• baahb@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    1 day ago

    Depends on who is hiring.

    I’m in the role you are describing. I can’t code, but I’m good at troubleshooting and if required I can read code.

    I would much prefer to work along someone who spent highschool tinkering with game mods than someone with a CS degree, as troubleshooting requires a specific skillset that is developed better by breaking and fixing things than by learning the fundamentals of how computers work or best practices for coding.

    That said, if you wanna work for an OEM doing actual chip design or engineering and stuff, you’re prolly gonna need that degree.

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      1 day ago

      appreciate the feedback, “learn to code” was pushed for so long, now “coding is dead” is the new vibe, but glad to hear there may still be options for people like me out there.

      Going to continue to hone my skills and work my unrelated job as long as it lasts.

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        1 day ago

        Find a niche where you are appreciated. If you’re brought on as one in an army of thousands for “the next big thing” - you’re much more likely to be a part of the next wave of layoffs statistic too.

      • baahb@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        I didn’t learn these skills for a job, they simply suited the job I found. If you enjoy what youre doing, and it builds problem solving skills, you will be hard pressed to regret learning the skill.

        That said, I started out answering phones, and built from there. Fix peoples problems and keep your eyes open for a job that let’s you fix the kinds of problems you find interesting.