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Even with the most theoretical CS degree you should still be qualified to get an entry level programming job. Maybe not at FAANG, but theres enough demand for p
by zanny 7y ago
Even with the most theoretical CS degree you should still be qualified to get an entry level programming job. Maybe not at FAANG, but theres enough demand for programmers out there that having any related degree is often considered good enough for a highly underpaid junior position that can grow to normal salary after switching companies 2-3 times.
- scarface74 7y agoThe demand for entry level programmers is often overstated. Many companies don't want to hire developers who have no previous experience, that they have to train on their stack. A junior programmer is often a net negative to team. And you just kind of made the point, why hire a junior developer who you have to train and will leave right when they become useful? For just a little more money you can hire someone with 2-3 years of experience or at least someone who came from a boot camp who at least knows the stack you are using.
- chii 7y ago> you have to train and will leave right when they become useful? so pay them more as they become useful. They leave because now that their skills are up, the junior salary is no longer commensurate with their skill level. I bet if they were paid the same as if they jumped jobs, they would not leave.
- scarface74 7y agoI agree completely. I have no idea why companies don’t do that.