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I was married when I started my computer science degree. My wife let me get through my first year and then told me I had to get a job. So I did all of my studie
by bengrunfeld 13y ago
I was married when I started my computer science degree. My wife let me get through my first year and then told me I had to get a job. So I did all of my studies on Lynda, focussing only on practical subjects like PHP and AJAX. Even though I started in 2010 and dropped out at the beginning of 2011, I just got offered my first $100k job. Tell me, if I was able to accomplish all of that at home, then why would I pay tens of thousands of dollars to attend a University where I am considered a Junior when I leave and join the industry? It just doesn't make sense.
- agilebyte 13y agoBy doing formal studies someone else tells you you did a good job which grows your self confidence which leads to those $100k jobs down the line. For some people, me included, internal validation is just not enough. It is all in the head.
- bengrunfeld 13y agoSeriously? Validation has no meaning for me at all. If I can program something, then that is all the validation I need. Why don't you pay me the $40k a year for private education, and I'll buy you an account on Lynda for $25/month and tell you'll be a team leader at Apple some day. Sound fair? ;)
- agilebyte 13y agoWell, if you are around for a couple hundred years in a red brick building I will take you up on your offer :).