5 benefits of working in Software Development

Trust me, this field isn't as glamorous as everyone makes it seem. It's overrated and very saturated with unskilled workers. Also, do you really plan to glue your head to a screen for your entire career? It pays well for a reason and that's because many end up leaving the field. Always remember that when making career decisions. Ask yourself why a career pays well in the first place if it seems to be like such an easy task to code...

I didn't actually discuss pay, however there is actually a shortage of developers (supply and demand), which is why salaries are in the upper quartile. It sounds like your main argument against it is that it's difficult to code (hence why you believe many are "unskilled")? That is really subjective and is honestly an iterative process. If a worker is unskilled, that's a failing on the HR department for hiring them in the first place, not a failing on the person for being placed in a position they're inadequately equipped for.

The reason there's many open positions for software engineering is because many are easily replaced all the time, and most aren't roles that you would stay in for more than a few months. Of course this is common in the software engineering realm, but it's something to consider. It's a field that does not require you to stand out among the herd, unless you're applying to places like Google or Facebook, which are only reserved for those who are highly educated. And then again, these places usually have high turnover rates because of how stressful they are - again, they pay well for a reason. Software Engineering really is a overrated field unfortunately and many go into it, assuming they'll stand out with their "coding" skills which frankly everyone is learning nowadays. Let's not forget that automation will take over most of these roles in a few years time, and most fields that are usually hyped about in a set period of time are typically saturated a few years later, like software.

I don't have experience? Can you not make stupid generalisations like these again because they're embarrassing. You seem like an insecure idiot who isn't even sure if they made the right decision going into the software engineering world. I graduated with a First Class in Computer Science a year ago, and this is not only my experience but my peers as well. So before you make dumb comments again, remember that you're the one posting on here who clearly lacks experience of such a mundane field, which frankly many like me regret going into.

Using insults doesn't really help your case.

I don't really have a case. I'm simply explaining to those who live a delusional lifestyle.

Not everyone has the same experience as you. Pull your head out of your backside.

If you're a depressed boy who wants to glue their head to a screen without a sense of helping the world, for the rest of your career, then by all means do so. But don't come to me when you're in your death bed, begging me to reverse your time because you were arrogant enough to put delusions before reality.

I don't have experience? Can you not make stupid generalisations like these again because they're embarrassing. You seem like an insecure idiot who isn't even sure if they made the right decision going into the software engineering world. I graduated with a First Class in Computer Science a year ago, and this is not only my experience but my peers as well. So before you make dumb comments again, remember that you're the one posting on here who clearly lacks experience of such a mundane field, which frankly many like me regret going into.

Glad it ain't up your mums because she doesn't clean down there.

Most professions nowadays require you to be using a computer most of the time, and it's only going to increase. And I'm pretty sure those who work in the tech field are progressing the world the most by far. The same "death bed" argument can be made for any job you don't like, but it's irrelevant if you like the job, which OP does.

Formal education is less important at Google? LOL. You're definitely new to this field you bin bag.

Glad it ain't up your mums because she doesn't clean down there.

You seem like an insecure idiot who isn't even sure if they made the right decision going into the software engineering world.

I literally stated I've interviewed graduates for positions - I know how the process works. A degree has little to no relevance on someone's ability to be productive in a work environment and little to no relevance on the profitability of a company. All it shows is you can study for an exam, whereas assessing someone with tangible experience or how they perform e.g. paired programming, is far more useful. The big 4, in addition to the FANG and many SPX companies have dropped degree requirements entirely. In fact Google themselves have just released degree alternatives for positions, which are short 6 month courses designed to get you the directly applicable skills you need for a specific profession. University and degrees are as relevant nowadays with so many more avenues to a profession, which are far more effective. Coding bootcamps have already shown to be more successful and effective than going down a CompSci route for someone who wants to become a Software Dev.