I plan to work for myself, but need a fall back plan and a shaky job market isn't a very good plan B.
One more thing, if there's any computer engineers I'd appreciate any input from you as well. Thanks NS!
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BagOTricksNot sure why this got necrod but just an update: I graduated with a CS degree after 4 years of college in 2018 and have worked for a fortune 100 company for the past year and a half. I found the courses in college to either be extremely fun and engaging, or boring (theory classes mostly). I can now work on my own video games, apps, and other software systems as a hobby and that is freaking awesome. The job market is red hot (at least before COVID) and I had no problems getting job offers. At the moment I'm working from my bed, and I plan to move out west next year to work remotely and ski some amazing mountains. I definitely made the right choice and would encourage anyone reading this to pursue a CS degree if they're thinking about it.
Also, I am in the early stages of planning a golf software system that I hope will turn into a full time job, but for the time being I am satisfied with what I do!
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Idahoejust got to college a week ago and I was leaning in the direction of CS, fuck it imma go full steam ahead. Thanks for the info g
yungonathinking about going into college for CS when i graduate currently taking AP CS. would you say its needed to go to college for a career in CS if you are a self-learner?
yungonathinking about going into college for CS when i graduate currently taking AP CS. would you say its needed to go to college for a career in CS if you are a self-learner?
BagOTricksNot sure why this got necrod but just an update: I graduated with a CS degree after 4 years of college in 2018 and have worked for a fortune 100 company for the past year and a half. I found the courses in college to either be extremely fun and engaging, or boring (theory classes mostly). I can now work on my own video games, apps, and other software systems as a hobby and that is freaking awesome. The job market is red hot (at least before COVID) and I had no problems getting job offers. At the moment I'm working from my bed, and I plan to move out west next year to work remotely and ski some amazing mountains. I definitely made the right choice and would encourage anyone reading this to pursue a CS degree if they're thinking about it.
Also, I am in the early stages of planning a golf software system that I hope will turn into a full time job, but for the time being I am satisfied with what I do!
**This post was edited on Aug 17th 2020 at 8:13:47am
**This post was edited on Aug 17th 2020 at 8:15:03am
BagOTricksNot sure why this got necrod but just an update: I graduated with a CS degree after 4 years of college in 2018 and have worked for a fortune 100 company for the past year and a half. I found the courses in college to either be extremely fun and engaging, or boring (theory classes mostly). I can now work on my own video games, apps, and other software systems as a hobby and that is freaking awesome. The job market is red hot (at least before COVID) and I had no problems getting job offers. At the moment I'm working from my bed, and I plan to move out west next year to work remotely and ski some amazing mountains. I definitely made the right choice and would encourage anyone reading this to pursue a CS degree if they're thinking about it.
Also, I am in the early stages of planning a golf software system that I hope will turn into a full time job, but for the time being I am satisfied with what I do!
**This post was edited on Aug 17th 2020 at 8:13:47am
**This post was edited on Aug 17th 2020 at 8:15:03am
CaptainObvious.This is the biggest follow up I’ve ever seen on NS. It’s remarkable you came back with an update and that it’s a 100% I did everything I said I would.
kudos.
BagOTricksNot necessary but will definitely help. If you do well in school and get a degree, it's basically a guaranteed job. That being said I know numerous co-workers that went through programming bootcamps and have a job like mine, but I believe they also have a bachelor's of some sort. I'm sure there are places out there that will take you on without a degree as long as you have a strong enough knowledge of coding/CS in general.