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I Want To Go Into Tech; What Field Should I Choose? by TechLiberatedMe: 4:07pm On May 31, 2022 |
Hello Tech Seniors, I graduated from the University about a decade ago and I'm currently in my early thirties. I did not study Computer Science, Engineering, Maths, Physics or other Math-related courses. My mathematical prowess is fair. I made up my mind to go into Tech because I did an appraisal of my journey since I finished NYSC and realised I would have been very fulfilled if I ventured into Tech since then. The last one year has been terrible for me. I started thinking about Tech since late last year. I recently came across one or two threads where Tech guys gave testimonies and their comments gave me hope that Tech would change my life and my story. I feel that I would even regret more in the next 10 years if I don't start something in Tech NOW! Tech is both the present and the future. I have come to a conclusion that one can hardly regret ever going into Tech. I got to know that there are several fields of Tech one can specialise in. I also got to know that some people started in one field and later dropped it for another field because they realised the first one was not for them. I also hear that some people are in Tech but their foundation is faulty. How do I know the aspect of Tech I will enjoy and at the same time excel in? Kindly guide me in every ways you can. I am coming late already and there is no time for me to gamble or do trial an error unlike a 16-year-old Jambite. The following might be helpful in helping me make a decision: 1. I love to solve problems. In fact, solving problems gives me so much joy. There are times I skip sleep just because I want to find solution to a particular problem. 2. I love it when I am the staff/individual that got it done. 3. I am competitive (healthy competition). I love to look at people that are better than me and try to become as good as or better than them. I always believe that I can do it since they could also do it. 4. I love a career that pays very well even if not the best. As a result of this, I might be tempted to want to switch to a Tech career that has the best prospects and pays the highest. In that case, maybe it'd be advisable I start a career in that aspect I would eventually be tempted to port to. 5. Kindly also say something about Tech careers that thrive in the UK, US or Canada because one might have a cause to relocate in the future. I look forward to reading from the seasoned and incisive Tech Seniors. Thank you. cc: Seun tensazangetsu20, Misterrobot, reactjs, hannania, Wisdomremz, Ejiod, mcemmy0z and other Seniors I did not mention Please don't forget to help me mention other Seniors that can give incisive contributions. 2 Likes |
Re: I Want To Go Into Tech; What Field Should I Choose? by nellyelitz(m): 4:46pm On May 31, 2022 |
Also, please what basic or foundational computer skill one can get to help him learn faster and aid proficiency. Tech Gurus come bless us with answers abeg. 1 Like |
Re: I Want To Go Into Tech; What Field Should I Choose? by Millz404(m): 4:59pm On May 31, 2022 |
Journey start basics - html - css - javascript advance - react Js/react native/redux/mobx - nodejs/mysql pro - containerization/docker - other things you will figure out at this point Note: don't try to do these all at once. You will burnout and increase the chances of giving up This is just one path you can take that will surely pay off. There are other paths you can also explore. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: I Want To Go Into Tech; What Field Should I Choose? by TechLiberatedMe: 5:29pm On May 31, 2022 |
Millz404: What journey precisely is this? Journey to becoming a Software Developer or Web developer or Software Engineer or Architect? Please don't mind me if I'm sounding like a novice cos I'm actually one. Thank you 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: I Want To Go Into Tech; What Field Should I Choose? by TechLiberatedMe: 7:29pm On May 31, 2022 |
Hello Seniors, please be reminded of this request. Thank you cc: Seun tensazangetsu20, Misterrobot, reactjs, hannania, Wisdomremz, Ejiod, mcemmy0z and other Seniors I did not mention |
Re: I Want To Go Into Tech; What Field Should I Choose? by tensazangetsu20(m): 7:33pm On May 31, 2022 |
TechLiberatedMe: The truth is the answer is subjective. If I was to advise you I would say front-end probably another person might tell you backend another would tell you mobile apps another would say data science. No one can tell you exactly what field is right for you. You just need to make research, choose the field you want and study intensively to land an entry level role at that field 4 Likes |
Re: I Want To Go Into Tech; What Field Should I Choose? by FlameHashira: 7:56pm On May 31, 2022 |
@archekit, also I recommend you take an introductory level CS course like cs50 first from there you dive into either web development, IOS or data science avoid android is a bit overflowed I'll say 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: I Want To Go Into Tech; What Field Should I Choose? by Millz404(m): 8:04pm On May 31, 2022 |
