[wryl]

Problems surrounding computing education do compound these frustrations, and I sympathize.

Having worked for larger organizations (whatever FAANG calls itself these days, I can't keep track), as well as academia and independent education, I've seen both halves of the "production line" for newcomers to computing.

Something has to change in how we bring individuals into our field. I have some ideas based on my experiences, but you're not in the wrong for feeling frustrated about this. It is the state of things, and many companies are not equipped to handle it, because it's unexplored territory.