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Yeah. I could go back and finish (though I’d guess I would be starting from scratch now), but I’m now at a level where it doesn’t matter. It would be so weird
by dimmke 5y ago
Yeah. I could go back and finish (though I’d guess I would be starting from scratch now), but I’m now at a level where it doesn’t matter.
It would be so weird to be taking English classes with a bunch of 18 year olds just to add a line item to my resume nobody would read anyways.
I’ve had times where it felt like I had to work harder, but I think a lot of that was self imposed and working hard is important in being a good software engineer anyways.
You can go on the CSCareerQuestions subreddit and see many posts from people who did the bare minimum and have CS degrees with no idea how to get into the industry.
- tombert 5y agoIf you just want a nominal degree, you might check out either WGU [1] or Northern Arizona University [2]. The competency-based system allows you to get through the courses a lot quicker (and cheaper) than you would with a traditional school (both are fully accredited). I don't know that it's "worth it", since that expression can mean different things to different people. For me, I want to unlock the path to do research, and a bachelors is basically required for that for most jobs. I also just wanted to get that chip off my shoulder (as stated before). [1] https://www.wgu.edu/ https://www.wgu.edu/ [2] https://nau.edu/online-innovative-educational-initiatives/self-paced-personalized-learning/ https://nau.edu/online-innovative-educational-initiatives/se...