TechLiberatedMe: Web/mobile dev 2 Likes |
Re: I Want To Go Into Tech; What Field Should I Choose? by Hannania(m): 8:08pm On May 31, 2022 |
TechLiberatedMe:Let me give you a very fast track. There's a company Called Microverse(Microverse.org). It's a company based in USA. They train you for 7 months, then you use 3 months to look for a remote job. You pay them 15% of your income after your start making $1000. Some of their graduates make $30,000 because the stack they use is fullstack Ruby(HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Ruby and it's framework Ruby and Rails). They have a one month pre-course, so don't worry if you're a beginner. The training is on the concept of pair programming, so you'll work with students from all around the world. If you register now, and get accepted let's say in August, by May next year you're at least a 500k earner. That's the most practical advice from me, because it's structured, and you're learning with a goal to get a job. Note: Ruby and rails is a sought after stack in US and Australia, so there's no much competition for developing countries developers. This advice is just for Software Development. Other fields of Tech like Product Design, Graphic design, just get a good Udemy course and stick to it for six months while connecting with a community. All what I mentioned needs dedication. So if you're intentional, by this time next year, you'd smile. Good luck. 36 Likes 10 Shares |
Re: I Want To Go Into Tech; What Field Should I Choose? by FlameHashira: 8:11pm On May 31, 2022 |
Millz404:You can also just learn docker when your deploying your first web application |
Re: I Want To Go Into Tech; What Field Should I Choose? by BRATISLAVA: 8:12pm On May 31, 2022 |
FlameHashira: Forget about the field to get into. How have you been since the Akaza incident? 1 Like |
Re: I Want To Go Into Tech; What Field Should I Choose? by SavageBoy: 8:13pm On May 31, 2022 |
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Re: I Want To Go Into Tech; What Field Should I Choose? by tensazangetsu20(m): 8:37pm On May 31, 2022 |
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Re: I Want To Go Into Tech; What Field Should I Choose? by BRATISLAVA: 8:40pm On May 31, 2022 |
tensazangetsu20: No, I don't, Kurosaki-kun. |
Re: I Want To Go Into Tech; What Field Should I Choose? by Millz404(m): 9:25pm On May 31, 2022 |
FlameHashira: But you need to know what the hell is happening in nodejs and MySQL first...so the steps still valid |
Re: I Want To Go Into Tech; What Field Should I Choose? by TechLiberatedMe: 10:56pm On May 31, 2022 |
tensazangetsu20:Thank you for your input. What field would you say pays the highest and what field would you say their professionals are most envied? 1 Like |
Re: I Want To Go Into Tech; What Field Should I Choose? by TechLiberatedMe: 10:58pm On May 31, 2022 |
Hannania:Hmmm... This sounds so fascinating. Thanks a million. 2 Likes |
Re: I Want To Go Into Tech; What Field Should I Choose? by LikeAking: 11:14pm On May 31, 2022 |
TechLiberatedMe: Its too late. Sorry! |
Re: I Want To Go Into Tech; What Field Should I Choose? by Fr4nk(m): 11:32pm On May 31, 2022 |
TechLiberatedMe: Hi There, I really think your main focus right now shouldn't be which pays the highest or which is most envied, there are really no standard way to determine those things, today field A might be very lucrative, in the next few years to come field B might be the most lucrative, Try not to let "Highest Pay" be your only motivation because you might not make it very far before bailing out. i don't know why some people get the impression that Tech is the new Oil, I'm not sure if it actually works that way 1 Like |
Re: I Want To Go Into Tech; What Field Should I Choose? by Fr4nk(m): 11:35pm On May 31, 2022 |
What exactly did you study at the university, have you thought about finding a field in tech closely related to that? |
Re: I Want To Go Into Tech; What Field Should I Choose? by Fr4nk(m): 11:42pm On May 31, 2022 |
Read this thread too sir https://www.nairaland.com/6937843/must-everybody-go-into-tech 2 Likes |
Re: I Want To Go Into Tech; What Field Should I Choose? by airsaylongcome: 11:43pm On May 31, 2022 |
TechLiberatedMe: Loool! You never enter house you dey ask make dem serve you Chicken with Fried rice with 1L Coke and toothpick. 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: I Want To Go Into Tech; What Field Should I Choose? by Fr4nk(m): 11:50pm On May 31, 2022 |
TechLiberatedMe: Don't take this as me trying to discourage you, but Sir, you don't need to go into tech, doing something in tech WILL not magically change your life, you are free to try if you're up for the challenge, but I think you should look into other options were your strengths will benefit you, instead of wasting time jumping into tech that might not even favour you. 1 Like |
Re: I Want To Go Into Tech; What Field Should I Choose? by tensazangetsu20(m): 12:01am On Jun 01, 2022 |
TechLiberatedMe: All tech fields pay well provided you are quite good and all are accorded the same respect. There's none really better than the other. They are all important. 8 Likes |
