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How might one get experience? For example, I want to try programming for a client, but I don't even know where to find such a thing. I've programmed for a while
by ue_ 9y ago
How might one get experience? For example, I want to try programming for a client, but I don't even know where to find such a thing. I've programmed for a while by myself, but I have no connections. And to get experience, many companies want you to have experience, so that becomes a catch-22. This is why I viewed having a degree as having a foot in the door, as it were.
- afuchs 9y agoGenerally, open source projects or volunteer work. Unfortunately, taking time to do unpaid work can be a burden for those working low-wage jobs, or who otherwise exist near or below the poverty line.
- ue_ 9y agoThanks for the answer.
- reading-at-work 9y agoYou could try Upwork. It basically lets you be a contractor, remotely, for programming projects that people have.
- GFischer 9y agoThat should be a last resort, though. Any kind of business networking event will help you uncover people with problems, which might translate into customers.