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Regarding college degree choices, is going into IT/Computer Science smart?
Posted on 5/10/16 at 3:34 pm
Posted on 5/10/16 at 3:34 pm
Seems like IT jobs are constantly looking to hire people. I have a feeling that after I get my diploma Friday, I'm going to regret the last 4 years of my life for not going into IT 
Shitty part about it, I actually enjoy learning things about computers. It's not something I wouldn't have enjoyed. Obviously it would have been harder than my current degree..but I just have tons of regret.
Shitty part about it, I actually enjoy learning things about computers. It's not something I wouldn't have enjoyed. Obviously it would have been harder than my current degree..but I just have tons of regret.
This post was edited on 5/10/16 at 3:49 pm
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Posted on 5/10/16 at 3:36 pm to VermilionTiger
You can still gain certifications.
Posted on 5/10/16 at 3:37 pm to VermilionTiger
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Regarding college degree choices, is NOT going into IT a complete failure? by VermilionTiger
Uh... I couldn't imagine working with computers for the rest of my life. I would probably be good at it, but there is zero interest in that whatsoever.
So pursuing a degree that you will hate the next 30 years of your life for having sounds like a pretty shitty plan.
Posted on 5/10/16 at 3:38 pm to VermilionTiger
Your thread title implies that there is only one valuable degree path out there. I hope this isn't a serious question.
Posted on 5/10/16 at 3:38 pm to jefforize
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You can still gain certifications.
+1
While many IT shops want people with IT-related degrees, they are usually willing to take people with other degrees if they've shown enough initiative and aptitude to learn on their own to at least get an interview.
Posted on 5/10/16 at 3:39 pm to VermilionTiger
Isn't your degree in some kind of engineering?
Posted on 5/10/16 at 3:39 pm to VermilionTiger
College is an intersection with 3 paths: a hard science, selling shite to people or not making any money. Choose wisely.
Posted on 5/10/16 at 3:39 pm to VermilionTiger
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VermilionTiger
What is your current degree? There are "IT" jobs in almost every field, and in most cases experience in that particular field, as well as a tech background are desired.
Posted on 5/10/16 at 3:39 pm to VermilionTiger
Why on earth would you get a degree in IT? Just do it.
Posted on 5/10/16 at 3:41 pm to c on z
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Isn't your degree in some kind of engineering?
Industrial Technology..college of Engineering
Posted on 5/10/16 at 3:41 pm to BearsFan
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Your thread title implies that there is only one valuable degree path out there. I hope this isn't a serious question.
No, sir.
Posted on 5/10/16 at 3:42 pm to tom
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College is an intersection with 3 paths: a hard science, selling shite to people or not making any money. Choose wisely.
Not terribly far off. I guess an attorney would slide into "selling shite to people." Overall that is an apt summary.
Posted on 5/10/16 at 3:42 pm to Mizzoufan26
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Uh... I couldn't imagine working with computers for the rest of my life. I would probably be good at it, but there is zero interest in that whatsoever.
But according to the OT, college isn't for pursuing your interests. It is for job training only for jobs that are in demand.
This post was edited on 5/10/16 at 3:43 pm
Posted on 5/10/16 at 3:42 pm to VermilionTiger
Usually, the job version of your favorite hobby is less glamorous than what you might even consider a realistic expectation. And the more glamorous jobs in that field don't require degrees, just a really high level of intelligence and creativity.
Posted on 5/10/16 at 3:43 pm to VermilionTiger
IT sucks. Computer Science or Software Engineering is where you get all the pussy.
Posted on 5/10/16 at 3:43 pm to VermilionTiger
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Industrial Technology.
That's your 4 year degree? You will probably regret that, I agree.
Posted on 5/10/16 at 3:43 pm to Bard
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While many IT shops want people with IT-related degrees, they are usually willing to take people with other degrees if they've shown enough initiative and aptitude to learn on their own to at least get an interview.
This may soon go by the wayside.
After speaking with a senior Networking Engineer he said that Software Defined Networking and Infrastructure means more employers are looking for candidates with a degree in CS as opposed to bringing in a guy who may have 1-2 certs.
I may pursue my CS soon
Posted on 5/10/16 at 3:43 pm to VermilionTiger
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This post was edited on 5/10/16 at 3:44 pm
Posted on 5/10/16 at 3:44 pm to Gaston
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That's your 4 year degree? You will probably regret that, I agree.
Posted on 5/10/16 at 3:44 pm to drake20
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Have you seen what finance grads can make coming out of school?
yes..I took Management, Accounting, and Finance classes. I was not a fan of Finance, tbh. But I can see how others would enjoy the shite out of it
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