Should I go for an associates degree /biz? I already have a

>>1678654
Associate degrees are extremely cheap with a high payoff relative to money expended. Do it.

>>1678659
>>1678654
Agree. Do it. make sure you're in a program thats transferable in case you want to go to four year school.

>>1678654
>I already have a part time job making 55 grand a year
I would probably concentrate on whatever that is.

you're going to make way less than that programming.

>>1678685
It's working for my dads company. I work 8-2 every weekday. I will own it one day but that won't be for another 20 or so years most likely.

I figured programming could be a fun sidejob or a way I could do small jobs online for extra cash wthout quitting my current job.

>>1678745
If you already have a degree you don't have to get another one. Just learn it on the side.

If you don't then sure, it's good to have structure.

>>1678654

I say no.

Unless there is some direct improvement or job opening that specifically requires that degree, why waste your time and money?

op i'm thinking of doing an associates degree in mechanical engineering technology

I don't know if its a meme degree

>>1678745

Okay what does your dad's company do? If you're going to inherit the business learn something that will actually bring value to the business.

>>1678872
pest control

>>1678654
seems like you have a decent amount of free time on your hands then. Use that time to help grow your dads and your hopefully your future business now.

>>1678878

Then you're throwing money and time down the hole. If you want to go to school learn something useful for the business like accounting

Associates in programming is worth it. Combine that with good programming skills/languages, have a nice portfolio, and have good social/interview skills, you can find great paying programming jobs.