I did start with a computer science two year course where I learnt the basis of algorithms and how to code in C, C++ and other cool stuff like that, but the teachers, at the time, kept telling us that being a developper was like being a the bottom of the food chain.
I started just the same and followed with engineering school afterwards. Unfortunately in France most teachers doesn't know the reality of the enterprises where students will work afterwards. And still a lot of enterprises favors diploma and age when really it's the skills and mindset that really matters.
I'm really glad for you that you had the guts to ask for what you wanted and had the opportunity to do it. And congrats on becoming CTO afterwards. Keep a good mindset and keep doubting in a healthy manner and I'm sure you'll be a good one!
Hey!
Nice testimony and congrats on your first post!
I started just the same and followed with engineering school afterwards. Unfortunately in France most teachers doesn't know the reality of the enterprises where students will work afterwards. And still a lot of enterprises favors diploma and age when really it's the skills and mindset that really matters.
I'm really glad for you that you had the guts to ask for what you wanted and had the opportunity to do it. And congrats on becoming CTO afterwards. Keep a good mindset and keep doubting in a healthy manner and I'm sure you'll be a good one!
Thanks for your message, it means a lot to me.
It's true that schools in France generally aren't connected to the real working world.
My next post will probably be on why I regret being CTO a little. The job is pretty cool, but they are some downfalls ;)
Do share your experiences about that
Nice post 👌🙌