Due to unfortunate circumstances and stupid decisions, right now all I have going for me is a Computer Programming Diploma from Humber, and 4 years of experience working part-time for a business that teaches kids to code (I'm basically a manager but still get paid minimum wage).
I'm technically currently enrolled at Western, but I don't have the financial support to go back next semester. I'm currently trying to find out if I can switch to an Online program, but the red tape is horrific right now. Then I have the option of going back to Humber and going for their Cybersecurity Comp Sci BSc. But I think it would take 3 years. On the plus side, it's affordable and closeby, and I can keep working at my current job or new job if I (hopefully) get one. Plus there's co-op opportunities, and I think cybersecurity is slightly more secure right now.
Or I could just pour all my energy into looking for a new job with what little experience I have, and give up on school. That being said, I took a gap year from Western and have been applying since April 2025 and only got 3 interviews that went nowhere.
What do I do?
5 Comments
_stranger_@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 38d
Cyber security is probably your best bet, especially if you think the rest of a comp sci degree is beyond you. I have the same gut feeling about it, it's slightly more secure than some other sectors.
Right now is probably the worst time practically ever to get into tech, so don't feel like it's you, it's not.
3rr4tt1c@programming.dev · 3 pts · 37d
That's what I was thinking too. Thanks for the help.
CompactFlax@discuss.tchncs.de · 2 pts · 38d
Get your plumbing accreditation and install datacentres. (/¯ ಠ_ಠ)/¯
3rr4tt1c@programming.dev · 2 pts · 37d
I've legit thought about this. But starting in an entirely different field is daunting.
HubertManne@piefed.social · 1 pts · 37d
Tech is not doing great right now but there is no way where it will go in the future. I mean anything where you can be a manager at minimum wage. Thats not good.