Re: I Want To Go Into Tech; What Field Should I Choose? by TechLiberatedMe: 1:28am On Jun 01, 2022 |
tensazangetsu20:Hmmmm... I feel Boss is trying to be political here. |
Re: I Want To Go Into Tech; What Field Should I Choose? by TechLiberatedMe: 1:37am On Jun 01, 2022 |
airsaylongcome:Lol. I get your point. TBH, I know myself. I just need as much info as possible. I don't want to keep changing interest. Many people say you shouldn't do it because of the money but low key, most of them are doing it for the money. As for me, I truly love solving problems and I can say I am not a bad problem solver. However, the rewards that come with it is a major motivation for me, just like it is for most successful Tech guys. |
Re: I Want To Go Into Tech; What Field Should I Choose? by jesmond3945: 9:00am On Jun 01, 2022 |
Anybody that tells you they are doing tech only for passion is a big fat liar. Tech is just a tool to solve problem and solving problem brings money. Thank God you like to solve problems, using Tech will help you grow in that while bringing you big bucks. From research and experience, Web/app development using Javascript and its frameworks has more demand and low entry level to jobs. If you want to relocate then you need to learn the Java and spring boot stack. Data science pays more. However entry level is high and you need to learn how to use a lot of tools. You can also choose the C#/.Net route. There is no much competition there. You can as well relocate with it. If you choose any of the route, you need to understand how to solve coding problems. Learning data structure and algorithm will help you in that. You need this to ace interviews. 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: I Want To Go Into Tech; What Field Should I Choose? by airsaylongcome: 10:17am On Jun 01, 2022 |
jesmond3945: You cannot take a big brush and paint everyone as driven by money. That's a fallacy of generalisation. Where was the money when I wrote my first program circa 1994? Where was the money when my first choice for JAMB was computer science whereas most other people came to CS after being rejected by their preferred courses and CS was their third choice? Where was the money when I built home networks and messed around with different software at home and I was looked at as mad and a lazy NFA? Take the so-called money from Tech today and I'm still going to remain here. A lot of us do it for the passion not for the money or fame 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: I Want To Go Into Tech; What Field Should I Choose? by airsaylongcome: 10:26am On Jun 01, 2022 |
TechLiberatedMe: Many people (like yourself) who are now rushing to Tech are the ones doing it for the money. That's why you are interested in the highest paying most envious positions. Someone mentioned Data Science up there and that's because that's what also drove them, money. He doesn't know that Embedded C programmers or Hardware Driver programmers earn an unbelievable amount. And they aren't the most envied. Many people will tell you to focus on learning the state of the art Programming Languages but COBOL and Fortran programmers earn salaries that a lot of people will be envious of even though people will laugh at you if you say you program in COBOL or FORTRAN. Listen my friend, there is no such thing as the highest paid and most envied role in tech. This isn't medicine where everyone wanted to be a surgeon. 5 Likes |
Re: I Want To Go Into Tech; What Field Should I Choose? by Millz404(m): 11:17am On Jun 01, 2022 |
jesmond3945: You need to be passionate about tech to make anything worthwhile from it. That's why you are told money shouldn't be your driving force. It's a lot of hard work with zero pay before the pay. With a money mindset as drive, you are going to give up before you get to a penny 5 Likes |
Re: I Want To Go Into Tech; What Field Should I Choose? by ReactJs(m): 12:06pm On Jun 01, 2022 |
Bro you need to reorient yourself with regards to how focused you are about the monetary benefits of a career path you've not even started. One of the things that drives people to get into "tech" is money no doubt but you're probably not going to stick around to make that money if that money is your only motivation because it might relatively take a while before you start seeing that money. Another thing is nobody can really decide for you what aspect of tech to focus . you're going to have to do your own intensive research so as to know beforehand what you're actually getting yourself into. Whatever aspect you later pick, you can now start finding people in that domain for more in-depth suggestions about how you should go about it. That way, you make it easier for everyone involved. On a side note, guys, quite a number of people send me requests to chat privately. I'm sorry I can't respond for personal reasons. |
Re: I Want To Go Into Tech; What Field Should I Choose? by TechLiberatedMe: 2:58pm On Jun 01, 2022 |
airsaylongcome:I understand your point Senior. Thank you |
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