Have often seen here in sajha asking for getting jobs for civila and mechanical engineers. They may have regreted getting degree in civil engineering and thought computer/programming was only way. But with booming oil industries within the states they might have a good days now. If you have switched to computer programmings then even bette. Read this:
"It's a simple case of supply and demand: there aren't enough experienced engineers to go around, and global demand for engineers is growing, especially as the U.S.
shale gas industry balloons.
Recruiters say it now takes twice as long to hire engineers compared to other jobs, and salaries are spiking."
http://money.cnn.com/2013/07/25/news/economy/engineering-jobs-pay/index.html?iid=HP_LN