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gardon · Feb 20th, 2005, 7:54 PM

want to make programming their life? I mean seriously, screw college. Why go if you're not going to do anything anyway? I'd rather just go to a programming/computer science college and learn more about programming and develop my game than to go to college and party all the time.

Don't most people make their life stable at about 30 years old? Get what I'm saying, most people are 30 years old before they get a really decent job and get their life officially started.

Hell, I'm 16 now, I might as well study c++ till im 25 then develop something, cause I'm definately up for the challenge.

Just thought I'd throw that out in the open. Please, respond with your thoughts. I just want to hear other people's opinions.

Gardon

quitter · Feb 20th, 2005, 8:04 PM

I totally agree. im 13 pretty young yeah my brain isnt developed enough for c++ but im stilll learning

hope i can finish learning about 20`ish so then i can have a decent job and have fun on what im doing! ..... and yes i do have a life

Eggbert · Feb 20th, 2005, 8:11 PM

While you can pursue a career without a college degree, you would have an easier time starting a successful career with one. Even if you don't learn anything, which is highly unlikely, the benefit to your resume is worth the time spent.

tempest · Feb 20th, 2005, 8:22 PM

I'm 16 and i have a job where iwork around computers, and make alot of good connections with people in the Department of Defense, what's really relevant in the computer world is skills. A degree helps, but if you have the skills and the experience to prove them there's not much a degree can do to match it.

Sebeq · Feb 20th, 2005, 9:09 PM

You youngens have alot to learn yet...lol I was 17 when i got my first that was being in the Marines, for Compters, writing programs for snipers to find their targets. I was 23 when i got out and started working for NASA. Now i create security prgrams for them. Not to mention i create MUDs in my spare time kinda like my hobby. Now how could i achieve all of this before i turned 25?. Cause i made the right choices and chased my dreams. So yes i would advise you youngens to goto college doesn't have to be right away, hell take a few years off but not too many. Then chase after what you want to do early. Just keep in mind. The more money you make while your working. The more money you'll get when you retire...lol Thats always my motivation.

quitter · Feb 20th, 2005, 9:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sebeq

You youngens have alot to learn yet...lol I was 17 when i got my first that was being in the Marines, for Compters, writing programs for snipers to find their targets. I was 23 when i i got out and started working for NASA. Now i create security prgrams for them. Not to mention i create MIDs in my spare time kinda like my hobby. NOw how could i achieve all of this before i turned 25?. Cause i made the right choices and chased my dreams. So yes i would advise you youngens to goto college doesn't have to be right away, hell take a few years off but not too many. Then chase after what you want to do early. Just keep in mind. The more money you make while your working. The more money you'll get when you retire...lol Thats always my motivation.

wow nice...!!! wouldnt you like to teach us how to program :] i need a tutor

Dietrich · Feb 20th, 2005, 9:33 PM

This is the story my dad keeps telling me:

To get a job with a company you have to get past the human resources folks (HR). They go by the book! A job description for a beginning programmer has a requirement of a college level study in computer science, finishing with a BS or MS degree. If you don't have this, tough luck! These folks won't even consider you, even if you would be an absolute genius! They won't bother to test you for equivalency. Your application ends up in the circular file.
Basta!

So, when I finish high school, off to college I go!

Xero · Feb 21st, 2005, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Dietrich

So, when I finish high school, off to college I go!

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Birthday:
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Sebeq · Feb 20th, 2005, 11:27 PM

Funny thing is I've learned alot from you folks. I never would have believe there would be people ranging from the ages 11 and up all programming....

