Last time, Gary Kephart wrote: ] Most Ada jobs are for embedded, real-time systems. That's because that's ] where Ada shines the best. How many people are looking for that type of ] job? ] I for one really like Ada, but I don't want to do any more embedded ] programming or defense/aerospace work. An undergrad came to me looking for advice on a career path a few days ago and she said she was interested primarily in embedded systems. Can someone please expand upon what exactly is so repugnant about the field so that I can present her with a more balanced viewpoint? Bill