I recently graduated with a science degree in 2023, and I'm turning 24 soon, but I'm in a tough spot. I have no job and minimal programming experience, and my previous computer couldn't handle much, so I couldn't really dive into coding. Now that I finally have a good computer, I'm feeling lost. I used to have a passion for game development—I even created a simple game using Godot and can make basic 3D models, animations, and do digital painting. However, I'm in urgent need of money, and none of my experience has helped me land a job. I thought about learning web development since I know Photoshop, but a friend mentioned that AI might take over that field. They suggested I focus on game development instead, but I'm worried about how long it might take to learn. Companies here are looking for professionals, and I just feel really overwhelmed about what steps I should take to get started in programming and make money.
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Honestly, it sounds like you're all over the place right now. If coding isn't where your heart is, it might make sense to get a regular job so you can pay the bills while you figure things out. Are there any other skills you have that you could leverage instead?
If you're in urgent need of cash, programming might not be the fastest route. It usually takes a while to get up to speed before you can earn any money. Considering your lack of passion, learning programming could be really tough. Have you thought about why you're leaning towards this path?
In my country, I didn’t really have a choice in specialization, and my college programming courses weren't great. I'm just trying to find a way to make it work.
It's important to consider your environment. If you feel like there are fewer opportunities and the education provided was lacking, maybe take a step back and explore other options. There are always other ways to skill up and find a career path that suits you better. What about online courses or bootcamps to kickstart your learning?
I get that, but I want to push myself to learn coding. I just need to know where to start, to be honest.