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[–] stoly 8 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

Having an understanding of technology generically and knowing how specific technologies work are vastly different things. The first takes great effort. The second is done by a nerd who can’t sleep and is curious. If you didn’t do the second then you don’t know anything about that specific thing.

[–] Crashumbc 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Exactly, and very often the only difference between BS level courses and MS level were the need to write extra papers and get better grades. And almost all of it was theoretical.

[–] stoly 1 points 2 months ago

On the other hand, what bothers me in industry is when people are like "these damned kids don't know nothing" when in reality you are talking about VERY motivated people who are highly intelligent but without experience. They just need direction and the chance to build confidence.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I have a general understanding of tech without a degree tho.

[–] stoly 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

So you complied with the second part of my statement.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Woah, i missed the second part somehow!