Chipps · Feb 20th, 2005, 11:29 PM

If you guys do want to be a programmer go to college and get a degree, like Dietrich said, the HR people won't even consider you unless you have a BS or AS (even hard with an AS, just ask BigK) I personally went to college for a year for computer programming, found out its not what I want to do, i'm still out of college debating what I want to do, but if programming is your thing, do the right thing and go to college and get a degree, heck even if you don't use your programming degree, you have a degree and can get into places still

Feb 20th, 2005, 7:54 PM	#1
gardon Programmer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 87 Rep Power: 4	How many people... want to make programming their life? I mean seriously, screw college. Why go if you're not going to do anything anyway? I'd rather just go to a programming/computer science college and learn more about programming and develop my game than to go to college and party all the time. Don't most people make their life stable at about 30 years old? Get what I'm saying, most people are 30 years old before they get a really decent job and get their life officially started. Hell, I'm 16 now, I might as well study c++ till im 25 then develop something, cause I'm definately up for the challenge. Just thought I'd throw that out in the open. Please, respond with your thoughts. I just want to hear other people's opinions. Gardon

Feb 20th, 2005, 8:04 PM	#2
quitter Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	I totally agree. im 13 pretty young yeah my brain isnt developed enough for c++ but im stilll learning hope i can finish learning about 20`ish so then i can have a decent job and have fun on what im doing! ..... and yes i do have a life __________________ Welcome to the real world...

Feb 20th, 2005, 8:22 PM	#4
tempest Programming Guru Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,041 Rep Power: 5	I'm 16 and i have a job where iwork around computers, and make alot of good connections with people in the Department of Defense, what's really relevant in the computer world is skills. A degree helps, but if you have the skills and the experience to prove them there's not much a degree can do to match it. __________________

Feb 20th, 2005, 9:09 PM	#5
Sebeq Programmer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 53 Rep Power: 5	You youngens have alot to learn yet...lol I was 17 when i got my first that was being in the Marines, for Compters, writing programs for snipers to find their targets. I was 23 when i got out and started working for NASA. Now i create security prgrams for them. Not to mention i create MUDs in my spare time kinda like my hobby. Now how could i achieve all of this before i turned 25?. Cause i made the right choices and chased my dreams. So yes i would advise you youngens to goto college doesn't have to be right away, hell take a few years off but not too many. Then chase after what you want to do early. Just keep in mind. The more money you make while your working. The more money you'll get when you retire...lol Thats always my motivation. __________________ "I messured the landing in feet, and programmed it in meters, $1billion wHoOoOoPsSsSiE!!" Last edited by Sebeq; Feb 20th, 2005 at 11:28 PM.

Feb 20th, 2005, 11:27 PM	#9
Sebeq Programmer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 53 Rep Power: 5	Funny thing is I've learned alot from you folks. I never would have believe there would be people ranging from the ages 11 and up all programming.... __________________ "I messured the landing in feet, and programmed it in meters, $1billion wHoOoOoPsSsSiE!!" Last edited by Sebeq; Feb 20th, 2005 at 11:31 PM.

Feb 20th, 2005, 8:11 PM	#3
Eggbert Professional Programmer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 250 Rep Power: 4	While you can pursue a career without a college degree, you would have an easier time starting a successful career with one. Even if you don't learn anything, which is highly unlikely, the benefit to your resume is worth the time spent.

Feb 20th, 2005, 9:33 PM	#7
Dietrich Professional Programmer Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 434 Rep Power: 4	This is the story my dad keeps telling me: To get a job with a company you have to get past the human resources folks (HR). They go by the book! A job description for a beginning programmer has a requirement of a college level study in computer science, finishing with a BS or MS degree. If you don't have this, tough luck! These folks won't even consider you, even if you would be an absolute genius! They won't bother to test you for equivalency. Your application ends up in the circular file. Basta! So, when I finish high school, off to college I go!

Feb 20th, 2005, 11:29 PM	#10
Chipps Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Fargo Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	If you guys do want to be a programmer go to college and get a degree, like Dietrich said, the HR people won't even consider you unless you have a BS or AS (even hard with an AS, just ask BigK) I personally went to college for a year for computer programming, found out its not what I want to do, i'm still out of college debating what I want to do, but if programming is your thing, do the right thing and go to college and get a degree, heck even if you don't use your programming degree, you have a degree and can get into places still __________________ My Webpage

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