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Does switching from one programming language to another cause a loss in experience?

If I was working for a programming language X and want to switch to Y (from Java to C++, or from Java to Objective-c), does this cause my years of experience in the previous languages to be lost (from ...
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Engineering support to development career switch

I'm looking for some input about switching careers from engineering support to development. I graduated with Information Systems degree (85% comp sci and 15% business) six years ago. My programming ...