Published earlier this year, but still relevant.

  • Cocopanda@lemmy.world
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    10 hours ago

    Don’t. Just finish it and join an electrical union with your math skills. After you complete your degree. I went into electrical after getting laid off from a malware defense software oem. Get your degree. It carries you further than without it. You can always join the Electrician union nearest you right after you graduate. Check for their sign up times for the year.

    • PolarKraken@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      9 hours ago

      I’ve never met anyone in the broadly tech fields (and I’ve been through quite a span of them) who regrets completing an even somewhat relevant degree. I’ve met, many, many people who lament not starting or finishing one (and many of these were very competent, capable people, good at their jobs).

      It’s expensive and difficult, sure was for me, but it is very useful (and the learning is fantastic too if you do it right).