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<blockquote data-quote="Cyrus" data-source="post: 3676984" data-attributes="member: 46865"><p>41 here. Last 20 or so years in IT, on the programming side. Been consulting last 11 years.</p><p></p><p>So the biggest issue in this field is the constant change. It can get grinding, but staying current is necessary to maintain options. A lot of learning happens after hours. </p><p></p><p>Requirements- in the past a degree was required on the programming side. But more recently bootcamps (shorter, cheaper intense courses of study) have become viable and I have see some success stories.</p><p></p><p>Pay - I have been making 100k plus for the last 8 years. Currently at the high end of tulsa salaries in glassdoor. Very little overtime. Keep in mind that because I am a consultant my pay is above average. </p><p></p><p></p><p>I would not recommend this for everyone. If you want to be outside, or help people, or like an active job then most jobs in the programming field are not for you. </p><p></p><p>If you like solving abstract problems (think algebra ) and want to work inside, then start exploring and see if you like it. </p><p></p><p>I wouldn't commit to a degree unless you were sure. A degree opens lots of doors though and makes things easier. Though a degree does not correlate with skill always.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cyrus, post: 3676984, member: 46865"] 41 here. Last 20 or so years in IT, on the programming side. Been consulting last 11 years. So the biggest issue in this field is the constant change. It can get grinding, but staying current is necessary to maintain options. A lot of learning happens after hours. Requirements- in the past a degree was required on the programming side. But more recently bootcamps (shorter, cheaper intense courses of study) have become viable and I have see some success stories. Pay - I have been making 100k plus for the last 8 years. Currently at the high end of tulsa salaries in glassdoor. Very little overtime. Keep in mind that because I am a consultant my pay is above average. I would not recommend this for everyone. If you want to be outside, or help people, or like an active job then most jobs in the programming field are not for you. If you like solving abstract problems (think algebra ) and want to work inside, then start exploring and see if you like it. I wouldn't commit to a degree unless you were sure. A degree opens lots of doors though and makes things easier. Though a degree does not correlate with skill always. [/QUOTE]
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