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Re:Show HN: I spent 2 years building Tablane as a 17-year-old by Octabrain on Friday January 06, 2023 @04:31PM (#34281468)
> I can confidently say that while experience in the industry is great (having worked part-time at a startup, as well as various internships during College), I think the knowledge gained from University classes is often underrated.

100% agree. Great advice. I never went to University, in my case for reasons that I prefer not to mention and it has been a constant source of regret. I wish I had a time machine.

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Re:Show HN: I spent 2 years building Tablane as a 17-year-old by c7DJTLrn on Friday January 06, 2023 @07:07PM (#34283264)
+1 on this. Left school at 16 to do an apprenticeship, then went straight into industry. As a result, my social life is like a withered plant. Don't waste time and money on education you don't need, but also don't grow up too fast. You only get one life and one chance to be carefree.
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Re:Show HN: I spent 2 years building Tablane as a 17-year-old by CoastalCoder on Friday January 06, 2023 @07:43PM (#34283591)
I have a great family, a phd, and a good job in industry.

My social life is like a withered plan im the middle of a toxic waste dump :)

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Re:Show HN: I spent 2 years building Tablane as a 17-year-old by iopq on Saturday January 07, 2023 @12:24AM (#34285496)
I went to college and didn't have a social life. Maybe it's on us
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Re:Show HN: I spent 2 years building Tablane as a 17-year-old by Moissanite on Saturday January 07, 2023 @04:21AM (#34286523)
In college/university, the social life is there for the taking, and you just have to let it sweep you along. As an adult, finding the same number of acquaintances takes an immense amount of effort.
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