I’m looking to switch into a tech job in the future, and I’m wondering if web development could be a good choice. Ideally, I’d like an interesting job with a good work-life balance, and I would even be willing to take a pay cut later in my career in order to have more free time. I’m hoping to get some insight into the profession. I have three questions:

  1. Is it hard to find a position in web development with good work-life balance

  2. I’m considering getting a bachelors in computer science from WGU. Is it worth it or is the self taught route better?

  3. Does anyone have any experience in the program?

  • corytheboyd@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    Yes. All anecdotal from my own experience, someone else is guaranteed to have conflicting ideas. Just like everything else in this industry.

    If the company is private, it must be gigantic and well funded. Don’t risk it on some series A startup.

    Avoid companies with HQ in some huge tech hub. The tech scene in Denver for example is wildly different than in SF.

    If the interviewers don’t care, move on, no exceptions. Engaged interviewers are likely not overworked, so they give a shit about the interview process. They will pass on you for bad first impressions, return the favor.

    All of this has one critical precondition: You have to know your shit. Hundreds of applicants are now in front of you, so you just need to be better. Apathy about how nobody wants you is only fucking with your head, go get extremely good at your craft instead. Never settle for the janky solution and always follow every rabbit hole through to a solution you are proud of. Always ask if your process or tools could be more effective, and actually invest the time in changing them.