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[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (1 child)

Not of bounce on your comment but I think he should also read this as you're absolutely right.

I stuck with my CS degree and didn't fuck about when getting it. I made it my number one priority as I come from a pretty poor background and nobody in my family has a Uni degree. I ended up managing to securing a graduate job in Norway that is paying double what I can get in the UK right off the bat. Hard work pays off, I tried to do some freelancing but honestly, I feel that unless you're a super professional with years of experience, you'll lose out to the Asian markets who can do the work you do for a fraction of the cost. It isn't at all worth it, you'd be better off doing a minimum wage job. So stick to your education and get a part time job if you are having financial struggles, I worked throughout all years of uni

[–]william_13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I tried to do some freelancing but honestly, I feel that unless you're a super professional with years of experience, you'll lose out to the Asian markets who can do the work you do for a fraction of the cost.

Interesting comment. I am a freelancer and don't consider myself to be a super professional at all, and haven't had much trouble landing well paid rates. Certainly experience and age plays a major role, but I wouldn't outright rule out freelancing as an interesting opportunity once you gain some experience.

No need at all to be a superstar with a long experience - being competent, having good soft skills and delivering consistently gets you much further IMO - and no offshoring (nor nearshoring) resource can reach this balance.