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You need the instant credibility that a CS degree provides. A hobbyist will always have to end up proving themselves in each new job and you have to just get lu
by xwdv 4y ago
You need the instant credibility that a CS degree provides. A hobbyist will always have to end up proving themselves in each new job and you have to just get lucky on someone willing to take a chance.
Other than that, you could try building out a successful product or freelancing for some time.
- wccrawford 4y agoNo, they only need to prove themselves for the first job, unless that job doesn't last long. Work experience trumps a degree every time.
- BirAdam 4y agoI know a lot of people who make more than me and never went to a college or university. They were just good, got a job, continued being awesome, and got another job. I think a degree can help accelerate promotions, but even that isn’t a guarantee. There is no real alternative to job performance, and getting that first job is the most difficult part.
- andrew_ 4y agoThis is an antiqued take for nearly all of the IT industry. Most of my peers are industry veterans without a degree. Some only completed high school.
- neontomo 4y agoI don't mind spending some time proving myself, if it sets me up for a better career in the long term. Yes, I will make more products!