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It’s not about being old in school, in fact I’m fairly sure I could make much more of it now then had I gone at 17-18. It’s about being old when I finish. Losi
by the_only_law 5y ago
It’s not about being old in school, in fact I’m fairly sure I could make much more of it now then had I gone at 17-18.
It’s about being old when I finish. Losing the rest of my youth being out of place (funny enough I’ve always been the young guy among older people and school would just invert that, it’s not the biggest issue in the world, but it does become very isolating at times) and losing years of earning power on what feels like a gamble. Being the oldest candidate applying for a new job, etc.
- javchz 5y agoIt's a gamble. Opportunity cost it's a real thing. The risk/benefit ratio will depend on the career. In IT, in a lot of jobs, you can have a competitive salary with Bootcamps and self-taught skills. Now ageism it's a thing... but at the same time one that plays in your favor, usually companies that only hire early-20s, tend to be exploitative or abusive (pizza instead of proper extra hours payments, etc). I will say it's only worth it if you see your college studies more like a self-development thing rather than just a multiplier on your salary.