for some of these occupations, opportunities will be available for applicants with related work experience. Job openings in these occupations will be the result of strong employment growth, as well as the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or leave the labor force.</p>
<p>[Computer</a> Systems Analysts](<a href=“http://bls.gov/oco/ocos287.htm]Computer”>http://bls.gov/oco/ocos287.htm)</p>
<p>As with other information technology jobs, employment growth may be tempered somewhat by offshoring. Firms may look to cut costs by shifting operations to foreign countries with lower prevailing wages and highly skilled workers. However, due to the high level of expertise that is required, as well as the frequent need to be near the job site, systems analysts are less likely to be offshored than other IT occupations.</p>
<p>Job prospects. Job prospects should be excellent. Job openings will occur as a result of strong job growth and from the need to replace workers who move into other occupations or who leave the labor force.</p>
<p>Hi plscatamacchia,</p>
<p>Did you choose to major in accounting? I also had this kind of situation, but I decided to major in accounting and probably double major in finance, and become CPA. I believe that then, if I do not like a career in public accounting, I can easily switch to corporate finance. I heard that many people who majored in accounting are now working as a financial analysts.</p>
<p>Also, did you see this article?</p>
<p>[Best</a> Jobs 2009 - Salary and Job Market Information - from Money Magazine](<a href=“http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bestjobs/2009/index.html]Best”>Best Jobs 2009 - Salary and Job Market Information - from Money Magazine)</p>
<p>accounting majors can work in finance positions, but finance major can’t always work accounting positions</p>
<p>^Actually they can, but in order to do that, they have to complete some accounting classes. Didn’t you notice that when you search online for accounting jobs, employers state that they prefer either accounting/finance.</p>
<p>^^ That’s why I wrote “can’t always”</p>