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by thefastlane 3516 days ago
the professional tech landscape is competitive: even with a degree and experience, a job offer will not just fall in your lap. and at the moment, it sounds like you don't have either.

stay in school unless you have (a) a very good rationale for quitting, and (b) a detailed (in writing!) plan for how to get good enough at your craft to the point that you'll land some interviews and score a job offer. be honest with yourself about the discipline this will require, particularly if you're already 'struggling' in the structured learning environment you're in now.

beyond that, remember that the value of a college degree for you as a human being goes far beyond just your career.

edit: you might also do some research on what a typical technical interview involves these days. e.g., it's not unheard of to spend six months prepping for a google interview.

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Well, it depends for the kind of job you're aiming for.

A top level job at the A-list companies requires intense interview preparation.

On the other side of the spectrum, there are companies on unattractive cities that will hire any warm body that can open an IDE. (I don't recommend working on those companies, or at least not for long though)