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On 05/05/2013 18:35, rusi wrote:
> On May 5, 10:11 pm, Ignoramus16992 <ignoramus16...@NOSPAM.
> 16992.invalid> wrote:
>> According to CIO.com, Python programmers make only $83,000 per year,
>> while Perl programmers make $93,000 per year.
>>
>> http://www.cio.com/slideshow/detail/97819?source=ifwartcio#slide10http://www.cio.com/slideshow/detail/97819?source=ifwartcio#slide11
>>
>> I would like to know, what explains the discrepancy.
>>
>> Thank you!
>>
>> i
>
> I expect Cobol programmers earn more than either
> Its called supply and demand
>

They might get paid more, whether or not they earn it is an entirely 
different question.

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