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"Taking up space" in an industry where there is serious talent shortage about everywhere in the first world and people who can barely code a sorting algorithm a
by bluecalm 7y ago
"Taking up space" in an industry where there is serious talent shortage about everywhere in the first world and people who can barely code a sorting algorithm are hired for jobs with 6 figure salaries is just laughable argument. There are so many opportunities and so many ways to make living as a competent programmer, especially when you're young.
You're already in a privileged position by virtue of being born in technology age, having younger brain and better energy levels. It's an industry you can make it in in endless ways if you're willing to work on your skills.
If you're born in US that's another huge advantage as you can skip the language and culture part which is big barrier for many hard working and competent people. You also have access to the best market in the world and you don't need to worry about being denied entry or visa extension.
You know what's right for society? Working hard and not being an entitled brat. You have all the advantages in the world as a young English speaking person born in the first world country and you're complaining about 60+ years old trying to make living. It's honestly pathetic.
- cameronbrown 7y ago> people who can barely code a sorting algorithm are hired for jobs with 6 figure salaries I ask, where does this happen? I'd love to apply to this easy money.
- bluecalm 7y agoWallstreet big banks. My sister was working for some of those and participated in hiring process. They had trouble finding anyone competent (she told me anyone who could code a simple sorting algorithm task got a resounding acceptance from the interviewers as that was very rare. Most people showing up for the interviews couldn't code at all). The work is psychologically draining because tech people are 2nd class citizens there (in comparison to front desk) and there is a lot of paperwork when submitting any code but it does pay very well. EDIT: answering "so you applied b it to all US". I didn't, even people living in 3rd world countries can make nice money these days thanks to internet. If you live in US you can take a plane and go to the best tech hubs in the world. There are people who have to work for years just to have that chance and they need to learn the language in the meantime. There is just so much opportunity if you're already there and you were raised with access to the Internet.
- michalu 7y agoThat's a nice anecdote. So you apply this on all US?
- michalu 7y agoLOL, I'm entrepreneur and I'm doing well. And I'm not born in the US but much less "privileged" country. I find that 66 year old US boomer ranting about "ageism" pathetic, from my point of view.