Thats interesting. I dont know many computer programmers that arent passionate - degree or not. Of course I am not a useful statistical sample, but obviously have had a different life experience.
On 9/18/06, Kevin Aebig <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Of course, but it's quite rare. I'm not saying all non-graduates are passionate about learning their trade either. More often than not being passionate about what you do for a living is pretty rare... !k -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of hank williams Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 8:57 AM To: Flashcoders mailing list Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] Software Development Position Are both not possible? On 9/18/06, Kevin Aebig <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I hear what you mean, as that has bit me in the ass a few times. I honestly > believe though that the people who learn out of passion, instead of > requirement, end up with a better understanding in the end anyhow. > > !k > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave Watts > Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2006 1:41 PM > To: Flashcoders mailing list > Subject: RE: [Flashcoders] Software Development Position > > > Exactly, and I'm skeptical of anyone who requires a CompSci > > degree for a Flash position because there isn't a single > > college degree for Flash programming. ;) > > Comp Sci isn't about Flash programming, or Java programming, or {insert > language flavor of the week} programming. It's not even about programming. > My personal observation, however, is that people who have a comp sci > background tend to make better programmers than those who don't. The best > Flash programmers I've met, personally, have comp sci backgrounds, for what > that's worth. > > Personally, I don't have that background, unfortunately, and I have > certainly felt its absence at times; there are a bunch of things I've had to > learn the hard way as a result. > > Dave Watts, CTO, Fig Leaf Software > http://www.figleaf.com/ > > Fig Leaf Software provides the highest caliber vendor-authorized > instruction at our training centers in Washington DC, Atlanta, > Chicago, Baltimore, Northern Virginia, or on-site at your location. > Visit http://training.figleaf.com/ for more information! > _______________________________________________ > Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com > To change your subscription options or search the archive: > http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders > > Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software > Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training > http://www.figleaf.com > http://training.figleaf.com > > > _______________________________________________ > Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com > To change your subscription options or search the archive: > http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders > > Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software > Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training > http://www.figleaf.com > http://training.figleaf.com > _______________________________________________ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com _______________________________________________ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
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