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It's really not a career path you should get into if you're just in it for the money. Your friends will probably wash out within 3-5 years after they figure out

by slimed 7y ago

It's really not a career path you should get into if you're just in it for the money. Your friends will probably wash out within 3-5 years after they figure out they're not actually interested in software engineering.

martinesko36 7y ago
I think you underestimate what people will put themselves through to score a high-paying, high-status prestigious job (see: med school)
- slimed 7y ago
  The thing about software engineering is that it doesn't require expensive post graduate education like med school. The barrier to entry is much lower. Many status seekers will eventually realize a few things about software: 1. Wait, I really have to look at this screen most of the day? 2. The pay check is nice, but the job itself isn't high status. I'm treated like a grunt 3. I have my whole life ahead of me, plenty of income, and a degree from a top school. I can leap frog to another position in the company, or go back and get my masters.
kharak 7y ago
Disagree. I don't care about CS at all. Still like the work, but wouldn't do it if it weren't for the money. Am I good at SE? No. But I went from terrible to average in a period of 4 years and am now earning 6 figures. All without side projects or unpaid learning.
- slimed 7y ago
  If you've really not put in any time for independent study and have only 4 years experience on the job, you are not "average". You are below average, and apparently unaware of it. Not to mention a cancer on the industry. It's my job to make sure people like you don't pass the phone interview.
  - kharak 7y ago
    Comparing others to cancer, that's always a great display of character. There is much to unpack here, but I'll enjoy myself a bit and simply leave you with the concept "eternal September". Google, if you haven't heard of it.
    - slimed 7y ago
      I'd hire someone qualified, motivated, and hungry to improve over someone who barely scrapes by without wasting a single cycle worrying about their word choice on an internet forum. Perhaps we have a different understanding of what constitutes "character".

by slimed 7y ago

martinesko36 7y ago

I think you underestimate what people will put themselves through to score a high-paying, high-status prestigious job (see: med school)

slimed 7y ago
The thing about software engineering is that it doesn't require expensive post graduate education like med school. The barrier to entry is much lower. Many status seekers will eventually realize a few things about software: 1. Wait, I really have to look at this screen most of the day? 2. The pay check is nice, but the job itself isn't high status. I'm treated like a grunt 3. I have my whole life ahead of me, plenty of income, and a degree from a top school. I can leap frog to another position in the company, or go back and get my masters.

kharak 7y ago

Disagree. I don't care about CS at all. Still like the work, but wouldn't do it if it weren't for the money. Am I good at SE? No. But I went from terrible to average in a period of 4 years and am now earning 6 figures. All without side projects or unpaid learning.

slimed 7y ago
If you've really not put in any time for independent study and have only 4 years experience on the job, you are not "average". You are below average, and apparently unaware of it. Not to mention a cancer on the industry. It's my job to make sure people like you don't pass the phone interview.
- kharak 7y ago
  Comparing others to cancer, that's always a great display of character. There is much to unpack here, but I'll enjoy myself a bit and simply leave you with the concept "eternal September". Google, if you haven't heard of it.
  - slimed 7y ago
    I'd hire someone qualified, motivated, and hungry to improve over someone who barely scrapes by without wasting a single cycle worrying about their word choice on an internet forum. Perhaps we have a different understanding of what constitutes "character".