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2e559b No.3683

Hi /prog/.

I'm 17 and in my Senior year of high school. I love programming, and I recently scored an internship at a Software Engineering/Cybersecurity firm. I was one of 3 people out of the 10 that were interviewed that was chosen. I'm pretty pumped about it, and feel like this could lead to opportunities.

But I still want to talk to people that are farther than I am.

If this internship leads to some sort of apprenticeship that I can learn significantly more from, then I don't think I'm going to head straight to college to start working on a degree in Computer Science, mainly for debt and time-saving reasons.

However, if it doesn't, I'll probably head to community college and take classes to get knowledge and experience that I need to get started in the field.

What I want to know is, what did you do to get a career in programming going? What do?

I posted this on /g/ as well, but since this board is strictly about programming, I feel I should mention that I know HTML, CSS, some JavaScript and C++, and have been learning Java for a little bit (definitely looking like my favorite thing I've learned thus far).

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2e559b No.3684

>>3683

> How do you get a career in programming?

Program as much as possible.

Develop your CV by writing hobby programs on your own time.

Network as much as possible to develop your social skills. Email someone you admire, send messages to local software companies in your area… anything.

Save as much money as possible.

ALWAYS be on the lookout for new opportunity elsewhere. You don't know it right now but you have the power to move and work where YOU want to, provided you have enough cash. Where do you see yourself being the most happiest / most productive?

If you are going to go to University, pick wisely. Choosing a shit university / college will waste an incredible amount of your time and money. It's somewhat like a deal, you give them money, and out comes opportunities. Regardless if you go or not, your chance for success is dictated by how hard you work.

It is possible to skip university and go straight into work, provided you're self motivated enough to know when it's time to find another place that's more suited to you. Work up the ladder, make friends, shake hands, and get references to move up in the world.

But by far the greatest advice: shut the fuck up and LEARN. You don't know everything, and if you think you do, people will sense it and it will pidgeon hole you. Develop yourself as a person and you will have a greater chance to succeed in ANY field. Avoid anyone with an arrogant attitude, they clearly are not improving themselves, how can they benefit you?

Now go do something productive and don't get into the habit of circle jerking about new hippy bullshit like X.js. quantity > software quality at this stage. oh yeah, start lifting too. search up 5x5 stronglifts. you'll make it.

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2e559b No.3696

>>3684

What does lifting have to do with any of the above?

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2e559b No.3697

>>3696

your physical appearance has an impact on how people perceive and interact with you. you will be perceived as a lazy slob if you're fat.

a high quality of life means you benefit from the positive feedback cycle, and in turn are presented with more opportunity.

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2e559b No.3730

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>>3696

Lifting has to do with respect and improved brain functionality due to greater HGH/blood circulation. Your dick will get bigger with better blood circulation too.

We're all going to make it.

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2e559b No.4181

>>3683

>what did you do to get a career in programming going? What do?

I got an AS degree at school, and made some important networking connections with other students and professors.

I then got an opportunity to interview with a small company and they quickly offered me a 90-day internship, after which they offered me a full time salary as an engineer.

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2e559b No.4186

>>3696

If you spend all your time on a computer you'll eventually hate it. You need a hobby that doesn't involve the logical part of your brain.

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2e559b No.4199

>>3684

>>3730

To add to this, attempt to sleep eight hours a day, this ensures optimal problem solving ability.

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