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I'll echo the sentiment that you wouldn't be too old, but question your approach. Why get the degree at this point? Why not continue to learn through self-study
by _pius 13y ago
I'll echo the sentiment that you wouldn't be too old, but question your approach. Why get the degree at this point? Why not continue to learn through self-study and demonstrate your ability through open source?
Unless you want to be a bonafide computer scientist (i.e. working towards a career in academia or otherwise pushing the boundaries of current knowledge of the field), it seems like pursuing a second degree may do little else but exacerbate the age concerns you're already having.
In my opinion you'd be better off starting somewhere as a junior programmer now and honing your craft on the job (as you'd have to do after finishing your degree anyway).
- boingyjump 13y agoHonestly - I feel like I don't have enough time with work to be able to "prove" myself enough to get hired. (and also when I study by myself, I get about 0 feedback from others, so I feel like I'm learning terrible practices). I guess two specific questions: 1 - how can I "prove" myself? and 2 - what kind of places actually take junior programmers?
- ctdonath 13y agoA degree ensues all the relevant content is sufficiently covered and competency therein confirmed. (Imperfect still, yes, but much better than just winging it.)