i agree with wickdgin in its not what ya know but how well you use what ya know, i too am wanting to program in hopes of making it a living, i wanted to know if you are learning C++ on your own or in some kind of school, cause i am trying to teach myself C++, i went and got Apples development package, it pretty much has every thing you need to make apps for mac, as well as other platforms. but if you are trying to learn on ya own hit me up , its always easier to learn when ya have one to disscuss it with.