Poor Man's Computer Science Bootcamp

Re:Poor Man's Computer Science Bootcamp – Basics by gigatexal on Sunday June 18, 2023 @10:45AM (#36380741)

Let him find his passion. Don’t force him into programming. There’s plenty in the tech space that needs doing. And there’s even more in life that he can do to earn a living that’s not tech related.

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Re:Poor Man's Computer Science Bootcamp – Basics by hooverd on Sunday June 18, 2023 @02:13PM (#36382742)

Imagine doing science, engineering, or mathematics. Might as well be getting an English degree.

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Re:Poor Man's Computer Science Bootcamp – Basics by gigatexal on Monday June 19, 2023 @12:13AM (#36387262)

Huh? How are those equivalent to getting and English degree?

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Re:Poor Man's Computer Science Bootcamp – Basics by hooverd on Monday June 19, 2023 @02:37PM (#36394915)

The pay isn't as much compared to a hyperfocused CS to FAANG/startup track. It's not bad though.

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Re:Poor Man's Computer Science Bootcamp – Basics by gigatexal on Monday June 19, 2023 @02:44PM (#36395015)

But if the child isn’t passionate about comp sci/programming/etc their life is gonna be hell. Better to let them be happy than be miserable.

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Re:Poor Man's Computer Science Bootcamp – Basics by fragmede on Monday June 19, 2023 @03:13PM (#36395352)

Only with work. If they are destitute but don't have to program, it's also quite possible they'll be hungry and cold and thus still also miserable.

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Re:Poor Man's Computer Science Bootcamp – Basics by gigatexal on Tuesday June 20, 2023 @01:07AM (#36399956)

The fuck? There are other well paying jobs. Shit electricians and plumbers and other blue collar work can pay 100k plus or more. Skilled labor in the trades is in desperate need at least here in the US.

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