Kind of want to drop out of college - 2

5hift · 02-27-2017

Computer programming is one of the few exceptions where you can easily skimp out of a college degree for it.

Its such a large industry nowadays and you don're really need a diploma from fancy school to prove that you're a good programmer, you just gotta show your employers what you can do.

Fysez · 02-27-2017

Posted by Orange

Fysez is there actually a good amount of opportunity for programmers in LA?

I'm unsure. My location on here is misleading, I live in Nebraska.

Posted by 5hift

Computer programming is one of the few exceptions where you can easily skimp out of a college degree for it.

Its such a large industry nowadays and you don're really need a diploma from fancy school to prove that you're a good programmer, you just gotta show your employers what you can do.

Exactly.
I was hired on the spot at a large company I turned down for the job I actually wanted and now have.
The reason both places wanted to hire me was not because I'm in college, but because I have projects to show for myself.
A degree isn't required in this field, no matter who tells you it is.

TWIZ · 02-27-2017

Posted by 5hift

Computer programming is one of the few exceptions where you can easily skimp out of a college degree for it.

Its such a large industry nowadays and you don're really need a diploma from fancy school to prove that you're a good programmer, you just gotta show your employers what you can do.

That's really interesting, I did not know that

Ryan · 02-27-2017

In Australia we hear "LA is the best place for jobs as a programmer" all the time

Crono · 02-27-2017

in the IT world you go to college/university with the intention to network. networking is probably more important than the degree, as it'll open doors for you.

Fysez · 02-27-2017

Posted by Crono

in the IT world you go to college/university with the intention to network. networking is probably more important than the degree, as it'll open doors for you.

Apps like Meetup allow this without the ridiculous expense of a Uni

Posted by Ryan

In Australia we hear "LA is the best place for jobs as a programmer" all the time

Looks like I know where I'm moving to 😋

Sardon · 02-27-2017

Move to montreal

Orange · 02-27-2017

Posted by Fysez

My location on here is misleading, I live in Nebraska.

Lmaoo. How is the opportunity out there then?

Posted by Ryan

"LA is the best place for jobs as a programmer" all the time

San Francisco is usually where it's at.

The companies I can name off the top of my head that are in LA iirc is Snapchat, Tinder, Loot crate and even Google has a little hub there.

Fysez · 02-28-2017

Posted by Orange

Lmaoo. How is the opportunity out there then?

The city I live in, Omaha, is #13 on the best places to live for programmers according to Business Insider. Seattle being #1

The Doctor · 03-02-2017

I don't really recommend dropping out of school, but if you feel you already know your CS stuff, perhaps start working towards a business degree. Very powerful.

Fysez · 03-03-2017

Posted by The Doctor

I don't really recommend dropping out of school, but if you feel you already know your CS stuff, perhaps start working towards a business degree. Very powerful.

I just don't feel that I'm learning anything useful here and my time is strictly for a degree, not knowledge.
This is because all the CS professors don't know what they're doing. Legitimately, without exaggerating.

I'll probably end up sticking it out, maybe taking an out of state internship through my college.
I'm still thinking of my options

Santa Claus · 03-03-2017

I have some people at my job that simply just worked for Apple stores as Programmars making bank now where I work and they didnt finish college or even went.

They knew what they were doing and had a background of programming.

Makes me want to be more into programming since today era it is where the job is mainly at. I hope you don't forget about us and I would say if you know a place that is hiring that you know will make you good enough money at the time just do it and drop out of school. While you build up your background start looking for better places or drama places you always wanted to work at.

I know you will do great I believe you scrub.

TWIZ · 03-04-2017

It seems like you've done some thinking and figured out where your mind is at, but I only ask of you to do one thing, and that's to not rush anything. As millennials, we grow up in a culture without patience that, obviously, teaches us to be impatient. And that makes us to want everything now, rather than patiently wait for it to be earned overtime through hard work and charisma. Don't quit your entry level job right away because you aren't "making a difference." Rushing your ambition is what separates the greats from the not-so-greats. It comes in time, so don't rush it. One day you will be great, and although we only have 100 years to live, that day is not today.

I know you pretty well from what you've said and shared with us and I've seen what you can do. It'd be a shame to lose someone with your talents due to the society we had no choice but to grow up in.

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5hift ✔️TURBO✔️VERIFIED✔️ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Larunda Relay Posts: 6,481	Computer programming is one of the few exceptions where you can easily skimp out of a college degree for it. Its such a large industry nowadays and you don're really need a diploma from fancy school to prove that you're a good programmer, you just gotta show your employers what you can do.

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Ryan Verified ✔️ Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 6,041	In Australia we hear "LA is the best place for jobs as a programmer" all the time

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Crono :pluffy: Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 5,945	in the IT world you go to college/university with the intention to network. networking is probably more important than the degree, as it'll open doors for you.

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Sardon Deus Vult Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Le Canada Posts: 3,811	Move to montreal

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The Doctor Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Blacksburg, Virginia Posts: 5,459	I don't really recommend dropping out of school, but if you feel you already know your CS stuff, perhaps start working towards a business degree. Very powerful.

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Santa Claus Scrubs. Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: I live in space Posts: 2,272	I have some people at my job that simply just worked for Apple stores as Programmars making bank now where I work and they didnt finish college or even went. They knew what they were doing and had a background of programming. Makes me want to be more into programming since today era it is where the job is mainly at. I hope you don't forget about us and I would say if you know a place that is hiring that you know will make you good enough money at the time just do it and drop out of school. While you build up your background start looking for better places or drama places you always wanted to work at. I know you will do great I believe you scrub.

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TWIZ Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: fighting alt-right Posts: 2,570	It seems like you've done some thinking and figured out where your mind is at, but I only ask of you to do one thing, and that's to not rush anything. As millennials, we grow up in a culture without patience that, obviously, teaches us to be impatient. And that makes us to want everything now, rather than patiently wait for it to be earned overtime through hard work and charisma. Don't quit your entry level job right away because you aren't "making a difference." Rushing your ambition is what separates the greats from the not-so-greats. It comes in time, so don't rush it. One day you will be great, and although we only have 100 years to live, that day is not today. I know you pretty well from what you've said and shared with us and I've seen what you can do. It'd be a shame to lose someone with your talents due to the society we had no choice but to grow up in.