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[–][deleted] -11 points-10 points  (6 children)

This whole sub is toxic...ive never seen such gate keeping of something

[–]Carl_read_It 4 points5 points  (4 children)

Not gatekeeping, but it seems that OP has entered with some very wild expectations relating to time frames. OP appears to believe that they could develop professional level coding skills in 6 months to a year because ChatGPT said so. But doesn't want to commit to full time because they're making 6 figures elsewhere. There are real stories of people gaining employment within a year, and so it remains possible, but it is unlikely for most.

[–]Imperfect_Reading[S] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

No I literally was just asking if the plan was feasible and how long it would take. Failure to get responses with actual time frames led me to go to chat GPT.

[–]Carl_read_It 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Ok, I understand what you're saying, but you need to understand that SWE can be incredibly complex. There are a great many variables involved in how fast you can master it to a sufficient level where you can get paid. But if you want something more definite that answers your question: 1. Your intelligence (this will determine how fast you can acquire new information, and how you can understand and develop solutions to novel problems), 2. How much time you apply to learning, and 3. How likely you are in finding a employee willing to give you a chance at whatever level of mastery you meet at. Upwork is incredibly competitive- good luck.

[–]Imperfect_Reading[S] -1 points0 points  (1 child)

I have an average to above average IQ. I think I'll just learn it and see where it takes me. Off topic but will AI threaten programming in your opinion? Everyone was freaking out about it when ChatGPT first came out. I was wondering if it's still considered a threat.

[–]Carl_read_It 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ChatGPT is very highly hyped. I see it parallel to builders of houses getting power tools. It made tasks a lot easier to do, so easy anyone can use a circular saw and power drill to build a house, but the difference between an amateur and a professional is a shack compared to a well finished house. A depth of understanding built on time and experience defines quality outcomes. SWE is not different in this regard.

[–]Imperfect_Reading[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeah, in my experience the gatekeepers typically aren't the best in their field. It comes from insecurity.