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Seeking Advice 2017-09-13 08:02:07 Post No. 9165342
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Seeking Advice Anonymous 2017-09-13 08:02:07 Post No. 9165342 [Report]

I'm in my mid 30's and went back to community college a few years ago, decided to major in Computer Science. I'll be transferring to a good University next year.

My question is: Can I earn a living wage while being competent at my profession? I'm not a genius but I have straight A's in everything CS, MATH, Physics, etc related, so I think I can at least function.

Or do I need to "stand out" and out perform everyone while working ungodly hours weekly just to keep my job. I really just want to live and not make my job my life.

Anonymous 2017-09-13 08:11:39 Post No.9165347
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Anonymous 2017-09-13 08:11:39 Post No.9165347 [Report]

>>9165342
>As in Computer Science, Physics, and Mathmematics courses taken with young people (age 18-22).

>I'm not a genius

You are actually quite smart to get A's while being over 30 years old and competing with young people, you know that right?

Anonymous 2017-09-13 08:11:44 Post No.9165348
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Anonymous 2017-09-13 08:11:44 Post No.9165348 [Report]

>>9165342
>decided to major in Computer Science

I am so sorry.

Anonymous 2017-09-13 08:14:45 Post No.9165352
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>>9165348
Is it true that in Computer Science there is no *science*, and there's no... *computer* as well...?

Anonymous 2017-09-13 08:16:19 Post No.9165357
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>>9165352
pic related

Anonymous 2017-09-13 08:23:29 Post No.9165363
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Anonymous 2017-09-13 08:23:29 Post No.9165363 [Report]

>>9165347
I know I'm not dumb, but I am sure Universities in Undergrad courses have far more gifted students. I just want to have a degree so I can get a job that pays a decent wage. I get the impression sometimes that people think you have to be "passionate" and "love" everything about your job or career choice.

Anonymous 2017-09-13 08:39:22 Post No.9165378
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Anonymous 2017-09-13 08:39:22 Post No.9165378 [Report]

>>9165342
Hey anon, if you really try hard and nolife it in CS you will make bank. You have to be good enough

Source: I make $165k+ majoring in CS first year out of college

Method:
Focus on data structures and algorithms, computer architecture, assembly language, C, and C++, and apply to all of the top companies and study hard for interviews.

Anonymous 2017-09-13 08:43:31 Post No.9165381
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>>9165348
Why does CS cause so much emotional turbulance on the average /sci/ poster?

Anonymous 2017-09-13 08:44:34 Post No.9165384
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Anonymous 2017-09-13 08:44:34 Post No.9165384 [Report]

>>9165378
You'll earn a comfy living with CS even if you're awful. Great field for employment.

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