As tech has taken over the world, it’s no secret that the opportunities in the job market have evolved exponentially too. Once niche fields like data science and cybersecurity are booming, resulting in a vacuum of talent - and hefty pay packages.

We asked readers about exiting an awful IT job. Whether you quit in a blaze of glory or were laid off in ridiculous circumstances, these are your getting-the-hell-out stories.

It’s a good time to be in IT. That’s according to figures released by the Australian Institute Of Management (AIM). Salary growth in Australia was at a 12-year low six months ago and while the situation has improved slightly, the numbers are still dour. But the electronics and IT industry is bucking the trend.

If you're a software engineer or developer, chances are you won't have a problem finding a job if you decide to uproot from your home country and move abroad. That's according to research from global specialist recruitment firm Michael Page.