I've known several technical writers over the years and virtually ever company that develops a computer program needs documentation written. So there is always a need for quality people. Most people start out in journalism programs at college, then specialize in the tools of the trade - mainly programs for writing online help, like Robohelp (although this one is fading at the moment). Typically good technical writers make the same wage (or near it) as experienced programmers - which varies greatly by the part of the country you're in. And no, if you need someone to thank you for your work, technical writing is not for you. Most good technical writers I know have no problem with ego and know how good they are. But they still express their frustration at lack of appreciation from their coworkers and their audience. If you write poor documentation, everyone notices. If it's good, no one looks at it until there is a problem.
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