Computer Science people

Originally posted by: z0mb13
heres a hint, find something that you really LIKE, instead of how much it pays, the work hours, etc..

you can have the best paying job, but if u hate it ur live will be HELL

Infinitely easier said than done.

 

[RadioHead84]

Originally posted by: purbeast0

Originally posted by: BingBongWongFooey

Do you enjoy programming? How much?

It's interesting. But I've only taken two beginner classes.
It seems very time consuming!

I just want a career field I can with potential, low stress, and lots of $$$$!

It is time consuming. But the time FLIES for me, when I'm in the "zone." Does it for you? Or are you constantly looking at the clock, trying to hurry or hoping it's over soon? That might be an important indicator.

Programming can be pretty stressful, though I suppose it depends on the job. If you're getting into ANY field simply for the $$, I doubt you will do very well, and you'll probably piss off others and lose their respect in the process. But I'm only 21 and in community college, so what do I know. 😉

agreed. when I was in school doing programs, time would FLY by. and if the program I was working on was something I actually enjoyed, it made it all the better. my favorite class of all was my OpenGL class where we programmed a little stick figure fighting game. I didn't mind working on it.

now if this is the same with work ... i'll let you know in a month after i start early september 🙂

Dah what school do you goto that lets you program with OpenGL?

 

[Zombie]

Some schools have computer graphics as project sequence option. Those classes let you do OPENGL and some other intresting stuff.

 

[biggiesmallz]

Originally posted by: z0mb13
heres a hint, find something that you really LIKE, instead of how much it pays, the work hours, etc..

you can have the best paying job, but if u hate it ur live will be HELL

No worse hell than being broke making minimum wage and all the problems that come with poverty!

 

[Yax]

Originally posted by: Skiguy411
Good question. I have been wondering this too. I love computers, but I really dont wanna be sitting behind a computer desk looking at a screen all my life. So any suggestions?

Get into a startup, when they go public, sell all your options and retire early.

 

[Noirish]

If you really don't want to work hard, you can try government jobs. This is what you need to do.
1. Make sure you have a nice degree from a nice university.
2. Apply for State not Federal position.
3. Asskiss your way to the top.
4. Slack off for 30 years and retire.
Supposedly, you get 75% (if you work for 30 years) of your final salary as pension after you retire. So, let's say your month smells like your butt and your final salary is $100k, you can get $75k a year after you retire.

 

[PMChris]

Originally posted by: cheapbidder01

Originally posted by: Skiguy411
Good question. I have been wondering this too. I love computers, but I really dont wanna be sitting behind a computer desk looking at a screen all my life. So any suggestions?

Get into a startup, when they go public, sell all your options and retire early.

Welcome to 1997.