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So, I got good enough grades to go to a decent university...
Jeremiah Perez
Samuel Howard
I wish there was a giant banner at every university that said this.
A year into my first job out of college, I feel like I've learned far more than I did with four years of homework assignments. Granted, my current job wouldn't have hired me without a piece of paper. Hell, I think I learned more about programming from doing a few side projects than I did from the shitty exercises and exams.
Dominic Cruz
I keep telling people not to go to uni, but does anyone listen? No. They just cry about debt, their degenerate oneitis and how they can't get a job.
Adam Rodriguez
Yeah, I feel like this will be my future for a bit after university. I'm doing as many advanced side projects as I can to make myself marketable and was hoping that that may help me avoid some bullshit.
Java was my 2nd language and I fucking hate OOP but I might have to make do. I suppose I could try to get into embedded development; that might be the way to go.
John Anderson
You want a secret? You won't be hired to be a programmer. You will be hired, and paid, by taking in requirements and delivering on them in a timely manner. The guy that pays you literally doesn't know, nor care, how you do that. Doesn't matter if it's an elaborate AI WizzBang, or a lowly bash script and a prayer, or the latest BuzzTech the sharp-dressed consultant bedazzled in front of your CEO.
Go get yourself a copy of Being Geek by Michael Lopp (look for it on libgen.io) for a navigating the business side of software. It'll prepare your expectations and help you with navigating it as a career.
Juan Anderson
as if that ever works
Juan Rogers
Over-opinionated idiots like you should get the fuck out of Zig Forums, honestly. Go back to 4chan.
Brayden Bell
When it comes to getting hired, skills and qualifications are only one half of the equation. The other half is networking.
Eli Ortiz
I can implement a TCP/IP stack in my sleep.
Benjamin Jackson
Very funny. But obviously I mean social networking here. As in, knowing people who can get you a foot in the door and get hired at the right places. Making connections that translate into job opportunities.