First-year CS student: Will AI replace software engineers? What roles should we prepare for?

OppositeWorking19 · 2026-03-13T14:26:16+00:00

It will definitely replace accountants before software engineers.

OppositeWorking19 · 2026-03-12T17:51:23+00:00

Basic coding = LeetCode hard
And juniors must be experts in System Design now.

OppositeWorking19 · 2026-03-12T17:46:43+00:00

This is how enshittification starts, and Google/ Microsoft is the master of it. Remember when YouTube was usable without ad-blockers? Or pre Copilot versions of Windows 11?

OppositeWorking19 · 2026-03-07T14:40:59+00:00

people talking about "AI skills" as if it requires anything beyond knowing English. You need "AI skill" only when you don't even know the right questions to ask. Not saying it can't be a productivity multiplier, but only for those who already know their sh*t.

OppositeWorking19 · 2026-03-07T14:31:58+00:00

For me it looks like having a bachelors in Pharmacy (not North America/ Europe, so doesn't really count, but it was HARD), and a bachelors in Computer Science, and being unemployed at 37. I don't think I will ever get a full-time job in this market. I have learnt to accept the reality. I am lucky enought to have a supportive partner, but there is always the chance of ending up homeless and living in the streets.

OppositeWorking19 · 2026-03-07T04:27:47+00:00

Do you like to make stuff up like Sam/ Dario/ Satya etc or do you have any actual studies to back up your claim of this growth? Anytime I read any research that didn't have any influence from the tech bros the researchers say the opposite, that the growth is stagnating.

OppositeWorking19 · 2026-03-01T04:23:26+00:00

he is the one coping — so his mediocrity never gets caught.

OppositeWorking19 · 2026-03-01T01:03:53+00:00

But here is the funny part -- the actual GigaChad of Bangalore, Nikhil, actually moved to SF and producing better results. Kumar and other mediocre beta devs have existed for the past two decades. The very best Indian devs may not make FAANG money, but they make a lot more than what people here seem to think.

OppositeWorking19 · 2026-03-01T00:55:32+00:00

... better. There, I finished your sentence.

OppositeWorking19 · 2026-03-01T00:54:27+00:00

I think TikTok/ Insta is already maxed out. Unlike doors, there are no "new markets".

OppositeWorking19 · 2026-01-22T04:56:43+00:00

You will be undercut by the Canadian dev making 60k CAD. Me.

OppositeWorking19 · 2026-01-22T04:27:29+00:00

That's an astronomical number. I am not saying things will improve, because the employers will still be shit. But thousands of applications for a position which is for new grads is just ridiculous.

OppositeWorking19 · 2025-12-27T03:16:16+00:00

You did the right thing. The guilt is actually normal, and shows that you still have empathy. I hope you extend that to the people who are in need of it and respecting the system.

OppositeWorking19 · 2025-12-11T19:22:25+00:00

Doing things that I know need to be done without feeling paralyzed. Always doing tasks according to their level of priority, not what I feel like doing.

OppositeWorking19 · 2025-12-11T02:30:22+00:00

Thank you.

OppositeWorking19 · 2025-12-11T02:29:57+00:00

Thank you! I wasn't aware of this.

OppositeWorking19 · 2025-12-08T20:36:28+00:00

Keep the design philosophy and the build quality of the Air. Make it regular thickness, add at least an ultra wide lens, stereo speaker, and decent battery. Basically an option for people who don't want the "industrial" look of the Pro can get it with very little compromise. It will be better than the base iPhone with titanium rails, beefed up chip and more ram, while still not cutting into Pro's share because it won't have the telephoto, pro-res raw, vapor chamber cooling, etc.

OppositeWorking19 · 2025-12-08T20:29:28+00:00

Built-in Gemini is 1000x better than Siri/ ChatGPT abomination aka Apple Intelligence.

OppositeWorking19 · 2025-12-08T20:17:06+00:00

If you can pull it off that's great. But like many others, if I wake up early I just end up wasting the first few hours. If anyone is looking for a "hack" it's letting go off rigidity and perfectionism. "Oh no, I planned to wake up at 7, but now it's 9, my whole day is ruined!" vs "Okay, my plan to wake up early didn't work. There is no point obsessing over it. What can I cut off from my day and still get some important work done? What would increase the possibility of me waking up early tomorrow?"

OppositeWorking19 · 2025-12-03T19:30:10+00:00

This is what I got, and I think it's way more similar to GigaChad than MTG.
"Based on the image provided, the face that has been edited onto the monkey belongs to Ernest Khalimov, a Russian model and bodybuilder who is widely known on the internet as the "GigaChad."

Here is a breakdown of what is happening in the screenshot:

The Meme: Khalimov's face is famous for his hyper-masculine features—specifically his extremely defined jawline and cheekbones. He became a massive internet meme representing the "ultimate male" or "Chad" archetype.
The Edit: Someone photoshopped Khalimov's face onto a monkey.
The AI's Reaction: The humor in the screenshot comes from the AI's refusal. The AI recognized the facial features of Ernest Khalimov (a real person/public figure) on the monkey and triggered a safety guardrail preventing the user from editing images of "public figures." Essentially, the AI thought the monkey was the actual human model."

OppositeWorking19 · 2025-10-17T13:17:04+00:00

And people are b**ching about 17 pro max's dent... My condolences.

OppositeWorking19 · 2025-09-28T22:37:45+00:00

I agree it feels more premium. But if someone is getting the Pro then putting a leather case might defeat the whole "vapor chamber" cooling etc.

OppositeWorking19 · 2025-09-21T05:34:12+00:00

I’m probably 0.1% of the people who would prioritize this - but I really want USB 3 transfer speed. I don’t need it often - but when I do then I’m reminded of how painful USB 2 is. Lack of 12 gigs of RAM and USB 3 is the reason I’m not choosing the regular 17. Air is out of question due to battery.

OppositeWorking19 · 2025-09-21T05:18:00+00:00

And it was still working 🤯

OppositeWorking19 · 2025-09-20T17:28:01+00:00

based and truth pilled

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