News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on Show HN: I spent 2 years building Tablane as a 17-year-old. Parent comment

Re:Show HN: I spent 2 years building Tablane as a 17-year-old by iamben on Friday January 06, 2023 @07:43PM (#34283593)
Just my experience, but I'm not sure how much a degree matters in UK after you have a few years experience. The exception probably being 'big companies' and (obviously) graduate schemes. I guess getting your food in a door somewhere (if you have no other way, and no experience) - a degree will probably help.

All that said, I really grew up at university. I loved it. It was great fun, great to expand your social circle and I'd absolutely recommend it if you can.

[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Show HN: I spent 2 years building Tablane as a 17-year-old by lazyasciiart on Friday January 06, 2023 @08:41PM (#34284097)
A lot, if you're trying to get a visa.
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Show HN: I spent 2 years building Tablane as a 17-year-old by iamben on Saturday January 07, 2023 @01:14PM (#34290819)
I guess to clarify my point (and again based on my own experience and that of my social/work circles): assuming you're a UK resident, looking to work in the UK.
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Show HN: I spent 2 years building Tablane as a 17-year-old by Moissanite on Saturday January 07, 2023 @04:19AM (#34286507)
I would say a degree, masters and PhD all give diminishing marginal returns when applying for a given job, but they open doors (and bypass recruitment filters) which you might get tripped up by with just work experience.

There is also a lot to be said for being a well-rounded person. Even at £9k per year, I would encourage people to go to university - it is the most convenient way to meet a lot of new people, experience living in a different part of the country, and learn to be an adult all while keeping some structure and goals in place.

[ Parent | on HN ]