It is prudent to seek sustainable careers before it is reversed, whether by a French Revolution or WW.
This round of CS/IT booming is much of a revolution in entertainment(smart phone/toy, social network,...)--not much of a real productivity improvement.
At this late stage of booming, the new comers to CS/IT look more like those buying .com stocks in 1999--holding a (horsesh*t) bag, than any sustainable career builders.
"When the tide goes out, we shall see who have been swimming naked..."