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[–] AlecSadler@sh.itjust.works 18 points 5 days ago (1 children)

My friend's mom gets called back for COBOL stints at major US banks all the time. I don't know how long it'll last, but apparently the list of people to select from and bring in is ridiculously short.

[–] umbrella@lemmy.ml 1 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

how can you realistically enter that list?

its not like they bring in just anyone that learns it i guess?

[–] AlecSadler@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 days ago

I'll have to ask, she worked as a COBOL contractor for multiple banks historically so it might be one of those "who you know" type things. I'll circle back and reply here if I hear anything.