Information Week released their recent salary survey.  Seems that people in general in this field are more satisfied this year than a year ago.  But what was interesting is this finding:

"While the majority of the 12,158 IT professionals surveyed say they're content now, would they do it all again? It doesn't seem likely: About two-thirds of the respondents don't see IT as a promising career. A combination of factors, including stagnant pay, the belief that outsourced work costs Americans jobs, and the recent history of economic and employment gloom, continue to haunt IT pros' attitudes."

So seems like it is muted optimism. 

The article went on to report that: 

"The survey shows that IT professionals expect their companies to help them grow in their careers. Two-fifths of the respondents anticipate further education and training, and nearly 20% expect reimbursement for certification." 

Does your company pay for training?  Do agree that you expect your company to help you grow your career?  Do you get reimbursed for certification -- if you hold an MCSE did they pay for it?

Other interesting findings:

• A large majority of staff (69%) and managers (64%) don't believe a career path in IT and the potential for salary advancement is as promising today as it was five years ago.
• Only 33% of IT staff and 47% of IT managers say they feel challenged in their positions
• Two out of five staffers and managers are somewhat or actively looking to change employers. Yet a craving for job security exists.
• Overwhelmingly, the survey-takers contend that the current trend toward outsourcing harms the IT profession: 68% say the results of outsourcing are fewer IT jobs; 61%, lower employee morale; 53%, new hires receive reduced salaries; and 42%, fewer chances for advancement.

Your thoughts?