> > Why go to uni - because PHB/clueless idiots are largely in charge of > > recruitment and being unable to evaluate resumes, they believe the gumf > > the anyone with a degree can do it - so they specify a degree as a > > requirement. That is the sole general reason. > > > > However, other positions do require some indepth knowledge and having a > > degree can save you 10 years of experience. > > Is it worth noting that at uni you'll also get to do things like > operating system design and compiler design etc ? > > These are interesting courses (well one was and the other looks it) and > i'm not sure, short of reading a bunch of textbooks on your own time, > where else you pick this sort of stuff up. > > Jason >
I'm currently doing Comp Sci by distance edu whilst working full-time (not in computers). A lot of people say why don't you just do a full time private 1 year course and then get a reasonable job. I know people that have done this and have quite good jobs although some seem to be concerned that their syllabus was very narrow and if not given on the job training that they may become redundant. I have a fair few contacts in the industry including family members of which one owns a successful customer-contact software company and the other who is very high in a large total-computer-solutions type company. They will employ people with experience and no formal training although the reason for this is due to the shortage of IT personnel. If an employer hires a UNI grad and he stuffs up the hirer can back up his decision to his/her boss. A lot harder to do when they have experience only and in the real world managers that survive cover their arses. If you are after the money get the piece of paper and get into sales or project management. Good luck -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ More Info: http://lists.slug.org.au/listinfo/slug
