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> What is more valuable career wise, software engineering or computer sci? Industry experience. And you won't get that studying in academia. Finish what you ha

by dozzie 10y ago

> What is more valuable career wise, software engineering or computer sci? Industry experience. And you won't get that studying in academia. Finish what you have there, get your degree, and start working. At this point you probably won't learn anything of significant value in the university, and after three to five years nobody will give a damn where you have the degree from. (I'm not saying that university doesn't teach valuable things, because I'm today where I am because of what I learned studying; you just are too far now to select a new school that would bring such benefits in the next four years.)

gladsva 10y ago
I think you are probably right. Or am I just trying to convince myself another year is a waste of time. But I don't learn a lot from university nor have I ever. But the learning isn't the valuable part of university, it's that piece of paper to wave at employers. What do you think is a more valuable piece of paper, Software engineering or comp sci? If hypothetically two people came in identically each with the different degree who would you hire?
- dozzie 10y ago
  If I was to decide, it wouldn't matter which one. I would rather have the candidate tell me about the projects he's proud of (and why he's proud) or projects that gave him a big, important lesson (and why). Even if the candidate didn't have the degree, it could be of little importance if he provided some evidence of skills (completed projects or work experience would be enough). Granted, I haven't been in the hiring position for quite long time, so I may not be the best person to ask that.
  - gladsva 10y ago
    Hiring people never changes, if anything it is gravitating to less and less care for a degree. So your opinion seems to be perfectly valid to me. It probably is in my best interest to not go back to university, give me some time to work and start working on some more personal projects to decide what area of tech I want to follow.

by dozzie 10y ago

gladsva 10y ago

I think you are probably right. Or am I just trying to convince myself another year is a waste of time. But I don't learn a lot from university nor have I ever. But the learning isn't the valuable part of university, it's that piece of paper to wave at employers. What do you think is a more valuable piece of paper, Software engineering or comp sci? If hypothetically two people came in identically each with the different degree who would you hire?

dozzie 10y ago
If I was to decide, it wouldn't matter which one. I would rather have the candidate tell me about the projects he's proud of (and why he's proud) or projects that gave him a big, important lesson (and why). Even if the candidate didn't have the degree, it could be of little importance if he provided some evidence of skills (completed projects or work experience would be enough). Granted, I haven't been in the hiring position for quite long time, so I may not be the best person to ask that.
- gladsva 10y ago
  Hiring people never changes, if anything it is gravitating to less and less care for a degree. So your opinion seems to be perfectly valid to me. It probably is in my best interest to not go back to university, give me some time to work and start working on some more personal projects to decide what area of tech I want to follow.