What about SWE bootcamp as an option?

[RogerDodger]

If the eventual goal is to move abroad and work remotely, How wise of an option is this?

[Allen]

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[RogerDodger]

Because you can’t work remotely as a vet or concert pianist in a country of your choice.

[Allen]

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[R.C. Christian]

Why is this dumb, vile piece of shit still on this board?

[Allen]

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[R.C. Christian]

I get it, this moron represents the average Christian. Spot on.

[fschmidt]

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[RogerDodger]

It seems so obvious now. Lure you with the promise of a big paycheck, and then get you in their hooks. No wonder bootcamps are heavily promoted on YT, Reddit, etc.

I actually looked into becoming a chicken farmer, but decided I wasn’t cut out for manual farm labor.

[RogerDodger]

Allen wrote

Why is it any less ridiculous in terms of becoming a skilled professional?

The reality is that without a skill, you can’t earn money. If being a programmer is no less ridiculous than being any other skilled professional, then you might as well cash in and become a programmer anyway.  After all, what’s the diff?

[Allen]

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[RogerDodger]

That all sounds fine, but that option is no longer available for a lot of people. As a practical matter, it really isn’t worth considering, especially for those past the teenage years. Presumably, one would go through a kind of apprenticeship or entry-level roles anyway, as a SWE or whatever.

[Allen]

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[RogerDodger]

Oh, shut up. You have nothing to say, and no one cares what you think.