Programming is a Terrible Job

Re:Programming is a Terrible Job by acuozzo on Tuesday October 01, 2013 @05:46PM (#6479288)

> Why can't you? It's not like you have to quit your current job to find a better one.

Finding a job I love would require me to change my career and–in the best case–would most certainly offer a starting salary that's far less than I need, given my current financial responsibilities (e.g., my family and $130K in private student loan debt).

Furthermore, I would most likely have to earn another Bachelor's degree.

See where this is going...?

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Re:Programming is a Terrible Job by BuckRogers on Saturday October 05, 2013 @09:51PM (#6502770)

Not going to really try to refute your claims, but it sounds like you're making it as difficult as possible. For one I highly doubt you'd have to earn another bachelors degree. There has to be another way..

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Re:Programming is a Terrible Job by acuozzo on Wednesday October 09, 2013 @09:56AM (#6521217)

So, are you trying to say that I can become an Archaeologist with only a BS in CS?

Also, how can I fulfill my financial obligations with an entry-level job in Archaeology?

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