Ask HN: Am I too dumb for life, CS and STEM?

Re:Ask HN: Am I too dumb for life, CS and STEM? by ohm on Wednesday November 21, 2018 @11:38PM (#18507895)

General suggestion that I heard from multiple people is to do something that you enjoy and the money will typically come to you. Someone recommended "what color is your parachute" book to figure out what you might want to do for career. Also, even thought it's a US website, Occupational Outlook Handbook site is a good reference too.

I went to school for CS and didn't like it. I'm in security now and the pay is pretty good at least in US. I know I could make more if I was a developer but I know I'm happier where I am so who cares. It's better to be in a happy mental state than constantly miserable. At 19 you have a long life ahead of you. And even if you want to get a job as a developer, study on your own at you own pace. Know your limitations and set goals that are realistic, like working for any company instead of the ones everyone wants to work for.

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Re:Ask HN: Am I too dumb for life, CS and STEM? by Saderen on Thursday November 22, 2018 @06:08AM (#18509270)

I'm happy you found a good career in security. I understand what you mean, having said so, it's really hard to find a different life path different from the one I use to want to have because I feel really lost (and I become completely insecure) whenever I think about it.

This is something I must research and "decide" by myself, but needless to say, it's hard.

Thanks for replying and for sharing your personally story :)

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