Re:Ask HN: Is computer science a viable field?
by b20000 on Thursday April 14, 2022 @11:29AM
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computer scientists are not programmers. programming is an activity that a computer scientist might do but is not necessary to have a CS career.
it is a fact that the industry wants programmers because shit has to be built. so they force everyone into that role if they can. at least that is my view.
i think that you should not get into this just to make money. it is a myth that you just become a programmer and you are guaranteed to get rich. so many people push kids into STEM or tech so they can also get rich just like that guy in the newspaper. a recipe for disappointment.
generally, unless you get really lucky with equity or your own business, i think there are other careers like law, finance or real estate where you can make a lot more money with a lot less intellectual power or effort.
it is a fact that the industry wants programmers because shit has to be built. so they force everyone into that role if they can. at least that is my view.
i think that you should not get into this just to make money. it is a myth that you just become a programmer and you are guaranteed to get rich. so many people push kids into STEM or tech so they can also get rich just like that guy in the newspaper. a recipe for disappointment.
generally, unless you get really lucky with equity or your own business, i think there are other careers like law, finance or real estate where you can make a lot more money with a lot less intellectual power or effort.