There are some valid points; but there are also several false equivalences here. For example: "Without a CS degree, you might not be able to explain Big O notation, but you might have great interpersonal skills."
Every person has unique skills and backgrounds. A CS degree is part of that. You are NEVER worse off for having learned something. There are many stereotypes that come with engineering and science degrees; many are 'true'. Most are not.
By no means should you let not having a degree prevent you from pursuing your goals. You can do a lot without one. Apply for jobs that you think might disqualify you because you don't have a degree; especially at smaller companies whom likely aren't using some bogus HR software to filter candidates. This is one case where recruiters come in handy as well (that is a different topic).
Don't view not having a (CS) degree as a road block -- but don't for a minute think that having one wouldn't give you advantages in your career. The time spent in college earning a degree comes with many of those life experiences that make everyone unique. Further do not sell short the networking potential that post secondary education has.
I feel the same with bootcamps. They have their own set of challenges and experiences. I do worry that some of them have become predatory and are good for not much else than taking money away from folks desperate for a change.
If I am looking at two otherwise equal candidates -- I am going to be inclined to go with the one that has the degree because it carries with it additional knowledge and experience. Having said that some of the best people I have worked with and had work for me did not have degrees (not just CS related ones). Good folks come from all walks.
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There are some valid points; but there are also several false equivalences here. For example: "Without a CS degree, you might not be able to explain Big O notation, but you might have great interpersonal skills."
Every person has unique skills and backgrounds. A CS degree is part of that. You are NEVER worse off for having learned something. There are many stereotypes that come with engineering and science degrees; many are 'true'. Most are not.
By no means should you let not having a degree prevent you from pursuing your goals. You can do a lot without one. Apply for jobs that you think might disqualify you because you don't have a degree; especially at smaller companies whom likely aren't using some bogus HR software to filter candidates. This is one case where recruiters come in handy as well (that is a different topic).
Don't view not having a (CS) degree as a road block -- but don't for a minute think that having one wouldn't give you advantages in your career. The time spent in college earning a degree comes with many of those life experiences that make everyone unique. Further do not sell short the networking potential that post secondary education has.
I feel the same with bootcamps. They have their own set of challenges and experiences. I do worry that some of them have become predatory and are good for not much else than taking money away from folks desperate for a change.
If I am looking at two otherwise equal candidates -- I am going to be inclined to go with the one that has the degree because it carries with it additional knowledge and experience. Having said that some of the best people I have worked with and had work for me did not have degrees (not just CS related ones). Good folks come from all walks.