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Taka25 writes "Just some background first, I am 25 years old currently making $60k/yr as a .NET Software Developer. My actual title is "Senior .NET Software Engineer." I have been doing this job for the last 3 years, after moving up from a high level support position which required basic programming skills after 2 years. My current job security situation is great, and the company is currently 2 years into a 6 year contract, so I should be OK for 4 more years minimum.
I have no degree and have completed no college at all, I got into this company (which requires a degree) by a family friend in the field alone. I taught myself VB6 at the age of 13, and eventually taught myself C, C++, C#, Java, Python and Perl, along with related skill sets like SQL.
Now finally my question, how beneficial do you believe it would be to at least take night classes and get a computer science degree while taking on the associated debt? My only real concern is currently my ability to find another job in the same field due to lack of degree, not lack of skill. If I stick this out for another 2 years minimum (and I plan to, as I am happy in this job.) How much better will a degree make my resume look to an employer?
Thanks!"
I have no degree and have completed no college at all, I got into this company (which requires a degree) by a family friend in the field alone. I taught myself VB6 at the age of 13, and eventually taught myself C, C++, C#, Java, Python and Perl, along with related skill sets like SQL.
Now finally my question, how beneficial do you believe it would be to at least take night classes and get a computer science degree while taking on the associated debt? My only real concern is currently my ability to find another job in the same field due to lack of degree, not lack of skill. If I stick this out for another 2 years minimum (and I plan to, as I am happy in this job.) How much better will a degree make my resume look to an employer?
Thanks!"
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