I wish to attend a local community college to enroll in the computer programming program. The program will teach Java, C++, and SQL. Is this something that can lead to high paying job, or will you have to get a BS in Computer science to really move up? I don’t want to work hard for a dead end job!
If you’re good at a job, where you got your degree and what degree you got will soon become worthless. I would strongly recommend you look for a place that offers co-op so you can get some work experience. After a year in the real world at a job, no one will care about where you got your education - they’ll only care about your work experience. And that leads to how good at your job you are. If you’re reliable, intelligent and hard-working, yes, you can move into a high paying job as a software developer.
April 9th, 2010 at 10:43 am
There’s always room for advancement in IT.
It just depends how quickly you can adapt.
All three of those are extensively used in the enterprise sector, and have a job market.
Associate’s will help you a lot more than nothing.
Also, look into certifications.
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April 9th, 2010 at 10:56 am
If you’re good at a job, where you got your degree and what degree you got will soon become worthless. I would strongly recommend you look for a place that offers co-op so you can get some work experience. After a year in the real world at a job, no one will care about where you got your education - they’ll only care about your work experience. And that leads to how good at your job you are. If you’re reliable, intelligent and hard-working, yes, you can move into a high paying job as a software developer.
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April 9th, 2010 at 11:04 am
A degree is mostly useful jobwise in just getting your foot in the door. For the vast majority of employers, one is not required for a given job - it’s being able to demonstrate you know what you’re doing. I’ve been in the business for over 30 years now and my lack of a degree hasn’t been an issue after the first couple of years.
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April 9th, 2010 at 11:46 am
Don’t waste your time with IT. Most jobs, expecially, programming, is being outsourced to India. If you are looking for a career, look for something that requires an immediate physical presence.
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