Re:Ask HN: On a scale of 1 to 100, how do you qualify your p...
by Genius_um on Wednesday April 17, 2024 @04:10PM
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Your observations are relevant. It's clear that the valuation of software engineering varies between companies, which can be frustrating for enthusiasts of the field. As for the education system, it does not seem to provide adequate preparation for the practical and commercial aspects of the profession.
Also, in my defense, it seems the entire education system, especially higher education, does not mitigate against this. Doing well in a CS degree basically means you are passionate about software theory, and there is almost no mention of the pragmatic elements of business, the need for people skills, or the quirks of the market in which your career depends on.