It spawned thousands of profitable training institutes whose graduates, despite the hype, never learn the skills they really need for the complex demands of software development. As the industry matures, much of that is changing. But along comes the Millennium Bug. Once again, being cheap is our selling point. Once again, quick but short-sighted training is big business.
Thousands are wildly excited about doing one trivial, even foolish, job.
The worst thing about Y2K is the false picture it draws, right from its name, of a brave new world of technology. Even if they have dowry on their minds, Y2K mechanics deserve better.