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Re:Ask HN: I'm 28yo. Should I start college now, or get real... by Calist0 on Friday August 26, 2016 @12:06AM (#12364175)
Did you study part time?

I never considered studying part time because it would take so long to complete the program, but a lot of people in this thread are suggesting I do it. I have no clue how people work and attend college part time? If I work it would likely be a 9-5 job and I wouldn't be able to attend my classes.

Although, the downside of going taking this route would be that I'd have no time for side projects and making things.

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Re:Ask HN: I'm 28yo. Should I start college now, or get real... by totalcrepe on Friday August 26, 2016 @07:56AM (#12365559)
I did a mix of fulltime school, fulltime work (with an occasional class) and part time work/part time school. Employers seemed fine with my being in process of a degree and having done basic reqs, so no degree wasn't a barrier at entry, but it did slow down my career path as the highest status/most interesting groups couldn't justify selecting me until I had the degree.
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