So true. Ten years ago I tried to convince my son that he should not go to university to study for a Computer Science degree. I have had my whole life in IT and I could see the writing on the wall even back then. He's a geek and did it anyway and fortunately against the odds it has worked out OK for him.
Offshoring of domestic software development to 3rd-world countries was my concern but I did not see AI coming at all, and that puts even more downward pressure on traditional coding jobs.
If I were a smart kid starting out today I am really not sure what I would do. Developing trade skills, carpentry, plumbing, sounds attractive at first but the downside is that it's definitely a young person's game and not so cool as you get older and physically less able.
IT has always been my job but also my passion. Now there is very little enjoyment at all. Looking forward to retirement!
So true. Ten years ago I tried to convince my son that he should not go to university to study for a Computer Science degree. I have had my whole life in IT and I could see the writing on the wall even back then. He's a geek and did it anyway and fortunately against the odds it has worked out OK for him.
Offshoring of domestic software development to 3rd-world countries was my concern but I did not see AI coming at all, and that puts even more downward pressure on traditional coding jobs.
If I were a smart kid starting out today I am really not sure what I would do. Developing trade skills, carpentry, plumbing, sounds attractive at first but the downside is that it's definitely a young person's game and not so cool as you get older and physically less able.
IT has always been my job but also my passion. Now there is very little enjoyment at all. Looking forward to retirement!